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Spate Radio: The Hip Hop Podcast

Spate Radio: The Hip Hop Podcast

By: Antoine Maurice King
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 Welcome to Spate Radio – The Ultimate Hip Hop Podcast Hosted by Antoine Maurice King.
Ranked by Google as one of the top hip hop podcasts in the world, Spate Radio delivers raw, real, and unfiltered conversations with the most influential names in hip hop music, culture, and business. Whether you're an independent artist, music industry professional, or a true hip hop fan, this is your front-row seat to the latest hip hop news, viral music stories, and exclusive celebrity interviews. 🎤 What You’ll Hear Each Week:
  • Insider hip hop industry tips and business strategies
  • In-depth artist interviews – from rising stars to legends
  • Commentary on trending rap news, viral moments, and music marketing
  • Behind-the-scenes insights from over 18 years in hip hop media
Hosted by Antoine Maurice King, Spate Radio has featured icons like Nicki Minaj, Maino, 112, Jagged Edge, and Antonique Smith, offering a platform for both emerging talent and established legends. 🎧 Subscribe now and get new episodes weekly.
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Episodes
  • Nicki Minaj Says She’s Quitting Music After Feud With Jay-Z and Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez

    Nicki Minaj Says She’s Quitting Music After Feud With Jay-Z and Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez
    Oct 16 2025
    This is Spate News bringing you the latest in hip hop headlines and industry drama.
    Nicki Minaj has shocked fans by announcing that she’s stepping away from music — and according to her, Jay-Z is one of the main reasons why.
    In a fiery post on social media, Nicki revealed that she’s done with releasing new music and shelving her upcoming album. She claimed Jay-Z and Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez tried to patch things up with her, even asking for a new tour and album, but she refused.
    Nicki also accused Perez of serious wrongdoing, using strong language to call her out directly. She went on to say Jay-Z was willing to let Perez take the fall alone and ended her post with a final message to fans: “I’m not putting out the album anymore. No more music. Hope you’re happy now, Jay-Z. Bye, Barbz. Love you for life.”
    This isn’t the first time Nicki has called out Jay-Z or Roc Nation. She’s previously criticized them over industry decisions, including the Super Bowl halftime show lineup and Tidal’s payout issues following its sale in 2021.
    At the same time, Nicki has been locked in a heated back-and-forth with Cardi B online — extending the tension even further across the hip hop world.
    Whether this marks a true retirement or just another chapter in Nicki’s career remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure — the Queen of Rap has once again set the internet on fire.
    For more stories like this, stay locked in with Spate News, where hip hop lives.


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    © 2025 Spate Media. All rights reserved. The #1 Hip Hop + Business Podcast from Spate Media.
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    2 mins
  • Timbaland Faces Backlash for Appearing in AI Artist’s Music Video

    Timbaland Faces Backlash for Appearing in AI Artist’s Music Video
    Oct 15 2025
    Timbaland is facing criticism after appearing in the music video for TaTa Taktumi, a rapper he introduced in June through his new AI-focused label, StageZero. In the video, TaTa performs lines such as, “I put ice on my shooter / he gonna duck immigration / b-tch I’m back now / check my stats now.” When discussing TaTa and StageZero with Variety, Timbaland described her as an intellectual property (IP) and expressed his ambition to build a music franchise. He claimed the video is “85% human-made” and that AI contributed “maybe 15% or less.” After a clip from the video surfaced online, critics blasted Timbaland on social media. One user wrote, “Using AI to create a non-Black artist to embody Black culture just so you can exploit without guilt is fcking insane.”* Another added, “Timbaland destroying his own legacy wasn’t on my 2025 cards.” Timbaland has defended his use of AI, saying that he doesn’t let it replace human creativity. In the Variety interview, he explained that he uses AI as a tool or collaborator, not as the sole creator: “You still need the human element.… If you don’t know music … you’re not going to get what you’re looking for.”

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    © 2025 Spate Media. All rights reserved. The #1 Hip Hop + Business Podcast from Spate Media.
    Follow us: @Spatemediaempire | Visit: Spatehiphopnews.com
    Views expressed are those of the hosts and guests.
    Support the show by subscribing, rating, and sharing.
    Spate Radio Podcast Founded in 2007
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    2 mins
  • Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Surges Back Up the Charts Following Drake Lawsuit Dismissal

    Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Surges Back Up the Charts Following Drake Lawsuit Dismissal
    Oct 13 2025
    Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Surges Back Up the Charts Following Drake Lawsuit Dismissal

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    © 2025 Spate Media. All rights reserved. The #1 Hip Hop + Business Podcast from Spate Media.
    Follow us: @Spatemediaempire | Visit: Spatehiphopnews.com
    Views expressed are those of the hosts and guests.
    Support the show by subscribing, rating, and sharing.
    Spate Radio Podcast Founded in 2007
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    1 min
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