Joe and Jada Podcast – The Real Report

Episode: Tony Yayo & Uncle Murda talk UNTOLD 50 Cent & G-Unit stories, Cardi B-Nicki Minaj, Fat Joe's Loyalty

Date: February 9, 2026
Hosts: Tony Yayo & Uncle Murda
Produced by: iHeartPodcasts and The Volume

Episode Overview

This lively debut of "The Real Report" pairs hip-hop veterans Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda for an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at their lives, careers, and the inner workings of the hip-hop world. The pair cover a range of topics including G-Unit and 50 Cent stories, hip-hop’s evolving media circuit, the Cardi B-Nicki Minaj dynamic, Fat Joe’s surprising loyalty, and street culture fashion trends. The chemistry is irreverent, competitive, and full of braggadocio, with constant playful banter and a “we’re-canceled-anyway” attitude. The episode is split between playful roasting, ranking hip-hop culture phenomena on the “Real Report Card,” and reminiscing about untold moments in rap history.

Key Segments & Insights

1. Opening Banter & Podcast Attitude (00:44–03:00)

• The hosts immediately establish a wild, unfiltered energy, ribbing each other and poking fun at their own uncertainty about the show's longevity.
• Both acknowledge their attitude: “this is the podcast where we know we already canceled, so we don’t care” (A, 02:20).
• The “bag” motivation is made clear: “We ain’t doing this for free. We doing this for a bag.” (B, 01:22)

2. The Tony Yayo Blueprint: Viral Interviews and Hip-Hop Press (03:00–05:47)

• Yayo reflects on how his viral interviews set the standard that others now follow: “A lot of artists are following the Tony Yayo blueprint…they doing Vlad. Then they going from Vlad. They doing Shannon Sharpe.” (A, 05:11)
• Uncle Murda admits, "You are the interviewed viral guy. I give you that." (B, 05:35)
• They discuss how media platforms (VladTV, Math Hoffa, Drink Champs, Breakfast Club, Shannon Sharpe’s show) shape artists' careers.

3. Debate: Greatest ‘First Day Out’ Hip-Hop Records (06:07–14:30)

• In-depth discussion of Complex’s ranking of “First Day Out” songs, like T. Grizzly, Gucci Mane, Pooh Shiesty.
• Yayo is adamant: "FDO is on Billboard, dummy.” (A, 13:19)
• Murda values T. Grizzly for starting the wave: “He set the trend of first day out…” (B, 08:45)
• Humor is constant: “He was eating too much. Why you even mention that, T?” (B, 09:37)
• Both playfully fight over which records deserve the top spot.

4. The Dynamics of Public Hate and Hip-Hop 'Hate Trains' (10:45–13:13)

• Yayo addresses the phenomenon of fans and industry figures turning on artists, using Offset as an example.
• The conversation transitions to loyalty and “trend” hate with:
  • "For every artist, what I learned is a hate train is gonna come." (A, 11:31)
  • Murda: “I don’t really got too many friends…no rapper friends really like me.” (B, 69:12)
• They revisit the Cardi B vs Nicki Minaj staging and how money/politics influence allegiances.

5. The Real Report Card (Fashion Segment): Amiri, Chrome Hearts, and the Drip Debate (16:43–23:41)

• The hosts introduce their "Real Report Card," ranking brands and trends.
• Amiri is deemed “dead” by Uncle Murda, but Yayo isn’t letting go:
  • “If I spend my money, I’m gonna wear it again.” (A, 23:21)
• Murda gives Amiri an ‘F’: “If you were sitting on here right now... She would not be digging you.” (B, 23:11)
• The dilemma of spending big on fast-moving trends versus practicality is highlighted through stories about “house wars” (who can buy the best house/appliances vs designer clothes).
• “I might as well buy some regular shit.” (A, 20:40)
• Community/female opinions are pivotal: “Once the females start talking...” (B, 22:35)

6. The Real Report Card: Rolex vs. Richard Mille Watches (24:13–34:05)

• Yayo breaks down the history: Rolex (since 1905) vs. Richard Mille (since 2001).
• Murda impresses with Rolex trivia about its exclusivity and investment potential.
• Final grades: Rolex gets an “A,” Richard Mille a “B” (Tony Yayo); Uncle Murda claims both are “A.”
• Playful bickering: “He’s wilding. But I’m giving Richard Milley a B because they haven’t been around for 96 years.” (A, 34:05)

7. The Real Report Card: Dispensary vs. Black Market Weed (34:28–39:41)

• A surprisingly technical segment on the weed scene; Yayo favors dispensary bud for its lab-tested consistency:
  • “I’m giving dispensary gardening an A because it’s lab tested.” (A, 36:04)
  • “On the streets, you never know when you’re gonna get some booth gardening in a bag.” (A, 36:42)
• Murda agrees, noting the unpredictability of the black market:
  • “That might happen once in the blue…so I understand what you’re saying with the dispensary.” (B, 38:05)
• Plug for their own NYC dispensary, “The Unit” at 24601 Jericho Turnpike.

8. Strippers vs. Bartenders – NYC Club Culture (40:01–45:59)

• Dissects NYC nightlife, debating whether strippers or bartenders get more shine (and more dollars).
• Uncle Murda: “In New York, yeah, they put the bartenders on a pedestal more.” (B, 41:12)
• Yayo: “Bartenders are more marketable…strippers might not have as much followers.” (A, 40:29)
• Amusing anecdote about Blueface’s reaction at a NY club:
  • “These motherfuckers looking like ants in this motherfucker!” (B, 42:13)
• Regional contrast: Atlanta’s strip clubs given A+ for entertainment; NYC strippers get less props due to regulations.

9. Untold G-Unit and Industry Stories (46:13–76:39)

• Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda trade heated stories about early career deals:
  • “We signed for 10,000 in a bag of idiot.” (B, 46:21)
  • Yayo boasts being behind the pick of "Many Men," which even 50 Cent doubted. (A, 46:37)
  • Murda candid about his $10,000 deal: “I was on the run…If you get $10,000 and you on the run…you invest back in the streets.” (B, 72:53)
• They riff on industry politics, beef, and loyalty, including Fat Joe’s desire to do a podcast with Yayo, and anti-friendship sentiment:
  • “You act like I didn’t tell that story.” (B, 56:18)
  • Yayo claims: “I never thought my enemy would help me in position…Fat Joe wanted to do a podcast with me.” (A, 56:22)

10. Debate: Picking Sides in Hip-Hop Politics (66:47–70:08)

• “You gotta choose a side in hip hop…If you say, okay, cool, I’ma go do this with Cardi. And then go do this with Nikki. It’s not gonna work.” (A, 68:19)
• Murda underscores: “There’s a thin line between glazing and networking…”
• Discussion on how authenticity and loyalty are valued more than playing all sides.

11. Final Reflections: Friendship & Making It Happen (76:39–78:20)

• The hosts reflect on the nature of their relationship before the show and how the podcast brought them closer.
• Yayo: “We wasn’t going to lunch…We did a feature…But now you my brother.” (A, 77:23)
• Both close out with plugs for the show, their social media, and a signature competitive send-off:
  • “When he learn to start cutting the superstar off, the show’s gonna be way better.” (A, 78:06)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Media Strategy:

• “A lot of artists are following the Tony Yayo blueprint…They doing Vlad. Then they going from Vlad. They doing Shannon Sharpe…”
  — Tony Yayo (05:11)

On Hip-Hop Culture Fads:

• “If I spend my money, I’m gonna wear it again.”
  — Tony Yayo (23:21)
• “Amiri is done. Amiri sweat is done.”
  — Uncle Murda (19:43)

On Success and Friends:

• “I don’t really got too many friends…no rapper friends really like me.”
  — Uncle Murda (69:12)

On Club Culture:

• “In New York, yeah, they put the bartenders on a pedestal more and they don’t really acknowledge the strippers like that.”
  — Uncle Murda (41:12)
• “These motherfuckers looking like ants in this motherfucker!”
  — Uncle Murda re: Blueface in NYC club (42:13)

On Industry Deals:

• “We signed for 10,000 in a bag of idiot.”
  — Uncle Murda (46:21)

On Hip-Hop Loyalty and Politics:

• “You gotta choose a side in hip hop…you can’t fuck with the opps.”
  — Tony Yayo (68:19)

Key Timestamps

• (00:44): Show launches, hosts roast each other, address podcast attitude.
• (03:08): Yayo discusses media/token platforms and the "Tony Yayo blueprint."
• (07:02): Heated “First Day Out” records debate.
• (11:31): Discussion on the “hate train” in hip-hop careers, artist cancel culture, and public perception.
• (16:43): Introduction of "The Real Report Card" for fashion brands (Amiri, Chrome Hearts).
• (24:13): Rolex vs. Richard Mille deep-dive and rankings.
• (34:28): Dispensary vs. black market weed, lab-testing, and NYC plug.
• (40:01): NYC club culture: strippers vs. bartenders, followed by wild anecdotes.
• (46:13–52:52): Untold G-Unit stories: mixtape days, signing deals, Red Cafe anecdote.
• (54:12–56:22): Industry insight—Fat Joe’s interest in podcasting with Yayo.
• (66:47): The importance of picking sides and authenticity in hip-hop.
• (76:39): Friendship, respect, closing thoughts, and classic Yayo/Murda back-and-forth.

Episode Highlights & Tone

• Energy: Fast, brash, hyped, with rapid-fire exchanges and constant playful antagonism.
• Insight: Deep, authentic perspectives on hip-hop culture, street life, and media evolution.
• Humor: Persistent clowning, inside jokes, "canceled" energy, and self-deprecation.
• Takeaway: The Real Report is gritty, real, and entertaining—showcasing two veteran MCs’ camaraderie and honest takes on hip-hop, loyalty, hustle, and the always-changing game.

For new listeners:
This episode is the perfect crash course in hip-hop’s intersection with media, fashion, loyalty, and hustle—straight from two unapologetic insiders. Expect rapid-fire laughs, wild anecdotes, hard-earned wisdom, and at least as much interruption as insight.