WHATS THE WORD

Catch up with the What's The Word crew in Episode 68 - Cody, Bree Specific, and Chris recap the St. Patrick's Day weekend before special guest DJ L falls through to join the show. The crew gets into the in's-and-outs of who they would want to perform at their weddings after video surfaces of King Louie's impromptu performance. Next, Cody shows love to the CPS schools that won state basketball championships over the weekend before turning attention to Pastor Hannah's latest moves to build the crib. DJ L taps in to discuss the latest example of pushing peace as Blasian Doll and Tay Savage sit down to hash out their differences. Saba dropped a new project that has the crew excited about Chicago's music scene moving forward into the summer as we get into the Lollapalooza lineup - where a heated convo starts regarding ASAP Rocky being on the lineup over Chief Keef. The crew closes out the show with their thoughts on R.Kelly's entry into the Residuals Challenge and the latest update on Big U, Bricc Baby, Lucc Cannon and others being picked up on federal RICO charges. We want to send our acknowledgements and condolences to the family of Kamari McMillen#WhatsTheWord #Lollapalooza #BigU

Episode 67 of Whats The Word Live begins with sending condolences to the family of Caleb Wilson, the student who lost his life amidst the recent investigation into hazing allegations against Omega Psi Phi at Southern University. The crew digs into the difficult conversation surrounding Wilson and question whether Greek Life has gotten too far away from its original principles. The team also sends love and light to the family of Soul Legend Angie Stone, who transitioned tragically over the weekend at the age of 63. Bree asks the team their thoughts on the hairdresser who dragged her client for non-payment before breaking down the saga unfolding between Gorgeous Doll and her alleged secret relationship with Future. Next, the team has a quick intervention with Cody before the room breaks down the definition of dating. We close out the show discussing the 2025 Chicago Artists to Watch list.We are officially in Lent season - but the one thing to not give up is tapping in What's The Word Live - Press Play!

This week, the What's The Word team is joined by special guest, DJL who is definitely not capping this episode. We kick it off with a recap of the NAACP Awards and David Banner shooting his shot on the purple carpet. Melanin Maga was a topic of discussion as Black Supporters of Trump were seen kicking it in the White House this past week and Cody introduces a great conversation about the optics of making poverty look cool. We can't let the episode get away without speaking on the latest updates in Tiffany Henyard's campaign to repeat as Mayor of Dolton. After the tragic shooting at Chug-A-Lug, DJL questions whether club culture is dead in Chicago as we debate the best places to party in the city. Shifting gears, the panel decides once-and-for-all who is the best rapper from out west before gettin into Smokey Robinson's comments on sampling oldies in modern music.Bree Specific, Cody Mack and DJL set a banger of an episode in motion this week. Cappin' aint about nothing - Tap In to the Word this week!...#whatstheword #DavidBanner #Tiffany Henyard

We had a family meeting on Episode 65 of What's The Word Live as special guest Terry Roseland fell threw this week. The show kicks off with Bree recapping her trip to All-Star weekend and if the crew had any suggestions on how to fix the game. Each one of the guys give their Valentines Day experiences and Bree questions whether or not calling a man "beautiful" is a compliment in 2025. Next, Chris gives his displeasure on Jacob Latimore dirty macking amidst news of Serayah's pregnancy plus Jacquess and Dej Loaf leaning all the way in with the new mixtape dropping. Soulja Boy wants the smoke with Marlon Wayans and the crew dissects Drake and PND's new album. Cardi B and Steffon Diggs are seen out amidst Digg's weird case and Famous Richard is pleading for help from jail. We end the show with a great conversation about which male R&B singers can actually sing and Terry leaves us with info about Rose Gold: An R&B Cocktail Experience on March 30th.We are having a family meeting - Have a seat and tap in!#whatstheword #50Cent #ASAPRocky

Coming off of Super Bowl weekend, the What's The Word crew is back to give their takes on the game and of course, Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance. Bree, Chris and Chris D. are joined by John from DTLR to recap the show and rate it amongst the best SB shows of all-time. The crews discusses the surprises, takeaways after the rewatch, and if the beef is finally over...or just heating up with K.Dot set to go on tour this summer. Next, we get into Kodak Black's alleged mental state after being seen incoherent in the street before a loaded conversation centered around Kanye West aka "Yedolf Hitler" kicks off. Gelo Ball is set to perform at All-Star weekend in the Bay, but his dispute with BM Miss Nikki Baby is getting more attention due to his new gf having a bunch to say while the two were out in New Orleans on bad behavior. Also, Jacquees and Dej Loaf are set to go on tour together, which came as a surprise to Jacquees's partner - Deiondra Sanders. The crew shifts gears to recap the Jordan Brand event held in Chicago and show concern for people getting back to fighting over Mikes. 50 Cent is going next level petty after the news about Irv Gotti and Big Meech surfaces. We wrap this episode discussing Mikey Dollaz new business venture, industry ex's being weird, and the Do's and Don'ts of Valentines Day...including whether or not you can buy flowers for a stud.This episode is FLO - For Lover's Only. Time to take off - What's The Word Live is out!#WhatsTheWord #Kanye #Kendrick

So even though this is not a music broadcast, the Word this week is Grammys and the crew is back to break down the historic event. Cody, Bree Specific, and Chris L. are joined by friend of the show, Dometi Pongo from MTV to break down the most noteworthy moments of Grammy night. We start with Doechii’s performance and Best Rap Album win to Babyface giving us the new mantra of 2025. Of course we get into Kendrick Lamar’s clean sweep, Kanye crashing the red carpet, and the Bee Hive celebrating Cowboy Carter. The What’s the Word crew closes out the show discussing Tiffany Henyard, the Popeyes x Dom Julio collab, the spike in plane crashes and Artists to Watch.The Award for best broadcast this week goes to…..who else? Of course it’s What’s the Word - tap in! 🏆#WhatsTheWord #Grammys #KendrickLamar

With President Trump's 1st week back in office complete, the Whats The Word team drops in to the recap the week that was. Bree, Cody, and special guest Mike Jones kick off Episode 62 with breaking down Big T's administration attempting to block federal loans and grants. Next, the cast give their take on the recent brawl that took place at Thornton Township's meeting and the comments that sparked the fight which were aimed at township supervisor, Tiffany Henyard. Chris D. asks the crew which rappers do they believe have four classic albums in their bag and discuss DJ Akademiks trouble after facing grooming allegations with a streamer. We also recap Dank Demoss's lawsuit against Lyft for being denied a ride due to her weight. Lastly, the conversation concludes with choosing between $1 Trillion dollars or dinner with Jesus and whether or not the guys will date medium-ugly women.January took forever to get out of here, right? Whats The Word is here to help you kick 2025 into high gear - Tap In!...🎥 #WTWLive #WhatsTheWord #Trump #Akademiks

The Hawk is finally here in Chicago but it cant stop the Word this week. Cody, Bree, and the Chris crew fall through to rap about the week that was. Beginning with Donald Trump's Inauguration, bringing TikTok back from the dead, and the backlash black artists like Snoop and Rick Ross are receiving for performing at the presidential festivities. Dave Chappelle hosting SNL shined light on GloRilla's performance and Cody gives Glo her flowers while dissecting her development as an entertainer compared to the field. This sparks a conversation on why Cody feels like "music is a**" in today's cultural scene. Next, What's The Word is joined by a special guest in Chicago artist Woes, to talk about his latest project "Pressing My Luck." We chop it up about his musical inspirations, the creative process that goes into putting his videos together, performing on box trucks during Lollapalooza, and much more. We end this episode giving our thoughts on the latest installment of "Dinner with the Don" featuring Ari and Taina. Stuck in the crib because Mother Nature is being bogus? Don't tweak...What's The Word has got you covered. Tap In!... 🎥 #WTWLive #WhatsTheWord #Trump #GloRilla

Episode 60 of What’s The Word Live begins with a family meeting about Cam and Jim Jones going back and forth, which creates a conversation about what issues should or should not remain behind closed doors. The crew also rates the Top-3 best dressed in hip-hop culture before Bree and Chris give it up to Atlanta's creative ways of coping with the recent snow wave amidst the natural disasters effecting the Palisades. We have a pubic eulogy for TikTok as the nation-wide ban is officially set to take place this weekend and we dissect the news of Gelo Ball's record deal and the buzz behind his single, "Tweaker." This segways into a big conversation about artists placements in the marketing world and who is considered an "A-List" celebrity. The last topic on the show gives What's The Word's perspective on EBK Juvie's comments in his recent interviews and the crew discusses how to create peace during disagreements in the game. Bree, Chris, and Cody are locked in on this new episode. What's The Word this week? - Press Play to find out! Stream Episode 60 now! 🎥 #WTWLive #WhatsTheWord #DipSet