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 Jr. If you’ve followed Dr. Umar’s interviews on The Breakfast Club or The Joe Budden Podcast, this conversation takes those discussions to the next level—diving deeper into the tensions, truths, and transformations that define today’s cultural landscape. Key Topics Covered: Revisiting Dr. Umar’s points from The Breakfast Club & Joe Budden Podcast Dr. Umar Johnson on Jay-Z, Diddy, and the scrutiny of Black icons Debating the FDMG school donation doubts and community skepticism Hip-hop vs. fraternities: Has hip-hop done nothing for the Black community? Critiques of Michael Rubin, Lucian Grainge, and the music industry’s nepotism Dr. Umar defending Beyoncé’s country album origins and the Black roots of American music Examining selective morality and holding Black figures accountable Comparing Jay-Z’s influence to Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy Watch Now to hear his raw, uncut perspective and join the debate in the comments! #DrUmarJohnson #HipHopDebate #DiddyScandal #BlackCulture #itsuptherepodcast #jayz #diddycombs 00:00:00 - Dr. Umar Speaks: Must-See Moments! 🎙️ 00:00:24 - Promises vs. Action! 🔑 00:01:00 - The Truth About Symbolism! 🌟 00:02:06 - Building Communities Right! 🏘️ 00:02:49 - Dr. Umar’s Fraternity Experience! 👀 00:03:30 - Fraternities and Service! 🙌 00:04:04 - Hip Hop Has done Nothing Debate Begin! 🎧 00:05:03 - Hip Hop vs. Fraternities! 🎤 00:06:55 - Who Leads Hip Hop? 00:07:31 - Hip Hop’s Impact! 🌍 00:08:50 - Jay Z (Who Is He) 🔑 00:10:09 - Activism Meets Business! 00:10:17 - Billionaires Building! 00:10:29 - Dr. Umar’s Blueprint! 00:10:33 - Sacrifices for Change! 00:10:54 - Donations To FDMG Debate! 00:11:29 - A Message to the Doubters! 00:12:25 - Black Parents Changing Education! 📚 00:12:57 - Why Umar’s School Matters! 00:13:40 - The Work You Don’t See! 00:14:04 - Giving Back to Communities! 00:16:47 - Confidence is Key! 00:17:20 - Umar Responds to Critics! 00:18:24 - Money vs. Progress! 00:19:44 - Donations and Support! 00:20:03 - Answering Donor Doubts! 00:21:18 - Managing Finances Right! 00:22:43 - The Psychology of Giving! 00:24:27 - Nonprofits Explained! 00:25:19 - Beware of Scams! 00:27:12 - Nepotism in Sports! 00:28:28 - Hip Hop’s Take on Nepotism! 00:30:07 - Beyonce at Country Awards! 00:30:41 - Cultural Appropriation in Music! 00:32:11 - Diddy’s Allegations! 00:33:28 - Celebrity Accountability! 00:34:34 - Unity Against Crimes! 00:36:13 - Diddy’s Indictment Breakdown! 00:38:30 - Cassie Settlement Insights! 00:39:54 - Bigger Issues at Play! 00:40:59 - Legal Pressure on Wealth! 00:42:24 - Control Tactics Explained! 00:44:22 - The Power of Public Apologies! 00:47:27 - Takedowns of Black Icons! 00:50:22 - Diddy’s Controversies! 00:51:29 - Trafficking Allegations! 00:54:22 - Hollywood’s Power Plays! 00:55:44 - Diddy’s Awareness of Risks! Our Its Up There Podcast Clip Channel now https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEh6Wk40kcNcMJ4t_jtmluw Discord https://discord.gg/GJKXMWQS For all exclusive interviews & more content not here click here https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast 🚨Unreleased Interviews https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast 🦺All Merch Options teespring.com/its-up-there-podcast-merch 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jheeb8FxYVDRo8khyrz36?si=e339dD2JRte2MYX2Uon3BQ 👀 SUBSCRIBE HERE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw 👂 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-up-there-podcast/id1317524092?uo=4 👣FOLLOW ITS UP THERE PODCAST HOST : INSTAGRAM | fogfo_looney TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@fogfo_looney PATREON| https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast