# NOH 490 | "Ruthless to systems."

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Podcast: [New Old Heads Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-old-heads-podcast-661953)
Published: 2026-06-20T16:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4879

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Episode 490 features guest Brotha2daKnight. The crew debates Soulja Boy’s controversial new move to open up a "Rapper University," questioning if it's a blatant cash grab or a legitimate educational platform for aspiring artists in the streaming era. We also unpack the intense backlash Jay-Z is facing for releasing the 30th-anniversary white vinyl of Reasonable Doubt exclusively at Target, exploring the realities of capitalism, boycotts, and selective outrage. Finally, we break down Lord Jama...

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