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Artist and Musician OMB Peezy joins Big Loon on It’s Up There Podcast for a real conversation about GloRilla’s sister situation, Lil Poppa, and his experience touring with YFN Lucci while building his career as an independent artist. In this episode, OMB Peezy breaks down what the YFN Lucci tour taught him about performance, pressure, and staying consistent while navigating the realities of the rap industry. He also speaks on Lil Poppa and the emotional weight surrounding artists in today’s culture, along with deeper conversations about survival, focus, and the sacrifices that come with success. OMB Peezy explains how going independent changed his mindset, how records like “Lay Down” helped shape his career, and why understanding the business side of music is critical for long-term success. The conversation also touches on GloRilla’s sister situation and how real-life issues intersect with the music industry, as well as broader topics like XXL conversations, label politics, tour life, and the difference between hype and real groundwork. From tour life with YFN Lucci to navigating industry pressure and staying solid through real-life situations, this episode gives insight into what it takes to survive and grow in today’s rap game. 🎧 Listen on all platforms 🔥 Join the Patreon for exclusive content: https://patreon.com/ItsUpTherePodcast 💬 Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/3AwsHfDcJB ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 02:12 OMB Peezy on GloRilla’s Sister Situation 08:47 OMB Peezy Speaks on Lil Poppa & The Culture 15:32 Touring with YFN Lucci & Learning the Game 24:18 Pressure of Tour Life as a Rapper 32:56 Going Independent in the Music Industry 41:28 “Lay Down” and Career Growth 49:42 XXL Conversations & Industry Politics 58:05 Real-Life Situations & Getting Shot At 1:00:10 Final Thoughts 📌 PINNED COMMENT What hit you the hardest — what Peezy said about GloRilla’s sister, Lil Poppa, or the Lucci tour? #ItsUpTherePodcast #OMBpeezy #YFNLucci #GloRilla #LilPoppa #HipHop #RapPodcast #MusicIndustry #BigLoon #IUTP Join Our Its Up There Podcast Clip Channel now https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEh6Wk40kcNcMJ4t_jtmluw Discord https://discord.gg/GJKXMWQS For all exclusive interviews & more content not here click here https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast 🚨Unreleased Interviews https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast 🦺All Merch Options teespring.com/its-up-there-podcast-merch 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jheeb8FxYVDRo8khyrz36?si=e339dD2JRte2MYX2Uon3BQ 👀 SUBSCRIBE HERE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw 👂 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-up-there-podcast/id1317524092?uo=4 👣FOLLOW ITS UP THERE PODCAST HOST : INSTAGRAM | fogfo_looney TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@fogfo_looney PATREON| https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast SUBSCRIBE TO Youtube Channel ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw WATCH MORE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwNIuOcAtoo&list=PLnwwxLxHiDWayq4HPgNYUtsAGvqe3liOO
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Big Loon presses Dr. Umar Johnson on FDMG scam allegations, donation questions, lawsuit rumors, school delays, and money questions in Part 3 of It’s Up There Podcast. In Part 3 of Big Loon’s sit-down with Dr. Umar Johnson on It’s Up There Podcast, the conversation turns directly to the controversy surrounding FDMG, the donation backlash, the lawsuit chatter, the school timeline, and the allegations that have followed the project online. Dr. Umar Johnson addresses the rumors head-on and responds to the questions people have been asking about the donations, the delays, the money, and the future of the school. Big Loon pushes the conversation into the exact pressure points people keep debating, making this one of the most direct parts of the full interview. If you’ve been seeing the online talk around FDMG, the scam allegations, the donation questions, the school delays, and the claims about what happened to the money, this is the episode where Dr. Umar gives his side in full on It’s Up There Podcast.
Topics include: FDMG donations scam allegations lawsuit rumors school delays money questions supporters vs detractors the future of the school Dr. Umar’s response to the controversy Watch more from It’s Up There Podcast with Big Loon for long-form interviews, cultural commentary, and conversations that move the culture forward. 00:00 Intro 01:10 Dr. Umar responds to the rumors 04:42 Donation questions and backlash 09:35 Lawsuit chatter and online allegations 15:08 FDMG school delays explained 22:40 Big Loon presses Dr. Umar on the money questions 31:05 Supporters vs detractors 39:14 The future of the school 47:26 Final thoughts
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"Epstein Is Still Alive” - Dr. Umar Johnson EXPLAINS Why The Epstein Files Won’t Send Powerful People To Jail Dr. Umar Johnson joins It’s Up There Podcast Part 2 to break down the Epstein files, Jay-Z headlines, Diddy’s legal situation, Nicki Minaj’s politics, Trump, and why powerful elites rarely face real accountability. Dr. Umar Johnson returns for Part 2 on It’s Up There Podcast with Loon and dives deep into the Epstein file controversy, the way media headlines weaponize celebrity names like Jay-Z, and why he believes powerful people are rarely held accountable. In this episode, Dr. Umar: • Questions the official narrative surrounding Jeffrey Epstein • Breaks down why file “name drops” don’t always equal criminal proof • Connects the public reaction to Diddy’s legal situation and selective outrage • Explains how celebrity politics (Nicki Minaj, Trump, endorsements) influence Black voters • Argues that media sensationalism distracts from systemic protection • Discusses autonomy vs collective political strategy in the Black community This conversation moves beyond surface-level headlines and into how narratives are shaped, who benefits from outrage cycles, and why file drops don’t automatically lead to justice. This is Part 2 of a much larger discussion. 0:00 – “Epstein Is Still Alive” Opening Statement 3:42 – Why Powerful People Don’t Go To Jail 8:15 – Jay-Z Headlines vs Verified Information 14:27 – Diddy’s Case & Selective Justice 22:10 – Nicki Minaj, Trump & Celebrity Political Influence 30:55 – Media Distractions & Elite Protection 41:30 – Accountability, Autonomy & Black Political Strategy 📲 CALL TO ACTION BLOCK Full exclusive interviews, extended conversations, early releases & community access: 👉 Patreon: https://patreon.com/ItsUpTherePodcast Join the Looniverse: 👉 Discord: https://discord.gg/3AwsHfDcJB Watch previous episodes here: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnwwxLxHiDWYLCXvb81w69QAfr6cc1Y3N 📌 PINNED COMMENT Part 2 is here. Dr. Umar Johnson breaks down the Epstein files, Jay-Z headlines, Diddy’s case, and why powerful people rarely go to jail. Full extended version + exclusives are live on Patreon. Drop your thoughts below — do you believe file drops lead to accountability, or just headlines? #ItsUpTherePodcast #ItsUpTherePodcast #DrUmarJohnson #EpsteinFiles #JayZ #Diddy #NickiMinaj #CelebrityPolitics #BlackPolitics #PodcastClips #HipHopNews Join Our Its Up There Podcast Clip Channel now https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEh6Wk40kcNcMJ4t_jtmluw Discord https://discord.gg/GJKXMWQS For all exclusive interviews & more content not here click here https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast 🚨Unreleased Interviews https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast 🦺All Merch Options teespring.com/its-up-there-podcast-merch 🎧LISTEN ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jheeb8FxYVDRo8khyrz36?si=e339dD2JRte2MYX2Uon3BQ 👀 SUBSCRIBE HERE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw 👂 LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-up-there-podcast/id1317524092?uo=4 👣FOLLOW ITS UP THERE PODCAST HOST : INSTAGRAM | fogfo_looney TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@fogfo_looney PATREON| https://www.patreon.com/itsuptherepodcast SUBSCRIBE TO Youtube Channel ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_GorAVekpEVDlk1Yc8giw WATCH MORE ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwNIuOcAtoo&list=PLnwwxLxHiDWayq4HPgNYUtsAGvqe3liOO
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Welcome back to It’s Up There Podcast w/ Loon Dr. Umar Johnson breaks down Jay-Z, Bad Bunny Super Bowl backlash, Shaboozey and Jelly Roll’s Grammys controversy, Druski viral moment, and the FBA vs Pan-Africanism reparations debate. Dr. Umar Johnson joins this full episode to break down the biggest celebrity and political flashpoints shaping culture right now — from Jay-Z’s Roc Nation partnership with the NFL to Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl controversy and the backlash that followed. Umar also addresses Shaboozey and Jelly Roll’s Grammys moment and the heated debate surrounding the phrase “Immigrants built this country,” connecting it to larger conversations about FBA vs Pan-Africanism, reparations eligibility, and coalition politics. The conversation expands into: – Jay-Z and Roc Nation’s role in curating the Super Bowl halftime show – Bad Bunny performing in Spanish and the political response – Shaboozey’s Grammys comments and why they triggered backlash – Jelly Roll’s crossover support and narrative optics – Druski and the viral “I’m Sorry Dr. Umar” moment with Sky Bri – FBA vs Pan-Africanism and the shrinking coalition argument – Reparations and immigration politics – Identity shifts and 2050 demographic projections This is a high-level discussion connecting celebrity headlines to power structures, media narratives, and long-term political consequences. Watch the full episode and join the conversation.

⏱ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Dr. Umar Johnson Full Interview Begins 03:12 Jay-Z Roc Nation and the NFL Influence 12:45 Bad Bunny Super Bowl Backlash Explained 24:18 Media Reaction and Political Optics 36:30 Shaboozey Grammys “Immigrants Built This Country” Debate
📢 PINNED COMMENT (ENGAGEMENT DRIVER) Jay-Z. Bad Bunny. Shaboozey. Jelly Roll. Druski. Is this just celebrity headlines — or is something bigger happening culturally?

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Tracy T Interview Part 2 on It’s Up There Podcast with Loon addresses Kash Doll’s Atlanta home invasion, the YSL plea deal controversy surrounding Gunna and Young Thug, and ongoing media politics involving DJ Akademiks and Charlamagne tha God on this episode of It’s Up There Podcast. This conversation connects to the public Breakfast Club discussion about the Atlanta home invasion where shots were fired and luxury items, including Birkin bags, were allegedly targeted — adding broader context to what happened and how narratives spread. From there, the episode pivots into the ongoing “Did Gunna snitch?” debate tied to the YSL RICO case, plea optics, the “YSL is a gang and it must end” statement, and how fans interpret loyalty versus legal survival. Tracy speaks on talking to Gunna directly and how industry perception differs from street code. The discussion then expands into hip hop media politics — how DJ Akademiks’ coverage of major events, including Takeoff’s death, shifted narratives, how alliances between platforms matter, and how behind-the-scenes industry relationships can quietly influence visibility. Additional topics include: • Industry gatekeeping and blackball allegations • Kash Doll’s Birkin bag targeting and home security concerns • YSL plea language vs snitching definitions • Fan loyalty vs business survival • Shade Room relationship culture • PTSD after violence • Strategy vs emotion in hip hop 00:00 Tracy T Interview Part 2 08:40 Kash Doll Atlanta Home Invasion 18:10 Birkin Bag Targeting Discussion 26:00 Did Gunna Snitch? YSL Plea Explained 36:31 YSL Is a Gang Statement 43:48 DJ Akademiks Media Politics 50:00 Industry Gatekeeping It’s Up There Podcast — delivers in-depth hip hop conversations focused on music, culture, power structures, and the real politics behind the headlines. Patreon (exclusive content): https://patreon.com/ItsUpTherePodcast Discord (Looniverse): https://discord.gg/3AwsHfDcJB Full Episodes Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnwwxLxHiDWYLCXvb81w69QAfr6cc1Y3N
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