The conversation kicks off with an in-depth discussion of the transgender Nashville school shooting, where Loon and his guests delve into the issues of gun violence and transgender rights. They also examine J Cole's recent decision to stop doing hip hop interviews, sparking a lively debate about the importance of artist interviews and their role in the industry.

Moving on, they explore the recent news of Akademiks' departure from Spotify and what it means for the future of podcasting. They also touch on the ongoing beef between Joe Budden and Andrew Schultz and the potential irreversibility of what Spotify has done to Joe Budden.

Additionally, they discuss the untimely death of Btb Savage just days after his interview with Vlad, Troy Ave's testimony on the stand in the Main Tax Stone case, and Loon's callout of blogs for their coverage of the Yo Gotti restaurant shooting.

To wrap up the episode, they take a closer look at the impact of the Jay-Z picture effect on hip hop culture and its lasting influence on the industry.

In summary, the topics covered in this podcast episode include:
The transgender Nashville school shooting and gun violence
J Cole's decision to stop doing hip hop interviews
The end of Akademiks' deal with Spotify
The ongoing beef between Joe Budden and Andrew Schultz
The potential irreversibility of what Spotify has done to Joe Budden
Btb Savage's death just days after his interview with Vlad
Troy Ave's testimony on the stand in the Main Tax Stone case
Loon's callout of blogs for their coverage of the Yo Gotti restaurant shooting
The impact of the Jay-Z picture effect on hip hop culture

Join Loon and his guests for this deep dive into the latest news and controversies in music and culture, and gain a deeper understanding of the issues that matter most.



Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conversation kicks off with an in-depth discussion of the transgender Nashville school shooting, where Loon and his guests delve into the issues of gun violence and transgender rights. They also examine J Cole's recent decision to stop doing hip hop interviews, sparking a lively debate about the importance of artist interviews and their role in the industry.Moving on, they explore the recent news of Akademiks' departure from Spotify and what it means for the future of podcasting. They also touch on the ongoing beef between Joe Budden and Andrew Schultz and the potential irreversibility of what Spotify has done to Joe Budden.Additionally, they discuss the untimely death of Btb Savage just days after his interview with Vlad, Troy Ave's testimony on the stand in the Main Tax Stone case, and Loon's callout of blogs for their coverage of the Yo Gotti restaurant shooting.To wrap up the episode, they take a closer look at the impact of the Jay-Z picture effect on hip hop culture and its lasting influence on the industry.In summary, the topics covered in this podcast episode include:<ul>
<li>The transgender Nashville school shooting and gun violence</li>
<li>J Cole's decision to stop doing hip hop interviews</li>
<li>The end of Akademiks' deal with Spotify</li>
<li>The ongoing beef between Joe Budden and Andrew Schultz</li>
<li>The potential irreversibility of what Spotify has done to Joe Budden</li>
<li>Btb Savage's death just days after his interview with Vlad</li>
<li>Troy Ave's testimony on the stand in the Main Tax Stone case</li>
<li>Loon's callout of blogs for their coverage of the Yo Gotti restaurant shooting</li>
<li>The impact of the Jay-Z picture effect on hip hop culture</li>
</ul>Join Loon and his guests for this deep dive into the latest news and controversies in music and culture, and gain a deeper understanding of the issues that matter most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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 video drops on Thursdays!

ITS UP THERE PODCAST W/LOONEY

Btb Savage's Death , Transgender School Shooting, J Cole's Interview Refusal, Akademiks' Spotify Deal Over, Joe Budden vs. Andrew Shultz, Spotify's Irreversible Actions Troy Ave on Tax Stone, Loon Calls Out Blogs, Jay-Z's Picture Effect

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