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Episode 52: Buju's Jamaica relief beef, Billboard's rap blank, history's greatest Grammy snubs

Episode 52: Buju's Jamaica relief beef, Billboard's rap blank, history's greatest Grammy snubs

Update: 2025-11-19
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This week, Miss Lou and Mr Drew delve into the heated controversy surrounding Buju Banton's relief efforts in Jamaica before unpicking the unprecedented absence of rap in the Billboard Top 40, and asking what this means for the genre's future.

Finally, we shine a spotlight on some of history's greatest Grammy snubs - the names will leave you shocked!

Gear up for your latest dose of left-field commentary on the big issues of the day in the urban music world...

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00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

01:53 Hurricane Relief Efforts in Jamaica

08:47 Buju Banton's vs Jamaican government minister

14:31 NEWCHAPTER

14:36 Drake's Limited Edition Hoodie and Criticism

21:04 The Decline of Hip Hop in Billboard Charts

26:56 Pop Culture Quiz: Music Icons and Their Impact

30:02 The Grammy Awards: A Controversial Institution

31:22 Artists Who Deserved Grammys: Bob Marley and Diana Ross

34:10 The Legacy of Busta Rhymes and Snoop Dogg

46:37 Nicki Minaj and Jodeci: Surprising Grammy Oversights





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Episode 52: Buju's Jamaica relief beef, Billboard's rap blank, history's greatest Grammy snubs

Episode 52: Buju's Jamaica relief beef, Billboard's rap blank, history's greatest Grammy snubs

Mr Drew and Miss Lou