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AKIA stopped by WHATS THE WORD for a conversation covering everything from tour stories and struggle meals to growing up in Arkansas, navigating the R&B scene, internet trolls, relationships, and her evolving artistry. Tap in as AKIA speaks on her music journey, modern R&B, viral moments, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reality TV personality Big Lex, known for her appearance on Baddies on the Zeus Network, joins the WHATS THE WORD Podcast for a candid conversation about her journey before and after the show. Lex also addresses the moment that had social media buzzing — her viral fight with her friend Summer, a moment that sparked major debate online. She reflects on their friendship, the fallout, and the reality of what viewers saw versus what actually happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chicago’s own Queen Key pulls up to WHATS THE WORD for a raw, honest, and powerful conversation about her journey, growth, and upcoming first studio album “Hard.” From building a life outside of Chicago to reflecting on the 2010s drill era alongside King Louie, Queen Key opens up about influence, industry politics, being misunderstood, healing from trauma, and what it really means to stand on authenticity in today’s music landscape. She also speaks on motherhood, relationships, double standards in the industry, Chicago label drama, and the lessons she wants to pass down to the next generation. This one is deeper than music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Natalie Nunn stops by Whats The Word to chop it up with Cody Mack and Bree Specific. They speak about her hit single "Doing What I Want" which just hit 1 million streams on Spotify, The Baddies Tour and More. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chicago's very own Chance The Rapper stops by Whats The Word to chop it up with Cody Mack and Bree Specific. They speak about hit new album "Starline" and using his platform to shine light on the issues we still face in the culture today. He also talks about living in Chicago and being a successful independent artist. Which song off the new album is your favorite? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CODY SAT DOWN WITH CHICAGO'S VERY OWN GEORGE DANIELS. THEY SPEAK ABOUT THE ICONIC GEORGE'S MUSIC ROOM MUSICS AND HOW HE HELPED SHAPE CHICAGO'S MUSIC SCENE. THEY ALSO SPOKE ABOUT HOW MUSIC HAS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS AND HIS RELATIONSHIPS WITH SOME OF CHICAGO'S MOST POPULAR ARTISTS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CODY SAT DOWN WITH CHICAGO'S VERY OWN CHAIRMAN FRED HAMPTON, JR. THEY SPEAK ABOUT THE BLACK PANTHER PARTY CUBS, THE IMPORTANCE OF STRUCTURE, LINEAGE AND LEGACY. THEY ALSO SPEAK ABOUT COINTEL PRO AND THE ASSASSINATION OF HIS FATHER CHAIRMAN FRED HAMPTON. THEY ALSO SPEAK ABOUT REVOLUTIONARIES SUCH AS TUPAC, NIPSEY HUSSLE, AND RYAN COOGLER. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CODY MACK AND BREE SPECIFIC SIT DOWN WITH CHICAGO'S VERY OWN FLY SKINZ . THEY CHOP IT UP ABOUT GOING FROM BEHIND THE SCENES TO BEING A RAPPER, NAVIGATING THE CHICAGO MUSIC SCENE, AND MORE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FAT TREL STOPPED THROUGH TO CHOP IT UP WITH CODY MACK AND BREE SPECIFIC TO PROMOT HIS NEW SINGLE "TIME FOR US." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catch up with the What's The Word crew in Episode 68 - Cody, Bree Specific, and Chris recap the St. Patrick's Day weekend before special guest DJ L falls through to join the show. The crew gets into the in's-and-outs of who they would want to perform at their weddings after video surfaces of King Louie's impromptu performance. Next, Cody shows love to the CPS schools that won state basketball championships over the weekend before turning attention to Pastor Hannah's latest moves to build the crib. DJ L taps in to discuss the latest example of pushing peace as Blasian Doll and Tay Savage sit down to hash out their differences. Saba dropped a new project that has the crew excited about Chicago's music scene moving forward into the summer as we get into the Lollapalooza lineup - where a heated convo starts regarding ASAP Rocky being on the lineup over Chief Keef. The crew closes out the show with their thoughts on R.Kelly's entry into the Residuals Challenge and the latest update on Big U, Bricc Baby, Lucc Cannon and others being picked up on federal RICO charges. We want to send our acknowledgements and condolences to the family of Kamari McMillen #WhatsTheWord #Lollapalooza #BigU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 67 of Whats The Word Live begins with sending condolences to the family of Caleb Wilson, the student who lost his life amidst the recent investigation into hazing allegations against Omega Psi Phi at Southern University. The crew digs into the difficult conversation surrounding Wilson and question whether Greek Life has gotten too far away from its original principles. The team also sends love and light to the family of Soul Legend Angie Stone, who transitioned tragically over the weekend at the age of 63. Bree asks the team their thoughts on the hairdresser who dragged her client for non-payment before breaking down the saga unfolding between Gorgeous Doll and her alleged secret relationship with Future. Next, the team has a quick intervention with Cody before the room breaks down the definition of dating. We close out the show discussing the 2025 Chicago Artists to Watch list. We are officially in Lent season - but the one thing to not give up is tapping in What's The Word Live - Press Play! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, the What's The Word team is joined by special guest, DJL who is definitely not capping this episode. We kick it off with a recap of the NAACP Awards and David Banner shooting his shot on the purple carpet. Melanin Maga was a topic of discussion as Black Supporters of Trump were seen kicking it in the White House this past week and Cody introduces a great conversation about the optics of making poverty look cool. We can't let the episode get away without speaking on the latest updates in Tiffany Henyard's campaign to repeat as Mayor of Dolton. After the tragic shooting at Chug-A-Lug, DJL questions whether club culture is dead in Chicago as we debate the best places to party in the city. Shifting gears, the panel decides once-and-for-all who is the best rapper from out west before gettin into Smokey Robinson's comments on sampling oldies in modern music. Bree Specific, Cody Mack and DJL set a banger of an episode in motion this week. Cappin' aint about nothing - Tap In to the Word this week! . . . #whatstheword #DavidBanner #Tiffany Henyard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had a family meeting on Episode 65 of What's The Word Live as special guest Terry Roseland fell threw this week. The show kicks off with Bree recapping her trip to All-Star weekend and if the crew had any suggestions on how to fix the game. Each one of the guys give their Valentines Day experiences and Bree questions whether or not calling a man "beautiful" is a compliment in 2025. Next, Chris gives his displeasure on Jacob Latimore dirty macking amidst news of Serayah's pregnancy plus Jacquess and Dej Loaf leaning all the way in with the new mixtape dropping. Soulja Boy wants the smoke with Marlon Wayans and the crew dissects Drake and PND's new album. Cardi B and Steffon Diggs are seen out amidst Digg's weird case and Famous Richard is pleading for help from jail. We end the show with a great conversation about which male R&B singers can actually sing and Terry leaves us with info about Rose Gold: An R&B Cocktail Experience on March 30th. We are having a family meeting - Have a seat and tap in! #whatstheword #50Cent #ASAPRocky Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming off of Super Bowl weekend, the What's The Word crew is back to give their takes on the game and of course, Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance. Bree, Chris and Chris D. are joined by John from DTLR to recap the show and rate it amongst the best SB shows of all-time. The crews discusses the surprises, takeaways after the rewatch, and if the beef is finally over...or just heating up with K.Dot set to go on tour this summer. Next, we get into Kodak Black's alleged mental state after being seen incoherent in the street before a loaded conversation centered around Kanye West aka "Yedolf Hitler" kicks off. Gelo Ball is set to perform at All-Star weekend in the Bay, but his dispute with BM Miss Nikki Baby is getting more attention due to his new gf having a bunch to say while the two were out in New Orleans on bad behavior. Also, Jacquees and Dej Loaf are set to go on tour together, which came as a surprise to Jacquees's partner - Deiondra Sanders. The crew shifts gears to recap the Jordan Brand event held in Chicago and show concern for people getting back to fighting over Mikes. 50 Cent is going next level petty after the news about Irv Gotti and Big Meech surfaces. We wrap this episode discussing Mikey Dollaz new business venture, industry ex's being weird, and the Do's and Don'ts of Valentines Day...including whether or not you can buy flowers for a stud. This episode is FLO - For Lover's Only. Time to take off - What's The Word Live is out! #WhatsTheWord #Kanye #Kendrick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So even though this is not a music broadcast, the Word this week is Grammys and the crew is back to break down the historic event. Cody, Bree Specific, and Chris L. are joined by friend of the show, Dometi Pongo from MTV to break down the most noteworthy moments of Grammy night. We start with Doechii’s performance and Best Rap Album win to Babyface giving us the new mantra of 2025. Of course we get into Kendrick Lamar’s clean sweep, Kanye crashing the red carpet, and the Bee Hive celebrating Cowboy Carter. The What’s the Word crew closes out the show discussing Tiffany Henyard, the Popeyes x Dom Julio collab, the spike in plane crashes and Artists to Watch. The Award for best broadcast this week goes to…..who else? Of course it’s What’s the Word - tap in! 🏆 #WhatsTheWord #Grammys #KendrickLamar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.