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20 years ago this week we lost a legend. With a new movie based on his life around the corner Spike Lou and Animal Brown break down their favorite Pac moments during his short life. Also, Bobby Shmurda gets sentenced, Kanye adds to his roster and Fat Joe disagrees with Kaepernick.

Lil Wayne had the rap world on edge this weekend after a cryptic tweet that suggested he was retiring. On this episode Spike Lou and Animal Brown debate whether he should as well as other rappers need to hang it up. Beef of the week is Young Dolph vs Pete Rock, are Tupac lyrics worth 38k, and how did Frank Ocean make a million overnight?

Remember the very 1st XXL Freshman Class list? In 2007, the magazine released an issue with the next 10 rappers who were poised to blow. We take a look back at that class and debate who were the winners and the losers. Also, the internet drags Young Thug for his album cover attire, is Drake and Kanye collab album ready to break the internet and can you blame Lil Yachty for not knowing Pac or Big songs?

Many of you heard Tory Lanez new album right? You know, the one with 45 skits and 10 songs? You weren't the only ones confused. Animal Brown and Spike Lou discuss the decision to have so many skits on his album, the history of them and where they see skits going in the future. Also, Puff has a rough week, Meek vs Drake continues, Jay Z had a ghostwriter(?!) and Kanye debo's Mike Tyson and lives to tell about it. Don't forget to hit Youtube.com/OndeckTV to check our music video reviews!

With DJ Khaled's new album dropping to rave reviews, his winning streak continues. That got us over here at OndeckTV thinking......Is Khaled the GOAT DJ? On this episode Animal Brown and Spike Lou debate this question breaking down the more popular, influential and underrated DJ's in hiphop history. Also, Nelly becomes the 8th rapper to take home a diamond plaque, Rick Ross signs a homeless rapper and is 21 Savage on to something with his solution to gun violence??

Last week we talked about the best, so naturally we gotta give the duds some shine. Just because you can rap and make good music doesn't mean you can do the same behind the camera. On this episode Spike Lou and Animal Brown debate their top 5 worst hiphop movies of all time. Also, Young Thug models womenswear, Joe Budden chases Forrest Gump and Waka and Game go back and forth on IG.

The classic film Boyz in the Hood turned 25 the other day and we had to celebrate Ondeck style. On this episode Animal Brown and Spike Lou break down their top 5 hip-hop movies! We give the criteria cause this was tough. Can't count documentaries and concert films (gotta save those for another episode) Also, is Meek toning his violence down a big deal, which summer tour are you looking forward to and ASAP Rocky controversial Mike Brown comments come back to life. Subscribe on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ondecktv-podcast/id889648725?mt=2 Follow the show! Twitter https://twitter.com/ondecktvpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/ondecktv/

It was all good just a week ago.....Ok maybe not but shit really hit the fan last week. With the recent events in the news we wondered if Hip-Hop would respond and it did. Everyone from Snoop to TI to Beyonce to Vic Mensa played some sort of role in supporting the culture. Spike Lou and Animal Brown dig deeper to discuss if any of this will have lasting effects. Also, Rich Homie butchers BIG's classic "Get Money" record, Bankroll Fresh's alleged killer does an interview and also Future lands a Reebok deal..... Subscribe on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ondecktv-podcast/id889648725?mt=2 Follow the show! Twitter https://twitter.com/ondecktvpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/ondecktv/

Joe Budden is swinging for the fences this Summer 16. He has released not 1 but 2 diss records aimed at the 6 God. Animal Brown and Spike Lou break down the beef and discuss whether or not Drake should respond. Also, hip-hop react to the latest police shooting, is Future trolling Ciara and should Jay sell Tidal to Apple?

G.O.O.D Music's newest signee Designer might be the most polarizing figure in hip-hop right now. Either you love his high energy single "Panda" or yo've written him off as a Future biting one hit wonder. Either way it's a smoking hot topic of when does influence turn into flat out copying. Spike Lou and Animal Brown break down a history of rappers who sounded like already established artists and what's the real issue behind the Future/Desiigner controversy. Also, is Kanye's new video wack or crack, is Gucci Mane dropping an album too soon, and do we believe Lil Wayne actually punched a security guard? Also, check out the new podcast Fresh For Dummies featuring Jai-Hov and Animal Brown here https://soundcloud.com/user-945030007/top-10-rappershoe-collab

On this episode Spike Lou and Animal Brown discuss some of raps friends turned foes. From Gucci and Wake to Jim and Dame, you never thought you would see the day when these guys fell out. Also, they debate whether the new Tupac trailer looks legit, were the Migos qualified to kill the dab and Meek Mill is off house arrest, what does his next move need to be?

Every June about this time you can count on XXL dropping their annual freshman class issue. And like clockwork Spike Lou and Animal Brown break down the list. Who (if any) are the stars, sleepers and snubs from the list this year. Also, why didn't TI invite us to the stripper job fair he held in ATL? Whose pitch was worse Snoop's or 50 Cent's? and Is Rocko wrong for suing his former friend Future? Also, check out the new podcast Fresh For Dummies featuring Jai-Hov and Animal Brown here https://soundcloud.com/user-945030007/top-10-rappershoe-collab

The OndeckTV Podcast just kicked off its junior year and we decided to celebrate! On this episode Spike Lou and Animal Brown reflect on their favorite topics and episodes from the last season of the pod! Also, we debate whether it was smart for Troy Ave to drop a mixtape now, which A-lister dropped the hottest song of the weekend and since Biggie is getting a statue in Brooklyn, who else should get one in their hood? (not named 2Pac). Always good to see another year!!!! THANK YOU SUPPORTERS! Subscribe on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ondecktv-podcast/id889648725?mt=2 Follow the show! Twitter https://twitter.com/ondecktvpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/ondecktv/

By now everybody has seen the video of Troy Ave shooting a gun backstage at a show recently. Spike Lou and Animal Brown break down the situation (what we know) and place blame on why and how this happened. Also, Gucci Mane is released, Snoop is boycotting Roots and Ludacris has a ludicrous show rider! Action packed episode here folks. 3 YEARS STRONG!!! ENJOY!

Last week we broke down the most overrated so it's only right we go over the most underrated artists. Spike Lou and Animal Brown discuss the most overlooked and under-appreciated rappers in the game. Also, the Game has new a docuseries, Wayne has a reality show and Eminem is selling a $350 cassette. Special shoutout to Hood Illustrated Magazine!! Subscribe on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ondecktv-podcast/id889648725?mt=2 Follow the show! Twitter https://twitter.com/ondecktvpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/ondecktv/

You know everyone doesn't like everybody music. For one reason or another, your favorite rapper may be on your homeboys worst. So Spike Lou and Animal Brown break down their top 5 most overrated rappers. Those who have been gassed up and saluted for no reason. Also, we grade Drake's SNL performance and tell who should be the next rapper to host. Is Joe Budden really retiring, and did Fat Joe solve one of raps greatest mysteries?

Ain't nothing like a classic hip-hop skit. Whether funny or just memorable you know a classic skit when you hear it. On this episode Spike Lou and Animal Brown break down their favorite skits from the years. Waaaaayy too many to name so we kept it short and sweet. Also, Bow Wow claims he always hated rapping, J. Cole is the number money making rapper for 2015 and did Master P create the blueprint for Trap Rap?? Subscribe on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ondecktv-podcast/id889648725?mt=2 Follow the show! Twitter https://twitter.com/ondecktvpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/ondecktv/

It's here. Finally. The album formally known as Views from the 6 has released and the reviews are in. Spike Lou and Animal Brown break down the rollout, their impressions of the album and where Drake goes from here. Also, they talk 50 Cent opening up a hotel in Morocco, Forbes top 5 cash kings and Birdmans response to the Bclub interview. RIP Afeni!!

We're watching the fall of hip-hop legend right before our eyes. Or is it not too late for Baby aka Birdman. The CEO of YMCMB snapped on the #1 hiphop radio show and went viral. Spike Lou and Animal Brown discuss the winners and losers of this epic rant. Also, Kid Cudi talks about offing himself, DJ Khaled wins again and what do we expect from Views from the 6????? The Ladies Room Podcast host Rizzo's guest appearance on the Crew Shit podcast https://soundcloud.com/the-cr3w/cr3wshit-podcast-ep-2-w-rizzo Subscribe on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ondecktv-podcast/id889648725?mt=2 Follow the show! Twitter https://twitter.com/ondecktvpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/ondecktv/

We are back with our Where are they now series, this time with the NY powerhouse Ruff Ryders. Led by DMX they had it all, talented roster, strong female and heavy production...we break down the rise and fall of the double R. Also, was it smart for Torey Lanez to turn down the XXL Freshman cover, what will come of the White House visit from all those rappers and will Love and Hip-Hop revitalized Trick Daddy's career? The Ladies Room Podcast host Rizzo's guest appearance on the Crew Shit podcast https://soundcloud.com/the-cr3w/cr3wshit-podcast-ep-2-w-rizzo Subscribe on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ondecktv-podcast/id889648725?mt=2 Follow the show! Twitter https://twitter.com/ondecktvpodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/ondecktv/