The RAYDAR Report | Hitmaka, Fake Streams, Cardi B’s Court Case, & Why the Industry Is Rigged!
This week on The RAYDAR Report, Ray Daniels and the crew are joined by Hitmaka (a.k.a. Yung Berg) for an unfiltered conversation about the music industry’s biggest scandals and cultural shifts. From fake streams to Cardi B’s courtroom drama, nothing is off limits.
💥 Highlights from this episode:
Hitmaka breaks down how fake streams manipulate charts and why a “mid” record can go platinum with the push of a button.
Ray calls out the lack of real executive leadership in today’s industry and why artists need coaches—not just yes-men.
The crew debates Drake’s fading influence, Kendrick Lamar’s standing after the beef, and whether UMG’s alleged payola lawsuit changes everything.
Heated takes on Cardi B’s legal battles, celebrity accountability, and the double standards between male and female artists.
Predictions on NBA YoungBoy’s first-week sales and whether Republic Records can save his rollout.
A deep dive into why coaching, storytelling, and artist development are more important than clout or quick money.
This episode is raw, hilarious, and brutally honest—exactly what you expect from The RAYDAR Report.
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The GAUDs Show | Jacob York Exposes Fake Streams, Gucci vs Jeezy, & Hip-Hop’s Biggest Beefs
On this episode of The GAUD Show, hosts Ray Daniels and Rocki Jean sit down with legendary music executive Jacob York for an unfiltered conversation about the business, the culture, and the future of hip-hop.
York has been connected to some of the biggest moments — and beefs — in rap history. From Gucci Mane vs. Jeezy to the current drama between Young Thug & Gunna and even Kendrick Lamar & Drake, Jacob gives rare insight into how these battles start, how they escalate, and why the industry sometimes fuels them.
But the talk doesn’t stop at beef. York also exposes the music industry’s biggest scam: fake streams. He explains how artists can go platinum or even diamond “at the push of a button” while still struggling to sell tickets in real life. The conversation reveals how bots, stream farms, and label manipulation are reshaping success in hip-hop.
🔥 Highlights in this episode:
Jacob York exposes the truth about fake streams and industry manipulation
The untold story of Gucci vs. Jeezy’s beef and how a business deal went left
Why today’s Thug vs. Gunna drama feels like history repeating itself
The parallels between Kendrick vs. Drake and past legendary rivalries
How whack records still go platinum in a broken system
The fight to bring hip-hop back to talent over street politics
This is one of the rawest conversations on hip-hop, business, and legacy you’ll hear anywhere.
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The Raydar Report | Teyana Taylor’s Divorce, Trump’s Chicago Plan, Lil Baby “Trickin’,” & 19 Keys Joins the Conversation
In this episode of The Raydar Report, Ray Daniels and the crew bring a raw, unfiltered conversation covering everything from hip-hop to politics to relationships. With special guest 19 Keys in the building, the dialogue goes deeper than ever.
🔥 Episode Highlights:
Teyana Taylor & Iman Shumpert’s Divorce — $70K mattress talk, co-parenting struggles, and how the internet frames men vs. women in breakups.
Donald Trump’s Chicago Promise — Can he really end crime in 72 hours, or is it political theater? Ray and 19 Keys debate the real stakes for Black communities.
Black Excellence vs. Black Power — 19 Keys explains why “Black excellence is a scam” and why Elijah Muhammad’s blueprint still matters today.
Lil Baby’s Viral “Trickin’” DM — Did he really promise a Rolls Royce for an OnlyFans model? The crew debates money, game, and respect.
Rampage Jackson’s Son Goes Too Far — What a viral fight clip says about violence and accountability.
Tamar Braxton Fallout — Troy joins to share his side of the story and why he feels he was “voted off the island.”
This episode is packed with tough conversations, hot takes, and cultural truth-telling you won’t hear anywhere else.
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The Raydar Report | Snoop’s Bold Disney Take, Cardi B vs Offset, Aaliyah’s Legacy & Bryson Tiller’s Industry Truths
This week on The Raydar Report, Ray Daniels and the LYI crew dive into some of the culture’s most talked-about topics. From Snoop Dogg’s viral reaction to Disney, to Offset and Cardi B’s relationship tension, to remembering Aaliyah’s legacy, the conversation gets real, unfiltered, and emotional.
The team also debates the state of Atlanta’s music scene, breaks down Gunna’s standing in hip-hop, and shares untold stories like Bryson Tiller’s struggles in the industry and why Party Next Door’s decision to sign (or not sign) with Drake mattered.
And of course, the Fair or Foul segment goes all the way left, touching on everything from WNBA pay to grandma thirst traps.
🔥 Highlights in this episode:
Snoop Dogg vs Disney’s “agenda” 🐭
Offset’s subliminals at Cardi B 💔
Gunna, Lucci & the Atlanta scene 🎶
Remembering Aaliyah’s impact 🌹
Bryson Tiller x Timbaland industry story 🎤
Party Next Door vs. Bryson Tiller 🤝
Fair or Foul: WNBA pay, Mark Davis, and more 🏀
This is culture talk with no filter — the conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.
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Gunna vs. Young Thug, Tyla’s Global Test & Drake’s Industry Shake-Up | The Raydar Report
🎯 New Episode of The Raydar Report — Exclusively on Patreon
This week, Ray Daniels and the LYI Agency crew dive deep into music, culture, and relationships—mixing industry insight with unfiltered hot takes.
💿 Music Industry Highlights
Gunna’s New Album — Predicting first-week numbers between 60K–95K and debating how Young Thug’s influence, their relationship strain, and Atlanta’s music politics shape his success.
Metro Boomin’s “Futuristic Summer” — Why it’s dominating the culture and the importance of supporting featured artists.
Tyla from South Africa — Can she be a global pop star without tapping into the Black community?
⚖️ Legal & Business Moves
Drake vs. UMG — Alleged payola, master recording plays, and what this lawsuit could mean for the entire music industry.
Rock City’s Journey — The truth about missed opportunities, bad advice, and why sustainable income streams matter more than short-term fame.
Akon Disagreement — Convict Records’ wins despite criticism and lessons in longevity.
💔 Culture & Relationships
Kash Doll & NFL Player Drama — Public breakups, quick rebounds, and the impact on children.
Za’Darius Smith vs. Ex — Internet feuds and why it’s damaging in co-parenting situations.
Anthony Edwards Case — Demands, settlements, and co-parenting accountability.
🔥 Final TakesFrom double standards in celebrity scandals to the real responsibilities of co-parenting, the crew calls out the hypocrisy, demands accountability, and challenges the culture to do better.
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