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In this live recap, the crew breaks down the Carl Thomas vs. Case Verzuz battle. Was this a matchup anyone actually asked for, and do they have enough hits to carry 20 rounds? We debate Case's catalog vs. Carl Thomas' classic Emotional album, discuss whether a Foxy Brown surprise appearance was needed, and unpack Carl's writing credits, Too $hort pulling up, and the debate over Case's whereabouts in South Africa. Plus, we look at the history of women in Verzuz, brainstorm dream matchups like Chanté Moore vs. Faith Evans and Tamia vs. Deborah Cox, and celebrate Stacey’s upcoming birthday! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and join the conversation in our Facebook group! Chapters 00:00 - Welcome & Intro 00:58 - "Who Asked For This?" - Catalog & Hit Depth 04:15 - Case vs. Carl Thomas (Where Was Foxy Brown?) 05:19 - The "Beauty" Remix Debate 07:30 - Carl Thomas' Vocals & 'Emotional' Album 11:28 - Too $hort Pulls Up 16:25 - Case, Joe, and the South Africa Fact-Check 19:18 - Background Singers & Danny Boy Spotting 20:47 - Carl Thomas Preaching & Verzuz Vibes 24:07 - E-40 Storytime & Earl Stevens Wine 26:40 - Live Chat & DOA Joins 31:00 - What Could Have Made the Battle Better? 32:18 - Where Are the Women in Verzuz? 36:00 - Dream Female R&B Matchups 43:35 - Stacey's Birthday Celebrations 47:28 - Outro & Wrap Up BRAND New Voicemail 314-649-3113 Join the I Only Listen to 90s Music Facebook Group http://bit.ly/3k0UEDe      Follow I Only Listen to 90s Music on IG https://bit.ly/3sbCphv       Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                          Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                          Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                      YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                      Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                     Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1  IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y

Dom and D are back for a lively and unfiltered episode of Everyone Needs an Aquarius. They dive into seasonal fashion dilemmas, classroom chaos in substitute and volunteer teaching roles, and a viral MAGA supporter's unexpected ejection from a political rally. The duo also breaks down major current events and pop culture talking points, including Donald Trump’s controversial ballroom project, Elon Musk’s ambitious flying car unveilings, T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach's exes finding love, D.L. Hughley’s candid revelations about Chris Rock, Tyler Perry’s strict financial boundaries with family, and Todrick Hall’s controversial new Broadway play. Tune in for candid discussions, unexpected insights, and hilarious personal anecdotes!   Chapters 0:00 Weather Changes and Fashion Challenges in California 3:04 Teaching Challenges and Breakthroughs in Volunteer and Substitute Roles 9:55 A MAGA Supporter’s Unexpected Ejection From a Rally 22:46 Donald Trump’s Ballroom Allegedly Used for Money Laundering 29:57 Elon Musk’s Ambitious Flying Car Plans and Business Strategy 35:36 Unexpected Love Connections and Relationship Twists 46:29 D.L. Hughley on Chris Rock and Past Public Moments 1:00:37 Tyler Perry on Family, Financial Independence, and Tough Love 1:07:26 Controversy Surrounding Todrick Hall’s New Broadway Play 1:22:18 Family Drama and Hilarious Storytelling  Brand new voicemail: ‪(314) 649-3113‬ Subscribe to the Everyone Needs an Aquarius Patreon https://bit.ly/3tXnnCz  Email the show at [email protected]           Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                                    Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                                     Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                            To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                                YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                                Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                                Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1                                                         IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y 

In this episode of Hip Hop What Ifs, we explore one of the most heartbreaking and pivotal moments in hip-hop history: the tragic passing of Trouble T-Roy (Troy Dixon) of Heavy D & The Boyz in July 1990. Backstage in Indianapolis, an innocent backstage prank resulted in a 20-30 foot fall that took the life of a charismatic 22-year-old dancer who brought vibrant energy to the culture. We break down the firsthand accounts of what happened that night, how the tragedy deeply affected artists like Heavy D, Kid, and a young 2Pac, and how it inspired Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth to create the timeless classic "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)." Most importantly, we ask the ultimate question: did Trouble T-Roy’s death mark the end of hip-hop's lighthearted, dance-heavy golden era and accelerate the shift toward grittier street realism and West Coast dominance? Tap in and leave your thoughts in the comments! 00:00 Introduction & Welcome to Hip Hop What Ifs  00:44 The Tragic Incident: What Happened to Trouble T-Roy in Indianapolis  02:15 Catching Up & Channel Milestones  02:49 FX’s Snowfall, 1991, and the Changing Culture  06:10 The Details: July 15, 1990 & Market Square Arena 08:26 The Shock: Losing an Artist in Early Hip-Hop  10:05 The Aftermath: Dedicated Albums & Heavy D & The Boyz  14:07 The Tour Lineup: Public Enemy, Digital Underground, and 2Pac 16:22 The Hip-Hop Landscape in 1990: Fun Rap vs. Gangsta Rap  18:20 Did Trouble T-Roy’s Death Take the Fun Out of Hip Hop?  20:29 The Making of Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth’s "T.R.O.Y."  22:33 Heavy D’s Legacy, Charisma, and Influence  27:20 The Transition Era: 1990 to 1992 & the West Coast Shift  31:15 How Trouble T-Roy’s Death Impacted a Young 2Pac  33:35 The Eras of Multi-Genre Rap Tours  38:00 Reflections on Hip-Hop Losses & Cultural Shifts  40:22 What Heavy D & The Boyz Would Look Like Today  44:15 Mount Vernon’s Impact on the Culture  45:17 Fan Comments & Sneak Disses on Guest Features  47:26 Outro & Upcoming What Ifs Brand new voicemail: ‪(314) 649-3113‬ Subscribe to the Everyone Needs an Aquarius Patreon https://bit.ly/3tXnnCz  Email the show at [email protected]           Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                                    Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                                     Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                            To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                                YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                                Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                                Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1                                                         IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y 

In this action-packed episode of Everyone Needs an Aquarius, Dom and the crew dive headfirst into a chaotic mix of life updates and pop culture breakdowns. Dom shares a jaw-dropping, wildly unhinged story about a substitute teaching gig gone wrong involving an 8th-grade student and a bathroom incident. Plus, the duo breaks down the latest TV drama in Reasonable Doubt Season 4, unpacks the massive rumors surrounding Diddy’s alleged prison fight with a Jamaican Shower Posse leader, reacts to Stephen A. Smith's public apology to Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert, discusses Buffy the Body's viral age revelation, and tackles the audacity of third-party delivery apps stiffing small businesses. 00:00 - Intro & The Substitute Teaching Nightmare 15:15 - Deep Dive into Reasonable Doubt Season 4, Episodes 1-4 35:54 - Surviving Diddy: Prison Fight Rumors & The Shower Posse 45:00 - Stephen A. Smith’s Apology to Teyana Taylor & Iman Shumpert 54:07 - Buffy the Body’s Viral Age Reveal 01:00:43 - Campus Hair Care Vending Machine & Uber Eats Small Business Struggles 01:05:11 - Uber Eats Stiffing Small Businesses & The Jollof Bowl Controversy 01:12:35 - Hood Warfare Video Game Controversy & Outro Brand new voicemail: ‪(314) 649-3113‬ Subscribe to the Everyone Needs an Aquarius Patreon https://bit.ly/3tXnnCz  Email the show at [email protected]           Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                                    Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                                     Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                            To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                                YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                                Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                                Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1                                                         IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y 

In this fully packed, hilarious episode of Just Posed, the crew navigates everything from sports and pop culture to wild news stories. The conversation kicks off with sneaker commercials, Nike's shifting market dominance, and finding retro Jordans at Walmart. Things quickly heat up as the hosts dive into college football, breaking down Michigan's struggles, Ryan Day's coaching seat, and the unfolding drama surrounding Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes. Later, they explore hip-hop "what-ifs," cultural identity, NBA championship contenders (complete with a scorching take on Kawhi Leonard), and a bizarre Pennsylvania crime ring involving an online extortion scheme ("Always Running Plays"). They wrap up with a deep dive into favorite horror movies and ultimate zombie apocalypse survival strategies.    0:00 Sneaker Wars & Nike Market Trends 2:42 Finding Retro Jordans at Walmart 9:31 Michigan Football Struggles & Ryan Day Hot Seat 17:07 Colorado Buffaloes & Deion Sanders Drama 26:24 Hip-Hop "What-Ifs" & Alternate Timelines 27:18 Cultural Identity, Immigrants vs. Black Americans 38:05 NBA Season Preview & League Parity 47:20 Kawhi Leonard Contract & Player Hot Takes 56:00 NFL Week Recap: Raiders, 49ers, & Eagles 1:04:02 Pop Culture, Da Vinci Interview, & The Grift Debate 1:24:59 The "Always Running Plays" Philadelphia Crime Ring 1:32:00 '90s Nostalgia, Horror Movies, & The People Under the Stairs 1:42:00 Zombie Apocalypse Survival Strategies & Weapons of Choice Email the show at [email protected] or [email protected]    Join The Just Posted Facebook group https://shorturl.at/XvCmF  Follow Just Posted on Instagram @justpostedpodcast  Hit the Voicemail at 641-715-3900 Ext. 769558 Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                            Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                             Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                    To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                        YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                        Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                        Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1                                            IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y1