Its Up There Podcast

In this episode of It’s Up There Podcast, Dr. Umar Johnson revisits and expands on the provocative discussions he had during his appearances on The Breakfast Club and The Joe Budden Podcast. Picking up where he left off, Dr. Umar delves deeper into issues like Black media’s scrutiny of Jay-Z and Diddy, the rising doubts around his FDMG school donations, and the cultural impact of hip-hop versus fraternities. Building on earlier debates, Dr. Umar calls out nepotism in the music industry, criticizes Michael Rubin’s role, and defends artists like Beyoncé, LeBron James, and even Eminem. He reaffirms his stance on the importance of community accountability and selective morality within Black culture. Meanwhile, Big Loon pushes back, challenging Dr. Umar to defend his vision and clarify his position on hip-hop’s legacy. Together, they debate whether hip-hop has done enough for the Black community and whether current icons can live up to the legacies of figures like Martin Luther King