808's & Convo
By: Emo G & JUSTCALLMETEMP
Language: en-us
Categories: Music, Commentary
The music podcast for music fans, by music fans!
Episodes
"Popularity Contest"| EP.9
Dec 15, 2025This episode cuts deep, challenges timing, and questions respect in today’s culture; nothing surface-level, nothing sugarcoated.
We open with the heartbreaking loss of Nico McKnight, brother of Brian McKnight Jr., who passed away due to complications from colon cancer. As the family mourns, disturbing allegations resurface about Brian McKnight Sr. including claims that he withheld saying “I love you” even as his son faced death, and that he views his children as “products of sin” because they were born out of wedlock.
We ask the uncomfortable questions:
If these feelings existed since their chil...
Duration: 00:51:47"Let Go & Let God!"| EP.8
Dec 05, 2025In this episode of 808’s & Convo, we dive into some heavy headlines and real conversations about accountability, industry politics, and the music that raised us.
First up, we break down the Ray J & Princess Love livestream chaos — the allegations, the gun being drawn, the fact that their child was present, and what this says about public meltdowns, safety, and why this toxic behavior could be detrimental on both parties.
Then we get into T-Pain’s claim that there’s no real brotherhood in the music industry. Is he right? And deeper than that — should we be categor...
Duration: 01:16:45"A Little Shakey"| EP.7
Dec 02, 2025In this episode of ‘808’s & Convo’, Emo G kicks things off with a raw monologue on brotherhood; why it’s fractured, why loyalty feels rarer than ever, and why so many men can’t seem to hold the line anymore.
From there, we dive straight into the chaos swirling around the self-proclaimed R&B Princess—yes, Miss Pizza Hut herself—Summer Walker, who’s been all over the blogs announcing she wants to continue being Rich The Kids side chick while still engaged to Tori Brixx
We also break do...
Duration: 00:48:22"The Power Of Friendship"| EP.6
Nov 24, 2025On this episode of 808’s & Convo, Emo G & Tempa break down another week of wild headlines, unexpected updates, and freshly dropped albums shaking up the culture.
First, we dive into the terrifying situation involving 6ix9ine; a home invasion left his mother held at gunpoint while intruders ransacked the house, next, a small but significant update in the legal timeline of Fetty Wap. The “Trap Queen” artist is now expected to be released in December 2026, slightly earlier than the previously reported January 2027 date, Nicki Minaj was scheduled to speak at the Un...
Duration: 01:46:14"We Listen & We Do Judge"| EP.5
Nov 18, 2025In this episode of 808’s & Convo Emo G & Tempa talk: Mario, the “How Do I Breathe?” crooner; is back in the spotlight. But this time? Not for love ballads. We’re breaking down what’s going on, why he’s making news and how his situation could reshape his legacy.
Next, a big update on Wendy Williams health: after months of concern, top neurologists report no signs of frontotemporal dementia in her latest tests. We unpack the implications, the relief (or skepticism), and where she could go from here.
Then: a surprising turn for Drake. He shockingly...
Duration: 01:14:02"Sh** Happens!"| EP.4
Nov 10, 2025This week on 808’s & Convo: Emo G & Tempa talks tech company OpenA.I. restricting ChatGPT from giving medical and legal advice, Max B’s long awaited release, and why Lil Wayne refused the Cash Money vs. No Limit Verzuz. Plus, Big Sean & Jhené Aiko call it quits, NYC DJ Ted Smooth gets called out for idea theft, and Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter changes the Grammys forever. We also salute Goapele as the first Black woman with a YouTube music video and review new drops from Kodak Black, Lil Baby & G Herbo. Tap in!
Album reviews include, New single f...
Duration: 01:55:17“The Show Must Go On”| EP.3
Nov 03, 2025In this episode, running the show solo today, Emo G shares and opens with his thoughts on artificial intelligence and it possibly having an effect on people’s livelihood.
Highlight the Cash Money Records/No Limit Records “Verzuz” at the ComplexCon event in Las Vegas and Lil Wayne not being in attendance
Emo G touches on the influential impact of NBA YoungBoy with this generation through music, highlights from his “Make America Slime Again” tour stops and the pandemonium it causes with each stop. Also, he might have catapulted higher after being released from prison.
Album...
Duration: 00:49:23