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Welcome to It's Up There Podcast With Looney, AKA BIG LOON! Loon strives to be a business leader for the culture. When he speaks about the podcast business, record label business and contracts, he does it with a level of understanding that your average consumer would not have. Being able to see through the smoke and mirrors within the industry and the industry tricks, people come to It’s Up There for a one of a kind perspective and to get a full breakdown. Tune in! Audio drops on Mondays and ...
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Young Thug finally speaks out. In this raw and unfiltered interview, Thug reveals new details about being extorted over leaked jail calls, makes it clear he will never forgive Gunna, and addresses the rumors that his industry features were being pulled during the YSL trial. Young Thug finally speaks out after years of silence. In this explosive con…
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G Herbo sits down with It’s Up There Podcast for one of his most honest interviews yet. In this raw conversation, Herb opens up about growing up in Chicago, surviving the drill era, and his relationships with Lil Durk and King Von. He reflects on losing his little brother, talks about the weight of fame, and addresses Internet narratives that try t…
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The Black Effect Presents... It's Up There! Charleston White says the feds work at No Jumper, reveals why Big U missed Nipsey Hussle's funeral, calls out Wack 100 beef, and addresses 1090 Jake drama in this explosive sit-down. Charleston doesn't hold back as he breaks down federal infiltration of hip hop media, the real street politics behind Wack …
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Charleston White breaks silence on Kanye West (“copying him”), Dr. Umar Johnson, Go Yayo, Jelly Roll, Wack 100 and 1090 Jake in a raw, unfiltered full interview with Loon on It’s Up There Podcast. From the Kanye chain moment and industry fallout to whether Loon can broker Charleston vs. Dr. Umar on an HBCU stage, this episode mixes culture, comedy,…
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Bloody Jay FINALLY Speaks on Interrogation Videos, YFN Lucci, Young Thug, Big Nut & Peewee Longway, Bloody Jay finally breaks his silence on one of the most talked-about eras in Atlanta hip-hop. In this exclusive sit-down with Loon on It’s Up There Podcast, the Atlanta legend opens up about his prison run, interrogation videos, street politics, YFN…
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Rich Homie Quan’s Father Explains Cause of Death & 911 Timeline—Young Thug, Birdman, Paperwork & ATL Politics (Part 2) Rich Homie Quan Father: 911 Call & Overdose Truth | Young Thug, Birdman, Rich Gang Paperwork Pt 2 Rich Homie Quan’s Father Breaks Down Rich Gang Paperwork, Birdman Splits & Young Thug Peace Attempt In this deeply emotional Part 2 o…
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Jose Guapo sits down with Loon on It’s Up There Podcast and speaks on Futuristic Summa, Rich Kidz, Gucci Mane, Young Thug, Gunna, No Jumper & No Jumper & Brick Baby Plus more he sits for an for an unfiltered conversation that’s pure Atlanta history. In this in-depth interview, Jose takes us back to the Futuristic Summa movement — the fun, innovativ…
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Shannon Sharpe. Diddy. N.O.R.E. Joe Budden. Stephen A. Smith. Cam Newton. Dr. Umar Johnson. ESPN First Take. In EP 310, Loon connects the headlines to the real strategy behind media moves: why Shannon Sharpe made the same mistake as Diddy by settling after the story caught fire, how N.O.R.E.’s “Only 3 Podcasts Matter / Top 3 Podcasts” narrative cho…
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YSL Mondo EXPOSES Young Thug RICO SECRETS, Ralo Snitch Claims, Police SHOOT Scooter, Baby Mama DRAMA YSL Mondo is back and rawer than ever in Part 2. This isn't your average industry interview. Mondo calls out Atlanta’s rap scene for being fake, snitch-friendly, and money-hungry while acting street. He addresses Ralo snitch rumors head-on, explains…
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Wack 100 sits down with Loon for one of the most intense episodes of It’s Up There Podcast to date. What starts as a conversation quickly turns into a heated back-and-forth over power, protection, betrayal, and the blurred lines between business and the streets. Wack opens up about how Clubhouse shifted his role in the game, turning him from a resp…
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In this powerful solo episode of It’s Up There Podcast, Loon sets the record straight about his journey, calling out those who minimize his work in the podcasting game. He details how he built one of the South’s premier brands with no co-host, major sponsorships, and viral interviews—without dragging in a fanbase from music, sports, or industry con…
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Big Loon is back solo on It's Up There Podcast with a raw, unfiltered breakdown of the culture’s hottest and most controversial stories. He dives deep into the BET Awards drama where Kai Cenat had to step in after BET blocked Tyli and his niece from the red carpet, exposing how corporate brands use Black creators for clout without respecting them. …
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Dr. Umar Johnson returns with an unfiltered conversation tackling some of the most controversial topics in Black culture today. In this powerful Part 2, he breaks his silence on Diddy's RICO case and Cassie's explosive testimony, questioning the legal system’s use of the Mann Act against Black men. He calls out LeBron James for staying silent about…
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In this powerful interview, Rich Homie Quan’s Dad speaks on Birdman skipping the funeral, getting shot 6 times, Young Thug’s silence, and what Takeoff’s death taught him about legacy. He doesn’t hold back — this is one of the realest convos we’ve had on It’s Up There Podcast. Rich Homie Quan’s Dad finally breaks his silence in this explosive sit-do…
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Doug Weinstein UNPACKS TRUTH on Brian Steele & Diddy, Young Thug vs Gunna Pleas, & Feds’ Immunity Trick in this can’t-miss episode of It’s Up There Podcast. Dive deep into how Georgia’s most explosive hip-hop legal battles really went down: Doug first lays out the jaw-dropping saga of Brian Steele—lead defense attorney for Young Thug in the record-…
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Did Atlanta just flip the script? 👀 When @lilbaby shocked State Farm Arena by bringing @yfnlucci on stage, the #ItsUpTherePodcast fam felt the culture shift. From #WhamWorldTour fireworks to the real business of keeping Atlanta’s bag intact, Loon sets the tone for Season 2—no microwave talk, just slow-cooked game. ⚡️ Smash that 👍🏾, hit Subscribe, a…
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Doe Boy pulled up to It’s Up There Podcast for one of his most honest convos yet. He breaks down why Apple picked him over Taylor Swift, how Future signed him Meeting southside off a graphic, and why the NFL used the draft to humble Deion Sanders by snubbing Shedeur Sanders. Loon presses him on Cleveland’s hate, Kevin Gates’ wild moment with LeBron…
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Dr. Umar Johnson returns to It’s Up There Podcast and holds NOTHING back. He calls out RG3 over his snow bunny obsession, breaks down Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese, and checks Shannon Sharpe’s $25K surgery situation. He explains why he turned down Piers Morgan, Andrew Schulz, and Fresh & Fit, responds to Mark Lamont Hill, and questions whether he’ll…
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YSL Mondo returns to It’s Up There Podcast and, for the first time ever, reveals why Young Thug cut him off over a J Prince play (00:05:34). Mondo breaks his silence on linking with Lil Woody after calling him a snitch (00:18:20), and questions why Thug still has smoke for Gunna but gave his own brother Unfoonk a pass after taking the same plea (00…
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The sit‑down continues! OMB Peezy is back with new DM receipts from Future’s ex, reacts to her $100 K‑chain police call, and explains why he’ll “never spin the block.” Loon & Peezy then unpack 50 Cent’s alleged sabotage of Big Meech’s Florida concert, Kodak Black’s public spiral & Ye’s offer to help, plus what AI‑generated vocals mean for rap royal…
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Big Loon kicks off the pod with a heartfelt thank you to his supporters (0:00) before sharing why he’s still too close to his own trauma to tell his full story (2:15). He then reflects on being misunderstood, embracing the “life of kings” mindset, and how fame makes it hard to trust anyone (4:40). After previewing a new feature on Patreon and plans…
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Big Loon kicks off the pod with a heartfelt thank you to his supporters (0:00) before sharing why he's still too close to his own trauma to tell his full story (2:15). He then reflects on being misunderstood, embracing the “life of kings” mindset, and how fame makes it hard to trust anyone (4:40). After previewing a new feature on Patreon and plans…
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In this episode of It’s Up There Podcast, Loon sits down with Rory for a no-filter conversation that goes beyond podcast beef and dives into the truth behind the podcast industry, the cost of vulnerability, and why so many platforms are pushing entertainment over authenticity. Rory opens up about what really happened behind the scenes with Joe Budd…
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This Is Why Joe Budden Almost Fired Melissa Ford After That Drake Line This episode, Loon delivers a piercing breakdown of one of the most hypocritical moves in podcasting history. When Drake shouted out Melissa Ford on "Give Me a Hug" — while taking a jab at Joe Budden — the Joe Budden Podcast team secretly bought the domain on Drake’s merch and r…
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Young Thug On The Heels Of New Album " Uy Scuti" And we have an powerful and revealing episode of *It’s Up There Podcast*, Loon sits down with Juror 56 — the lead juror from the Young Thug YSL RICO trial — for a rare and uncensored conversation. This isn't just commentary. This is the man who ran the jury room, speaking publicly for the first time …
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🎙️ In this explosive episode of It’s Up There Podcast, Loon delivers a raw and unfiltered breakdown of how Brick Baby’s loyalty to No Jumper got him caught in a federal indictment — and how Adam22 turned his back after years of profiting off his name. When Brick Baby tried to make bond, the feds used No Jumper podcast clips as evidence to argue he …
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Adam22 Pressed on Using Black Culture, Clout Chasing Criminals & No Jumper Falling Apart Adam22 Confronted for Clout Chasing Off Street Culture, Fearing Akademiks, and Losing Control of No Jumper as Staff Turn On Him Adam22 Of No Jumper pulls up to It’s Up There Podcast and gets pressed on everything the internet's been scared to say to his face. F…
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In this powerful episode of It’s Up There Podcast, Loon unpacks the full timeline and layered psychology behind Lil Durk’s federal indictment, King Von’s murder, and the toxic role 6ix9ine and DJ Akademiks played in tricking one of the most respected rappers in the game off the streets. 🎯 This episode explains: How 6ix9ine turned Slide for Von from…
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In this powerful episode of It’s Up There Podcast, Loon unpacks the full timeline and layered psychology behind Lil Durk’s federal indictment, King Von’s murder, and the toxic role 6ix9ine and DJ Akademiks played in tricking one of the most respected rappers in the game off the streets. 🎯 This episode explains: How 6ix9ine turned Slide for Von from…
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Loose Cannon’s Federal‑Level Confession , Loose Cannon’s Federal‑Level Confession,How No Jumper Clips Brought Down Big U , How No Jumper Clips Built the RICO Case: , No Jumper’s Most Federal Episode: On this week’s episode of It’s Up There Podcast, Loon pulls back the curtain on the federal RICO indictment of Big U—tracing how podcast platforms, st…
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In this explosive episode of It’s Up There Podcast, we dive deep into the shocking developments surrounding Big U, his involvement in a major RICO case, and the ongoing drama with Wack 100. We break down the federal investigation, how Big U’s charity was allegedly misused, and the betrayal that unfolded in public. We also cover the influence of pod…
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🔥 In this episode of It’s Up There Podcast, Loon goes deep on the biggest stories shaking up the culture! From Playboi Carti’s album sales controversy to Lil Baby being targeted by APD, and Joe Budden’s wild podcast trade talk, Loon breaks it all down with facts, strategy, and real insight. 👀 👉🏽 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE – Don’t forget to tap in wi…
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Doug Weinstein breaks his silence on the YSL Trial, exposing the Young Thug vs. Gunna plea deal and how the prosecution manipulated the case (1:11). He reveals how Lil Woody was coerced by the DA and forced to testify under pressure (4:58), detailing a secret backroom meeting that was hidden from the defense (12:31). Doug then breaks down the fake …
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Loon & K Camp kick off the latest It’s Up There Podcast by debating whether an artist should roll with personal security or move solo (0:00). The conversation then shifts to a controversial moment in Atlanta when K Camp gave out plaques to only a few local DJs—leading to major backlash and prompting him to leave the city (9:13). They revisit K Camp…
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Big Meech SUING 50 Cent?! A SNITCH OWNS HIS LIFE RIGHTS & Rick Ross Set Him Up?! Loon opens the show with gratitude for the supporters and a message for those going through tough times—"the test becomes the testimony" (0:00). He then addresses his name being censored in certain conversations, questioning why some people avoid mentioning him like it…
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Topics: Glorilla, OMb peezy , No cap , Yfn Lucci m Yo Gotti & More In this latest episode of It's Up There Podcast, OMB Peezy dives into his journey in the music industry, revealing the highs and lows of his career. He talks about the power of TikTok in reviving his 2016 hit "Lay Down" and how his collaboration with Glorilla came together unexpecte…
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In this powerful episode, Dr. Umar Johnson tackles a range of important topics, starting with Shannon Sharpe's controversial publicity stunt and the impact of accusations (4:15). Dr. Umar shares his views on the intersection of race and cultural validation, pushing back against the idea that Black people are overly eager for Caucasian acceptance (1…
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This episode is packed with drama from all corners of the culture! Loon kicks off by comparing Drake's situation with the infamous Montreal Screwjob, explaining how the music industry pulled a Bret Hart move on him (2:45). We dive deep into Kanye West’s latest antics and his calculated shots at Kim Kardashian with his new wife Bianca Censori (15:20…
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The latest episode of It’s Up There Podcast is loaded with culture-shaking moments, as Loon breaks down the drama surrounding Big Meech’s Welcome Home Concert, 50 Cent labeling Big Meech a rat, and how Rick Ross’ involvement sparked major reactions in the streets (8:23). Loon dives deep into personal loyalty vs. professional strategy and why it’s p…
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Topics: Big Meech, Kevin Gates, Big Meech Exposed , Birdman , Charleston White , Adam 22 Pop Smoke , Mystikal The latest episode begins with Gangsta Williams breaking down his charges and prison sentence (00:00). He sets the record straight on snitching, Rule 35, and how deals with the feds really work (02:30). Loon and Gangsta discuss life behind …
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The episode opens with Dr. Umar Johnson addressing rumors about a hunger strike and Jaguar Wright’s explosive claims targeting Jay-Z (00:00:00). Umar delves into Jay-Z's strategic response, including his use of lawyers for reputation management (00:01:23), and the importance of protecting one’s image in the public eye (00:02:31). Next, the conversa…
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In Part 3 of It’s Up There Podcast, Loon and Benzino dive straight into the recent headlines surrounding Benzino’s ongoing feud with 50 Cent and the viral videos reigniting interest in his legacy. The episode opens with Benzino reflecting on his journey and addressing the beef that has captured the attention of hip-hop fans (00:00:00). Benzino shar…
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Charleston White returns with a deeper dive into the themes he touched on in his Say Cheese TV and Cam Newton interviews, delivering an unfiltered narrative about growing up in an era of systemic neglect, gang culture, and juvenile crime. Pimpin Ken: ‘Charleston White Got New Money, I’ve Been Up! $100M Game Never Dies’ Building on his explosive com…
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00:00:02 - DJ Akademiks Caught in Drake Drama! 🎙️ 00:00:29 - Drake's Allegations: Akademiks Reacts! 👀 00:01:09 - Mysterious Caller with Drake Ties! 📞 00:01:28 - Stefon Diggs Scandal Unfolds! 🏈 00:02:16 - Diggs' Wild Behavior: Truth or Fiction? 😱 00:04:14 - NFL Star & IG Models: Secrets Revealed! 💔 00:06:32 - Playing on Weaknesses in Relationships! …
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00:00:00 - The Stream That’s Shaking the Internet! 🔥 00:00:22 - Shoutout to Hustlers: Let’s Get It! 💪 00:00:49 - Gloss Fires Manager: The Drama Unfolds! 💥 00:01:50 - Club Chaos: What Went Down Behind the Scenes! 🍾 00:03:14 - Gloss’s Rise: The Industry’s Biggest Challenges! 🎤 00:06:52 - Gloss’s Club Incident: Her Side of the Story! 👀 00:10:24 - Car …
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Loon kicks off the episode by reflecting on how fame impacts loyalty and relationships, sharing his thoughts on the pressures of public perception and what it takes to navigate those challenges (1:00). The discussion opens with an in-depth look at the shocking breakup of hip-hop’s iconic couple, Remy Ma and Papoose. The crew breaks down their "Blac…
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Pimpin Ken responds to Charleston White’s recent comments calling him “broke” during an explosive Say Cheese TV interview. The conversation begins with Pimpin Ken sharing his personal background and insights on financial success in the industry (00:00:43) before diving into the valuation of his company and business assets (00:01:58). He breaks down…
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🔥 In this groundbreaking episode of the It’s Up There Podcast, Taxstone sits down with Loon for his first interview since being sentenced to 35 years for the Troy Ave shooting incident. Taxstone breaks his silence, diving into the truths about the case, the infamous Maino chain situation, and the dynamics of loyalty and betrayal in the streets. He …
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