Hip 2 Da Games

About Hip 2 Da Games

Desmond Powell was the kid with the grandest NBA dreams and in 2017 he developed a similar obsession with Hip-Hop. Born in '98 with a soul that seems older, he knew basketball and Hip-Hop have went hand-in-hand for years, but realized that there has never been a platform that combined both simultaneously, so he decided to create it. With its name inspired by the famous Lord Finesse song, this podcast is for you: the basketball junkie AND Hip-Hop head. The goal is simple: Desmond wants you to remember why you loved both in the first place and more importantly, realize that Hip 2 Da Games is not just a podcast, it's a lifestyle.

Publisher

19 Media Group

Category

music · music · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Feb 2021

Latest episode

27 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

136 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Jan 2026

   Not Goodbye, But See You Later

   In a special edition of Hip 2 Da Games, Desmond announces a pivot in his podcast journey and introduces the all-new NBA centric show that he will focus on moving forward: The Mid-Post. In this brief episode, Dez shares his reasons for the change and what to expect from him in the future (P.S. Hip 2 Da Games isn't going anywhere!). THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING H2DG! FOLLOW @MIDPOSTPOD FOR THE NEXT CHAPTER! - Dez Follow The Mid-Post Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/midpostpod/ https://x.com/midpostpod Keep up with all things Hip 2 Da Games: https://instagram.com/hip2dagames?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://x.com/hip2dagames https://www.tiktok.com/@hip2dagames?_t=8bPuRJ7I4Bm&_r=1 Connect with Desmond: https://instagram.com/desmondpowell_?igshid=ODM2MWFjZDg= https://x.com/desmondpowell_ REPRESENT THE H2DG LIFESTYLE! https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com/hip+2+da+games+alternate+logo?idea=631a866ea7e9275a6f9af96c&color=black Desmond's YouTube Channel (Not to be confused with H2DG itself): https://www.youtube.com/@desmondpowellH2DG Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

2. 

   20 Jan 2026

   NBA All-Star 2026: LeBron's Starter SNUB, Two Raptors Better Than One, and the WILD West

   Today, Desmond shares his selections for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game! He evaluates how accurate his East & West starters were compared to the NBA's official announcement and reveals his preferences for the reserves. From LeBron James' starter snub, to whether or not the Raptors deserve two All-Stars, and the hefty amount of Western Conference players deserving a spot on the reserves, Dez offers his analysis ahead of next month's Sunday Showcase. Enjoy and share your thoughts! Thank you for all the support! - Dez Keep up with all things Hip 2 Da Games: https://instagram.com/hip2dagames?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://x.com/hip2dagames https://www.tiktok.com/@hip2dagames?_t=8bPuRJ7I4Bm&_r=1 Connect with Desmond: https://instagram.com/desmondpowell_?igshid=ODM2MWFjZDg= https://x.com/desmondpowell_ REPRESENT THE H2DG LIFESTYLE! https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com/hip+2+da+games+alternate+logo?idea=631a866ea7e9275a6f9af96c&color=black Desmond's YouTube Channel (Not to be confused with H2DG itself): https://www.youtube.com/@desmondpowellH2DG Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

3. 

   13 Jan 2026

   How Trae Young Helps the Wizards + 3 Teams Who Exceeded My Expectations

   After a two month break, Desmond is BACK to discuss how Trae Young fills a noticeable void with the Wizards and how the Hawks' abundance of floor spacers benefits Jalen Johnson. Additionally, Dez reflects on his preseason predictions for the Spurs, Raptors, and Celtics while analyzing what has made each team exceed his expectations. Lastly, he ends the show with some brief thoughts on the Detroit Pistons, who despite being the #1 seed in the East, are missing a key piece that could impact how they perform in the Playoffs. Enjoy and share your thoughts! Thank you for all the support! - Dez Keep up with all things Hip 2 Da Games: https://instagram.com/hip2dagames?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://x.com/hip2dagames https://www.tiktok.com/@hip2dagames?_t=8bPuRJ7I4Bm&_r=1 Connect with Desmond: https://instagram.com/desmondpowell_?igshid=ODM2MWFjZDg= https://x.com/desmondpowell_ REPRESENT THE H2DG LIFESTYLE! https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.com/hip+2+da+games+alternate+logo?idea=631a866ea7e9275a6f9af96c&color=black Desmond's YouTube Channel (Not to be confused with H2DG itself): https://www.youtube.com/@desmondpowellH2DG Follow 19 Media Group: Twitter: @19MGroup Instagram: 19mediagroup https://www.19MediaGroup.com Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

29,202

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

85

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

77

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