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The Bootleg Kev Podcast

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Hip Hop
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Music Industry Challenges
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Vulnerability In Hip Hop
Bootleg Kev
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Lil Vada
Kevin Gates
Rick Ross
Stand-Up Comedy
Financial Literacy
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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

Ben Reilly
Musician/rapper, inspired by Brooklyn and Atlanta, namesake of the interview subject
Episode: #640 - Ben Reilly Talks Drake vs Kendrick Lamar Beef, Favorite Comics, New Music & More
Dashawn Jordan
Skateboarder and musician guest
Independent/Brand collaborations mentioned in episode
Episode: #638 - Dashawn Jordan On His New Nike SB Dunk, #1 PSL Draft Pick, Working With Ty Dolla $ign & More
Lil Yachty
American rapper and musician
Lil Yachty / artistic team
Episode: #637 - Lil Yachty & Concrete Boys on Studio Sessions, the SoundCloud Era, Psychedelics & ‘It’s Us Vol. 2’
42 Dugg
Rapper known for his energetic style and collaborations with major hip-hop figures.
CMG (Collective Music Group)
Episode: #634 - 42 Dugg on Ventures With Lil Baby & Gotti, Cops Ripping Up His Lyrics, Losing 100k Bet & More
Bow Wow
Legendary hip hop artist, actor, and television personality
So So Def Recordings
Episode: #628 - Bow Wow Speaks on Jay-Z Debate, New Album & Tour, Snoop Dogg, Past Relationships & Quitting the Club
Wyclef Jean
Grammy Award-winning musician, member of the Fugees, and former presidential candidate of Haiti.
Episode: #627 - Wyclef Jean Talks Haiti Presidency, Immigration, Fugees, Canibus & the Passing of John Forte
Mega Ran
Grammy-nominated artist and creator of 'Buddy's Magic Treehouse'
Independent artist
Episode: #626 - Mega Ran Talks Grammy-Nominated Children’s Album, Nerd Core , Wrestling & More
Chip Tha Ripper
Cleveland-based hip-hop artist and rapper
Self
Episode: #622 - Chip Tha Ripper Talks New Music, MGK, Kid Cudi & Finding Cudi’s Car on Fire 😳
Jon B
Legendary R&B artist known for his smooth vocals and impact in the 90s R&B scene.
Episode: #621 - Jon B on His Big Break w/ Babyface, Collaborating w/ Tupac, Jay-Z & Nas, New Era of R&B & More

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Bootleg Kev
Host of The Bootleg Kev Podcast

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 290 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
    Canada6 months ago
  • Best hip hop podcast

    Kev is the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prich87
    Canadaa year 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 Statesa year 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 States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate candid, in-depth artist conversations and the authentic storytelling.
Guests often bring fresh perspectives and industry insights that aren't widely covered.
The mix of culture, entrepreneurship, and brand integrations is viewed as a strong, marketable angle.

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#641 - Shyne Talks Music Comeback, Convos With Hov, Working With Dr. Dre, Leading the Opposition in Belize
Q: How do you approach creating a new album after years away from the spotlight?
He outlines the music-first method, writes around the music rather than the other way, and plans for a trilogy with a focus on quality and a strong beacon for future collaborations.
#641 - Shyne Talks Music Comeback, Convos With Hov, Working With Dr. Dre, Leading the Opposition in Belize
Q: What was it like when Jay-Z first came to visit you on Rikers Island?
It was a powerful moment of recognition and a signal that major players believed in him, reinforcing his path back toward major collaborations and opportunities with Dre and beyond.
#640 - Ben Reilly Talks Drake vs Kendrick Lamar Beef, Favorite Comics, New Music & More
Q: What stood out to you from the Drake-Kendrick beef in terms of lyricism and storytelling, and how do you think hip hop wins in that dynamic?
He notes the depth of lyricism and the breakdown of bars in online discussions, argues that hip hop overall “wins” when audiences engage critically with lyrics, not just punchlines, and suggests the discourse is broader than any single track or artist.
#633 - French Montana on His $1M Proposal, Industry Politics, Chinx Legacy, Drake & More
Q: What is a piece of advice you would give to an artist that's just kind of getting into this game seriously?
Save your money so it can save you, and get some capital to change your circumstances.
#633 - French Montana on His $1M Proposal, Industry Politics, Chinx Legacy, Drake & More
Q: What do you think is your most slept on song?
Sanctuary and Famous are definitely my most slept on songs.

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3. Lil Yachty
4. 42 Dugg
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6. Wyclef Jean
7. Mega Ran
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