ITS UP THERE PODCAST W/LOONEY

Welcome back to It’s Up There Podcast w/ Loon Dr. Umar Johnson breaks down Jay-Z, Bad Bunny Super Bowl backlash, Shaboozey and Jelly Roll’s Grammys controversy, Druski viral moment, and the FBA vs Pan-Africanism reparations debate. Dr. Umar Johnson joins this full episode to break down the biggest celebrity and political flashpoints shaping culture right now — from Jay-Z’s Roc Nation partnership with the NFL to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl controversy and the backlash that followed. Umar also addresses Shaboozey and Jelly Roll’s Grammys moment and the heated debate surrounding the phrase “Immigrants built this country,” connecting it to larger conversations about FBA vs Pan-Africanism, reparations eligibility, and coalition politics. The conversation expands into: – Jay-Z and Roc Nation’s role in curating the Super Bowl halftime show – Bad Bunny performing in Spanish and the political response – Shaboozey’s Grammys comments and why they triggered backlash – Jelly Roll’s crossover support and narrative optics – Druski and the viral “I’m Sorry Dr. Umar” moment with Sky Bri – FBA vs Pan-Africanism and the shrinking coalition argument – Reparations and immigration politics – Identity shifts and 2050 demographic projections This is a high-level discussion connecting celebrity headlines to power structures, media narratives, and long-term political consequences. Watch the full episode and join the conversation.

⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Dr. Umar Johnson Full Interview Begins 03:12 Jay-Z Roc Nation and the NFL Influence 12:45 Bad Bunny Super Bowl Backlash Explained 24:18 Media Reaction and Political Optics 36:30 Shaboozey Grammys “Immigrants Built This Country” Debate
📢 PINNED COMMENT (ENGAGEMENT DRIVER) Jay-Z. Bad Bunny. Shaboozey. Jelly Roll. Druski. Is this just celebrity headlines — or is something bigger happening culturally?

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Tracy T Interview Part 2 on It’s Up There Podcast with Loon addresses Kash Doll’s Atlanta home invasion, the YSL plea deal controversy surrounding Gunna and Young Thug, and ongoing media politics involving DJ Akademiks and Charlamagne tha God on this episode of It’s Up There Podcast. This conversation connects to the public Breakfast Club discussion about the Atlanta home invasion where shots were fired and luxury items, including Birkin bags, were allegedly targeted — adding broader context to what happened and how narratives spread. From there, the episode pivots into the ongoing “Did Gunna snitch?” debate tied to the YSL RICO case, plea optics, the “YSL is a gang and it must end” statement, and how fans interpret loyalty versus legal survival. Tracy speaks on talking to Gunna directly and how industry perception differs from street code. The discussion then expands into hip hop media politics — how DJ Akademiks’ coverage of major events, including Takeoff’s death, shifted narratives, how alliances between platforms matter, and how behind-the-scenes industry relationships can quietly influence visibility. Additional topics include: • Industry gatekeeping and blackball allegations • Kash Doll’s Birkin bag targeting and home security concerns • YSL plea language vs snitching definitions • Fan loyalty vs business survival • Shade Room relationship culture • PTSD after violence • Strategy vs emotion in hip hop 00:00 Tracy T Interview Part 2 08:40 Kash Doll Atlanta Home Invasion 18:10 Birkin Bag Targeting Discussion 26:00 Did Gunna Snitch? YSL Plea Explained 36:31 YSL Is a Gang Statement 43:48 DJ Akademiks Media Politics 50:00 Industry Gatekeeping It’s Up There Podcast — delivers in-depth hip hop conversations focused on music, culture, power structures, and the real politics behind the headlines. Patreon (exclusive content): https://patreon.com/ItsUpTherePodcast Discord (Looniverse): https://discord.gg/3AwsHfDcJB Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnwwxLxHiDWYLCXvb81w69QAfr6cc1Y3N
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GloRilla is trending after her sister went public on TMZ, claiming the rapper hasn’t taken care of the family and saying their mother is still working at FedEx. The interview immediately sparked backlash, debate, and questions about money, family, and entitlement once fame enters the picture. In this solo episode, Loon breaks down exactly what was said, why taking family issues to the internet changes everything, and how situations like this play out when success meets expectations. This isn’t gossip — it’s a real conversation about family dynamics, access to outcomes, public pressure, and why money creates tension even when people believe it should fix everything. Loon also explains why viral family disputes hit harder than industry beef, how fame creates illusions about wealth, and why going public often closes doors that can’t be reopened. 🎙 It’s Up There Podcast 📍 Solo Culture Commentary 🔥 Viral situation explained with real context 👉 Watch the full episode of It’s Up There Podcast 👉 Share this episode and join the conversation 👉 Listen on Black Effect or wherever you get podcasts Follow & support the platform: ▶️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/ItsUpTherePodcast ▶️ Discord: https://discord.gg/3AwsHfDcJB ▶️ Instagram: @ItsUpTherePodcast #ItsUpTherePodcast #glorilla #GloRillaSister #ItsUpTherePodcast #Loon #HipHopCulture #RapNews #BlackEffect #CelebrityNews #ViralMoment #FamilyDrama #CultureCommentary (Add timestamps once uploaded — this structure works) 00:00 – Why the GloRilla situation went viral 05:30 – What her sister actually said on TMZ 12:40 – Family expectations vs reality 21:00 – Money, fame, and entitlement 33:00 – Why going public changes everything
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In this Chico Bean Full interview, Chico breaks down Martin Lawrence health speculation, Wild ’N Out politics, the Jess Hilarious Wild ’N Out relationship situation, Corey Holcomb influence in comedy, and debates around Dave Chappelle and modern stand-up culture. Chico Bean interview on It’s Up There Podcast discussing Martin Lawrence health rumors, Wild ’N Out behind the scenes, Jess Hilarious approaching Chico for a relationship, Corey Holcomb comedy code, Dave Chappelle, Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart, and stand-up comedy culture. Chico Bean sits down on It’s Up There Podcast for a full conversation about comedy, fame, and how narratives get created online. He speaks on being around Martin Lawrence while fans speculate about his health, why people expect legends to stay the same forever, and how viral clips fuel misinformation. The episode also breaks down what Wild ’N Out is really like behind the scenes, including the situation involving Jess Hilarious approaching Chico and how rejection turned into a public narrative once it hit the internet. Chico also speaks on Corey Holcomb, how comics really put each other on, the difference between comedy and rap industry politics, and why honesty matters more than popularity in stand-up. The conversation expands into modern comedy debates involving Dave Chappelle, Jamie Foxx, and Kevin Hart. It’s Up There Podcast is a long-form platform for real conversations with artists, comedians, athletes, and cultural figures — no clip farming, no rushed takes, just full context. Subscribe for more interviews and cultural conversations. Patreon (exclusive episodes & bonus content): https://patreon.com/ItsUpTherePodcast Discord (The Looniverse): https://discord.gg/3AwsHfDcJB Watch more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnwwxLxHiDWYLCXvb81w69QAfr6cc1Y3N 0:00 – Intro: Chico Bean Pulls Up to It’s Up There Podcast 3:45 – Martin Lawrence Health Debate: Cognitive Ability Defense Starts 7:20 – “Martin Didn’t Have a Stroke” — Chico Bean’s Personal Experience 11:30 – Turning Down Jess Hilarious at Wild ’N Out → How the Rumor Started 15:10 – Jamie Foxx Health Recovery + Why He’s Still the Most Talented 19:25 – Stevie Wonder Tribute Story & Jamie Foxx’s Versatility 22:40 – Dave Chappelle vs Gerard Carmichael: Trans Jokes Debate 28:15 – Why Dave Chappelle Still Moves the Culture 31:50 – Prize Picks Ad Break 33:20 – Back to the Show: Comedy Backlash & Staying True to Yourself 37:45 – Trans Topics in Comedy & Why Forcing It Fails 42:10 – Bill Burr vs Dave Chappelle: Different Lanes, Same Greatness 45:30 – Killing Them Softly Breakdown: Why It Still Hits 48:25 – Chappelle’s Show Legacy Defense 51:40 – Jess Hilarious & The Breakfast Club Story Explained 56:20 – Dating Women with Boyfriends: Risk, Ego & Consequences Join Our Its Up There Podcast Clip Channel now https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEh6Wk40kcNcMJ4t_jtmluw Discord https://discord.gg/GJKXMWQS For all exclusive interviews & more content not here click here https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast 🚨Unreleased Interviews https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast 🦺All Merch Options teespring.com/its-up-there-podcast-merch 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jheeb8FxYVDRo8khyrz36?si=e339dD2JRte2MYX2Uon3BQ 👀 SUBSCRIBE HERE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw 👂 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-up-there-podcast/id1317524092?uo=4 👣FOLLOW ITS UP THERE PODCAST HOST : INSTAGRAM | fogfo_looney TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@fogfo_looney PATREON| https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast SUBSCRIBE TO Youtube Channel ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw WATCH MORE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwNIuOcAtoo&list=PLnwwxLxHiDWayq4HPgNYUtsAGvqe3liOO
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The Black Effect Presents... It's Up There with Looney!
Loon breaks down the Corey Holcomb vs Anton Daniels situation and explains why the internet’s “stand on it” culture creates traps for men with reputations. What starts as “disrespect” turns into a bigger conversation about masculinity, restraint, public image, and why corporate spaces tolerate certain energy from some people — but punish it from others. This episode isn’t just about the argument — it’s about the expectations placed on Black men to perform toughness on demand, and how words, ego, and audience pressure can push situations into the wrong lane. Chapters 0:00 Community + show updates 1:53 Corey Holcomb vs Anton Daniels — what happened and why it matters 3:27 “Warrior” expectations + why people admire Corey’s reputation 4:54 Corporate America & the internet’s double standards 9:50 Why the crowd expected violence (lion/gladiator talk) 14:56 Streets vs responsibility — business, community, and real adulthood 19:59 The “Caucasian male” question + “dancing around it” moment 23:39 Contracts, respect, and cultural disconnect (New Orleans example) 29:23 Peak tension — “I don’t do…” moment & energy shift 35:00 Getting out of harm’s way + what “respect” looks like in real time 40:41 The Tyler Perry example + lines men can’t cross 49:58 “This is a gay conversation” — how the exchange derails 59:48 Final verdict: why BOTH sides went out bad Tap in with the community: Patreon: https://patreon.com/ItsUpTherePodcast Discord: https://discord.gg/3AwsHfDcJB Previous Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnwwxLxHiDWYLCXvb81w69QAfr6cc1Y3N #CoreyHolcomb #AntonDaniels #ItsUpTherePodcast #Loon #ComedyCulture #Podcast #itsuptherepodcast #Loon #CoreyHolcomb #AntonDaniels #ComedyPodcast #BlackCulture #PodcastClips #ViralPodcast #Masculinity #Disrespect #StandOnIt #InternetCulture #CultureCommentary #Comedians #YouTubeDramaJoin Our Its Up There Podcast Clip Channel now https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEh6Wk40kcNcMJ4t_jtmluw Discord https://discord.gg/GJKXMWQS For all exclusive interviews & more content not here click here https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast 🚨Unreleased Interviews https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast 🦺All Merch Options teespring.com/its-up-there-podcast-merch 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jheeb8FxYVDRo8khyrz36?si=e339dD2JRte2MYX2Uon3BQ 👀 SUBSCRIBE HERE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw 👂 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-up-there-podcast/id1317524092?uo=4 👣FOLLOW ITS UP THERE PODCAST HOST : INSTAGRAM | fogfo_looney TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@fogfo_looney PATREON| https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast SUBSCRIBE TO Youtube Channel ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw WATCH MORE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwNIuOcAtoo&list=PLnwwxLxHiDWayq4HPgNYUtsAGvqe3liOO
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