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BagFuel

BAGFUEL
Hip Hop
Music Industry
Entrepreneurship
Social Media
Hip Hop Culture
Real Estate
Hip-Hop Culture
Financial Literacy
Mental Health
Boxing
Relationships
Kendrick Lamar
Hip-Hop
Drake
New York
Atlanta
Mentorship
Streaming
Financial Freedom
Black Community

Bagfuel caters to emerging entrepreneurs, influencers, community leaders, and Hip Hop enthusiasts, offering insights and formulas for achieving financial freedom, exploring cultural phenomena, and driving innovation. Our content explores aspects of business and life that people often keep to themselves.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes383Founded4 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Maliibu Miitch sits down for a conversation about being locked into a record deal for years, how going viral helped and complicated her journey, the advice she received from Nicki Minaj along with the support of Rich the Kid, building a career on you... more

Angelo Baque sits down for a conversation about his journey from aspiring designer to working with Jordan Brand, the impact of Virgil Abloh, building Awake NY, why every successful brand needs a powerful story, how clothing should make people feel, a... more

T.K. Kirkland comes back to speak on everything from generational differences, choosing the right partner, the controversy surrounding LaVar Ball, doing business in Hollywood, finding solutions instead of constantly complaining, controlling your emot... more

BagFuel discusses the JAY-Z Target controversy and the ethics of big business, reacts to the Akademiks and Charlamagne debate, breaks down the buzz around 38 Spesh and Jadakiss, explores the Kevin Durant A.I. ad controversy, Esso shares lessons from ... more

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Recent Guests

TK. Kirkland
Comedian and entrepreneur featured on the episode; introduced as a returning guest
Independent/Brand owner (TK Kirkland ventures)
Episode: T.K. Kirkland is Back!
38 Special
Rapper and entrepreneur known for independent stance in hip-hop
Independent artist/rapper
Episode: 38 Spesh Come Back
Fab Morvan
Member of Milli Vanilli (as discussed on episode)
Milli Vanilli
Episode: Fab Morvan (Milli Vanilli)
Fatt Smaxk
Rapper and musician from Atlanta, discussed his rise and experiences in the music industry
Independent/United Masters era in their story
Episode: Fatt Smaxk
Crystal Waters
Vocalist and pioneer of house music
Independent musician, I Am House radio/organization
Episode: Crystal Waters
Darrin “Dee” Dean
Hip hop artist and Ruff Ryders member
Ruff Ryders
Episode: Darrin "Dee" Dean
38 Spesh
Rapper and producer discussed as a featured guest; contemporary with the show's hosts
Independent artist, Trust Comes First label (TCF Music Group)
Episode: 38 Spesh
Marty Dolan
Political candidate / community advocate
New Progressive Movement ( implied)
Episode: Marty Dolan
Young Chris
Philly representative rapper
Philly-based artist
Episode: Young Chris is back!

Host

Fat Joe
Host of the show with long-standing involvement in BagFuel.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 134 ratings
  • I don’t understand.

    I’ll never understand why yall go to ads in the middle of someone’s sentence. “Yea I was running from the giant stone ball like Indiana Jo…..”need to shave your balls? Try this new state of the art trimmer from Tristan walker” smh…

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    HEF SINATRA
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dope Show

    I was just complaining to someone the other day how most of the hip hop podcasts have become the new Wendy Williams and not so much about the music, the business of music and the artists journey and process. I appreciate the content. Can’t wait to hear the full Buckwild episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bible Thumping Dave
    United States2 years ago
  • Dope!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    gunna85
    2 years ago
  • Panda GCK

    Bag fuel is the future…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PandaGCK
    United States3 years ago
  • New guy

    Drag-on dropd me off here. 🔥🔥

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MobMcFly
    United States3 years ago

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Balanced mix of business and culture with strong guest variety.
Guests bring insider industry perspectives and practical takeaways.
Conversational style can be bold and provocative, which suits hip hop culture.

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Fatt Smaxk
Q: How did you come in the game with two names already?
I had the Hard Nod nickname given by OGs in the game, and I used it to push the Trout name; the two-name phase helped me bridge street credibility with my rapper persona as I built connections and learned the business.
Darrin "Dee" Dean
Q: What was the turning point that made you start embracing the business side of the industry?
Dee explains that recognizing the importance of singles and strategic branding, along with guidance to focus budgets on a few key tracks, shifted their approach from purely making music to building a commercially viable, sustainable career.
Bill Haney
Q: Will you fight Ryan Garcia again?
Yes, absolutely, and we want fair testing and transparency around drug testing to ensure a fair contest.
Bill Haney
Q: What's the reason for listing potential opponents openly?
To give fans a sense of the direction we want the fights to go and to motivate promoters and networks to back the matchups with real money and intent.
Rick Ross
Q: What role do teams and relationships play in your success?
A strong team is essential; you need trusted people to execute, test ideas, and keep you accountable as you scale.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BagFuel

What is BagFuel about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A business- and culture-forward show that blends entrepreneurship, music industry dynamics, and personal journey stories. Episodes frequently center on career pivots, brand building, and navigating fame within hip hop and adjacent media spaces, with host-led conversations that mix practical career advice, industry insights, and candid personal anecdotes. Unique strengths include a strong access-to-insider perspectives from musicians, producers, media entrepreneurs, and reality-TV personalities, plus a willingness to discuss money, branding, and cross-market opportunities in accessible, conversational style. This mix is likely to appeal to aspiring artists, executives, and creators seeking actionable takeaways on growth, monetization, and au... more

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Recent guests on BagFuel include:

1. TK. Kirkland
2. 38 Special
3. Fab Morvan
4. Fatt Smaxk
5. Crystal Waters
6. Darrin “Dee” Dean
7. 38 Spesh
8. Marty Dolan

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