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The Truth Hurts is the antithesis to hip-hop podcasts dedicated to shameless clout-chasing and nihilistic exploitation. Instead of contrived drama and sinister gossip, the show seeks to chronicle the stories and lives of America's most compelling artists. It features journalists who've been embedded for years in the West Coast scene, but covers topics and personalities impacting popular culture at... more

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Leimert Park legend All City Jimmy joins Jeff Weiss & Free for a Shots Fired reunion. They get into deep & hilarious conversations about quitting sex, hating phones, semen retention, polyamory, lovebombing, and whether or not Drake is a fuckboi. He a... more

Legendary MC Ras Kass joins The Truth Hurts podcast for a deep, funny & revealing interview about his life and career. He breaks down the history of West Coast hip-hop as only an LA legend can: with plentiful stories about encounters with Digital Und... more

YUNGMORPHEUS tells his story of growing up in Miami, moving to Boston for college and later New York to hone his craft. He recounts his days in breaking battles, highlighting Jadakiss, Common and Sean Price as some of the best dancing rappers. He, Je... more

OT The Real sits down with Jeff Weiss & Free at Gold Diggers in LA to share his story. He grew up in Massachusetts and moved to Philadelphia: a city that will “eat you alive” if you don’t respect it. He’s been in and out of jail, where he learned lif... more

Banditdamack, one of Jeff's favorite rappers in Southern California & one of the best writers of his generation, sits down at Gold Diggers to share his unpopular truths about music, fashion, skateboarding and life.

Watch to find out why the cops got... more

Zoe Osama joins Jeff Weiss and Free at Gold Diggers to talk about growing up in Los Angeles, with family and musical influence from Baton Rouge, the Bay Area and beyond. He breaks down the behind-the-scenes stories of making "Underrated" with MoneySi... more

Myka 9 & Blu sit down together with Jeff Weiss and Rosecrans Vic at Gold Diggers in LA to break down their new collaborative album 'God Takes Care of Babies & Fools.'

Shout out to gold-diggers.com/ for hosting the show!

Blu joins Jeff Weiss at Gold Diggers to talk about growing up around LA & experiencing the city's wide-ranging history: from Suge Knight trying to sign him to Freestyle Fellowship and Low End Theory. He speaks on his collaborations with Exile, Flying... more

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Lefty Gunplay
A rapper who discusses his experiences, challenges, and his commitment to making a positive impact in his community.
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Hosts

Rosecrans Vic
Co-host provides insights into the West Coast hip-hop scene and engages with artists discussing their careers and cultural impact.
Jeff Weiss
Co-host and industry journalist, provides a professional perspective on the music industry and its artists.
Free
Co-host involved in discussions about hip-hop culture, focusing on authenticity and artist perspectives.

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Lefty Gunplay
Q: When you got the call to be on Kendrick's album, what went through your head?
I didn't believe it.
Lefty Gunplay
Q: Do you ever have any regrets?
Never, not helping a sucker free one of four, my homie rest in peace, not turning around and giving other Latino rappers that ladder.
Lefty Gunplay
Q: Were you always like that when you were a kid?
I've been way worse. Yeah. But the drugs too, took a toll on me but I'm realizing it. I want to change.
03 Greedo
Q: What do you think it was about 2017 that made it set it off?
2018 was the most magical year ever. A lot of stuff was going on.

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This podcast offers a refreshing take on the hip-hop scene by prioritizing authenticity over sensationalism. Aimed at chronicling the stories of notable artists, it features deep conversations that explore not only the musical journeys of its guests but also their personal struggles, triumphs, and cultural impacts. The hosts emphasize a community-oriented approach, often reflecting on the realities of street life, the importance of supporting fellow artists, and the evolution of the music industry. The engaging discussions invite listeners into an insightful realm of music, fostering a deeper understanding of the artists behind the craft while promoting genuine expression in hip-hop culture.

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The Truth Hurts launched 7 months ago and published 27 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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