The Ebro, Laura, Rosenberg Show | Ep. 63: Styles P & ItsTheReal Eric Join Us! Jay-Z, Trump, & BK Show (3/25/26)

Episode Overview

In this dynamic episode, Peter Rosenberg and Laura Stylez—minus Ebro, who is in LA—welcome special guests Styles P (The LOX) and Eric Rosenthal (ItsTheReal, Two Jews & Three Black Dudes) to the show. The conversation dives into the evolution of independent media, the cultural importance and dynamic of the "Two Jews & Three Black Dudes" live show, and a wide-ranging discussion on current political events, the state of race relations in America, the Jay-Z/BK show frenzy, and the deeper implications of the Kendrick vs. Drake battle. Insightful moments from a recent Jay-Z interview are dissected, and the team closes with a heartfelt "Gurus" advice segment about blended families.

Key Topics & Discussion Highlights

1. Opening Vibes & Independence in Media

• [01:28–03:59] The hosts discuss going independent with the show, with Styles P praising the move:
  • “You don’t gotta fucking work for a corporation. You can work for yourself and that’s what you’re doing. You know me, I’m big on independence.” — Styles P (03:37)
• Mutual gratitude between the hosts and guests for their roles in hip-hop media and culture.

2. Spotlight: ‘Two Jews & Three Black Dudes’ Live

• [04:13–06:44] Eric and Styles introduce their live event at The Bell House in Brooklyn (April 16), explaining the premise:
  • “It’s not a podcast, it’s not a show—it’s a showcase… we just have a kind of cult following.” — Styles P (05:55)
  • Format: Audience watches a movie ahead of time (this time, The Breakfast Club), then group discussion and humorous, culturally rich segments happen live.
  • Memorable moments: Styles P threw pre-rolls into the crowd at their last show, highlighting the energy and interaction.
• The group jokes about their backgrounds and proximity to NYC hip-hop history (07:16–08:18).

3. Navigating Race, Antisemitism, and Real Conversations

• [08:31–13:11] Rosenberg asks about awkward racial conversations and stereotypes, leading to a nuanced dialogue:
  • “What makes our show dope… is we deal with the reality of showing people how to deal with it together, of real relationships… our takes aren’t gonna be the exact same. And that is fucking okay.” — Styles P (10:19)
  • Styles on prejudice vs. racism and how the show fosters honest cross-cultural engagement.
  • Standout quote: “There’s pieces of shit people from every race and good people from every race.” — Styles P (12:44)
• Contextualizes how hip-hop can bridge divides and offer a space for hard but necessary conversations.

4. U.S. Politics, Trump, and the State of America

• [13:11–27:40] The group reacts to a viral Trump-era “we negotiate with bombs” clip and explores broader political malaise:
  • “How the fuck they gonna give a fuck about somebody else somewhere else when you don’t give a fuck about at home?” — Styles P (17:11)
  • Candid takes on U.S. imperialism, hypocrisy, and the persistent lack of reckoning with Black American history.
  • On the government: “I think our whole government is dickheads… It’s all designed to look a certain way and for you to pick a side… the system’s a fucking joke.” — Styles P (20:10, 26:24)
  • Sharp exchanges about Democrats vs. Republicans, decorum, and the enduring legacy of racist laws.

5. Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium Announcements & Ticket Frenzy

• [30:33–33:44] The hosts and guests marvel at the hysteria over Jay-Z’s upcoming shows:
  • Hilarious banter about the struggle to get tickets and the difference between festival vs. stadium experiences.
• Discussion of Jay joining the Roots Picnic and the perpetual demand for his appearances.

6. Jay-Z’s Career, Accusations & Battle Culture in Hip-Hop

• [34:00–42:32] Playing and responding to clips from Fraser Tharp’s GQ interview with Jay-Z:
  • On false accusations: “You don’t put that on someone. You have to be super sure before you put those kind of things on a person… that took a lot out of it.” — Jay Z (34:25)
  • Hosts challenge the online mob mentality and the erosion of evidence-based discussion.
• The Kendrick vs. Drake battle:
  • Jay-Z expresses discomfort with the modern “battle” fallout:
    • “It’s not just sparring anymore. People that like Kendrick hate Drake… and it’s like attack on his character…” — Jay Z (41:41)
  • Styles P shares his perspective:
    • “The non competitiveness is what fucked up hip hop in the first place… I felt rappers became too friendly… but social media just makes everything too negative afterwards.” — Styles P (43:21, 44:53)
  • Real talk on how online culture amplifies toxicity and erases distinctions between genuine and performative fandom.

7. On Boundaries, Diss Tracks, and Fan Culture Shift

• [51:05–54:16] The group recalls the Jay-Z vs. Nas “Super Ugly” episode as a cultural line that nowadays seems absent:
  • “Those was genuine fan bases invested in something that happened—not people fake invested…” — Styles P (52:53)
  • Critique of how current fan armies attack, ‘cancel’ critics, and foster deeper division, compared to constructive criticism of the past.

8. Gurus Segment: Advice on Blended Families

• [55:02–59:36] A listener email about blended families and raising a stepson:
  • Compassionate advice from Styles and Rosenberg:
    • “It’s his feelings, not yours. He’s probably dealing with trauma and stress of his mom not being in his life… his bitterness back to you probably comes from the lack of relationship…” — Styles P (57:15)
    • “He is your son. You are raising him… don’t allow that to subconsciously in your brain go, well, you’re not my son anyway. Fight through that…” — Peter Rosenberg (58:05)
  • Emphasis on patience, empathy, collective healing, and involving both parents in the process.

9. Wrap-Up & Mutual Appreciation

• [61:09–62:08] Expressions of gratitude, continued support for each other’s projects, and a plug for Styles P’s CMOS products.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You don’t gotta fucking work for a corporation. You can work for yourself and that’s what you’re doing. You know me, I’m big on independence.” — Styles P (03:37)
• “What makes our show dope… is we deal with the reality of showing people how to deal with it together, of real relationships… our takes aren’t gonna be the exact same. And that is fucking okay.” — Styles P (10:19)
• “How the fuck they gonna give a fuck about somebody else somewhere else when you don’t give a fuck about at home?” — Styles P (17:11)
• “If you’re a racist or a bigot, you’re sort of a dickhead… You definitely have the right not to like certain shit… But at the end of the day, fuck out of here. There’s pieces of shit people from every race and good people from every race.” — Styles P (12:44)
• “It’s not just sparring anymore. People that like Kendrick hate Drake… and it’s like attack on his character…” — Jay Z (41:41)

Key Timestamps

• 01:28 – Show welcome and independent media talk
• 04:13 – Two Jews & Three Black Dudes show breakdown
• 08:31 – Addressing race talk, antisemitism, and hip-hop’s bridge-building
• 13:11 – Trump administration, “we negotiate with bombs” clip, and U.S. hypocrisy
• 26:10 – Critique of the American political system and legacy of racist laws
• 30:33 – Jay-Z concert madness
• 34:00 – Jay-Z interview reactions (accusations, Drake/Kendrick battle)
• 41:19 – Jay-Z on the fallout of the Drake/Kendrick beef
• 43:21 – Styles P on competitiveness and negativity in hip-hop
• 51:05 – Recalling “Super Ugly,” changes in fan culture
• 55:02 – The Gurus advice segment (blended family/teenage boys)
• 61:09 – Show wrap and mutual plugs

Tone & Style

The conversation is transparent, lively, and no-holds-barred—balancing street-level honesty, humor, and cultural commentary. Styles P brings trademark directness, while Rosenberg and Laura pivot between facilitating and introspective. The guests and hosts challenge each other and the audience to confront uncomfortable truths—politically, within hip-hop, and personally.

In summary, this episode offers a packed and timely ride through the fractured American landscape, hip-hop’s shifting culture, ticket scalping headaches, and deeply personal advice—anchored by camaraderie, hard-earned wisdom, and the desire to push media and culture forward, independently.