Shannon Sharpe’s IG Scandal & ESPN Double Standards: Why Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Still Matters & Let The Party Die
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In this episode of It’s Up There Podcast, Loon dives into the latest news and cultural moments, starting with Kendrick Lamar’s highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show. We listen to and analyze Kendrick's latest track and reflect on his influence in music and culture. Loon also tackles Jay-Z’s behind-the-scenes influence on the Super Bowl halftime lineup and Lil Wayne’s emotional response to being left out. From there, we switch gears to the sports world, where Shannon Sharpe's controversial publicity stunt and Paul Pierce’s firing from ESPN spark a heated discussion. We break down the differences in ESPN’s handling of the two situations, and Shannon’s recent conversation with Chad Ochocinco about professionalism adds an extra layer to the conversation. Tune in for another insightful, unfiltered episode covering music, sports, and everything in between. This episode contains discussions on cultural tokenism and the complexities of navigating fame in the entertainment industry. Let's reflect on the importance of representation and accountability in hip-hop. Join Our Its Up There Podcast Clip Channel now https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEh6Wk40kcNcMJ4t_jtmluw Discord https://discord.gg/GJKXMWQS For all exclusive interviews & more content not here click here https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast 🚨Unreleased Interviews https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast 🦺All Merch Options teespring.com/its-up-there-podcast-merch 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jheeb8FxYVDRo8khyrz36?si=e339dD2JRte2MYX2Uon3BQ 👀 SUBSCRIBE HERE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw 👂 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-up-there-podcast/id1317524092?uo=4 👣FOLLOW ITS UP THERE PODCAST HOST : INSTAGRAM | fogfo_looney TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@fogfo_looney PATREON| https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast SUBSCRIBE TO Youtube Channel ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw WATCH MORE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwNIuOcAtoo&list=PLnwwxLxHiDWayq4HPgNYUtsAGvqe3liOO Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:28 - Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Announcement 4:17 - Breaking Down Kendrick’s New Song 10:16 - Reflecting on Kendrick’s Career Themes 14:48 - Jay-Z’s Role in Super Bowl Decisions 20:10 - Lil Wayne’s Response to Super Bowl Snub 24:41 - Analyzing Wayne’s Emotional Reaction 35:40 - Shannon Sharpe’s Leaked Audio: Publicity Stunt? 47:12 - Comparing Sharpe & Paul Pierce’s ESPN Drama 54:52 - Paul Pierce Discussing His ESPN Firing 57:57 - Shannon Sharpe’s Conversation with Chad Ochocinco 1:13:29 - Closing Thoughts & Upcoming Content
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