# NOH 494 | "Buddy took a check."

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Podcast: [New Old Heads Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-old-heads-podcast-661953)
Published: 2026-07-19T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Episode 494 features the New Old Heads breaking down Jay-Z's historic three-night anniversary residency at Yankee Stadium. We discuss his flawless execution of Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint, and debate if the success of the concert proves that older Hip Hop legends can still draw massive stadium crowds. We also address DJ Funk Flex comparing Jay-Z's weekend to Kanye West's massive sold-out show in Albania, asking if cancel culture even exists anymore. Finally, we tackle Jay-Z's controver...

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