Silent Struggles #2

Silent Struggles #2

Author: IFC October 18, 2025 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 breaks down his new album Karma 4 (out now!), plus thoughts on Verzuz, coping with vices, and more. Tap in for a raw and unfiltered episode!

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: 25

"Lets Rap About it" hosted by Fabolous, Maino, Dave East & Jim Jones
Podcast Episodes
We Really Been Them #15 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:25
On this episode, the crew taps into Black History beyond the textbooks — what it really means today, how influence gets built, and who’s actually monetizing their influence versus just chasing clout. We also get honest (…
Hi Hater #14 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:10
Episode 14 of Let’s Rap About It gets real as Jim Jones, Fabolous, Dave East, and Maino spark conversations around going back to the hood — is it about flexing or giving back? The crew breaks down the fine line between b…
The Boys Are Back In Town #13 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:01
In Episode 13 of Let’s Rap About It, the crew dives into what it’s really like being single when you’re older, breaking down the challenges, mindset shifts, and expectations that come with dating later in life. The conve…
Squatters in Action #12 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:12
This Season 1 Finale (Episode 12) wraps up the journey with honest reflection, laughs, and real conversations. We dive into what it’s like taking financial help from friends and the emotions that come with it, talk about…
Hold the baby! #11 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:58
Episode 11 dives into real conversations about separating friend groups, dealing with public relationships, and how public breakups turn messy once the internet gets involved. The guys break down when baby mama drama goe…
Crashout Bully #10 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:44
In Episode 10 of “Let’s Rap About It,” hosts Fabolous, Dave East, Jim Jones, and Maino dive into a raw and unfiltered conversation on the real difference between bullying and crashing out, breaking down how the lines get…
Thankful for 304's #8 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:52
Welcome to Episode 8 of Let’s Rap About It, hosted by Dave East, Jim Jones, Fabolous, and Maino. In this episode, the crew dives into real conversations about the difference between making love and just having sex, the e…
My Opinion #9 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:47
In Episode 9 of Let’s Rap About It, we dive into a wide-open conversation covering everything from side chicks being way too loud these days to what “giving back to the community” really means and why we personally feel…
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…