Welcome back to It’s Up There Podcast w/ Loon Dr. Umar Johnson breaks down Jay-Z, Bad Bunny Super Bowl backlash, Shaboozey and Jelly Roll’s Grammys controversy, Druski viral moment, and the FBA vs Pan-Africanism reparations debate. Dr. Umar Johnson joins this full episode to break down the biggest celebrity and political flashpoints shaping culture right now — from Jay-Z’s Roc Nation partnership with the NFL to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl controversy and the backlash that followed. Umar also addresses Shaboozey and Jelly Roll’s Grammys moment and the heated debate surrounding the phrase “Immigrants built this country,” connecting it to larger conversations about FBA vs Pan-Africanism, reparations eligibility, and coalition politics. The conversation expands into: – Jay-Z and Roc Nation’s role in curating the Super Bowl halftime show – Bad Bunny performing in Spanish and the political response – Shaboozey’s Grammys comments and why they triggered backlash – Jelly Roll’s crossover support and narrative optics – Druski and the viral “I’m Sorry Dr. Umar” moment with Sky Bri – FBA vs Pan-Africanism and the shrinking coalition argument – Reparations and immigration politics – Identity shifts and 2050 demographic projections This is a high-level discussion connecting celebrity headlines to power structures, media narratives, and long-term political consequences. Watch the full episode and join the conversation.

 

⏱ TIMESTAMPS  00:00 Dr. Umar Johnson Full Interview Begins 03:12 Jay-Z Roc Nation and the NFL Influence 12:45 Bad Bunny Super Bowl Backlash Explained 24:18 Media Reaction and Political Optics 36:30 Shaboozey Grammys “Immigrants Built This Country” Debate

 📢 PINNED COMMENT (ENGAGEMENT DRIVER) Jay-Z. Bad Bunny. Shaboozey. Jelly Roll. Druski. Is this just celebrity headlines — or is something bigger happening culturally?

 

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Welcome back to It&rsquo;s Up There Podcast w/ Loon Dr. Umar Johnson breaks down Jay-Z, Bad Bunny Super Bowl backlash, Shaboozey and Jelly Roll&rsquo;s Grammys controversy, Druski viral moment, and the FBA vs Pan-Africanism reparations debate. Dr. Umar Johnson joins this full episode to break down the biggest celebrity and political flashpoints shaping culture right now &mdash; from Jay-Z&rsquo;s Roc Nation partnership with the NFL to Bad Bunny&rsquo;s Super Bowl controversy and the backlash that followed. Umar also addresses Shaboozey and Jelly Roll&rsquo;s Grammys moment and the heated debate surrounding the phrase &ldquo;Immigrants built this country,&rdquo; connecting it to larger conversations about FBA vs Pan-Africanism, reparations eligibility, and coalition politics. The conversation expands into: &ndash; Jay-Z and Roc Nation&rsquo;s role in curating the Super Bowl halftime show &ndash; Bad Bunny performing in Spanish and the political response &ndash; Shaboozey&rsquo;s Grammys comments and why they triggered backlash &ndash; Jelly Roll&rsquo;s crossover support and narrative optics &ndash; Druski and the viral &ldquo;I&rsquo;m Sorry Dr. Umar&rdquo; moment with Sky Bri &ndash; FBA vs Pan-Africanism and the shrinking coalition argument &ndash; Reparations and immigration politics &ndash; Identity shifts and 2050 demographic projections This is a high-level discussion connecting celebrity headlines to power structures, media narratives, and long-term political consequences. Watch the full episode and join the conversation.
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⏱ TIMESTAMPS&nbsp; 00:00 Dr. Umar Johnson Full Interview Begins 03:12 Jay-Z Roc Nation and the NFL Influence 12:45 Bad Bunny Super Bowl Backlash Explained 24:18 Media Reaction and Political Optics 36:30 Shaboozey Grammys &ldquo;Immigrants Built This Country&rdquo; Debate
&nbsp;📢 PINNED COMMENT (ENGAGEMENT DRIVER) Jay-Z. Bad Bunny. Shaboozey. Jelly Roll. Druski. Is this just celebrity headlines &mdash; or is something bigger happening culturally?
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Dr. Umar CALLS OUT Bad Bunny Super Bowl, Jay-z, Shaboozy Speech, Druski Apology, Jelly Roll & FBA & More

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