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Feb 2025
1h 16m

First Person Sweeper

CHARLAMANGE THA GOD AND ANDREW SCHULZ
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In this episode of the Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne  Tha God and Andrew Schulz discuss the recent Grammy wins of Kendrick Lamar, the rise of new artist Doechii, and the impact of the TDE label. They delve into the significance of Kendrick's song 'Not Like Us' and its potential to become a classic in hip hop. The conversation also touches on the dynamics of ... Show More
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