Hendo Unplugged

About Hendo Unplugged

I’m a San Diego-based hip-hop journalist dedicated to delivering real, unbiased takes on the culture. Here, it’s all about authentic storytelling, honest reviews, and giving hip-hop the respect it deserves. No industry bias, no fluff just straight-up insights and deep dives into the music, artists, and movements shaping the scene.

Publisher

Courtney Hendo

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Feb 2023

Latest episode

9 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

88 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Jun 2026

   Daphne Joy Had Akademiks SHOOK in This Interview | Diddy Tape, 50 Cent & Full Reaction

   Akademiks finally got his sit-down with Daphne Joy — and walked away admitting she almost had him. This was Daphne Joy's FIRST interview since the leaked tape involving her, Diddy, and adult entertainer Sly Diggler went viral, and she held absolutely nothing back.Daphne sat down and addressed the NSFW tape leak head-on, saying the situation had been "looming" in her world for some time — meaning she saw it coming. Rather than letting social media, bloggers, or her exes define her, she came into this interview focused on reclaiming ownership of her own story. The Shade RoomAllHipHopShe admitted she's naturally shy and was nervous walking in — but that didn't stop her from going there. Ak asked her everything the internet wanted to know, including her size preferences, how she gets over breakups, and what she really thinks about the public's judgment of her. She says she feels "really misunderstood" and is done letting other people run the narrative about her life. AllHipHopThe Shade RoomWhen Akademiks asked how she gets over breakups, she got candid about moving on despite real heartache — without ever naming 50 Cent or Diddy directly — and the internet immediately started buzzing. HotNewHipHopWe're breaking down the full interview, Ak's reaction, the Diddy tape fallout, her 50 Cent history, and why this might be the most calculated PR move of 2026.🔔 Subscribe to Hendo Unplugged for unfiltered West Coast hip-hop coverage, celebrity drama, and the interviews everyone's talking about.📲 Follow us:Instagram: @hendounplugged | @courtneyhendoBusiness: contact@hendostudios.com🎙️ Hendo Unplugged — San Diego's home for real hip-hop talk. No filter. No cap.Keywords: Daphne Joy Akademiks interview, Daphne Joy Diddy tape, Daphne Joy 50 Cent, DJ Akademiks interview 2026, Daphne Joy reaction, Diddy scandal 2026, Daphne Joy OnlyFans, hip hop drama 2026, Akademiks reaction, Daphne Joy misunderstood, Hendo Unplugged#️⃣ HASHTAGS#DaphneJoy #Akademiks #DiddyScandal #HipHopDrama

2. 

   9 Jun 2026

   Sauce Walka Baby Mama GOES OFF on No Jumper

   Sauce Walka is getting exposed from all angles and No Jumper just dropped the BIGGEST interview of 2026. Kiley Lossen — the mother of Sauce Walka's child — sat down with Adam22 and held NOTHING back. From leaked phone calls and Drake comparisons to Sauce Walka threatening to get Drake "smoked," this story has every layer of Houston rap drama you need to know about.Kiley revealed that Drake has done more for her — financially and personally — than Sauce Walka ever has, and that ever since her alleged relationship with Drake, Sauce Walka brings him up in nearly every conversation. Meanwhile, Sauce Walka went OFF on Adam22, accusing him of running his mouth on the No Jumper podcast about his personal life. Adam22 clapped back by posting a photo with Lossen — who was rocking OVO merch — with the caption "When one door closes, another one opens."We're breaking down everything: the leaked voicemails, the Drake threats, the Adam22 beef, and what this means for Sauce Walka's reputation in the streets and in hip-hop.🔔 Subscribe to Hendo Unplugged for unfiltered West Coast hip-hop coverage, industry drama, and viral rap news — new episodes every week.📲 Follow us:Instagram: @hendounplugged | @courtneyhendoBusiness: contact@hendostudios.com🎙️ Hendo Unplugged is San Diego's home for real hip-hop conversations. No filter. No cap.`#SauceWalka` `#NoJumper` `#DrakeBeef` `#HipHopDrama`

3. 

   12 May 2026

   Mr. Lil One SPEAKS on No Jumper Backlash, Chicano Music Festival & San Diego Hip-Hop Culture 🌴🔥

   Adam22 said there's "no talent" coming out of San Diego… so we had to address it. 😤🌴 In this episode of Hendo Unplugged, we break down the REAL state of the San Diego hip-hop scene, the politics behind Chicano rap culture, and why Daygo keeps getting slept on by the industry. From No Jumper's impact on West Coast artists to the Chicano Music Festival lineup debate — we're going ALL the way in, no filter.👇 Watch if you're into hip-hop debates, West Coast culture, rap industry politics, and real conversations about overlooked talent.⸻🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:🔹 Adam22's viral comments about San Diego artists🔹 Chicano Music Festival performers & representation debate🔹 Has No Jumper actually helped West Coast artists?🔹 The real problems holding the San Diego hip-hop scene back🔹 The current state of Chicano hip-hop culture🔹 Industry gatekeeping & why Daygo talent gets overlooked🔹 West Coast music politics — who's really in control?⸻Timestamps:0:00 – Intro & Welcome0:30 – Chicano Music Festival LA June 7th — The Lineup & Vision4:15 – Why Mr. Little One Took the Festival to LA7:00 – The Goal: Taking Chuco Fest Nationwide10:30 – Alicia Keys at Chicano Park Day — Was It Disrespectful?14:00 – Adam22 Said San Diego Has No Talent 🔥18:30 – No Jumper's Real Impact on Hip-Hop Culture22:00 – Why San Diego Gets Disrespected From the Outside25:00 – Is the Industry Suppressing San Diego Artists?29:00 – The Lack of Support Within the San Diego Scene32:00 – The New Album: The Lost Frequency36:00 – What Makes a True Artist vs. Just a Rapper40:00 – RIP Night Owl — Memories & Condolences43:00 – Misconceptions About Chicano Culture (Mr. Little One Spits 🔥)46:00 – Legacy, God & The Four Agreements Story52:00 – Final Words & Salute to San Diego Artists💬 Do you think San Diego is being disrespected in hip-hop? Did Adam22 cross the line? Can Chicano rap break into the mainstream again? Drop your take 👇⸻📍 ABOUT HENDO UNPLUGGEDThe realest hip-hop podcast in San Diego — unfiltered rap debates, industry drama, West Coast culture, and viral hip-hop conversations every week.🎙️ Hosted by Courtney Hendo📲 Instagram: @hendounplugged📲 Instagram: @courtneyhendo📧 Business: contact@hendostudios.com👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe — new episodes every week⸻#HendoUnplugged #SanDiegoHipHop #Adam22 #NoJumper #ChicanoRap #WestCoastHipHop #HipHopDebate #DaygoHipHop #ChicanoHipHop #RapCulture #HipHopPodcast #WestCoastCulture #RapDebate #SanDiegoRap #CourtneyHendo #HipHopNews #GatekeepingInHipHop #ChicanoMusicFestival #RapIndustry #HipHopTalk---

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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0

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93

Engagement

60

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