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ITS UP THERE PODCAST W/LOONEY

ITS UP THERE PODCAST W/LOONEY

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 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!2025 iHeartMedia, Inc. © Any use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from iHeartMedia Music
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  • Feat Doug Weinstein Part 2 | Doug Weinstein UNPACKS TRUTH on Brian Steel & Diddy,Young Thug vs Gunna Pleas, & Feds' Immunity Trap

    Feat Doug Weinstein Part 2 | Doug Weinstein UNPACKS TRUTH on Brian Steel & Diddy,Young Thug vs Gunna Pleas, & Feds' Immunity Trap
    Jun 19 2025
    Doug Weinstein UNPACKS TRUTH on Brian Steele & Diddy, Young Thug vs Gunna Pleas, & Feds’ Immunity Trick in this can’t-miss episode of It’s Up There Podcast. Dive deep into how Georgia’s most explosive hip-hop legal battles really went down: Doug first lays out the jaw-dropping saga of Brian Steele—lead defense attorney for Young Thug in the record-breaking YSL RICO trial, held in contempt and briefly jailed for exposing an ex parte meeting, then vindicated by the Georgia Supreme Court. Now, Steele’s reputation has crossed coasts: he’s been tapped to join Sean “Diddy” Combs’ defense team in the Miami sex-trafficking case Switching gears, Doug breaks down why Jeffrey “Young Thug” Williams’ blind plea couldn’t be more different from Gunna’s negotiated deal and exposes the feds’ immunity “trick” that actually strips defendants of their Fifth Amendment rights—no choice, no take-back. He also pulls back the curtain on the leaked jail calls and pretrial leaks that have dogged Diddy since his September 2024 arrest on federal sex-trafficking and racketeering charges, highlighting how unauthorized recordings and leaked notes threaten fair trial rights This episode doesn’t stop there: Doug critiques the controversial use of rap lyrics and logos as “evidence,” details the courtroom clashes between Judge Glanville and Judge Whitaker and reveals his own behind-the-scenes lobbying for Georgia’s Rap Act reform to protect artistic expression. Whether you’re a hip-hop head, a legal junkie, or a culture critic, you’ll get the insider analysis on: Brian Steele’s integrity arrest and Supreme Court victory The real risks of non-negotiated pleas vs. plea bargains How “immunity” is wielded as a coercive tactic Diddy’s bail denials, jail calls, and aggressive prosecution The fight for the Rap Act to safeguard creative freedom 🔥 Subscribe for weekly hard-hitting breakdowns on It’s Up There Podcast 💬 Join the convo: Tag @ItsUpTherePodcast and drop your hot take! 💖 Support us: https://patreon.com/ItsUpTherePodcast #briansteele #seancombstrial #diddy #YoungThug #gunna #ysltrial #diddy #youngthugger #pdiddytrial 0:00 – Introduction and Doug Weinstein's Background 2:15 – YSL Trial Overview and Case Complexity 4:32 – Initial Reactions to the Indictment and RICO Charges 7:18 – The Secret Meeting Controversy and Judge Glanville 10:45 – Brian Steele Arrest – Unprecedented Legal Drama 14:22 – Criminal Defense Bar Solidarity and "SEAL Team Six" Response 17:56 – Judge Whitaker vs Judge Glanville – Contrasting Judicial Styles 21:30 – Witness Immunity System Explained – Not What People Think 25:12 – Woody's Testimony and Forced Immunity Discussion 29:45 – Kenneth Copeland's Cooperation and Lies to Police 33:18 – Rap Lyrics as Evidence and Prosecutorial Misconduct 37:24 – The "5 Million on Your Head" Misinterpretation 40:15 – Advocacy for the Rap Act and Protecting Artistic Expression 43:52 – Ms. Love's Aggressive Prosecution Tactics 47:33 – Evidence Alteration Accusations Against Brian Steele 51:08 – Young Thug's Plea Decision – Non-Negotiated vs Negotiated 55:45 – Comparing Young Thug's Plea to Gunna's Plea Deal 59:12 – Yak Gotti Standing Trial – "I Had Nothing to Do With It" 1:02:30 – Losing Thug and the Defense Team's Response 1:09:15 – Law and Crime Documentary Criticism 1:12:33 – Thugger Daily and Independent Journalism Praise 1:15:20 – Rich Homie Quan Interview and YSL Dynamics 1:18:45 – Jail Phone Call Leaks and Unethical Behavior 1:21:13 – Payment Structure for High-Profile Criminal Cases 1:23:41 – Court Appointed vs Private Attorney Differences 1:26:28 – Judge Glanville's Reputation and What Went Wrong 1:29:45 – Final Words and AppreciationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Lil Baby Brings YFN Lucci ON STAGE 🤯 Young Thug Signal • Wale RUNS UP on Kai Cenat | Its Up There

    Lil Baby Brings YFN Lucci ON STAGE 🤯 Young Thug Signal • Wale RUNS UP on Kai Cenat | Its Up There
    Jun 16 2025

    Did Atlanta just flip the script? 👀 When @lilbaby shocked State Farm Arena by bringing @yfnlucci on stage, the #ItsUpTherePodcast fam felt the culture shift. From #WhamWorldTour fireworks to the real business of keeping Atlanta’s bag intact, Loon sets the tone for Season 2—no microwave talk, just slow-cooked game. ⚡️ Smash that 👍🏾, hit Subscribe, and tag a friend who still thinks real beef ages well. #TapIn What We Cover: • Lil Baby’s arena takeover & surprise peace moment • Why crowd-funding superstar shows is a 🚩 • Booking Young Dro at 21—losses that built the legend • Group economics vs. “Uber-pool money” promoters • Real beef vs. steakhouse beef 🥩—why one spoils the city • Blogs monetizing conflict while ignoring unity • Streamers’ hype vs. true purchasing power • PSA: stop salting your own field—protect the Atlanta harvest 🌾 0:00 - Introduction and Welcome 1:30 - Personal Journey Updates and Gratitude to Audience 2:45 - Setting the Context: Atlanta Hip-Hop Crisis 4:15 - Lil Baby Tour Experience in Nashville 6:30 - The Pivotal Atlanta Concert: Lil Baby Brings Out YFN Lucci 9:00 - YSL RICO Trial Background and Young Thug Connection 11:45 - Why This Moment Was Historic for Atlanta Culture 14:20 - Street Authenticity vs. Internet Beef Culture 17:10 - The Male Bee Metaphor: Show Up for Pleasure, Vanish for Pressure 20:35 - Real Consequences vs. Internet Posturing 23:00 - Business Lessons: Event Promotion Experience with Young Dro 26:15 - Why Beef is Bad for Business and Economic Impact 29:40 - Media Coverage Double Standards 32:25 - The Salt the Field Metaphor: Don't Destroy Your Own Community 35:10 - Calls for Unity and Making Atlanta Great Again 37:50 - Future Collaboration Hopes: YFN Lucci Interview Discussion 40:30 - Message to Young Thug's Label and Support Network 42:45 - Final Thoughts and Conclusion Join 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 SUBSCRIBE TO Youtube Channel ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw WATCH MORE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwNIuOcAtoo&list=PLnwwxLxHiDWayq4HPgNYUtsAGvqe3liOO

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Feat Doe Boy | Doe Boy BREAKS SILENCE on Kevin Gates vs LeBron James , Kid Cudi Drama, Future Twitch Era, Deion & Shedeur Sanders , Mgk , Bow Wow & More

    Feat Doe Boy | Doe Boy BREAKS SILENCE on Kevin Gates vs LeBron James , Kid Cudi Drama, Future Twitch Era, Deion & Shedeur Sanders , Mgk , Bow Wow & More
    Jun 9 2025

    Doe Boy pulled up to It’s Up There Podcast for one of his most honest convos yet. He breaks down why Apple picked him over Taylor Swift, how Future signed him Meeting southside off a graphic, and why the NFL used the draft to humble Deion Sanders by snubbing Shedeur Sanders. Loon presses him on Cleveland’s hate, Kevin Gates’ wild moment with LeBron Jame's wife, and where Bow Wow, MGK, and Kid Cudi stand on the real Mount Rushmore of the city. No fluff — all culture. #DoeBoy #TaylorSwift #Future #LeBronJames #KevinGates #ShadorSanders #DeionSanders #ItsUpTherePodcast #BigLoon #KaiCenat #BowWow #KidCudi #ClevelandRap #Freebandz #PodcastInterview #HipHopCulture 0:00 - Welcome to Up There Podcast - Introduction 1:45 - Marathon Burger Review - Just Got Back From LA 3:20 - Nipsey Hussle Respect & Never Got To Meet Him 5:10 - Reading Books Daily - 48 Laws of Power & Mastery 7:30 - Ego Is The Enemy - Dealing With Fame & Fake People 9:15 - Swiss Army Knife Mentality - Graphic Design Background 11:40 - Trading Graphics With Southside For Beats 13:25 - Lex Luger Connection & Boys In The Hood Mixtape 15:50 - Paying $1,500 LiveMixtapes & $1,000 Trappaholics 18:10 - Future UStream Story - True Story Mixtape Discovery 20:35 - Getting Future's Phone Number Through DJ 22:50 - First Phone Call With Future - He Didn't Remember Me 25:15 - Going To Jail For Robbery After Future Call 27:40 - "My Savages" Song Creation - Future Inspired By Prison Call 30:05 - DJ Darrell Was My Co-CEO Story 32:20 - Rich The Kid Took My Producer While I Was Locked Up 34:45 - Drill Music Pioneer - Was Doing It Before Chicago 37:10 - Cleveland Mount Rushmore Controversy 39:25 - Radio Station Politics & Apple Music Campaign 42:00 - Bow Wow & Kid Cudi Cleveland Discussion 44:30 - NFL Draft Analysis - Shedeur Sanders Situation 47:15 - Playing Madden Xbox & Predicting Draft Picks 49:40 - Rich Homie Quan's Father & Black Fatherhood 52:10 - Kevin Gates LeBron James Situation Breakdown 55:25 - Industry Loyalty & Real Relationships 58:00 - $100,000 Video Budgets & Self-Sufficiency 60:15 - Conclusion & Final Thoughts Join 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 SUBSCRIBE TO Youtube Channel ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw WATCH MORE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwNIuOcAtoo&list=PLnwwxLxHiDWayq4HPgNYUtsAGvqe3liOO

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    1 hr and 17 mins
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