Holdin’ Court Podcast

Atlanta has long been recognized as a global force in hip-hop and contemporary music. In this in-depth conversation, B-High reflects on the city’s cultural foundation, the infrastructure that supports its artists, and the responsibility that comes with shaping the narrative.

As the founder of one of Atlanta’s leading music media platforms and a professor at Clark Atlanta University, B-High offers a unique dual perspective — operating at the intersection of media, industry, and academia.
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Hip-hop legend Big Gipp doesn’t hold back as he dives into one of the most uncomfortable conversations in rap history. From the Atlanta Child Murders to the city’s iron grip on the hip-hop industry, Gipp suggests a chilling connection between record labels and law enforcement — one that targets artists, controls narratives, and decides who rises and who gets erased.

Is Atlanta’s dominance in hip-hop purely organic… or strategically protected?
Are artists being watched, guided, or sacrificed once they become too powerful?

This explosive conversation pulls back the curtain on power, politics, trauma, and control — and asks the questions the industry doesn’t want answered.
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Step inside the making of OG Network’s #1 psychological thriller as the stars and visionary behind My Cherie Amour pull back the curtain in this must-watch exclusive interview. Lead actresses Ariana Tolbert and Ashton Farris deliver raw, unfiltered insight into the emotionally charged performances that captivated audiences, revealing how they built layered, complex characters navigating obsession, betrayal, and survival.

Joining them is writer/director Khalid Abdulgaadir, who breaks down the creative inspiration, real-world influences, and bold storytelling choices that shaped My Cherie Amour into one of the most talked-about independent thrillers of the year. From casting decisions to character psychology, Abdulgaadir explains how he crafted a tense, intimate narrative that resonates far beyond the screen.

The conversation goes deeper—nothing is off limits. The cast and creator speak candidly about the politics of the Kansas City film community, the challenges of independent filmmaking, gatekeeping, and what it truly takes to push culture forward outside traditional industry systems.
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Attorney Cecilia Nuby Brown steps into the fire representing three Black-owned businesses—Euphoric, LLC, UniKC, LLC, and The Sourze, LLC—in a bombshell $70 MILLION lawsuit that could rock Westport to its core.

The suit targets the Westport Community Improvement District (CID)—the powerful governing body of Westport—along with multiple property landlords, alleging intentional interference, lost expected revenue, and actions that crippled the businesses’ ability to survive and profit.

This isn’t just a lawsuit… it’s a reckoning.Power, politics, money, and Black entrepreneurship collide in a case that raises serious questions about who really controls opportunity in Kansas City
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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.
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