Career Crossroads #3

Career Crossroads #3

Author: IFC October 28, 2025 Duration: 1:20:15
In this powerful third installment of Let’s Rap About It, we bring together New York heavyweights Maino, Fabolous, Jim Jones, and Dave East for an unfiltered conversation that goes beyond the surface. 🔥 Topics Discussed: The challenges of showing public vulnerability in a hyper-masculine culture Growing up with a shielded upbringing and how it shaped their worldviews Maintaining momentum after getting out of jail Facing career crossroads & the idea of retirement Navigating today’s overwh...

There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when a few friends, who also happen to be pillars of the scene, get together with no script and no filter. That's the space Lets Rap About it occupies every episode. Hosted by Fabolous, Maino, Dave East, and Jim Jones, this podcast feels less like a formal interview and more like you're pulling up a chair in the studio while they unpack everything happening in and around hip-hop. The discussion naturally flows from the music itself-breaking down new tracks, classic albums, and the craft-to the wider culture that shapes it. You'll hear them dive into viral moments and current events with the kind of candid commentary that only comes from decades of experience on both the mic and in the industry. What sets this apart is the authentic, often hilarious, dynamic between the four; it's pure, unfiltered New York energy. One minute they're debating a hot topic, the next they're sharing a story from the past that gives real context to the present. Tune in for those rare insights, the debates, the jokes, and the kind of real talk that reminds you why these voices have remained so influential. This is where the culture gets discussed by the people who helped define it.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 27

"Lets Rap About it" hosted by Fabolous, Maino, Dave East & Jim Jones
Podcast Episodes
Bush Era #7 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:44
Episode 7 of Let’s Rap About It brings together Jim Jones, Fabolous, Dave East, and Maino for a raw, unfiltered conversation about today’s culture. The guys dive into the rise of influencers becoming journalists and what…
Rule Breakin #6 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:51
In episode 6 of “Let’s Rap About It,” the crew dives deep into a mix of real conversations and culture talk. They kick things off with a debate on posthumous albums—who really benefits when artists’ music is released aft…
Hoe Business #5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:35
In this episode, the crew keeps it real about the grind from day one — talking first jobs, starting young in the hustle, and how employees can make or break a brand. They dive deep into the legal game of hip-hop, breakin…
Mental Boundaries #4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41:12
In the powerful third installment of Let’s Rap About It, we bring together New York heavyweights Maino, Fabolous, Jim Jones, and Dave East for an unfiltered conversation that goes far beyond the surface. This episode div…
Silent Struggles #2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:37
Jim Jones, Fabolous, Maino, and Dave East sit down for a real convo on Let’s Rap About It. They open up about evolving with fame, growing as men, when rap beef goes too far, and the real meaning of NYCHA. Dave East break…
Timeless Relevance #1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42:48
Welcome to the first episode of Let’s Rap About It — hosted by Jim Jones, Maino, Fabolous & Dave East. This week, the crew dives into the biggest conversations in hip hop and the culture. The topics they touch on this ep…