Holdin’ Court Podcast

Legendary Memphis rapper Tela sits down for a powerful, unfiltered conversation about his roots, rise, and resilience in the music industry. Born and raised in Memphis, Tela opens up about his upbringing in one of hip-hop’s most influential cities and how the streets, the culture, and Southern grit shaped his sound and mindset.In this exclusive interview, Tela reflects on his journey to rap stardom, breaking into the game with independent powerhouse Suave House Records, a label that helped define Southern hip-hop in the 1990s. He then details his high-profile move to Rap-A-Lot Records, explaining the business decisions, challenges, and lessons learned while navigating the industry at a high level.Tela also shares behind-the-scenes stories of collaborating with hip-hop legends like Scarface, 8Ball & MJG, Jazzy Pha, and rap mogul J Prince. From studio sessions to label politics, Tela breaks down what it really took to survive—and thrive—during the golden era of Southern rap.This is a must-watch story of independence, loyalty, and legacy, offering rare insight into Memphis hip-hop history, the rise of Southern rap, and the mindset of an artist who helped pave the way for generations to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 goes deeper. 🔥 B-Legit pulls back the curtain on working with Daryl Hall, surviving depression in an industry that doesn’t show mercy, and why E-40 is one of the sharpest minds hip-hop ever produced. Then he breaks down his weight loss journey, mindset shift, and what it took to reclaim his health and focus. This ain’t a highlight reel — this is growth, game, and gems straight from a West Coast legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary Bay Area rapper B-Legit sits down for one of his realest conversations yet, breaking down his journey from the streets of Vallejo, California to becoming hip-hop icons alongside his cousins and groupmates E-40, D-Shot, and Suga-T as The Click. In this episode, B-Legit opens up about the early grind, family ties, Vallejo’s influence on their sound, and how they built a movement that would help shape independent rap and West Coast hip-hop forever. No industry myths. No watered-down stories. Just raw game, real history, and legacy talk straight from one of the architects. 🎙️ Holdin Court Podcast | OG Network 👍 Like, Comment & Subscribe for more legendary hip-hop stories straight from the source Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

B2K pulls up for a powerful and emotional conversation about brotherhood, healing, and what it really took to overcome years of infighting, pride, and public pressure. For the first time, all four members open up about the journey from conflict to forgiveness — and how personal growth made space for a new era of unity. From child stars to global R&B icons, the group breaks down the behind-the-scenes moments fans never knew, the fallout that almost ended everything, and the breakthroughs that brought them back into alignment. They share how maturity, communication, and accountability helped rebuild trust and preserve their bond. And yes… they reveal exclusive details about the new B2K tour, how the culture shaped their comeback, and why this chapter means more to them than any chart-topping hit. If you’re a fan of real conversations, growth, and legendary groups reclaiming their narrative — this is one you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Damion Young, also known as Damizza, is an American radio executive, record producer, artist and author. Young began his career as a studio assistant at the age of 12, where Young went on to popularize numerous artists while working at Santa Barbara’s KHTY station, including Fiona Apple, Garbage and Hootie & the Blowfish, and later served as the head of Los Angeles’ Power 106 and New York’s Hot 97. Young would later go on to produce Crybaby (Mariah Carey song) featuring Snoop Dogg. Young, has also worked with Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, and Korn. Young would later go on to produce for artists Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Lil Wayne and Ludacris, and claims a hand in the reunion of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg and the resulting 2001 (a.k.a. Chronic 2001). Young was named the 4th most powerful person in hip-hop by The Source magazine 2 years after being named program director Power 106, after he helped Jay-Z find an international audience, helped Janet Jackson rekindle her career, helped Dr. Dre with advice on 'how to break the white kid from Detroit' and introduced the world to Eminem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices