Rephonic
Artwork for The Bootleg Kev Podcast

The Bootleg Kev Podcast

iHeartPodcasts
Hip Hop
Music Industry
Hip-Hop
Kendrick Lamar
Los Angeles
Chicago
Detroit
Mobb Deep
Music
Hip Hop Culture
Kanye West
Shoreline Mafia
Mac Miller
Drake
Steve Rifkind
Tupac
Cool Kids
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Nas
Blog Era

Hip Hop radio personality Bootleg Kev interviews guests, talks hip hop, and any & everything else that he is interested in. Video versions of the interviews are on YouTube.

PublishesDailyEpisodes699Founded6 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Music InterviewsEntertainment NewsMusicNews

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The Bootleg Kev Podcast

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

No Jumper
No JumperNo Jumper
VladTV
VladTVDJ Vlad
Drink Champs
Drink ChampsThe Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartPodcasts
Joe and Jada
Joe and JadaiHeartPodcasts and The Volume

Recent Guests

Jae Tips
Designer, Savior Worldwide founder, sneaker and hat designer
Savior Worldwide / Nike collaboration
Episode: #706 - Jae Tips Talks His New Nike Partnership, Sneaker Culture,His Fashion Journey
MC Abdul
Rising Palestinian rapper and Gaza native signed to Gazan Empire/Empire
Empire (Gazan Empire)
Episode: #705 - MC Abdul on Growing Up in Gaza, Going Viral at 11, Macklemore & Signing to EMPIRE
Gorilla Nems
Hip hop artist and entrepreneur known for controversial takes and street-level storytelling
Independent/Goliath/ Virgin
Episode: #704 - Nems Talks Barstool Sports Beef, Bradley Cooper, Getting Banned From MSG, ComplexCon & More
Busta Rhymes
Rapper and guest on the show
Hip Hop Artist
Episode: #703 - Busta Rhymes Breaks Down His New J Dilla Album, Dr. Dre, Ja Rule Beef & More
Kenny Mason
Rapper from Atlanta, Bulldawg project
Episode: #699 - Kenny Mason on BULLDAWG, Working With JID, Atlanta, Nu-Metal & Conspiracy Theories
Jo Koy
Comedian and Netflix special star
Netflix
Episode: #698 - Jo Koy Talks New Netflix Special, Selling Out SoFi, His Son, Co-Parenting & More
Glasses Malone
Rapper and actor known for LA street culture roots
Glasses Malone/ artist
Episode: #697 - Glasses Malone Talks Fat Joe, Tyler The Creator, Kanye, The Game, Akademiks, Snowfall Spinoff & More
Frankie Pulitzer
New artist featured on the Frankie Project with Czarface
Czarface/Franke Pulitzer collaboration
Episode: #695 - CZARFACE Talks The Origin of the Group, MF DOOM, Comics, Tom Hardy, John Cena & More
Belly Gang Kushington
Rapper from Atlanta, Belly Gang affiliate
Belly Gang Kushington/BBG
Episode: #691 - Belly Gang Kushington Talks XXL Freshman Freestyle, Druski Skit, $100 White Tee, T.I. & More

Host

Bootleg Kev
Host of the show, guiding conversation and interviewing guests

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 295 ratings
  • Fraudulent People Pleaser

    I swear Kevin tells every other artist that their “one of the greats”, top 10, top 5, in the goat debate, album on the year. Stop being a yes man and be real, get critical. I like the guests but sometimes it gets hard to listen to this cuck.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    RTZ Fan
    Canadaa year ago
  • Best hip hop podcast

    Kev is the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prich87
    Canada2 years ago
  • Trash

    He went from interviewing good artists and people, to interviewing people that literally nobody knows. Falling off forsure

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    panamaniankid
    United States2 years ago
  • ??

    Why don’t this midget Mexican bootleg birdbrain let his guests speak?? He wanna be other podcasters so bad. Be original fckface

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    niknametookforever
    United States3 years ago
  • Wow

    The house talking like he’s from the street and acting like he’s dumb and then coming back and trying to save the guests from jail

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    League 23243
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests consistently praised for candid, insightful storytelling and practical career takeaways.
Some listeners feel the host's interview style can be confrontational or unfocused at times.
Listeners appreciate deep-dive conversations with artists and industry voices.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#706 - Jae Tips Talks His New Nike Partnership, Sneaker Culture,His Fashion Journey
Q: What was your mindset going into the Nike deal, given your momentum with Saucony?
The guest weighed long-term impact over immediate gains, aiming to keep creativity alive beyond a one-off release and ensure the collaboration could grow savvier and more meaningful over time.
#705 - MC Abdul on Growing Up in Gaza, Going Viral at 11, Macklemore & Signing to EMPIRE
Q: You went viral as a kid. Can you walk us through what that moment felt like and how it changed your trajectory?
Going viral at 11 showed me the power of sharing my life, used as a beacon for my people, and it ultimately led to opportunities with Gazan Empire and global collaborations.
#705 - MC Abdul on Growing Up in Gaza, Going Viral at 11, Macklemore & Signing to EMPIRE
Q: For people who don't know, you grew up in Gaza. How did that environment influence you and your music?
Growing up in Gaza was a constant lesson in resilience; music became my therapy and a way to channel pain into art, while keeping a hopeful focus on family and dreams of a better future.
#698 - Jo Koy Talks New Netflix Special, Selling Out SoFi, His Son, Co-Parenting & More
Q: How has Netflix impacted your career and the way you craft specials?
He reflects on paying for the first special himself, getting rejected, then pitching to Netflix and eventually producing multiple specials—describing Netflix as a key platform that allowed long-term growth and exposure.
#698 - Jo Koy Talks New Netflix Special, Selling Out SoFi, His Son, Co-Parenting & More
Q: What does it feel like to sell out a large venue like SoFi Stadium, and how did that come about?
Jo talks about the gamble, the 50-50 split with Fluffy, and the long process of planning a residency at the Forum before moving to SoFi, including the need for significant investment and the belief in fans turning out.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The Bootleg Kev Podcast

What is The Bootleg Kev Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Cocusing on conversations with veteran hip-hop artists, entrepreneurs, and cultural commentators, this show frequently centers on music releases, legacy, branding, and the business side of culture. Episodes commonly explore artist storytelling, collaborations, touring life, and how technology and media shape the industry, often with candid takes on branding, ownership, and the evolving landscape of hip-hop. A notable strength is the host's ability to pull behind-the-scenes detail, from unreleased projects and documentary plans to sponsor integrations and real-world industry insights, making it valuable for listeners who want both entertainment and practical takeaways for music branding and partnerships.

Where can I find podcast stats for The Bootleg Kev Podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The Bootleg Kev Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The Bootleg Kev Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The Bootleg Kev Podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The Bootleg Kev Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The Bootleg Kev Podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The Bootleg Kev Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The Bootleg Kev Podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The Bootleg Kev Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The Bootleg Kev Podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The Bootleg Kev Podcast:

1. No Jumper
2. VladTV
3. Drink Champs
4. Million Dollaz Worth Of Game
5. Joe and Jada

How many episodes of The Bootleg Kev Podcast are there?

The Bootleg Kev Podcast launched 6 years ago and published 699 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The Bootleg Kev Podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The Bootleg Kev Podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The Bootleg Kev Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The Bootleg Kev Podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The Bootleg Kev Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The Bootleg Kev Podcast?

Recent guests on The Bootleg Kev Podcast include:

1. Jae Tips
2. MC Abdul
3. Gorilla Nems
4. Busta Rhymes
5. Kenny Mason
6. Jo Koy
7. Glasses Malone
8. Frankie Pulitzer

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days