J. Cole Sales Breakdown and Too $hort Speaks on Politics in Hip Hop | HHM

J. Cole Sales Breakdown and Too $hort Speaks on Politics in Hip Hop | HHM

Author: Dead End Media Group February 23, 2026 Duration: 34:52

In this episode of the Dadd and Hip Hop podcast, the guys dive into the latest hip hop news. They discuss J Cole's impressive album sales, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 with 280,000 first-week sales. They break down the numbers and compare them to his past albums, including KOD and 2014's Born Sinner. The conversation also touches on Too Short's comments about rappers staying out of politics, and the guys share their thoughts on the importance of artists speaking up or staying silent. They also discuss the upcoming album from Kanye West and Travis Scott, and the guys share their mixed feelings about the collaboration.

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