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PAY YOUR FRIEND$ with Cipha Sounds

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New York City
Hip-Hop Culture
Hip Hop
Wu-Tang Clan
Dave Chappelle
Dating
New York
Brooklyn
Comedy
Toronto Hip-Hop
ICE
Gentrification
Jamaica
Dipset
Tokyo, Japan
Newark, New Jersey
Bay Area
Puff Daddy
Bad Boy Records
Friendship

PAY YOUR FRIEND$ is hosted by Cipha Sounds, aka Mr. Very Famous in New York, Mr. Name Droppa, Mr. Don’t Get Gassed. This show is about supporting the people who’ve supported you, reconnecting with old friends, and making new ones along the way. Every episode asks a simple question. How have you helped a friend today? From hip-hop to comedy to life lessons, Pay Your Friends delivers serious things ... more

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Comedian Talia Romina shows up to the studio with a face full of facial oil after double-dosing NyQuil the night before, squeezing in a workout, and running straight from a 90-minute facial she thought was 50 minutes. Cipha gets the full story. Plus:... more

Comedian Rahul Pandya lasted three days at a healthcare tech startup before getting fired over a Luigi Mangione joke his boss dug up on his social media. Cipha gets the full story. Plus: Cipha reveals he spent 20 minutes charming a woman at a Hollywo... more

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Cipha Sounds sits down with Bay Area rapper and producer P-Lo — in New York promoting his new album Out the Box — with comedian Salma Zaky in the room.

They get into what it really means to rep the Bay, the region's hip-hop culture and "same squad" ... more

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Cipha Sounds and Rocky Powell break down what actually went down backstage at the Lauryn Hill festival — the Fugees' 30th anniversary reunion with Wyclef Jean, Erykah Badu, Dave Chappelle, Giggs, and more.

Ciph tells the full story: flying to London... more

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Recent Guests

Salma Zaky
Very funny stand up comedian
Independent comedian
Episode: 31. P-Lo on Repping the Bay, E-40 & Out the Box | P-Lo & Salma Zaky | PYF$ with Cipha Sounds
Paolo Rodriguez (P-Lo)
Bay Area rapper from the Bay, prominent in Out the Box promotions
Bay Area rapper / musician
Episode: 31. P-Lo on Repping the Bay, E-40 & Out the Box | P-Lo & Salma Zaky | PYF$ with Cipha Sounds
Derek Gaines
Comedian with a focus on stand-up and television specials
Comedian
Episode: Derek Gaines on Being Cul-de-Sac Black | PYF$ with Cipha Sounds
Rick Ross
Rap artist and entrepreneur
Episode: 26. Rick Ross on Hustlin', Going Broke to Get Rich & Set in Stone | PYF$ with Cipha Sounds
Rob Haze
Comedian from Atlanta, based in Los Angeles
Self
Episode: 25. Funny Makes You Better Looking | Rob Haze | PYF$ with Cipha Sounds
Ian Lara
Stand-up comedian and guest on the episode
Comedian
Episode: 24. Why This Is the Best Summer of Your Life | Ian Lara | PYF$ with Cipha Sounds
Nathan Macintosh
Angry-on-stage comedian, guest on Pay Your Friends
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Episode: 22. SQUASHING BEEF WITH NATHAN & REGGIE | PYF$
Simeon Goodson
Comedian, Brooklyn-based
Self-employed
Episode: 20. What Makes You a Real New Yorker? | Simeon Goodson & Lenny Marcus | PYF$ with Cipha Sounds
Lenny Marcus
Comedian, Brooklyn-born, longtime NYC performer
Self-employed
Episode: 20. What Makes You a Real New Yorker? | Simeon Goodson & Lenny Marcus | PYF$ with Cipha Sounds

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Cipha Sounds
Host of the show; introduces guests and guides conversation; widely recognized NYC personality.
Rocky Powell
Co-host/regular on the show; contributes with dating anecdotes and banter; participates in grilling and discussion.

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23. How Caribbean Culture Built London & NYC Hip-Hop | DJ Snips | PYF$ with Cipha Sounds
Q: How did you first connect the London grime scene with New York hip hop?
By identifying shared energy and crowds, then actively facilitating cross-pollination through studios, radio, and live appearances, which helped the UK artists gain traction in New York before fully breaking in the US.
20. What Makes You a Real New Yorker? | Simeon Goodson & Lenny Marcus | PYF$ with Cipha Sounds
Q: How has gentrification changed the city's identity for you?
It's a double-edged sword; it brings new energy and safety in some cases, but it also erodes long-standing communities and the feeling of being grounded in a neighborhood.
RAY DANIELS | PYF$ | EP 9
Q: How do you balance giving and receiving in business and friendships?
Ray discusses the concept of being a giver, setting boundaries, and choosing who to invest in, emphasizing that sustainable relationships come from mutual respect and clear expectations.
RAY DANIELS | PYF$ | EP 9
Q: What would you have liked to have happened in a perfect world for your career?
Ray explains that in an ideal world there would have been clearer opportunities and a direct path with aligned expectations, allowing him to navigate partnerships more effectively.
ZAHID DEWJI & EVA EVANS | PYF$ with Cipha Sounds | EP 6
Q: What's your background and where are you from?
Eva Evans shares her upbringing across Jamaica, New Jersey, and Brooklyn, giving listeners insight into her accent, identity, and comedic perspective.

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Pay Your Friends with Cipha Sounds features candid, humorous conversations that center on friendship, mentorship, and behind-the-scenes stories from hip-hop, comedy, and urban culture. Episodes often pair Cipha Sounds with a rotating roster of friends, collaborators, and notable guests—from legendary MCs and DJs to stand-up comedians and local politicians—who share career anecdotes, life lessons, and practical takeaways for collaboration, branding, and staying connected in a fast-moving industry. The show blends streetwise wisdom with warmth and banter, frequently weaving in promotional plugs for live dates or projects, while underscoring the value of supporting peers. A standout element is the recurring emphasis on paying friends forward—b... more

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2. Paolo Rodriguez (P-Lo)
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4. Rick Ross
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7. Nathan Macintosh
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