This week on Voice of the People DMV, we’re catching up on two weeks of hip-hop, R&B and culture—from Chief Keef’s Chicago homecoming to Cardi B and Kehlani’s VMA win. We discuss Nas’ conversation about preserving hip-hop’s New York roots and celebrate 35 years of A Tribe Called Quest’s The Low End Theory. What makes an album timeless, and who’s creating that kind of legacy today?
Plus, we get into new music from Drake, Quavo, Tee Grizzley and NoCap, alongside R&B releases from Victoria Monét, Tinashe, Tank and Leon Bridges. With fresh collaborations, deluxe editions and anniversary releases filling the rotation, who delivered—and who’s getting your replay?
Tap in for the conversation, share your favorite release, and let us know what deserves the “Hit or Classic” treatment. VOTP DMV—let’s talk about it!
15 Sept 2026
Episode 445 | "Duo?"
This week on Voice of the People DMV, we’re breaking down a packed week in hip-hop, R&B and culture. We discuss Lil Durk’s acquittal in his murder-for-hire trial and the separate case keeping him in custody, Jay-Z’s 30-year celebration in Paris, and Snoop Dogg stepping into hosting duties for the MTV VMAs. Plus, Rolling Loud’s return to India highlights hip-hop’s global reach, while Ciara shares some big family news.
On the music side, we get into new projects from Jhené Aiko, EST Gee, Rio Da Yung OG and Natanya, alongside fresh collaborations from Quavo and T.I., Jhené and Kendrick Lamar, and new John Legend music. Who delivered the strongest release, and which songs deserve a spot in the rotation?
Tap in for the music, the conversation and the culture—right here on VOTP DMV.
13 Aug 2026
Episode 443 | “Trap Edition”
This week’s episode the crew runs down everything popping in hip-hop, sports, and Hollywood.
Hip-Hop: Don Toliver kicks off a new era with his Nitrous tour leg while Octane still sits as 2026’s most-streamed rap album. Future teases new music fresh off a #1 with The Real Me. We break down August’s stacked album calendar (Trippie Redd, Cam’ron, Rapsody, E-40, and more), plus culture moments — A$AP Rocky and 6ix9ine, Kendrick/Game tension context from TDE’s Keem, a full-circle Fugees reunion with Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean, and 50 Cent sounding off on the Keefe D/Tupac trial.
Sports: NFL camp is in full swing — Aaron Donald’s potential comeback with the Rams, the Browns’ Watson vs. Shedeur Sanders QB battle, and a stacked free-agent market still unsigned. Plus a WNBA standings check with the Lynx on top, soccer transfer news, and a moment of reflection on the passing of Jorge Messi.
Hollywood: The box office is having its best year since before the pandemic, led by Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey, and Michael crossing a billion dollars — a real turnaround after years of “doom loop” headlines.
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