The Baller Alert Show

Hosea Chanchez, known to millions as Malik Wright on The Game, sits down with Ferrari Simmons and BT on The Baller Alert Show. He talks about how much of himself went into Malik, driving from Montgomery, Alabama to Los Angeles at 17 to chase acting, and how The Game started as a backdoor pilot on Girlfriends before launching the CW and breaking records on BET. Hosea opens up about learning his testosterone was less than half of what it should be when he turned 40, and how that led him to launch Good & Co, a men's health platform built to help men of color get access to affordable care. He also explains why social media stars landing roles doesn't bother him, and why he believes Hollywood's preference for British actors over Black American actors starts with how Black men are valued. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:11 Welcome Hosea Chanchez 2:43 Late Actors and Punctuality on Set 3:42 How Much of Hosea Is in Malik Wright 6:07 Losing the Alabama Accent to Book Roles 9:47 Forest Whitaker's Advice on Managing Downtime 10:51 The Game at 20: From Girlfriends to the CW to BET 12:42 Managing Money in an Inconsistent Industry 14:08 Why Not Working Was the Best Thing That Happened to Him 18:10 Good & Co and Men's Health 19:33 Low Testosterone at 40 24:05 Social Media Stars vs. Trained Actors 31:00 Black American Actors vs. British Actors 37:43 Michael B. Jordan's Oscar 40:17 Where He Sees Himself in Five Years 43:12 Choosing a Good Day Watch more of The Baller Alert Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/balleralerttv More at balleralert.com/show Follow Baller Alert: Instagram @balleralert, YouTube @balleralerttv, TikTok @balleralert, X @balleralertSupport the show: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeXR7IfibGpnTboWJDiw3sibaRIhedRvZ&si=I-NGhF0NxS4k5bCVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are TikTok and YouTube DJs real DJs? DJ P Forreal, BowTie DJ, DJ Plugg and DJ Tonee call out fake DJs, stolen sets and the closing DJ debate in part three of the Respect The DJ roundtable from Atlanta. The panel breaks down the state of DJing and the rise of fake YouTube and TikTok DJs who rely on pre blended mixes and fake reactions instead of real crowd control. They share wild stories about having their exact sets and routines stolen by other local DJs, and the realities of staying relevant in your home city while on tour for months. They also get into why DJs make the best producers and A&Rs, how label nepotism is hurting artist development, the lack of great closing DJs in Atlanta, hosts who talk over the music, and the most legendary Atlanta club nights, from Jay-Z and Jeezy at Compound to Crucial, Medusa and the Gold Room. Chapters: 0:00 Intro: The Viral Closing DJ Debate 5:02 Calling Out Fake TikTok and YouTube DJs 9:32 Stolen Sets and Calling Out DJ Geronimo 17:34 Touring vs Staying Relevant in Atlanta 22:30 Why DJs Make the Best A&Rs and Producers 30:31 Creating DJ Service Packs and Breaking Records 36:56 Are There Any Great Closing DJs Left in ATL? 42:53 Annoying Hosts and Letting the Music Speak 48:51 Bouncing Back from Bad Nights and Reading the Crowd 50:09 The Littest Atlanta Club Memories (Compound, Crucial, Medusa) Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iJdI--v6k6A More at balleralert.com/show Follow Baller Alert: Instagram @balleralert, YouTube @balleralerttv, TikTok @balleralert, X @balleralertSupport the show: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeXR7IfibGpnTboWJDiw3sibaRIhedRvZ&si=I-NGhF0NxS4k5bCVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirk Franklin joins Ferrari Simmons, BT, and Kayla on The Baller Alert Show. He discusses his choice to collaborate with GloRilla, defending her church background against critics who try to micromanage her spiritual process. The conversation explores the realities of religious trauma, specifically addressing judgmental church culture, pastors driving Bentleys while members struggle, and the truth behind Druski's satirical skits. Franklin shares details of his upbringing, noting he was adopted at age four by a 64 year old widow born in 1908. The hosts open up about their personal faith journeys, leading to an emotional discussion on the importance of Black men expressing their feelings and shedding tears. Chapters: 0:00 Musical Impact 2:51 The Alpaca 4:34 Spiritual Pedestals 6:37 GloRilla Collaboration 8:20 Godly vs. Condemning Judgment 10:13 Parental Relationships 13:10 Religious Trauma 14:45 Mega-Churches & Druski 16:32 Leaving the Church 19:20 The Red Light Analogy 21:40 Finding God 24:37 The Power of Prayer 28:08 Black Men & Vulnerability 29:34 A Prayer for the Culture 32:25 The Future of Gospel 36:05 Bridging the Algorithm 44:50 Childhood & Adoption 47:40 Balancing Marriage & Music Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_1cs60x4wX8 More at balleralert.com/show Follow Baller Alert: Instagram @balleralert, YouTube @balleralerttv, TikTok @balleralert, X @balleralertSupport the show: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeXR7IfibGpnTboWJDiw3sibaRIhedRvZ&si=I-NGhF0NxS4k5bCVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Baller Alert Show we sit down with the one and only Yung Miami! Ahead of her highly anticipated October 23rd debut solo album release, Yung Miami opens up about her musical journey and experiencing "tears of joy." She breaks down the massive success of her hit single "Spend That," giving a special shoutout to the International Remix featuring Shenseea. Caresha also shares her perspective on transitioning into a media personality, explaining how learning to read the room and create safe spaces has made her a better interviewer. From detailing her unbreakable bond with Saucy Santana to explaining how she handles social media negativity and fake narratives, Yung Miami proves she is in her ultimate "lit bag" right now. Plus, she playfully dodges questions about her love life and shares her ultimate boss level purchase goals: a plane and a yacht. Chapters: 0:00 Intro & Welcoming Yung Miami 2:41 Caresha vs. Yung Miami: Media Savvy & Becoming an Interviewer 7:23 Tears of Joy: Preparing for the October 23rd Solo Album Release 10:09 The Success of "Spend That" & Confronting Haters Face to Face 15:49 Navigating Social Media Narratives & Protecting Her Peace 18:17 Balancing Motherhood and the Music Industry 19:11 Discussing the "Spend That" International Remix & Goyard Bags 23:48 The Unmatched Chemistry & Friendship with Saucy Santana 26:54 Accountability, Dating Rumors & Keeping Her Private Life Private 27:56 Why the Album is Called "Watch This" Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/olz-iA6ZqQc More at balleralert.com/show Follow Baller Alert: Instagram @balleralert, YouTube @balleralerttv, TikTok @balleralert, X @balleralertSupport the show: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeXR7IfibGpnTboWJDiw3sibaRIhedRvZ&si=I-NGhF0NxS4k5bCVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hoodrich Pablo Juan returns to The Baller Alert Show to talk with Ferrari Simmons, BT and Kayla about coming home after five years in prison. He explains how he flipped a switch the day he walked out, what he promised himself while he was locked up, staying discouraged but positive while his streams kept growing, and going celibate for 34 days to stay focused. Pablo also talks about being on a case with 45 other people, what Lil Durk and YellowBeezy's situations say about choosing your circle, why he's big on accountability, and why he barely hangs out anymore. Plus, his new project The Bloprint, released on 9/11 to honor the 25th anniversary of Jay Z's The Blueprint, with a feature from Lil Baby. Watch more of The Baller Alert Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/balleralerttv More at balleralert.com/show Follow Baller Alert: Instagram @balleralert, YouTube @balleralerttv, TikTok @balleralert, X @balleralertSupport the show: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeXR7IfibGpnTboWJDiw3sibaRIhedRvZ&si=I-NGhF0NxS4k5bCVSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.