Holdin’ Court Podcast

Compton Ricc Roc pulls up to Holdin Court Podcast and gives an in-depth interview about his upbringing in Compton, Ca. Ricc Roc, who once was a rapper under the moniker Y.OG, served over 10 years in prison for gang related homicide. Nowadays Compton Ricc Roc is an up and coming filmmaker/content creator who spreads a message of positivity through his comedy skits and workout videos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deputy DA John McKinney received his law degree from UCLA in 1997 and worked at superior courts in South Gate, Whittier, West Covina, and Compton. Mr. McKinney also worked in the V.I.P. unit which was a small, specially trained group of prosecutors who handle cases involving special victims, like the Special Victims Unit portrayed on the NBC show “Law and Order SVU.” John McKinney also prosecuted high-profile murder cases while assigned to the Major Crimes Division. His most recent trial involved the death of Grammy award-winning rapper, businessman, and voice of South Los Angeles, Ermias Asghedom, aka “Nipsey Hussle.” I secured a first-degree murder conviction against Eric Holder Jr. in the vicious shooting of Hussle. Nipsey’s death was a great loss to his family, fans, and the entire community in South Los Angeles. John Mckinney is currently running for head DA for the city of Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian American actor Brandon Jay McLaren is well known for his extensive work portraying a diverse range of characters on both the big and small screen. Notable television credits include fan favorite 'Xavier Watkins' on the comedy/action series Turner & Hooch, Disney+'s reboot of the classic 1989 buddy-cop film, the ABC action series The Rookie, alongside Nathan Fillion, and as 'Buckley' on season five of the acclaimed FX series Snowfall, created by Dave Andron, Eric Amadio and John Singleton. From 2013 through 2015, McLaren starred as undercover agent 'Dale Jakes' on the USA drama series Graceland, for which he won a Best Actor Golden Maple Award in 2015. Other television credits include recurring roles on Chicago Fire (NBC), Slasher (Chiller Network), Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (Bravo), Falling Skies (TNT), Harper's Island (CBS) and The Killing (AMC), for which he was nominated for a 2012 Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian American actor Brandon Jay McLaren is well known for his extensive work portraying a diverse range of characters on both the big and small screen. Notable television credits include fan favorite 'Xavier Watkins' on the comedy/action series Turner & Hooch, Disney+'s reboot of the classic 1989 buddy-cop film, the ABC action series The Rookie, alongside Nathan Fillion, and as 'Buckley' on season five of the acclaimed FX series Snowfall, created by Dave Andron, Eric Amadio and John Singleton. From 2013 through 2015, McLaren starred as undercover agent 'Dale Jakes' on the USA drama series Graceland, for which he won a Best Actor Golden Maple Award in 2015. Other television credits include recurring roles on Chicago Fire (NBC), Slasher (Chiller Network), Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce (Bravo), Falling Skies (TNT), Harper's Island (CBS) and The Killing (AMC), for which he was nominated for a 2012 Leo Award for Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristanna Loken is an American actress and fashion model. She is best known for her roles in the films Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), BloodRayne (2005) and Bounty Killer (2013) and on the TV series Painkiller Jane (2007), The L Word (2007–2008) and Burn Notice (2011–2012). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristanna Loken is an American actress and fashion model. She is best known for her roles in the films Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines (2003), BloodRayne (2005) and Bounty Killer (2013) and on the TV series Painkiller Jane (2007), The L Word (2007–2008) and Burn Notice (2011–2012). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In June 2008, McCants began dating reality television star Khloe Kardashian. The two were introduced by the National Football League player Reggie Bush who had been dating her sister Kim at the time. The relationship ended after seven months, in late January 2009, reportedly due to McCants's infidelity. He also made a brief guest appearance on her reality show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, during season 3 (episode 7). Eight years later, speaking with a Charlotte Observer reporter while looking back on his career in the NBA, McCants stated that the highly publicized relationship with Khloe Kardashian was the "biggest regret" because it "gave people an opportunity to doubt his commitment to the NBA", adding: "Without that situation in play, I’m a $60-70 million player. Easily." McCants was one of the victims of professional scam artist/fraudster Peggy Ann Fulford (Peggy King, Peggy Williams, Peggy Ann Barard, etc.), losing $200,000, amongst the $5.79 million in total she stole from him, Ricky Williams, Travis Best, Dennis Rodman, Lex Hilliard and others. Fulford, who was indicted by the FBI in December 2016, continued her criminal activity until sentenced in February 2018 to 10 years in prison and full financial restitution to her victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In June 2008, McCants began dating reality television star Khloe Kardashian. The two were introduced by the National Football League player Reggie Bush who had been dating her sister Kim at the time. The relationship ended after seven months, in late January 2009, reportedly due to McCants's infidelity. He also made a brief guest appearance on her reality show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, during season 3 (episode 7). Eight years later, speaking with a Charlotte Observer reporter while looking back on his career in the NBA, McCants stated that the highly publicized relationship with Khloe Kardashian was the "biggest regret" because it "gave people an opportunity to doubt his commitment to the NBA", adding: "Without that situation in play, I’m a $60-70 million player. Easily." McCants was one of the victims of professional scam artist/fraudster Peggy Ann Fulford losing $200,000, amongst the $5.79 million in total she stole from him, Ricky Williams, Travis Best, Dennis Rodman, Lex Hilliard and others. Fulford, who was indicted by the FBI in December 2016, continued her criminal activity until sentenced in February 2018 to 10 years in prison and full financial restitution to her victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a foundation of talent, unbridled dedication and a passionate mindset, Glenn Plummer has enjoyed a successful acting career that spans three decades. He has starred in such feature films as, Gifted, Saw II (2005), Dennis Hopper's Colors (1988), Menace II Society (1993), Showgirls (1995), The Salton Sea (2002), Poolhall Junkies (2002), Pastime, and the compelling drama South Central (1992) in the break out role of "O.G." Bobby Johnson, one of Glenn's most memorable performances. It was largely this very moving role that helped solidify Glenn as a staple in the African-American film community. Experiencing much crossover success, Glenn took his abilities to cover a wide range of personas and delved into television. Appearing in such television movies and mini-series as ABC's The Women of Brewster Place (1989), TNT's Heat Wave (1990) (about L.A.'s Watts' riots of 1965) and TNT's Reversible Errors (2004). Glenn Plummer generated praise and accolades from critics alike for his performances in Showtime's Ruby's Bucket of Blood (2001), as well as his deep, thought-provoking exhibition in HBO's The Corner (2000). Before returning to the big screen, Glenn had a re-occurring role as "Timmy Rawlins" in the inaugural season of the Emmy/Golden Globes Award-Winning, television show ER (1994) including the 88-minute pilot. Glenn Plummer's later projects include writing, directing (in his directorial debut), producing and starring in the horror film VooDoo Curse: The Giddeh (2006). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a foundation of talent, unbridled dedication and a passionate mindset, Glenn Plummer has enjoyed a successful acting career that spans three decades. He has starred in such feature films as, Gifted, Saw II (2005), Dennis Hopper's Colors (1988), Menace II Society (1993), Showgirls (1995), The Salton Sea (2002), Poolhall Junkies (2002), Pastime, and the compelling drama South Central (1992) in the break out role of "O.G." Bobby Johnson, one of Glenn's most memorable performances. It was largely this very moving role that helped solidify Glenn as a staple in the African-American film community. Experiencing much crossover success, Glenn took his abilities to cover a wide range of personas and delved into television. Appearing in such television movies and mini-series as ABC's The Women of Brewster Place (1989), TNT's Heat Wave (1990) (about L.A.'s Watts' riots of 1965) and TNT's Reversible Errors (2004). Glenn Plummer generated praise and accolades from critics alike for his performances in Showtime's Ruby's Bucket of Blood (2001), as well as his deep, thought-provoking exhibition in HBO's The Corner (2000). Before returning to the big screen, Glenn had a re-occurring role as "Timmy Rawlins" in the inaugural season of the Emmy/Golden Globes Award-Winning, television show ER (1994) including the 88-minute pilot. Glenn Plummer's later projects include writing, directing (in his directorial debut), producing and starring in the horror film VooDoo Curse: The Giddeh (2006). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holdin Court Podcast host Big Court, Producer Ken, and Big Courts daughter Rachel Renee take time to thank all HCP supporters for helping to propel the platform to 100K Subscribers on Youtube. They also reflect on past guests Ice T, Master P, Bone Thugz N Harmony, Michael Jai White, J Prince, Matt Barnes, etc as well as guests who passed away Zoe Tha Roasta and Lil Sodi respectfully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sharp is the charismatic podcaster/ex-pimp that first gained notoriety after sharing his compelling story on the popular Youtube platform Soft White Underbelly. Mega-Star Tom Hanks son Chet Hanks who is close friends with Sharp, suggested him to do an interview with Adam 22 on No Jumper. Adam22 would recognize Sharps gift of gab and provide him with his own show "Sharp Tank" on the No Jumper platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sharp is the charismatic podcaster/ex-pimp that first gained notoriety after sharing his compelling story on the popular Youtube platform Soft White Underbelly. Mega-Star Tom Hanks son Chet Hanks who is close friends with Sharp, suggested him to do an interview with Adam 22 on No Jumper. Adam22 would recognize Sharps gift of gab and provide him with his own show "Sharp Tank" on the No Jumper platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiffany Haddish comedian and actress. After guest starring on several television series, Haddish gained prominence as Jackie on the first season of the OWN television drama If Loving You Is Wrong from 2014 to 2015. From 2015 to 2017, she starred as Nekeisha Williams on the NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show. After appearing in the 2016 comedy film Keanu, Haddish made her film breakthrough as Dina in the 2017 film Girls Trip, for which she received critical acclaim. In 2018, Haddish was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiffany Haddish comedian and actress. After guest starring on several television series, Haddish gained prominence as Jackie on the first season of the OWN television drama If Loving You Is Wrong from 2014 to 2015. From 2015 to 2017, she starred as Nekeisha Williams on the NBC sitcom The Carmichael Show. After appearing in the 2016 comedy film Keanu, Haddish made her film breakthrough as Dina in the 2017 film Girls Trip, for which she received critical acclaim. In 2018, Haddish was included on Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glasses Malone unpacks his controversial single "2Pac Must Die (Orlando Anderson)," where Malone embodies the persona of Shakur's alleged murder Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson. Throughout the track, Malone recounts a version of events that has been told for over 27 years but from the perspective of Baby Lane. Instead of painting Lane out as an unknown assailant with a vendetta against the rapper, Malone shows how 'Pac played a part in his own demise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glasses Malone unpacks his controversial single "2Pac Must Die (Orlando Anderson)," where Malone embodies the persona of Shakur's alleged murder Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson. Throughout the track, Malone recounts a version of events that has been told for over 27 years but from the perspective of Baby Lane. Instead of painting Lane out as an unknown assailant with a vendetta against the rapper, Malone shows how 'Pac played a part in his own demise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Weiner’s quiet power has helped to form hip-hop history as we know it. He has set the pace for independent success from behind-the-scenes. The Los Angeles native turned an entry level job in the mailroom of Priority Records into an explosion of rap music history. As he grew into West Coast Sales Representative, he presented the concept of the distributed label to Priority—signing a label as the company would an artist. The distributed label blueprint was the first of its kind with the 1996 signing of Master P’s No Limit Records. From 1997 until 1999, Dave’s distribution deals were duplicated and revenue from these partnerships skyrocketed to over 300 million dollars. He went on to head Interscope-distributed JCOR Records and consulted for various labels before becoming Vice President of Strange Music in 2009. There, he and his team led the company to becoming “the most successful independent rap record label in the industry” with multiple RIAA certifications and Top Five debuts on the Billboard Top 200 completely outside of the system. During this time, Tech N9ne released 19 albums that all charted Top 10 on the Billboard Top Albums chart, giving him the title of “most Top 10 albums on the rap chart in history.” Once again, Dave was at the forefront of developing a groundbreaking industry prototype which would soon be known worldwide as Strange Music. This model would be emulated by independent labels globally. Even 31 years into his career, it still feels like the beginning for Dave. “It comes back to hard work and hustle,” he leaves off. “I’m honored to work with artists who remain true to their vision without compromise. That’s what inspires me every day.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Weiner’s quiet power has helped to form hip-hop history as we know it. He has set the pace for independent success from behind-the-scenes. The Los Angeles native turned an entry level job in the mailroom of Priority Records into an explosion of rap music history. As he grew into West Coast Sales Representative, he presented the concept of the distributed label to Priority—signing a label as the company would an artist. The distributed label blueprint was the first of its kind with the 1996 signing of Master P’s No Limit Records. From 1997 until 1999, Dave’s distribution deals were duplicated and revenue from these partnerships skyrocketed to over 300 million dollars. He went on to head Interscope-distributed JCOR Records and consulted for various labels before becoming Vice President of Strange Music in 2009. There, he and his team led the company to becoming “the most successful independent rap record label in the industry” with multiple RIAA certifications and Top Five debuts on the Billboard Top 200 completely outside of the system. During this time, Tech N9ne released 19 albums that all charted Top 10 on the Billboard Top Albums chart, giving him the title of “most Top 10 albums on the rap chart in history.” Once again, Dave was at the forefront of developing a groundbreaking industry prototype which would soon be known worldwide as Strange Music. This model would be emulated by independent labels globally. Even 31 years into his career, it still feels like the beginning for Dave. “It comes back to hard work and hustle,” he leaves off. “I’m honored to work with artists who remain true to their vision without compromise. That’s what inspires me every day.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

R Marcus Taylor Is best known for playing music mogul Suge Knight in the NWA Biopic "Straight Outta Compton" and Michel'le's Biopic "Surviving Compton". At five years old, all Marcus wanted to become was Superman. When he realized that couldn't happen, he decided taking Karate lessons was the next best thing. Marcus went on to earn a black belt in Karate, but along the way he began developing a love for various martial art forms. In addition to Karate, Marcus began intensive training in: Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Capoeira, and Hapkido, and has more than twenty years of training in these forms. Marcus holds the rank of Kru in Muay Thai. Marcus also trains in several other martial art forms including: Kung Fu, Boxing, Judo, Ninjitsu, Gracie Jui Jitsu, etc. He has fought in tournaments and won titles including: the NJ StateTaekwondo Champion 1994, YB Choi Taekwondo Invitational Champion 1995, and the Muay Thai Warriors Cup Super-Heavy Weight Champion 2010. He has also worked as a certified personal trainer, gym owner, professional fighter, bodyguard, and has taught martial arts and self-defense locally and internationally for the last twenty-four years. Marcus also works as an actor and stuntman, where his strongest areas are fight scenes, stunt doubling, choreography, and stunt falls. Although being Superman was unrealistic, he's found that being a student of martial arts was far more rewarding. Marcus has 40 years of experience in martial arts and is hoping for many more years of learning and teaching the art form he came the art form he came to love as a child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

R Marcus Taylor Is best known for playing music mogul Suge Knight in the NWA Biopic "Straight Outta Compton" and Michel'le's Biopic "Surviving Compton". At five years old, all Marcus wanted to become was Superman. When he realized that couldn't happen, he decided taking Karate lessons was the next best thing. Marcus went on to earn a black belt in Karate, but along the way he began developing a love for various martial art forms. In addition to Karate, Marcus began intensive training in: Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Capoeira, and Hapkido, and has more than twenty years of training in these forms. Marcus holds the rank of Kru in Muay Thai. Marcus also trains in several other martial art forms including: Kung Fu, Boxing, Judo, Ninjitsu, Gracie Jui Jitsu, etc. He has fought in tournaments and won titles including: the NJ StateTaekwondo Champion 1994, YB Choi Taekwondo Invitational Champion 1995, and the Muay Thai Warriors Cup Super-Heavy Weight Champion 2010. He has also worked as a certified personal trainer, gym owner, professional fighter, bodyguard, and has taught martial arts and self-defense locally and internationally for the last twenty-four years. Marcus also works as an actor and stuntman, where his strongest areas are fight scenes, stunt doubling, choreography, and stunt falls. Although being Superman was unrealistic, he's found that being a student of martial arts was far more rewarding. Marcus has 40 years of experience in martial arts and is hoping for many more years of learning and teaching the art form he came the art form he came to love as a child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Krayzie Bone is a member of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, an American hip hop group from Cleveland, Ohio. Bone Thugs started performing together in 1991 and is still actively touring and recording. He started a solo career in 1998 with his debut album Thug Mentality. This double disc set featured such well-known artist's as Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Mo Thugs, The Marley Brothers, Mariah Carey, Big Pun, Fat Joe, Cuban Link, Gangsta Boo, E-40, 8Ball & MJG, Kurupt, Naughty By Nature, and Snoop Dogg. His second album Thug On Da Line debuted in 2001, however it was not as big of a success as his first album, which was ultimately certified platinum by the RIAA. The second album went gold and according to Amazon.com it was named one of the best albums of 2001. Krayzie Bone was featured in the 2006 song "Ridin" by Chamillionaire, this song won the "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group" at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. Also in 2006 it won the last Best Rap Video at the MTV Video Music Awards. Bone is a founding member of the Cleveland based record label Mo Thugs Family which is a collection of Cleveland based rap and Hip-Hop musical acts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Krayzie Bone is a member of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, an American hip hop group from Cleveland, Ohio. Bone Thugs started performing together in 1991 and is still actively touring and recording. He started a solo career in 1998 with his debut album Thug Mentality. This double disc set featured such well-known artist's as Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Mo Thugs, The Marley Brothers, Mariah Carey, Big Pun, Fat Joe, Cuban Link, Gangsta Boo, E-40, 8Ball & MJG, Kurupt, Naughty By Nature, and Snoop Dogg. His second album Thug On Da Line debuted in 2001, however it was not as big of a success as his first album, which was ultimately certified platinum by the RIAA. The second album went gold and according to Amazon.com it was named one of the best albums of 2001. Krayzie Bone was featured in the 2006 song "Ridin" by Chamillionaire, this song won the "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group" at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. Also in 2006 it won the last Best Rap Video at the MTV Video Music Awards. Bone is a founding member of the Cleveland based record label Mo Thugs Family which is a collection of Cleveland based rap and Hip-Hop musical acts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know that nobody is perfect and following this fact we should also know that everyone has a past, based on which we should never judge a person in the future. Growing up in Los Angeles, Caz got involved in drug dealing and got caught. Police arrested him, and he lived four years in prison. But living in prison changed his vantage point about life and all. In 1996 when he got released from jail, he decided to change himself and never involve in wrong activities. He was appointed CEO of Mo Thugs Records by Layzie Bone of Bone Thugs & Harmony and has since turned out succesful projects and still going strong today. Big Caz recently released his auto biography "I Made It Off The Block" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know that nobody is perfect and following this fact we should also know that everyone has a past, based on which we should never judge a person in the future. Growing up in Los Angeles, Caz got involved in drug dealing and got caught. Police arrested him, and he lived four years in prison. But living in prison changed his vantage point about life and all. In 1996 when he got released from jail, he decided to change himself and never involve in wrong activities. He was appointed CEO of Mo Thugs Records by Layzie Bone of Bone Thugs & Harmony and has since turned out successful projects and still going strong today. Big Caz recently released his auto-biography "I Made It Off The Block". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early in his career Ray Luv performed alongside Tupac Shakur in the group Strictly Dope, a group based in Santa Rosa, California.[2] In 1991, Ray was signed to the independent label Young Black Brotha Records by fellow friends Mac Dre and Mac Mall. Ray Luv has stated that he got his name from Tupac Shakur.[3] His first extended play Who Can Be Trusted? was released in 1993 by Young Black Brotha "Get Your Money On" from Trusted was popular on local radio at the time. That next year, Luv was featured on the Above The Rim soundtrack.[4] Forever Hustlin', released in 1995 by Interscope Records through the Bay Area label Young Black Brotha, was his major label debut;[4][5] it reached #21 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart.[6] One of Ray Luv's biggest singles "Last Nite", music video was directed by Tupac Shakur in 1994. He was longtime friends with Tupac and fellow Bay Area rappers, Mac Dre and Mac Mall. In 1997, Luv contributed to the Bay Area rap compilation, Best Of Da Bay: A Series Of Slaps, from Young Black Brotha.[7] Ray Luv is co-owner of the bay area favorite online video series Pushin' The Bay TV, alongside the show's host Emcee T, a rapper who is also from Santa Rosa, California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early in his career Ray Luv performed alongside Tupac Shakur in the group Strictly Dope, a group based in Santa Rosa, California.[2] In 1991, Ray was signed to the independent label Young Black Brotha Records by fellow friends Mac Dre and Mac Mall. Ray Luv has stated that he got his name from Tupac Shakur.[3] His first extended play Who Can Be Trusted? was released in 1993 by Young Black Brotha "Get Your Money On" from Trusted was popular on local radio at the time. That next year, Luv was featured on the Above The Rim soundtrack.[4] Forever Hustlin', released in 1995 by Interscope Records through the Bay Area label Young Black Brotha, was his major label debut;[4][5] it reached #21 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart.[6] One of Ray Luv's biggest singles "Last Nite", music video was directed by Tupac Shakur in 1994. He was longtime friends with Tupac and fellow Bay Area rappers, Mac Dre and Mac Mall. In 1997, Luv contributed to the Bay Area rap compilation, Best Of Da Bay: A Series Of Slaps, from Young Black Brotha.[7] Ray Luv is co-owner of the bay area favorite online video series Pushin' The Bay TV, alongside the show's host Emcee T, a rapper who is also from Santa Rosa, California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Layzie Bone is a member of the legendary rap group Bone Thugz-N-Harmony who have sold over 50 million records worldwide and have won several Grammy's, American Music Awards, and Mtv Awards as well as many other accolades. Layzie Bone sits down with Big Court, Rachel Renee', and Producer Ken to give one of his most transparent and riveting interviews to date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Layzie Bone is a member of the legendary rap group Bone Thugz-N-Harmony who have sold over 50 million records worldwide and have won several Grammy's, American Music Awards, and Mtv Awards as well as many other accolades. Layzie Bone sits down with Big Court, Rachel Renee', and Producer Ken to give one of his most transparent and riveting interviews to date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watts Homie Quan is an American rapper, comedian, actor, director, writer, and internet personality who is best known for his Instagram sketches. As of Season 12 to Season 15, he was one of the recurring cast members of the improv comedy show, Wild 'N Out on MTV and VH1. Quan also has a popular Youtube Series titled "Growing Up In L.A." where he plays several characters just as Eddie Murphy did in the original "Coming To America". Watts Homie Quan sits down with Big Court and details his hardships growing up gang infested South Central LA area of Watts and losing his Father to gang violence as a teenager. He also talks about overcoming his obstacles through rap, dance, and comedy along with his strong faith in God. Watts Homie Quan also appeared in the new House Party movie produced by Lebron James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watts Homie Quan is an American rapper, comedian, actor, director, writer, and internet personality who is best known for his Instagram sketches. As of Season 12 to Season 15, he was one of the recurring cast members of the improv comedy show, Wild 'N Out on MTV and VH1. Quan also has a popular Youtube Series titled "Growing Up In L.A." where he plays several characters just as Eddie Murphy did in the original "Coming To America". Watts Homie Quan sits down with Big Court and details his hardships growing up gang infested South Central LA area of Watts and losing his Father to gang violence as a teenager. He also talks about overcoming his obstacles through rap, dance, and comedy along with his strong faith in God. Watts Homie Quan most recently appeared in the new House Party movie produced by LeBron James. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Weldon grew up in South Central Los Angeles. As he was coming of age as a hip-hop producer in the early '90s, he got caught up in a feud between the two biggest West Coast rap names of the time: Eazy-E and Dr. Dre. The pair had great success together with N.W.A, bringing gangsta rap to the masses, but Dre left the group over a financial dispute and allied with former bodyguard Suge Knight, as part of the upstart label Death Row Records. Weldon, who goes by Rhythm D, was initially aligned with Death Row, and left not long before the release of Dre's legendary 1992 album The Chronic, complete with its eviscerating Eazy-E disses on "Fuck Wit Dre Day." "You fucked with me, now it's a must that I fuck with you." Weldon instead joined the camp of Eazy's Ruthless Records, stepping into Dre's role as the label's in-house producer. Weldon's most memorable production to come out of this era, Eazy's "Real Compton City G's," was a response to "Fuck Wit Dre Day," and was equally raw: "Watch the sniper, time to pay the piper," Eazy rapped, as well as mocking Dre for the feminine outfits he'd worn in his previous group, World Class Wreckin' Cru. Weldon went to great lengths to convince Eazy that the G-funk sound on "Real Compton City G's" set the appropriate tone. That the song was a hit — and helped Eazy get the last word in the famous battle — owed much to its sinister beat. Rhythm D's star was in orbit. But his newfound notoriety came at a cost: Those involved with the Ruthless/Death Row dispute had reason to be scared for their lives, and Weldon was watched over by a bodyguard named Big Animal. "I couldn't go nowhere," Weldon says. "It was a real beef." Indeed, such beef would take the lives of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls, and by the early 2000s Weldon had had enough. The Southern rap sound was ascendant, and he began making frequent trips to Atlanta. "Our music was caught up in gangsta rap instead of making people dance and have a good time," Weldon says. "The business was flourishing out here more than anywhere else. Instead of being mad at the South I came down here." Working with rapper Bonecrusher and shown the city's ropes by V103's DJ Nabs, he became increasingly enchanted with Atlanta. "People here are a little more warm, with the Southern hospitality," he says. Following the death of his sister from cancer, he quietly moved down here permanently in 2010, and now resides near where Atlanta meets Cobb County, off of Marietta Street. Not a lot of Atlantans realize they have a '90s production legend in their midst; Weldon also crafted the classic Paperboy track "Ditty," and helped Bone Thugs-n-Harmony define their sound on their first album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Weldon grew up in South Central Los Angeles. As he was coming of age as a hip-hop producer in the early '90s, he got caught up in a feud between the two biggest West Coast rap names of the time: Eazy-E and Dr. Dre. The pair had great success together with N.W.A, bringing gangsta rap to the masses, but Dre left the group over a financial dispute and allied with former bodyguard Suge Knight, as part of the upstart label Death Row Records. Weldon, who goes by Rhythm D, was initially aligned with Death Row, and left not long before the release of Dre's legendary 1992 album The Chronic, complete with its eviscerating Eazy-E disses on "Fuck Wit Dre Day." "You fucked with me, now it's a must that I fuck with you." Weldon instead joined the camp of Eazy's Ruthless Records, stepping into Dre's role as the label's in-house producer. Weldon's most memorable production to come out of this era, Eazy's "Real Compton City G's," was a response to "Fuck Wit Dre Day," and was equally raw: "Watch the sniper, time to pay the piper," Eazy rapped, as well as mocking Dre for the feminine outfits he'd worn in his previous group, World Class Wreckin' Cru. Weldon went to great lengths to convince Eazy that the G-funk sound on "Real Compton City G's" set the appropriate tone. That the song was a hit — and helped Eazy get the last word in the famous battle — owed much to its sinister beat. Rhythm D's star was in orbit. But his newfound notoriety came at a cost: Those involved with the Ruthless/Death Row dispute had reason to be scared for their lives, and Weldon was watched over by a bodyguard named Big Animal. "I couldn't go nowhere," Weldon says. "It was a real beef." Indeed, such beef would take the lives of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls, and by the early 2000s Weldon had had enough. The Southern rap sound was ascendant, and he began making frequent trips to Atlanta. "Our music was caught up in gangsta rap instead of making people dance and have a good time," Weldon says. "The business was flourishing out here more than anywhere else. Instead of being mad at the South I came down here." Working with rapper Bonecrusher and shown the city's ropes by V103's DJ Nabs, he became increasingly enchanted with Atlanta. "People here are a little more warm, with the Southern hospitality," he says. Following the death of his sister from cancer, he quietly moved down here permanently in 2010, and now resides near where Atlanta meets Cobb County, off of Marietta Street. Not a lot of Atlantans realize they have a '90s production legend in their midst; Weldon also crafted the classic Paperboy track "Ditty," and helped Bone Thugs-n-Harmony define their sound on their first album Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zoe Da Roasta is a former Rapper and Gangster from Oakland, Ca that has a reputation in the streets and music industry that precedes him. Zoe sits down with Big Court and shared his journey through the streets of Oakland and several prison sentences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Los Angeles artist Lil Sodi recently sat down with Big Court of the Holdin’ Court Podcast, and discussed a few things. He speaks on His time with Atlanta artist Jeezy, being confronted by Monster Kody, his relationship with Nipsey Hussle, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melvin Farmer is one of the co-founders of the street gang Eight Trey Gangsta Crips that was formed in the 70's in the South Central Los Angeles. Melvin was good friend with Crip founder Raymond Washington and notorious Crip member Stanley "Tookie" Williams who was convicted for a quadruple homicide and ultimately executed by the State of California. Melvin Farmer has been arrested over 60 times and after lengthy prison stints he began working in the community to curb gang violence and help write legislation that would help 3 strike offenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Renee' is a licensed Financial Advisor and owner of Goat Moves, Inc. She is also Big Courts oldest daughter and new co-host of Holdin Court Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

C-Bo, born Shawn “Cowboy” Thomas on 1971 in the Garden Block area of Sacramento, California. He has sold over 3.5 million albums independently since 1993. He is currently signed to West Coast Mafia Records. C-Bo, notoriously known for his relationship with law enforcement, was one of the first rappers to be jailed due to his lyrical content, a scathing critique of political officials and police on his track "Deadly Game", and unsuccessfully argued for appeal 3 times, while gaining nationwide attention for arguably his most successful mainstream album. He was arrested in California in 1998, under the suspicion that his violent rap lyrics violated his parole.He then in Ohio, rapped his court statement to the presiding judge, who gave C-Bo probation on the condition that he also rap in a Public Service Announcement. Apart from his extensive work as a solo artist he has also worked with a wide variety of known Rappers such as Tupac Shakur, E-40, Yukmouth, Spice 1, Tech N9ne, Dru Down, Kokane, Daz Dillinger and Brotha Lynch Hung. C-Bo is also part of the bay-area super group Thug Lordz, along with frequent collaborators Spice 1 and Yukmouth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cuttino Mobley took over as the Captain of Power in 2021, replacing Corey Maggette after his retirement from the league. Mobley started the season off hot before dealing with some lingering injuries throughout the season, but he still finished with an impressive average of 11.8 points per game.Mobley had a stellar season in 2019, ranking among the league’s top 10 in points (17.0) and assists (2.5) per game while tying for third in steals (1.0). He also pulled down 5 rebounds a game.Mobley – a.k.a. “The Cat” – scored the game winner in the 2018 BIG3 championship game and was an integral part of Power’s championship run. His role shifted from 2017 to 2018 due to Corey Maggette’s comeback from injury, but it didn’t change his ability to score or facilitate in Coach Lieberman’s system.Mobley attended the University of Rhode Island and was selected in the second round of the 1998 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets. Mobley and backcourt mate Steve Francis formed one of the NBA’s best scoring duos during their time together in Houston. Mobley later signed with the Los Angeles Clippers, and in 2006 helped lead them to their first playoff series victory since moving to California in 1978. Known for his cagey post-up game as well as his three-point prowess, Mobley averaged 16 ppg across 12 NBA seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grammy Award Winning Artist and Actor Ice T sit down with Holdin Court Podcast for the second time and talks about his recent Grammy Perfornace as well as recieiving a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Ice T also talks about being the longest running Male TV Actor on the hit show Law & Order SVU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Versatile and veteran Showrunner and Executive Producer with two decades of experience in Film/Tv and journalism. He is the executive producer and Showrunner of the new 50 Cent and Mona Scott Young series Hip Hop Homicides on WeTV airing Nov 3 on @wetv He also was the EP/Showrunner of the Discovery Plus series Profiled: The Black Man on Discovery Plus.William's company Prophet From It Entertainment recently produced two Viacom/BET Digital series Rebels With A Cause and a game show called Who Said That Shit. He was a Co-Executive Producer for the Critical Content BET show Copwatch America, a documentary series about police brutality. Williams worked as an EP at TMZ and was a Supervising Producer for FOX’s Who Shot Biggie and Tupac. The Oakland native was a Producer and co-host of the A&E Biography investigative series “Who Killed Tupac” about Tupac Shakur.Emmy and 8-time NAACP Image award-winning Williams was The Executive Producer/Showrunner of the Centric/BET Networks docu-series BEING. Williams worked as a director and senior producer for TV One's acclaimed "Unsung" and "Unsung Hollywood" documentary series. The show won multiple NAACP Image Awards.He was a Supervising Producer for Tv One's Celebrity Crime Files and produces BET’s award winning series "American Gangster" and​ has also produced films like the Paramount Pictures released "Wu: The Story of the Wu- Tang Clan"​ and the Universal/ Def Jam Records film "A Hustler's Ambition,"​ a documentary about Young Jeezy that aired on MTV2. The film was narrated by Samuel L. Jackson.Williams worked as a Coordinating Producer for BET's hit gospel music series "Sunday Best."​ In 2004 he was as a development consultant for VH1 Networks. His other TV writing/producing credits include the NAACP Image Awards on NBC, BET Honors, BET Hip Hop Awards, BET Awards, NAACP Image Awards on FOX and the 2005 Hip Hop Honors on VH1. He was on NBC’s Emmy winning team for the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece.Williams was formerly Executive Editor of The Source Magazine, covering the deaths of Tupac and Biggie and Interviewing Dr Dre, Suge Knight and more.And in the mid 1990’s, he was a staff writer at the Los Angeles Times. He is the founder & president of Prophet From It Ent, which produces inspirational TV, film, mobile and web content. He serves as VP Strategy and Content for Hip Hop Tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spider Loc was discovered by Suge Knight and tagged along with Death Row Records, which appears on the Dysfunktional Family soundtrack, and Kurupt Against tha Grain under the name "Spider", but never signed an agreement. In September 2004 Spider Loc met rapper Young Buck in Atlanta and performed for him. A week later in Los Angeles, Young Buck introduced him to 50 Cent on the set of "Shorty Wanna Ride" video and he performed a freestyle rap. After four months the rapper signed a record deal with G-Unit.Spider Loc has since been featured on many G-Unit mixtapes such as G-Unit Radio Part 18 - Rags to Riches and has also released his own mixtape G-Unit West title Bangadoshish with artists Young Buck, Big Syke (from Thug Life), 50 Cent, and Olivia.In September 2007, he released a street album, West Kept Secret: The Prequel and the following June released a follow-up project Da 1 U Luv 2 Hate.In an interview with HipHopDX released March 27, 2011, Spider Loc confirmed that he is still signed to G-Unit and did not move to EMI.[1] In 2011 Spider stated that G-Unit West was back and up and running with the arrival of Slim da Mobster.Spider Loc was dropped from G-Unit in late 2011.On June 8, 2017, Spider Loc appeared on Wheel of Fortune. During the episode, he stated he is currently employed as a security officer and is the father of 6 kids.[2] He also runs his own record label, BAYMAAC Records.In 2022 he launched a podcast entitled "Factz Ova Feelinz" on Alex Alonso's LAnd media Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snoopy Badazz has been building a name for himself the last few years dropping The Pick of the Litter mixtape series. Pick of The Litter 3 is soon to drop along with a compilation project with fellow acts he works with.The Intro set the stage for Snoopy Badazz and would be the foundation of his assertion into the rap game.He would go on to be riddled with detractors determined to defame and undermine his name and brand. Snoopy Badazz has overcome all of those challenges and rose to the top! As one of the hottest and polarizing artists to come out of the Compton in a long time.Snoopy taps in with the Holdin Court Podcast to discuss his rough upbringing after his Dad was murdered when he was 1 yrs old and his Mother being shot and paralyzed then sexually assaulted during a home invasion when he was a kid. He also talks about navigating the LA gang culture while trying to build a music career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The incredible Malcolm Greenidge is best known in the music world as E.D.I. Mean, aka EDIDON, the Hip Hop artist, and entrepreneur famous for being an original member of the Outlawz with the legendary Tupac Shakur. He worked on the 2016 Tupac biopic All Eyez On Me as an Executive Consultant and Music Supervisor.Raised in New York, Greenidge became friends with Tupac Shakur’s cousin Katari “Kastro” Cox at High School, and along with Tupac’s godbrother Yafeu “Kadafi” Fula formed a rap trio under the names Thoro Headz and Young Thugs, with Greenidge initially rapping under the name Big Malcom.By this time Tupac had become a huge rap star and he let the trio guest appear on his 1993 single Holla If Ya Hear Me. The following year Mutah “Napoleon” Beale joined the trio and they renamed themselves Dramacydal, going on to guest appear on Tupac’s next record, his 1995 album Me Against the World. After Tupac’s release from prison they all banded together to form the group Outlaw Immortalz, later changed to Outlawz, and it was here that Greenidge became known as E.D.I. Mean.After Tupac was killed in a drive-by shooting in 1996, E.D.I. Mean and the rest of the Outlawz moved back to the East Coast.Then following Kadafi’s murder, the group returned to California and signed a deal with Death Row Records. The Outlawz released their debut album, Still I Rise, in 1999. Their second and third albums, 2000’s Ride Wit Us Or Collide Wit Us, and 2001’s Novakane, were released on their own label Outlawz Records. E.D.I. Mean continued to record and produce and collaborate with fellow Hip Hop artists, and also pursued his solo career, releasing his debut album, The Stash Spot, in 2010. His latest solo album, O.G. Part 2: Classics in Session, came out in 2020, and the single One Nation (featuring Xzibit), was released in 2021.E.D.I. Mean regularly connects with his legions of followers and fans through Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, posting pictures and videos about his life around music. He is also available for that personalised shout-out via the Cameo platform, and has a dedicated YouTube channel, E.D.I Mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jahdai Pickett promises exactly one thing when you tune in to his YouTube content: “hood good comedy.”Better known by his channel name Bigg Jah, the Los Angeles-based actor, writer, director, and comedian (and YouTuber, of course) has been turning his stand-up skills into millions-viewed sketches since 2017.Like many comedians, Pickett gets his gold material by sourcing stories from real life and embellishing for entertainment as needed. His individual videos tend to clock in between five and ten minutes, and while each tells a complete story, he’s grown his dedicated audience by turning fan-favorite sketches into series.Arguably the top fare on his channel is The Lesbian Homie, a recently concluded ten-episode series that chronicles a fictional Pickett’s comical suffering when, for the first time, he sees his one-of-the-bros lesbian friend glammed up to go out. Collectively, it’s racked up nearly 40 million views.Latter episodes of the series feature Pickett’s clever brand-building in the form of merch from his Hood Good Store, which offers T-shirts, hoodies, headwear, and more emblazoned with slogans from his videos that became popular with fans–like the “got yams?” shirt referencing aforementioned lesbian friend’s bodacious posterior.With Lesbian Homie wrapped and one million subscribers in the bag, Pickett is looking at a future with content that’s less Quibi, more Netflix. His fans have been asking for longer videos since the beginning, he says, and he plans to deliver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA Champion Matt Barnes and Co-Host of "All The Smoke Podcast", sits down with Big Court to discuss his rough road to becoming a NBA champion and his close friendship with Kobe Bryant. He also delves into his highly publicized relationship issues and shares having to overcome racism as a kid in Northern California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multi Platinum artist Yukmouth sits down with Big Court to discuss the cultures most difficult topics from the tragic death of Rap Superstar Takeoff, which Yukmouths former Boss J Prince Sr. is catching heat for. Yukmouth also delivers an interesting perspective about Kanye West and Kyrie Irving and the current state of the culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Miguel Nunez Jr. was born in New York City, is of African American and Dominican descent, and was raised by his grandparents in Wilson, North Carolina. One of his first major screen roles was the supporting role of Spider in The Return of the Living Dead, and his first major starring role was that of Marcus Taylor on the CBS series Tour of Duty, where he was a main cast member for all three seasons of the show. He later appeared on the short-lived Fox series My Wildest Dreams, as well as the short-lived UPN show Sparks as well as in movies such as Juwanna Mann. Núñez also held the recurring role of Zach in the second season of the Friends spinoff/sequel, Joey alongside Matt LeBlanc and Drea de Matteo, and portrayed Dee Jay as a supporting villain in Street Fighter opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia. Nunez also co starred alongside Arsenio Hall and Eddie Murphy in Harlem Nights and again working with Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, and Bernie Mac in Life.Nùñez was also an executive producer of the 2014 comedy-drama musical film, School Dance, directed and written by Nick Cannon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early ’90s, Death Row Records had a roster that could compete with any label’s top talent, and CEO Suge Knight earned a reputation as one of the most feared men in the industry. James McDonald, then known as Mob James, was the instrument of Knight’s intimidation. McDonald served as Death Row’s muscle and Suge’s go-to-guy for years.Knight and McDonald used “any means necessary” to get their point across to the label’s opponents. That was then and this is now. McDonald wields a starkly different kind of influence today. Through his podcast, “The Gangster Chronicles,” he draws on his experience and wisdom to steer vulnerable young men away from gangs and street life. Knowing how deeply he was affected by the absence of his biological father, McDonald strives to be a positive male role model in the lives of young men; he feels that if he can just help one individual, then his efforts have not been in vain. The podcast has a bright future: It was picked up by the Black Effect Podcast Network, a joint venture of Charlamagne Tha God and iHeartMedia to amplify black voices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor Deaundre Bonds has starred in over 100 TV and Film Projects and is most known for cult classic movies such as The Wood, Tales From The Hood, Get On The Bus, Lockdown, and Sunset Park. Deaundre also served 9 years for manslaughter after stabbing his Aunts boyfriend. He is currently starring as in FX's hit crime-drama Snowfall, playing a very complex and compelling character named Skully. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yukmouth, is a rapper from East Oakland, California and is a member of the groups Luniz alongside Numskull, and Thug Lordz alongside C-Bo and The Regime. He is the founder of Smoke-A-Lot Records and Godzilla Enertainment.After Luniz achieved success with the weed anthem "I Got 5 on It", Yukmouth signed a solo record deal with Rap-A-Lot Records and would go on to release four solo albums on the label. His double album debut, Thugged Out: The Albulation, went gold. Under his own label Smoke-A-Lot Records, he has released DVDs and compilation albums, such as the United Ghettos of America series. The Smoke-a-Lot label, which is distributed by Rap-A-Lot, is home to his groups Luniz, The Regime and Thug Lordz, as well as other artists.Yukmouth sits down with Big Court and shares the ups and downs of his almost 30 year career and details some of his most infamous rap beefs from Scarface, Too Short to the The Game, Master P, and even his own bandmate Numskull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kenya Ware is a Producer/Costumer/Stylist that got her start back in the early days of Death Row Records. Kenya is considered as one of the First Lady's of Death Row as she and rapper Daz Dillinger share a child together. She is also is the Executive Producer of the Doc Series "First Ladies of Death Row' and the Doc Series "Birth Of A Crip" which is the story of Raymond Washington. Kenya also currently styles Bobby Brown and New Edition along with being a costumer for The Masked Singer. She sits down with Big Court to discuss her journey growing up in L.A. and befriending Eazy E and Suge Knight and having a front row seat to watch Hip Hop history being made with Ruthless Records and Death Row. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

InDi ReMy is a raw and uncut blogger/comedian from Baltimore, MD known for her viral content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South Central Cartel is a hip hop group from South Los Angeles, California. As one of the first West Coast gangsta collectives to follow N.W.A's lead, South Central Cartel first appeared with their debut album South Central Madness in 1991, before releasing a succession of albums throughout the remainder of the decade. Their 1994 album 'N Gatz We Truss generated a sizable amount of attention in the hip hop scene, and Def Jam Recordings signed the group. This signing resulted in the release of their most commercially successful album, All Day Everyday, in 1997.Group leaders Havoc & Prodeje additionally released a string of albums as a duo on another label, helping garner a small yet healthy cult audience. Despite their lack of mainstream success, the group is a considered a pioneer of the gangsta rap subgenre.The groups singer L.V. (which stands for "Large Variety") is best known for his collaboration with rapper Coolio on the single "Gangsta's Paradise" and has been featured on multiple soundtracks since then. He has released five solo albums and usually sings all the choruses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watts Hannin (also known as Watts Homie Quan) is an American rapper, comedian, actor, director, writer, and internet personality who is best known for his Instagram sketches. As of Season 12 to Season 15, he was one of the recurring cast members of the improv comedy show, Wild 'N Out on MTV and VH1. Quan also has a popular Youtube Series titled "Growing Up In L.A." where he plays several characters just as Eddie Murphy did in the original "Coming To America". Watts Homie Quan sits down with Big Court and details his hardships growing up gang infested South Central LA area of Watts and losing his Father to gang violence as a teenager. He also talks about overcoming his obstacles through rap, dance, and comedy along with his strong faith in God. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Mays was once looked at as the Michael Jordan of hip-hop publications, and… he’s back! As a 19-year-old sophomore at Harvard, he founded The Source magazine, which began as a monthly newsletter, eventually becoming one of the world’s longest-running rap/hip-hop magazines.Mays had a vision to put hip-hop on the forefront of all genres and succeeded immensely turning his newsletter into a full-fledged publication. That ride ended in 2005, when he and Raymond “Benzino” Scott were forced out in a dispute with investors.Understanding today’s needs, Mays returns with Breakbeat Podcasting network, which will host several culturally diverse podcasts with a variety of hosts. Mays also hosts his podcast, “The Dave Mays Show.”Breakbeat will also produce docuseries, starting with the “Unsigned Hype,” a popular series in The Source magazine that introduced several hip-hop and R&B acts. He also plans a series on Gangster Disciples leader Larry Hoover. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fredro Starr is hardcore rapper, record producer, actor and author, best known as a member of multi-platinum hardcore rap group Onyx. Fredro Starr was discovered by the late great hip hop legend Jam Master Jay of Run DMC who signed Onyx on his legendary label JMJ Records. Onyx went on to release three top selling albums before Fredro began his solo career. As a part of Onyx, Fredro Starr was nominated as "Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist" on American Music Awards of 1994 and won "Best Rap Album" on 1994 Soul Train Music Awards.Fredro Starr made his acting debut in Forest Whitaker's award-winning HBO drama Strapped, for which he earned a CableACE Award nomination as "Best Supporting Actor". His feature film credits include Spike Lee's Clockers, Sunset Park, Ride, Light It Up, Save the Last Dance and Torque. He also performed the Save the Last Dance's theme song, "Shining Through", with Jill Scott on the six times platinum soundtrack.Fredro Starr made his television debut in Law & Order and New York Undercover, but he best known for his role 'Q' in Moesha, starring R&B singer Brandy Norwood. He also appeared in HBO's The Wire, NYPD Blue, Blade (TV series) and CSI: Miami. Fredro also co-hosted Dance 360, Paramount Television's extremely popular, daily, half-hour urban dance competition show.On May 14th 2022 Fredro Starr will join his group Onyx on the Verzuz stage against Cypress Hill to a sold out crowd at The Forum in Inglewood, Ca. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing up in Sacramento, CA, Marcus ‘Big Herc’ Timmons was a straight-A student and talented athlete before he took a wrong turn into gang life, drug dealing and violence. He spent most of his teens incarcerated the California Youth Authority juvenile detention system and before he went to prison for bank robbery, he worked as a performer in the adult industry. Today, Big Herc, is one of the fastest rising stars on YouTube. He spent nine years in the federal penitentiary for bank robbery, underwent a deep transformation during his time inside and came out the other side to thrive and empower others to choose a different path. He’s best known as the co-creator and host of the wildly popular YouTube series Fresh Out: Life After the Penitentiary and a number of spinoff shows including Prison Talk. The Fresh Out Series has over 500k Subscribers and over 100 million views Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sticky Fingaz, is an American hardcore rapper, record producer, actor, film director and writer, best known as a member of multi-platinum hardcore rap group Onyx. Sticky Fingaz was discovered by the late great hip hop legend Jam Master Jay of Run DMC who signed Onyx on his legendary label JMJ Records. Onyx went on to release three top selling albums before Sticky began his solo career. As a part of Onyx, Sticky Fingaz was nominated as "Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist" on American Music Awards of 1994 and won "Best Rap Album" on 1994 Soul Train Music Awards.Sticky Fingaz made his acting debut in Forest Whitaker's award-winning HBO drama Strapped. His feature film credits include Spike Lee's Clockers, Ride, In Too Deep, Lockdown, Doing Hard Time and Breaking Point, but he best known for his role "Tyrone" in Next Friday.Sticky Fingaz made his television debut in New York Undercover and Nash Bridges, but he best known for his role "Blade" in Blade (TV series). He also appeared in The Shield, Platinum (TV series) and Over There (U.S. TV series).Sticky Fingaz write, produce, direct and star in two revolutionary feature films done entirely in the genre of "hip hopera" through his production company Major Independents: "A Day In The Life" and "Caught On Tape". Both films were released by Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Major Independents has created and released in 2008 two films spotlighting multi-platinum hardcore rap group Onyx: "Onyx: 15 Years of Videos, History & Violence" and "Onyx Live Overseas: Da Illest Show On Earth 2008". Major Independents release its first documentary entitled "How To Make A Major Independent Movie" in 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first X-Raided album, Psycho Active, was recorded in June 1990 with Sacramento rapper Brotha Lynch Hung, and released in 1992. Brown claims that the recording was made during a deadly conflict between the 24th Street Garden Blocc Crips and the Meadowview Bloods, contributing to lyrics full of violence. Rolling Stone Magazine wrote that "Psycho Active" was the most gangster album of all time.In March 1992, Brown was arrested with four other gang members for murdering Patricia Harris in her home. He was convicted of first-degree murder with a special circumstance of gang-related homicide and was sentenced to 31 years to life in prison.From 1993 to 1995, he recorded songs over the telephone while in jail awaiting trial. They were released on the 1995 album Xorcist. One track begins with a recording of a collect call which identifies him as "an inmate in Sacramento County Jail". This second album garnered even more attention and it was covered in various mainstream media outlets including Playboy (September 1996).His third album, Unforgiven (1998), was recorded on a DAT recorder smuggled in by a prison guard.[1] Beats were added later by producer DJ VerbalTek. His fourth, Speak of the Devil (2000), was credited to the pseudonymous "Nefarious" in order to evade California's Son of Sam II law, and his fifth, The Initiation (2001), was released on his own label, Madman Records. X Raided also earned a degree in Psychology and helped implement programs to aid in rehabilitation of inmates to be paroled and anti recidivism. Brown was paroled on September 14, 2018 after serving 26 years in prison. He said shortly after his release that he was abandoning his X-Raided persona and would perform as "Anerae Veshaughn", releasing music with a positive message. Despite this he has released four albums and 13 singles under his original persona of X-Raided since his release.X Raided recently inked a lucrative partnership between his BlocStar label and independent powerhouse Strange Music.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DJ Battlecat is a producer from Los Angeles, Ca who has produced artist such as Snoop Dogg, 2Pac, The Game, Xzibit, and Tha Eastsiders along with many West Coast rappers. DJ Battlecat sits down with the Holdin Court Podcast to discuss his childhood growing up in the  gang infested South Central Los Angeles  Rollin 60 Crip neighborhood. He also discusses how his talent and love for music would help him avoid the pitfalls of the street and help launch a successful music career and landed him a record deal with pop S\superstar Madonna's Maverick Records imprint.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony "Big Boz" Boswell is longtime childhood friend of Business Mogul Master P. Big Boz was born and raised in New Orleans 3rd Ward Calliope Project which was the murder capitol of the world during that time. He served as Vice President of No Limit Records and starred in classic No Limit movies "Im Bout It, "I Got The Hook Up", "Hot Boys", "I Got The Hook Up 2, and an appearance in "Gone In 60 Seconds" alongside Master P and Nicholas Cage. Boz sits down with Big Court and details his upbringing, hustling on the streets, prison time, and success as a No Limit Records Executive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kansas City, Mo rap juggernaut Tech N9ne and his Strange Music label have been ranked as one of the most successful independent labels today. Tech N9ne's rap career spans over 30 years as he has worked with some of Hip Hops biggest stars.  He was recently rank #10 as 2022 highest paid rappers with an estimated 25 million dollars. Tech N9ne sits down with Big Court to share his journey from the housing projects of Kansas City, Mo to failed record deals with top industry executives and producers to creating his own Strange Music imprint with business partner Travis Oguin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crip Mac is a rapper and viral internet influencer that is known worldwide for his phrase "Keepin It 55th St" which represents his gang affiliation.  Recently Crip Mac was disciplined (DP'ed) by his gang cohorts which involves him fighting several people at one time.  Battered and bruised, he proudly took to Youtube to show his war wounds which consisted of a busted nose and lacerated eye and proclaimed his allegiance to his 55th St Neighborhood Crip Gang.  Crip Mac sits down with Big Court to explain what happened as well as his issues with rapper Blueface, Boskoe100, Cam Capone, and his future plans. Big Court also shows genuine concern and attempts to offer Crip Mac some OG wisdom and guidance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Court sits down with T Rell aka King Trell for a one on one about his early days growing up in the Hoover Crip Neighborhood of South Central L.A. with rapper Schoolboy Q.  He also talks about his close relationship and subsequent falling out with rapper Tyga, being a co-host of No jumper and an influencer, and surviving a motorcycle accident that left him permanently injured.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boskoe100 is a social media influencer known for his quit wit and hilarious roasting ability. Boskoe100 stops by Holding Court Podcast to talk about current affairs and deliver a few hilarious jabs to his arch nemesis and fellow influencer, Charleston White. Boskoe100 spares no one as he talks about Crip Mac, Bobby Shmurda, and Kevin Gates to name a few. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chico Brown is a film producer/community leader and reputable OG from Compton, Ca. Chico Brown is a former drug kingpin that was arrested with LA kingpin Freeway Ricky Ross in the early 90's. They made headlines for being supplied drugs by the CIA connected to the Iran-Contra scandal. After being released from prison Chico became a successful Film Producer working alongside Penny Marshall, Mark Wahlberg, and Master P. Chico sits down with Big Court to discuss his many years of philanthropy in his community with mogul Master P. Amid recent false headlines about Master P, Big Court and Chico Brown set the record straight about the Mogul and his many contributions to the community. Big Court gives Wack100 a stern warning to watch his mouth as well as a message to the social media platforms that irresponsibly fuel lies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guerilla Black is a rap artist that was signed to Virgin Records and debuted his first hit single "Compton" featuring Beenie Man. Guerilla Black has been both praised and criticized for sounding like the Notorious BIG and has worked with Mario Winans, The Game, Jermaine Dupri, Nate Dogg and Daz Dillinger.He was recently released from prison after serving  9 years in federal prison for a 22 Million dollar fraud case. Guerilla Black sat down with Holdin Court Podcast and gives the exclusive about growing up in Compton gang culture, his music career, losing his mother while incarcerated, the death of his wife, and how he educated himself while in prison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MAC is a rapper and songwriter from New Orleans' 3rd Ward and was signed to Master P's No Limit Records and would grow to be one of the most critically acclaimed artists on the label, both as a solo rapper and as a member of the super group 504 Boyz. Mac released 2 solo albums and 1 album as part of the 504 Boyz on No Limit, including 1998's Shell Shocked, which peaked at #11 on the US Billboard 200. In 2001, Mac was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 30 years in prison and was recently released June 22nd 2021 after serving 20 years. Mac maintains his innocence and has campaigned to re-open the investigation into his case for many years. Mac sits down with Big Court for an exclusive and indepth interview about his life, career, and incarceration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bizzy Bone is a Grammy award winning artist and 1/5 member of the rap group Bone Thugs N Harmony who have sold over 50 million records worldwide. Bizzy Bone is known for his unique falsetto rap/singing voice and being the most outspoken and charismatic member of BTNH. Bizzy Bone went viral after he incited a brawl at the now infamous Bone Thugs N Harmony vs 3-6 Mafia Verzuz Battle. Bizzy Bone sits down with Holdin Court Podcast and details his 25 year career with BTNH, solo success, record label woes, and that legendary night at Verzuz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J. Prince is a music mogul and CEO of Houston based Rap A Lot Records which is home to the legendary rap group Geto Boys and rapper Scarface. Rap A Lot rose to prominence in the late 80's and 90's with a plethora of gold and platinum albums. J. Prince sits down with Big Court and opens up about being a constant target of the FBI, his son discovering Drake, Larry Hoover, and his new business endeavors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flesh-N-Bone is the 5th member of the multi-platinum selling group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Flesh-N-Bone sits down with Big Court and talks about the groups meteoric rise to fame after being discovered by the legendary Eazy E. He also talks about overcoming addiction during the height of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's success and ultimately spending almost 10 years in prison. Flesh-N-Bone also has a successful solo career and was the first Bone member to garner a Platinum solo album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Court is a film producer/music exec and protege' of music mogul Master P and Lieutenant of No Limit Forever. Sit down with Big Court as he delivers a unique brand of unfiltered content joined by some of the hottest names in entertainment to discuss the rap game, the streets, music, TV, film, pop culture and so much more. Joined by Ken Schoech "Producer Ken" an industry executive and his partner in crime for more than 20 years, they Hold Court over the current state of entertainment in the industry. Big Court got his first experience doing radio with his mentor Master P as co-host of Doin The Most on Playboy Radio. It was Master P that noticed Big Court's knack for insightful conversation and encouraged him to create a Podcast. Big Court's keen sense of wit coupled with his intellectual and introspective commentary sets this show apart from the rest. The Holdin' Court Podcast brilliantly blends the urban experience with current topics and popular culture as guests are able to document their journey on the show. Big Court and Producer Ken’s intimate knowledge of the streets and entertainment lend credibility to the conversation as listeners walk away informed, inspired, and entertained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OG veteran rapper/actor Ice T taps in with the Holdin Court Podcast to talk about his illustrious career that spans almost 4 decades. Ice T talks about his early years growing up in the gang culture, to becoming who many would consider the Godfather of Gangsta Rap with several Gold and Platinum albums. He is also an accomplished actor having the longest running TV Show Law and Order. Ice T also talks about working with fellow actor/rapper Ice Cube as well as his highly successful rock band Body Count.Big Court is a film producer/music exec and protege' of music mogul Master P and Lieutenant of No Limit Forever. Sit down with Big Court as he delivers a unique brand of unfiltered content joined by some of the hottest names in entertainment to discuss the rap game, the streets, music, TV, film, pop culture and so much more. Joined by Ken Schoech "Producer Ken" an industry executive and his partner in crime for more than 20 years, they Hold Court over the current state of entertainment in the industry. Big Court got his first experience doing radio with his mentor Master P as co-host of Doin The Most on Playboy Radio. It was Master P that noticed Big Court's knack for insightful conversation and encouraged him to create a Podcast. Big Court's keen sense of wit coupled with his intellectual and introspective commentary sets this show apart from the rest. The Holdin' Court Podcast brilliantly blends the urban experience with current topics and popular culture as guests are able to document their journey on the show. Big Court and Producer Ken’s intimate knowledge of the streets and entertainment lend credibility to the conversation as listeners walk away informed, inspired, and entertained. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breon Ansley took the Classic Physique division by storm in 2018. Making history by winning the inaugural Arnold Classic Physique title and later in the season winning his second and back to back Mr. Olympia titles. At this years Olympia 2021 Breon placed 3rd. Growing up, Ansley played a wide variety of sports at school. Excelling at football he earned a scholarship to play defensive back at Iowa State.  After an injury sidelined his football career Ansley returned home.  He enjoyed maintaining his physique becoming a personal trainer and also found work as a commercial actor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary "G Thang" Johnson is an accomplished Actor/Comedian/Host of the Millennium Tour 2021 and Host of the 90th Block Party. He is famous for his comedic timing in his roles for television shows on various television sitcoms including Blackish, Punk'd, Girlfriends, Half & Half, and All of Us. He also starred in his own TV Show Grown Folks and Uncle Buck with Mike Epps as well as movies like Disaster Movie, Money Ball, I Got The Hook Up 2, and Playas Ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Action Actor and Director Michael Jai White talks about his upbringing in Bridgeport, CT and taking an interest in martial arts and theater. He also shares his experiences transitioning into acting and navigating the the challenges and politics that Black actors have to face. Michael Jai White (born November 10, 1967) is an American actor, director and martial artist. He was the first African American to portray a major comic book superhero in a major motion picture, having starred as Al Simmons, the protagonist in the 1997 film Spawn. White appeared as Marcus Williams in the Tyler Perry films Why Did I Get Married? and Why Did I Get Married Too?, and starred as the character on the TBS/OWN comedy-drama television series Tyler Perry's For Better or Worse. White portrayed Jax Briggs in Mortal Kombat: Legacy and the Cyborg Seth in Universal Soldier: The Return. He portrayed boxer Mike Tyson in the 1995 HBO television movie Tyson. He also played the title role in the blaxploitation parody film Black Dynamite, as well as the animated series of the same name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Court of Master P's, No Limit, from Kansas City, Missouri and Producer Ken of Sacramento, California touch base on meeting each other over 20 years ago. Ken and Court met via a short film and kept in touch since then. Talk living in Los Angeles, the gang culture, race, economical bias, Eazy E, 2pac, NWA, Ice T, E40, Too Short and more. Ken talks Judge Judy and going bowling with her. Producing Celebrity Housewives and other hit Tv shows, and his first weapons. Big Court talks family, music, street politics, Kansas Missouri and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Master P, is an American rapper, record executive, actor, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of the record label No Limit Records. Master P turned a dream into a reality when he hit the scene as a rapper and No Limit Record label owner. His business intelligence lead him to create by far one of the most successful label operations in history. Responsible for the creation of multiple careers, an ex professional NBA basketball player and now Product mogul! P talks business partner, No Limit soldier and close friend " Big Court " as well.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lil Eazy star of VH1s Growing Up Hip Hop and son of the Iconic Rap Guru Eazy E describes what its like being the son of Eazy E and the grief he's endured from the result of losing his father. Details traits of his fathers personality that many may not know. Significant moments that he recalls being around his father as a child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike dives into numerous topics including 2Pac, Biggie, Suge Knight, Death Row vs Bad Boy and much more!Mike Dorsey is a television producer, documentary filmmaker, editor, and writer. Most recently, he was co-producer on the scripted crime series "Unsolved" for NBCUniversal, now on Netflix, and producer and editor of the hit paranormal documentary "Demon House," which received a limited theatrical release in the US and premiered as the #1 documentary on iTunes.His other documentary projects include "Murder Rap: Inside the Biggie and Tupac Murders"; the Manson film "The Six Degrees of Helter Skelter," which BuzzFeed readers named the 4th-scariest documentary ever made; "The Oyler House: Richard Neutra's Desert Retreat," about mid-century modern architecture; and the WWII documentary "Lost Airmen of Buchenwald," which aired on networks in the US and around the world.Mike holds a degree in Marketing from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. He is an active member of the Producers Guild of America. He grew up in Orange County, California and in southwest Colorado. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MTV Jesse of the Nelk Boys sits down with Big Court and talks Full Send, pranking Big Court, Shithole pranks, Guapdad 4000 and trys Rap Snacks live on The Holdin' Court Podcast. Check out this episode and go watch the full prank on Full Send's youtube channel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boskoe 100 (Boskoe1) is a rapper from Inglewood, California, whom became famous following a feud which many believed led to the death of Rosemo 700, a rival gang member. Boskoe 100 was signed to One Hunnid Entertainment, a record label created by Game’s older brother Bigfase 100, a member of the Cedar Block Piru gang in Compton, California.In this first part of Boskoe100's full interview we dive into many discussions including topics like the city of Inglewood, prison, Snoop Dogg, DJ Quick, Young Buck, The Game, Gillie Da Kid and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jazsmin Starr Lewis is an American actress, film producer and musician. Lewis is best known for her starring role as the title character in the 2005 film Traci Townsend and as Jennifer Palmer, Calvin's wife in the Barbershop film series starring Ice Cube.Lewis dives into the early stages of her successful film and music career. Private insider stories of Prince and Michael Jackson that you didn't know! A very unfortunate experience with Suge Knight and a A-List Actor and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Court is a film producer/music exec and protege' of music mogul Master P and Lieutenant of No Limit Forever. Sit down with Big Court as he delivers a unique brand of unfiltered content joined by some of the hottest names in entertainment to discuss the rap game, the streets, music, TV, film, pop culture and so much more. Joined by Ken Schoech "Producer Ken" an industry executive and his partner in crime for more than 20 years, they Hold Court over the current state of entertainment in the industry. Big Court got his first experience doing radio with his mentor Master P as co-host of Doin The Most on Playboy Radio. It was Master P that noticed Big Court's knack for insightful conversation and encouraged him to create a Podcast. Big Court's keen sense of wit coupled with his intellectual and introspective commentary sets this show apart from the rest. The Holdin' Court Podcast brilliantly blends the urban experience with current topics and popular culture as guests are able to document their journey on the show. Big Court and Producer Ken’s intimate knowledge of the streets and entertainment lend credibility to the conversation as listeners walk away informed, inspired, and entertained."Holdin' Court Theme Song" Produced & Performed By: Suli4Q FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFollow The Holdin’ Court Podcasthttps://www.facebook.com/holdincourtp...https://www.instagram.com/holdincourt...Follow Big Courthttps://www.facebook.com/bigcourtoffi...https://www.instagram.com/iambigcourtFollow Producer Kenhttps://www.instagram.com/northboundenthttps://www.twitter.com/northboundentnorthboundent on Snapchat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Silkk The Shockers interview he discusses Nick Cannon, Master P, The Migos, C Murder, Blueface, No Limit, French Montana, Drake and more. Silkk opens up about the difficulties of finding his footing and identity being the youngest sibling and losing one brother to street violence, another famous brother (C Murder) to life in prison, and famous brother (Master P) being a successful Mogul. He talks about his transition into acting on the big screen and how he was originally casted for the lead role in the hit movie Drumline but would ultimately pass on the role that would go to superstar actor Nick Cannon. He details his experience as lead actor on the hit movie Hot Boys and his future plans in the TV/Film world!Silkk enlightens the viewers on his personal and spiritual journey as well as the importance of family and leading by example. He also shares his thoughts on police brutality and the current political climate of the country.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices