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The Bootleg Kev Podcast

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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.

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Recent Guests

Paul Wall
Houston rapper and grillz pioneer
Swisha House / solo career
Episode: #680 - Paul Wall Talks Houston Culture, Grillz, Swisha House, Kanye West, Pimp C, Chamillionaire & More
Trevor Ariza
Professional basketball player with a lengthy NBA career
Former NBA player, Turks and Caicos native
Episode: #679 - Trevor Ariza on How LeBron Got Cheated, Being a Basketball Dad, Kobe, Lakers, Chris Paul & More
Raq Baby
Rap artist guest on the show
Episode: #678 - Raq Baby Talks New Music, Horror Films, Chicago to Atlanta & Going Viral While Incarcerated
Rowdy Rax
Rapper and public figure recently released from jail
Episode: #677 - Rowdy Racks First Interview Since Getting Out of Jail | Sobriety, New Mentality, New Music & More
Hady Baby
Rapper discussed in-depth interview guest
Episode: #676 - Haiti Babii Talks Stockton, Viral Freestyle, Jeezy, Nor-Cal Politics, Swamp Storiez & More
Vaughn Off1700
Special guest and rapper from Chicago
Independent/Chicago hip hop scene
Episode: #675 - VonOff1700 Talks Chicago GOATs, Lil Durk, EBK Jaaybo, Hood Vlogs, New Music & More
Bill Bellamy
Actor, comedian, and former MTV VJ
Episode: #674 - Bill Bellamy Talks MTV Era, R. Kelly, Tupac vs. Biggie, Comedy Stand Up, Tony Hinchcliffe & More
Andy Mineo
Rapper, member of Magic and Bird
Magic and Bird
Episode: #673 - Andy Mineo & Wordsplayed Talk New Album, Christian Rap, Wrestling, Coming In Hot, Andre 3000 & More
19 Keys
Hip-hop/tech thinker and guest on the show
Episode: #672 - 19 Keys Breaks Down AI, Anti-Zionism, Elon Musk, Drake, IRL Streaming, Starlink, Stock Market & More

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Bootleg Kev
Host of The Bootleg Kev Podcast

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 States2 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

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Listeners value authentic, street-level perspectives and practical artist-entrepreneur advice.
Some episodes draw criticism for guest selection or pacing, but overall reception highlights strong guest access and industry insight.
Fans appreciate the host's interviews with high-profile guests and deep-dive career stories.
Audience often seeks candid takes on touring, branding, and monetization in hip-hop culture.
The show's energy and crossover with live events are noted as strong draw for fans and potential sponsors.

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#679 - Trevor Ariza on How LeBron Got Cheated, Being a Basketball Dad, Kobe, Lakers, Chris Paul & More
Q: Do you feel like the Celtics fucked up trading Jalen Brown?
He discusses the rights of organizations to make trades while highlighting the challenge of justifying those moves to fans and the public, suggesting context matters when evaluating a trade decision.
#679 - Trevor Ariza on How LeBron Got Cheated, Being a Basketball Dad, Kobe, Lakers, Chris Paul & More
Q: What is the key to kind of dialing in that world and being a basketball dad at a high level?
Ariza emphasizes the importance of players listening, taking constructive criticism, consistent hard work, and teaching on-court fundamentals like defense, rebounding, and communication.
#679 - Trevor Ariza on How LeBron Got Cheated, Being a Basketball Dad, Kobe, Lakers, Chris Paul & More
Q: So you think, cause you know, I think he said he was gonna sacrifice a payday for it.
Ariza explains that LeBron's decision was partly about long-term value and the business side of the game, acknowledging the calculated nature of salary decisions and how they impact team construction.
#664 - Prof on Mastering Social Media, Minneapolis Political Climate, Career Growth & More
Q: Can you tell us about the collaborations on the new album and how they came together?
He talks about targeting a high-profile but diverse set of guests (E-40, 2 Chainz, OT, T-Pain) and the process behind bringing them in through management and direct outreach, aiming for a mix of strength and artistry.
#664 - Prof on Mastering Social Media, Minneapolis Political Climate, Career Growth & More
Q: How important is Instagram and reels to your growth right now?
He emphasizes that short-form content and improvisational, humorous posts helped grow his audience quickly, even as he keeps a focus on authentic art and avoids chasing trends.

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A candid, high-energy interview series centered on hip-hop culture, live touring, and artist careers. Guests range from rising and established rappers to producers, comedians, and crossover talents, with conversations anchoring on creative process, business moves, and the evolving music landscape. Notable throughlines include behind-the-scenes touring stories, market considerations for breaking acts, and cross-industry collaborations, often punctuated by sponsor reads and festival chatter. The format tends to blend personal storytelling with practical career insights, making it useful for listeners pursuing music, branding, or media opportunities in entertainment. A standout aspect is the breadth of guests across rap, wrestling, and comedy,... more

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2. Trevor Ariza
3. Raq Baby
4. Rowdy Rax
5. Hady Baby
6. Vaughn Off1700
7. Bill Bellamy
8. Andy Mineo

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