The squad is back and this week, we kick it off with Christmas then vs. now — the traditions we grew up on, the chaos we normalized, and why the holiday hits way different real life enter the chat. Did the magic disappear… or did it just grow up with us?

From there, we react to Dave Chappelle’s new Netflix special. We show love where it’s due, highlight the standout moments, and get critical about his comments on Diddy being under “hip-hop police” surveillance. We also question his ties to Nipsey Hussle and unpack whether his views on Saudi Arabia clash with the way he entered the comedy game — principled stand or selective outrage?

Next up, we dive into Nicki Minaj & MAGA. After praising Trump and JD Vance at AmericaFest, has Nicki crossed a political line — or is this just another evolution of her brand?

Then we tackle $200M mic deals & dead radio. Charlamagne locks in a $200 million iHeart deal as Ebro in the Morning comes to an end — is traditional radio officially cooked? Is Black Effect real ownership and legacy, or just radio money with a podcast filter? And how should creators move now that podcasting has real corporate stakes?

After that, it’s a reality check on fame and boundaries. Jake Paul loses to Anthony Joshua — does this end the celebrity boxing era, or did Jake already win by cashing out? Plus, DK Metcalf’s suspension after an altercation with a Lions fan — when fans forget boundaries, who really crosses the line?

And in this week’s 8793 Quickfire:

Which ’90s R&B male group had the best vocals — no ties, no excuses:

Boyz II Men, Jodeci, Dru Hill, or 112?

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This week, we’re starting off loud reacting to T.I. saying his catalog is unbeatable — no matter who steps into a Verzuz with him. From there, we break down what a real T.I. vs. Jeezy battle would look like, and why a certain generation might still side with Gucci Mane when the hits, moments, and cultural impact get weighed.

Next up, we dive into power, ego, and consequences after former Michigan coach Sherrone Moore is charged following an affair fallout. Is the real mistake the cheating — or the lack of discipline once you’ve reached rare air? Did the side chick expose the truth or cross a dangerous line? And when Black men finally touch power, are the rules harsher — or is that narrative worn out?

Then we tackle marriage by 30 and why men are walking away. With marriage rates dropping from 80% in 1970 to just 23% today, we ask: do men no longer believe in marriage, or do they simply not see the upside anymore? Did women’s independence change the value of marriage — or did men stop wanting the responsibility?

After that, we get into Trump’s push to bring Big Tech deeper into government. Is this about efficiency — or corporate control? When AI and data-driven systems start influencing jobs, benefits, and security, who’s really protected: the people or the companies building the tech?

We close out the main topics with by reacting to Terence “Bud” Crawford officially retiring from boxing with a perfect record — the first and only fighter in the four-belt era to become undisputed in three different weight classes. Is this the blueprint for greatness done right? The. We hit boxing’s Top 100 rankings. Is Shakur Stevenson overrated or just under-accomplished? Does Tank Davis at #15 prove star power matters more than competition? Is Canelo’s ranking respect or reality? And is Bud Crawford at #1 truly undeniable? We wrap it up with our predictions for this weekends match as Anthony Joshua is set to face Jake Paul in a heavyweight clash. We break down what this fight says about modern boxing, star power vs. skill, and whether money has officially outweighed merit at the heavyweight level.

This week’s8793 Quickfire is a fire one!

Who has to get up so Kendrick Lamar can sit down?

Biggie. Wayne. Hov. Pac. Eminem. Kanye. 50

This week, we’re starting off hot reacting to two wild headlines.

First — Authorities officially ended the search for 1973 New York dr*g kingpin Frank Matthews. The man made $60 million, walked off with $20 million cash the night before trial… and vanished like a ghost. Is this the greatest American disappearance ever — or the biggest government embarrassment nobody talks about?

Then we dive into FIFA’s decision to move Haiti’s 2026 World Cup group stage games out of Miami. With one of the largest Haitian communities in the country right here in South Florida… how does this happen? And did FIFA just fumble a generational moment for the culture?

From there, we get into the main event — 50 vs. Diddy.

Has the documentary changed anything… or is the internet just louder this week? Did the public finally shift on Diddy, and does 50 come out of this cleaner, pettier, or both? And after all this noise, where do we honestly see things going next?

Next up — “Wife Material” in 172 Days.

Do men really know she’s The One in six months, or are we confusing consistency with compatibility? Is early decision-making masculine clarity… or how you end up divorced saying, “I ignored the signs”?

Then it’s Fight Night — Shedeur vs. the Doubters & Roach vs. Pitbull.

Shedeur drops 364 yards and 4 TDs — is he finally delivering on the hype, or do critics still have a case?

And Lamont Roach vs. Pitbull Cruz ends in a controversial draw… was he robbed, did he coast, and does this demand an immediate rematch?