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John Starks sits down with Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide for a Knickscast. He breaks down the dunk, what it was like guarding Michael Jordan, earning the trust of Patrick Ewing, and why those 90s teams were built on toughness and pride. Plus Knicks alumni night stories, player-only meetings, and what separated playing for New York from any other city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From what longevity looks like for The LOX to how he thinks about MC craft vs modern standards, Styles P keeps it one hundred the whole way through. He gets into the Drake ghostwriting debate, why MC and rapper are not the same thing, and how artists like J Cole and Kendrick Lamar still represent the craft today. A real cultural conversation from someone who has lived every era of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tylil James pulls up on the crew to talk hoops as we hit the midpoint of the NBA season. While in the Hook, he also opens up on family, what drives him as a content creator, and opens up on the backlash that Kai Cenat has been receiving on his new journey of self-empowerment. The guys talk bringing back the excitement to Allstar weekend and the time Tylil stole a rare LeBron jersey out of Melo's house and how Melo chased him down to get it back. #TylilJames #KaiCenat #LeBronJames #NBAAllStar #CarmeloAnthony #7PMinBrooklyn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary J. Blige pulls up to 7PM in Brooklyn and gets real. She talks about an unreleased record with Jay Z that never saw the light of day, why she passed on Rihanna’s “Umbrella” before it became a global hit, and collaborating with a generation of brilliant Black women on the Waiting to Exhale soundtrack that helped define an era. The conversation moves through legacy without forcing it. From trusting instinct over hype to why her Vegas residency feels like earned peace, not a victory lap, Mary reflects on the moments that shaped her path and the ones that almost happened. This is Mary. Comfortable. Reflective. Speaking from the other side of the work. Tap in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PJ Tucker pulls up to 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide and breaks down what it takes to actually last in the league. From guarding LeBron and Kevin Durant to holding teams accountable, PJ breaks down leadership, longevity, and how your reputation can work for you or against you when the league starts moving differently. They talk sneaker culture, locker room politics, injuries, expectations, and the moments when talent is not enough. The crew also takes a look around the league. From breaking down Luka's defense, the best PG's in the NBA, who's the best 2-way player, and more. Tap in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is not a recap. This is a roll call. KevOnStage links up with Carmelo Anthony and the 7PM in Brooklyn crew, The Kid Mero & Kazeem Famuyide, to run back the moments, people, and stories that actually had the culture talking in 2025. From laugh-out-loud chaos to moments that broke timelines, this is the official 7PM stamp of approval. If it made you rewind, screenshot, or argue in the group chat...it probably made the list. Bigger moments. Louder laughs. Same couch. Welcome to the third annual 7PMMYs. Tap in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timothée Chalamet pulls up to 7PM in Brooklyn for a conversation with Carmelo Anthony, The Kid Mero, and Kazeem Famuyide that flows between hoops, culture, and ambition. He shares the story behind interviewing Kendrick for the Super Bowl during the height of the Drake beef, reflects on growing up a diehard Knicks fan, and reveals that his first Knicks game was the infamous Knicks v Nuggets brawl that Carmelo was part of. Melo breaks down the behind-the-scenes chaos of his Knicks debut at Madison Square Garden, what makes New York the toughest stage in sports, and why performing in the Garden hits different. Timothée also opens up about advice from Leonardo DiCaprio, Marty Supreme, and what it really means to chase greatness in any field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Method Man and surprise guest JR Smith pull up to 7PM in Brooklyn for a conversation that moves from laughs to game without missing a beat. Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide tap in with Meth about the future of Wu-Tang and the story behind the Drake record that Wu-Tang passed on. They get into the paranoia artists and athletes feel about losing it all, how AI is reshaping music, sports, and film, and the moments that shaped how each of them sees the world now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary comedian and storyteller Bill Bellamy pulls up to 7PM in Brooklyn and shares hilarious stories from across his career. He chops it up with Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide about hooping with Michael Jordan during the Space Jam era, meeting Michael Jackson with Biggie, and the wild world of 90s and 2000s pop culture. Bill drops never before heard stories about his cousin Shaquille O’Neal, legendary run-ins, and the moments that shaped his journey from comedy to film.They tap into how he created “rizz” before the internet, his classic movies, the origin of “Booty Calls", his bond with Bernie Mac, and what it took to bet on himself early in his career. This episode is full of laughs and iconic stories. Tap in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Hart pulls up to for one of the funniest and realest conversations of the season. He chops it up with Melo and Kaz about embracing the new generation with Kai Cenat and Druski, bridging the gap in comedy, and how he has evolved his voice with his new special, Acting My Age. Kev tells the hilarious story of the first time he and Melo met, breaks down why he wants to build a Harlem Nights style project with Mike Epps and Katt Williams, and shares why he will not be doing TikTok challenges any time soon. They tap into the early stand up era, what shaped his career, and what it takes to stay sharp in today’s comedy landscape. Tap in…this one is nonstop laughs and stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kysre Gondrezick and Veeze pull up to 7PM in Brooklyn for a dope two-part episode tapping into hoops, culture, and the next wave. Kysre sits with Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide to talk about her Playboy cover, the future of the WNBA, the realities of pay and opportunity, and what is next as she steps into Athletes Unlimited. Veeze joins the crew to break down Detroit’s rap movement, connecting with hoopers, and how he built his own lane through sound, style, and storytelling. The squad taps into Pistons basketball, Run the 1s, and what it takes to build something that lasts in today’s game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Epps pulls up to 7PM in Brooklyn for one of the funniest episodes of the season. He chops it up with Carmelo Anthony, The Kid Mero, and Kazeem Famuyide about his journey in comedy, the moments that shaped his career, and the way he sees culture, storytelling, and fame today. Mike talks about the new Friday movie he is working on with Ice Cube, the path that brought him into Hollywood, and the humor that has made him one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment. This one is an instant classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vince Staples pulls up to 7PM in Brooklyn for one of the funniest and most honest conversations of the season. He chops it up with Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide about life as a Clippers fan, recruiting Kawhi, and why loyalty in sports can be painful. They get into SoCal hoop culture and run a Los Angeles edition of Run the 1s, debating matchups like Baron Davis vs Russell Westbrook and Paul George vs Kawhi Leonard. Vince also breaks down Season 2 of The Vince Staples Show on Netflix, his approach to storytelling, his music journey, and how he sees the future of hip hop and Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ja Rule joins Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide on 7PM in Brooklyn to talk legacy, competition, and the culture of hip hop. He reflects on his era alongside Jay-Z and DMX, speaks on his history with 50 Cent, and shares his thoughts on Kendrick vs Drake and why beef is bad for business. Ja also talks about Fast & Furious, Fyre Fest 2, Def Jam not believing in his second album, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maria Taylor joins Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide on 7PM in Brooklyn to talk about the NBA returning to NBC and what this next era looks like. They get into Michael Jordan’s Insight to Excellence, Melo’s on-air fits, and the load management conversation. The crew talks about Phil Jackson continuing to speak on Melo’s name to sell books, the new rookie class, Melo hitting the gym with Cade Cunningham, and the ultimate question of who would win one on one, Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan.Maria also opens up about becoming a mom while continuing to thrive in her career and what that journey has meant to her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices