On Season 8, Episode 4 of The Cobain Report, Rocc Cobain & Cezah sit down with Detroit artist, producer, and songwriter EARLLY MAC for a conversation about his music career, his relationship with Big Sean, and his role in Detroit hip hop history.

We revisit Detroit's West Side, his early influences including Eminem, learning production, and helping build the original Finally Famous movement with Big Sean. Earlly discusses the crew's vision, changing relationships, leadership, and whether everyone received the recognition they deserved.

Then we get into the Instagram back and forth with SAYITAINTTONE and Oba Rowland over the debate: Is Earlly Mac a better rapper than Dej Loaf? Earlly addresses the responses, the fallout, and his lyrical ability.

Earlly also shares stories from his songwriting career, including G Eazy's seven times platinum hit "No Limit," Beyoncé's Grammy nominated project THE LION KING: THE GIFT, and his studio experience with Rihanna. We discuss songwriting, mental health, vulnerability, brotherhood, self sabotage, faith, ownership, and legacy.

Plus, we talk about upcoming projects, Big Mrc Records, Detroit music culture, and finish with Cobain Report Rapid Fire.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Detroit's West Side and life outside music

• Eminem and early musical influences

• Production, Big Sean, and basement beats

• The origins of Finally Famous

• The early Big Sean demo

• Leadership, ambition, and group dynamics

• The Dej Loaf debate with SAYITAINTTONE and Oba Rowland

• Mental health, vulnerability, and brotherhood

• Songwriting, publishing, and the music business

• G Eazy's "No Limit"

• Beyoncé's The Lion King: The Gift

• Rihanna studio stories

• Self sabotage, faith, and legacy

• Big Mrc Records and upcoming projects

• Detroit music culture and Rapid Fire

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 - Intro & Housekeeping

1:48 - Introducing Earlly Mac

4:52 - Life Outside Music & Being a Nerd

5:56 - Growing Up on Detroit's West Side

7:30 - Early Musical Influences & Eminem

9:39 - Developing Production & Seeing Sound

11:24 - Meeting Big Sean & Making Basement Beats

13:16 - The Roots of Finally Famous

18:05 - Redefining Humility & Modesty

23:10 - The Sound Behind Big Sean's Early Demo

27:48 - Forming the Crew & Early Ambitions

30:00 - Vision vs. Execution: Lessons in Leadership

33:28 - How the Industry Changed the Dynamic

37:54 - Balancing Group Success with Personal Identity

43:42 - Addressing the Dej Loaf Debate & The Back and Forth

46:17 - Tone's Response & Setting the Record Straight

54:42 - Mental Health, Vulnerability & Brotherhood

1:01:21 - The Dej Loaf Fallout

1:03:20 - Setting the Record Straight on Lyricism

1:06:40 - Mastering the Songwriting Process

1:10:22 - Behind G Eazy's "No Limit"

1:11:48 - Writing for Beyoncé's The Lion King: The Gift

1:14:20 - In the Studio with Rihanna

1:15:20 - Biggest Lessons & Overcoming Self Sabotage

1:17:34 - Faith, Power & Legacy

1:20:04 - Upcoming Projects & Big Mrc Records

1:23:28 - Rapid Fire Questions

1:34:40 - Detroit Music Culture & Content Curation

1:37:32 - The Benediction & Closing Thoughts

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Rude313 Talks Detroit Comedy, Music, Fatherhood & His Hustle | The Cobain Report S8 E3

Detroit artist, comedian, and entrepreneur Rude313 pulls up to The Cobain Report for a real conversation about life, comedy, music, fatherhood, and the hustle behind building something of your own.

We get into his journey, including spending three years sleeping in his car, starting a car wash business, raising four children, and watching his son VeezeWorstBoy build his own presence online. From Detroit culture to family, business, and entertainment, this is a conversation you don't want to miss!

Timestamps:

00:00 – Cold open / Money lesson teaser

01:20 – Intro & welcome to THE COBAIN REPORT

02:55 – Introducing Rude 313

05:00 – Who is Rude 313 off camera?

05:58 – Growing up in Detroit & West Side roots

07:34 – Early humor & being the class clown

09:30 – Getting kicked out at 16 & facing homelessness

13:16 – Three years sleeping in a car & early fatherhood

16:48 – Cousin Pete, Uncle Ed & early business influences

21:42 – Getting started in Detroit comedy

28:05 – Transparency & going viral

30:32 – Fast follower growth & content with Pretty Vee / Jigs

32:44 – Buying the building & starting the car wash business

36:36 – Employing over 50 people across 11 years

37:43 – The biggest money lesson: keeping it invested

42:05 – What Rude would tell his 16-year-old self

46:02 – Leaving the streets & going fully legit

48:14 – Business advice for young Detroit entrepreneurs

49:15 – Raising five kids & balancing business with fatherhood

52:40 – Son Veeze's rising rap career & seeing his vision

55:00 – Lessons passed down to his kids

57:12 – Recording music & staying creative

59:54 – Rapid-fire questions

01:05:05 – American vs. Lafayette Coney Island

01:06:14 – Final takeaway & where to find Rude 313 online

01:07:58 – Outro & benediction

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

Rude313's Detroit upbringing and journey

Three years sleeping in his car

Breaking into comedy and music

Starting a car wash business

Fatherhood and raising four children

His son VeezeWorstBoy and the next generation

Detroit entertainment and hip-hop culture

Building a brand beyond social media

Life lessons, hustle, and legacy

Lafayette vs. American Coney Island

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Melody Renee Talks Music, Acting & Detroit | The Cobain Report S8 EP2

On Season 8, Episode 2 of The Cobain Report, Rocc Cobain and Cezah sit down with Melody Renee, a multifaceted Detroit creative making her mark across music, acting, directing, and entertainment. From her journey as a recording artist to stepping into film and developing her creative vision, Melody Renee shares the experiences, ambition, and determination behind her career.

We’re going beyond the music to discuss Detroit culture, her music catalog, collaborations with established artists, her role in Beautiful Noise, the realities of the entertainment industry, creative independence, mentorship, and what’s next for her career.

TOPICS COVERED

• Melody Renee’s journey from Detroit into entertainment

• Growing as a recording artist, actress, and director

• Her music catalog and collaborations

• Beautiful Noise and her experience in film

• Working with established artists

• Navigating the music and entertainment industries

• Independent artistry, branding, and creative control

• Women in entertainment, confidence, and mentorship

• Entrepreneurship and building a lasting career

• Future music, acting, and directing projects

• Advice for aspiring artists and independent creatives

SUGGESTED TIMESTAMPS (ALGORITHM BOOST)

00:00 Intro and Meet Melody Renee

03:00 Growing Up in Detroit

07:00 Leaving Detroit to Chase the Dream

12:00 Starting Her Music Career

17:00 Music, Sound, and Career Highlights

22:00 Collaborations and Industry Connections

27:00 Acting and Beautiful Noise

33:00 Directing and Filmmaking

38:00 Navigating the Entertainment Industry

43:00 Independence, Branding, and Business

48:00 Womanhood, Confidence, and Mentorship

53:00 What's Next for Melody Renee

57:00 Rapid Fire and Final Thoughts

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Kaamel Hasaun Talks Acting, Filmmaking, Tubi & Detroit Movies | The Cobain Report S8 EP1

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 1 of The Cobain Report! Rocc Cobain sits down with Detroit entertainer Kaamel Hasaun, also known as Diezel, for an in depth conversation about his evolution from rapper to actor, writer, director, and producer.

KNOWN AS THE KING OF TUBI, KAAMEL HASAUN IS BUILDING HIS OWN LANE IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. From his early days in music to making moves in independent film, he has continued to expand his creative vision and establish himself behind and in front of the camera.

In this exclusive interview, we get into the realities of independent filmmaking, the grind behind building a career in entertainment, and the business decisions that separate having a dream from building a lasting brand. Kaamel discusses his work with Diezel Power Filmz, Detroit's growing film scene, and the opportunities streaming platforms like Tubi have created for independent filmmakers.

Timestamps

Introduction and Welcome: (0:02:14)

Guest Introduction (Kaamel Hasaun): (0:05:06)

Transition from Life Insurance/Work to Entertainment: (0:01:23 - 0:01:44)

Early Acting and Plays: (0:020:12 - 0:021:12)

The Realities of the Rap vs. Film Industry: (0:024:07 - 0:025:08)

The Lesson of Boardroom Business: (0:025:10 - 0:025:38)

Influences in Film (Moola Films): (0:027:07 - 0:028:38)

Creating the First Film (Undying Love): (0:029:17 - 0:030:52)

Hardest Roles (Price of Love, McGra): (0:033:50 - 0:035:57)

The Grind (Producing 20+ Films): (0:036:01 - 0:037:58)

Directing and Acting Simultaneously: (0:038:00 - 0:039:56)

Starting a Production Company: (0:039:57 - 0:041:45)

Hollywood vs. Independent Filmmaking: (0:041:47 - 0:044:03)

Reflecting on Ownership and Business: (0:044:05 - 0:050:00)

Personal Life and Accomplishments: (0:050:47 - 0:053:58)

Rapid Fire Questions: (0:055:58 - 0:060:37)

Upcoming Projects: (1:05:18 - 1:06:24)

Pastoral Benediction/Closing: (1:06:34 - 1:09:44)

Topics

• From rapper to actor and filmmaker

• The King of Tubi and the rise of independent movies

• Detroit's growing film industry

• Acting, writing, directing, and producing

• Diezel Power Filmz and future projects

• Tubi's impact on independent Black cinema

• Hollywood versus independent filmmaking

• Creative control, ownership, and the business of entertainment

• Building a career and legacy on your own terms

• The transition from music to movies and learning a new side of the entertainment business

• The work, discipline, and persistence behind independent film production

• How streaming has changed the way audiences discover independent movies

• The opportunities and challenges facing Detroit actors and filmmakers

• Building a production brand while developing a personal creative identity

• The future of Detroit entertainment and independent Black storytelling

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TODAY ON THE COBAIN REPORT, WE CLOSE OUT SEASON 7 WITH FLINT, MICHIGAN NATIVE LI MING!

From her personality driven content and viral skits with Dre to building her own audience across social media, LI MING has created a lane that keeps people watching, laughing, and coming back for more.

But today, we're going beyond the content.

In the Season 7 finale, LI MING sits down with Rocc Cobain and Cezah to talk about growing up in Flint, getting started in content creation, building her brand, navigating viral moments, dealing with criticism, and balancing motherhood with her growing career.

We're also getting into the conversations people want to hear: the reality of social media fame, exposed nudes, her experiences with being arrested, protecting her personal life, and how these experiences have shaped her journey.

From viral skits and online attention to motherhood, controversy, and what comes next, this is an unfiltered conversation about the woman behind the content and the reality of building a name in the digital world.

🔥 SEASON 7 FINALE: LI MING ON THE COBAIN REPORT!

IN THIS EPISODE

• Growing up in Flint, Michigan

• Getting started in content creation

• Viral skits and collaborations with Dre

• Building a social media following and personal brand

• Dealing with fame, attention, and online criticism

• Exposed nudes and navigating personal controversies

• Her experiences with being arrested

• Balancing motherhood and a growing career

• The reality of life as a social media personality

• Protecting your privacy in the digital age

• Future goals, business opportunities, and what's next

• Rapid fire questions and the Season 7 finale

CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

00:00 Growing Up in Flint, Michigan

00:00 Getting Started in Content Creation

00:00 LI MING & DRE: VIRAL SKITS AND CHEMISTRY

00:00 VIRAL FAME, ATTENTION & CRITICISM

00:00 EXPOSED NUDES & PERSONAL CONTROVERSIES

00:00 HER EXPERIENCES WITH BEING ARRESTED

00:00 MOTHERHOOD, PARENTING & PERSONAL GROWTH

00:00 BUILDING A BRAND BEYOND SOCIAL MEDIA

00:00 RAPID FIRE

00:00 SEASON 7 FINALE CLOSING

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Say It Ain't Tone & OBA Rowland: DeJ Loaf, Big Sean, IBGM & Detroit TOP 5 | The Cobain Report S7 E20

TODAY ON THE COBAIN REPORT, WE HAVE TWO DETROIT ARTISTS WHO WERE THERE FOR SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT MOMENTS IN DETROIT HIP HOP.

SAY IT AIN'T TONE AND OBA ROWLAND sit down with Rocc Cobain & Cezah for an in depth conversation about IBGM, Big Sean, DeJ Loaf, Finally Famous, Detroit hip hop, loyalty, the music business, ownership, and their lives as artists today.

Say It Ain't Tone takes us back to his relationship with Big Sean, the early Finally Famous era, working around Sean, discovering talent, building his own independent movement, and helping build IBGM.

The conversation gets into DeJ Loaf, the early IBGM movement, OBA Rowland's rise, the "I Been Getting Money" mentality, Detroit hip hop then vs. now, loyalty, friendship, money, ownership, releasing music, and lessons learned throughout their careers.

They also discuss their history together, the Detroit music scene, major studio stories, their favorite Detroit artists, Detroit's Top 5, and what they are doing next.

OBA Rowland discusses his upcoming music and Won't Last Forever, while Say It Ain't Tone talks about new music, Dream Cruise 2, collaborations and rediscovering his love for making music.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE

• Say It Ain't Tone & OBA Rowland's beginnings

• Growing up in Detroit

• Meeting Big Sean

• The Finally Famous era

• Big Sean and Detroit music

• The origins of IBGM

• What IBGM really means

• DeJ Loaf and IBGM

• OBA Rowland's rise

• Detroit hip hop then vs. now

• The evolution of Detroit rap

• Building and developing artists

• Loyalty and friendship

• The music business

• Ownership and money

• Mistakes and lessons learned

• Advice for young artists

• Detroit's Top 5

• Favorite Detroit artists

• New music and upcoming projects

• Dream Cruise 2

• Won't Last Forever

⏱️ CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

00:00 — IBGM: The Four Letters That Started It All

01:00 — Building Independently With Big Sean

03:00 — DeJ Loaf, IBGM & The Vision

04:00 — OBA Rowland's Rise

08:15 — The Cobain Report Introduction

11:17 — Who Were They Before Music?

15:07 — Meeting Big Sean

19:33 — "My Closet" & Big Sean

20:14 — How Say It Ain't Tone Got His Name

21:47 — How OBA Rowland Got His Name

26:36 — Detroit Hip Hop Before The Explosion

31:21 — Finally Famous & Detroit Sound

33:20 — Capital Park Studios

36:09 — Loyalty & Industry Lessons

40:48 — IBGM: What Does It Really Mean?

41:41 — The Origins Of IBGM

42:05 — Discovering DeJ Loaf

43:10 — Building The IBGM Movement

44:02 — The OBA Rowland Run

49:24 — Detroit Hip Hop Then vs. Now

50:32 — Young Detroit Artists They Would Sign

53:59 — OBA's Music & Releasing More

55:42 — Crazy Studio Stories

59:56 — OBA's Next Project

1:01:04 — Advice For The Next Generation

1:03:03 — The Business Of Music & Money

1:09:25 — Biggest Mistakes & Not Releasing Music

1:09:53 — Big Sean, Money & Ownership

1:13:08 — What Would They Tell Their Younger Selves?

1:14:00 — Unreleased Music & Missed Opportunities

1:25:38 — Rapid Fire

1:26:34 — Eastside vs. Westside

1:26:44 — Big Sean vs. OBA Rowland

1:26:53 — DeJ Loaf vs. Earlly Mac

1:27:02 — Old Detroit vs. New Detroit

1:27:14 — Best Detroit Rapper & Producer

1:27:29 — Most Underrated Detroit Rapper

1:28:15 — Favorite Records & Collaborations

1:43:26 — Detroit Rap Mount Rushmore

1:44:20 — Detroit Hip Hop Legends

1:45:22 — Detroit's Most Creative Artists

1:48:33 — OBA Rowland's Current Music

1:49:32 — Say It Ain't Tone & Dream Cruise 2

1:50:09 — Rediscovering The Love For Music

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GIBSON | THE COBAIN REPORT S7 EP19

Watch the full episode of The Cobain Report featuring Gibson as he sits down with Rocc Cobain for a conversation about music, purpose, reentry, community, and building opportunities beyond traditional music industry expectations.

Gibson opens up about his journey as an artist, the story behind “Brighter Way” featuring Oso Da Don, creating music connected to reentry work, speaking at the My Peer event, and finding ways to turn his talent, experiences, and voice into opportunities beyond simply chasing streams.

This conversation goes deeper into the business of music, making money beyond streaming, using your story as an asset, the importance of reentry and community, independent artistry, speaking opportunities, and what Gibson is building for the future.

TOPICS COVERED

• Gibson’s journey and musical beginnings

• The evolution of Gibson as an artist

• “Brighter Way” featuring Oso Da Don

• Music connected to reentry work

• The My Peer event and community impact

• Reentry and second chances

• Making money beyond music streams

• The business of being an independent artist

• Turning your story into opportunities

• Music, purpose and entrepreneurship

• Speaking and keynote opportunities

• Building a career beyond traditional music

• The future of Gibson’s music and career

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

01:00 Gibson’s story and musical beginnings

08:00 Gibson as an artist today

17:00 The story behind “Brighter Way”

22:00 Music and reentry

27:00 Making money beyond streams

32:00 The business of being an independent artist

37:00 Speaking, community and the My Peer event

42:00 Turning your story into opportunities

47:00 The music industry and building real income

53:00 What’s next for Gibson

56:00 Cobain Report Rapid Fire

59:00 Final question

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Detroit rapper and artist Dank Demoss returns to The Cobain Report for a brand new conversation following one of the biggest moments of her career yet: appearing on Drake’s viral 20 vs. 1 dating special.

Since our last conversation, Dank has continued building her name in music while navigating viral attention, relationships, public perception, and life in the spotlight.

This time around, Dank gets completely candid about her experience with Drake, what happened behind the scenes, being in a relationship while appearing on a dating show, how people reacted online, her newest music, her growth as an artist, Detroit, the music business, and what she wants her legacy to look like.

Dank also talks about her music, including “FHU,” “Right Now,” “BIG GIRLS,” “Locked In,” “Freak Me,” and what she has coming next. Her music catalog and current links continue to feature these releases.

🔥 TOPICS COVERED

• Drake’s 20 vs. 1

• Dank Demoss and Drake’s interaction

• What happened behind the scenes

• Being in a relationship while appearing on 20 vs. 1

• Her boyfriend’s reaction

• Drake already knowing who Dank Demoss was

• Viral fame and public perception

• Dating while living in the spotlight

• New music and what is coming next

• “FHU”

• “Right Now”

• “BIG GIRLS” with ScarLip and FendiDa Rappa

• “Locked In”

• “Freak Me” featuring Oba Rowland

• Music industry lessons

• Independent artistry

• Building the Dank Demoss brand

• The Lyft controversy

• The Breakfast Club

• Body confidence and public criticism

• Detroit culture

• Detroit music

• Business and entrepreneurship

• Dank Demoss’s future and legacy

⏰ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

01:00 Dank Demoss returns to The Cobain Report

03:00 What has changed since the last interview

06:00 Life after going viral

09:00 Drake’s 20 vs. 1

12:00 How Dank ended up on the show

15:00 Drake already knew who she was

18:00 Drake asking about her relationship

21:00 What happened behind the scenes

24:00 Her boyfriend’s reaction

27:00 Viral reactions and social media

30:00 Dating while famous

33:00 Dank Demoss and her music

36:00 New music and FHU

42:00 Building her music career

45:00 Lyft, The Breakfast Club & public perception

48:00 Confidence and dealing with criticism

51:00 Detroit, business & future goals

55:00 Dank Demoss Rapid Fire

59:00 Lafayette or American Coney Island?

60:00 Closing

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Michigan Made Deon joins The Cobain Report for an in depth conversation about his journey as a Detroit artist and what it means to carry the Michigan Made name.

Deon talks about growing up in Detroit, his introduction to music, the experiences that shaped him, developing his sound, his music catalog, collaborations, the Detroit music scene, and the lessons he's learned throughout his career.

The conversation also gets into the business of music, independence, relationships, loyalty, personal growth, overcoming challenges, and what Michigan Made Deon wants his legacy to look like.

🔥 TOPICS COVERED

• MichiganMade Deon's Detroit roots

• The meaning behind MichiganMade

• Growing up in Detroit

• His journey into music

• Developing his sound

• Demons & Secrets

• The Truth

• I'm Back

• Heavy Steppin

• Detroit hip hop

• Music collaborations

• Independent music

• Music business

• Relationships and loyalty

• Personal growth

• Future music and projects

• Building a legacy

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

03:00 Who Is MichiganMade Deon?

05:00 Detroit Roots

15:00 Building The MichiganMade Sound

25:00 The Music And Evolution

35:00 Detroit Music And The Business

43:00 The Man Behind The Music

50:00 What's Next?

55:00 Rapid Fire

59:00 Final Question

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The Cobain Report sits down with the entire cast of Detroit Made Unscripted for an unfiltered conversation about reality television, Detroit culture, friendships, relationships, drama, ambition, personalities, and what really happens when a group of strong personalities comes together in front of the cameras.

Inspired by the explosive energy of modern reality television, Detroit Made Unscripted brings real Detroit personalities together for a new reality experience streaming exclusively on OMNI TV Network.

In this episode, the cast opens up about their backgrounds, their relationships with each other, the reality of filming together, disagreements, friendships, dating, fame, personal goals, and what viewers can expect when they watch the show.

TOPICS

• Detroit Made Unscripted

• Detroit reality television

• Reality TV drama

• Cast relationships

• Detroit culture

• Friendships and conflict

• Dating and relationships

• Reality TV fame

• Behind the scenes reality TV

• Detroit entertainment

• OMNI TV Network

• The future of Detroit reality television

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

05:00 Who Are You Really?

13:00 Why Detroit?

23:00 Cast Relationships

33:00 The Drama

41:00 Love, Dating and Relationships

48:00 The Reality TV Game

55:00 Who Would Survive?

62:00 Rapid Fire

67:00 Final Question

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Reality TV interview

Detroit culture

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22DABOAT Talks Detroit, Music, Viral Moments & Thank God I'm Me | S7 EP 15

Today on The Cobain Report, Rocc Cobain & Cezah sit down with Detroit artist 22DABOAT for an in-depth conversation about his music, Detroit roots, viral moments, personal journey, and the next chapter of his career.

From Da Biggest Boat to Rich Boy!, Sorry I'm Playa, and BOATS & PLANES, 22DABOAT breaks down his evolution as an artist and the experiences behind his music. He also talks about his upcoming Thank God I'm Me project, Makaveli, the Biggest Boat Gods Instrument movement, social media, collaborations, Detroit hip hop, independence, and building a legacy.

This episode goes beyond the music and gives listeners a closer look at the person behind 22DABOAT, the meaning behind his identity, the moments that helped put him on people's radar, and where he's taking his career next.

TOPICS COVERED

• 22DABOAT's Detroit upbringing

• The meaning behind the 22DABOAT name

• Da Biggest Boat

• Rich Boy!

• Sorry I'm Playa

• BOATS & PLANES

• Thank God I'm Me

• Makaveli

• Biggest Boat Gods Instrument

• Viral moments

• Social media and music

• Detroit hip hop

• Collaborations

• Independent music

• The music business

• Building a lasting legacy

• What's next for 22DABOAT

Timestamps

00:00 Intro

01:00 Who Is 22DABOAT?

05:00 The Meaning Behind The Name

09:00 Growing Up In Detroit

13:00 Da Biggest Boat

18:00 Rich Boy!

22:00 Sorry I'm Playa

26:00 BOATS & PLANES

31:00 Biggest Boat Gods Instrument

35:00 Thank God I'm Me

39:00 Makaveli

43:00 Viral Moments

47:00 Detroit Hip Hop & Collaborations

52:00 Music Business & Independence

56:00 What's Next For 22DABOAT?

58:00 Rapid Fire

59:00 Lafayette or American Coney Island?

Hosted by: Rocc Cobain & Cezah

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• Thank God I'm Me

• Makaveli

• Independent Artists

• Detroit Music Interviews

• Hip Hop Culture

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TLG DEUCE sits down with The Cobain Report for a conversation about Detroit, his music journey, collaborations, the business of music, and what comes next.

TLG DEUCE has been putting in work in the Detroit hip hop scene, building his own lane while working alongside artists and creatives including "Coach Joey". From "4 Walls" and "Love Language 2" to records like "Pick Me Up", "Juicy", and other collaborations, TLG DEUCE has continued developing his sound and expanding his catalog.

In this episode, we go beyond the music and get into the story behind TLG DEUCE, his Detroit roots, his relationship with Coach Joey, his evolution as an artist, the realities of the music business, his creative process, and what he has planned for the next chapter.

TOPICS COVERED

• TLG DEUCE's Detroit journey

• The meaning behind TLG DEUCE

• 4evapaid and his early music career

• Working with Coach Joey

• 4746 Global

• 4 Walls

• Love Language 2

• Pick Me Up

• Juicy

• Collaborations and relationships

• Detroit hip hop

• Music production and visuals

• The business of music

• Independent artists

• Social media and building a brand

• TLG DEUCE's evolution

• What's next for TLG DEUCE

• Legacy and future goals

• Lafayette or American Coney Island

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

01:00 Who Is TLG DEUCE?

05:00 Detroit Roots & The Beginning

15:00 Coach Joey & 4746 Global

25:00 The Music & Love Language 2

35:00 The Business of Music

43:00 The Man Behind The Music

50:00 What's Next?

55:00 Rapid Fire

59:00 Lafayette or American Coney Island?

🔎 KEYWORDS

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BALLFOREVER JAY Talks Michigan Rap, Street Culture, Music & His Journey | The Cobain Report S7 E13

BALLFOREVER JAY sits down with Rocc Cobain & Cezah on The Cobain Report for an in depth conversation about his music, Michigan hip hop, street culture, car culture, his journey as an artist, and the movement behind BALLFOREVER.

BALLFOREVER JAY represents the Michigan underground with a sound and style rooted in real experiences, Midwest culture, and the streets. In this interview, we get into his background, his music, Baller World Entertainment, his projects, his Johnny Keef tribute, Lansing and Detroit culture, and what he has planned next.

TOPICS COVERED

• BALLFOREVER JAY's story and background

• Growing up and coming through Michigan

• Lansing and Detroit hip hop

• Michigan underground rap

• Baller World Entertainment

• Street culture and car culture

• His music and creative process

• Johnny Keef tribute

• His projects and standout records

• Building a music movement

• Independent music and the business

• Lessons learned throughout his journey

• What's next for BALLFOREVER JAY

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

05:00 Getting to Know BALLFOREVER JAY

15:00 BALLFOREVER Sound and Music

25:00 Baller World Entertainment

35:00 Johnny Keef and Meaning Behind the Music

43:00 Michigan Culture and Car Culture

50:00 The Business of BALLFOREVER JAY

55:00 Rapid Fire

58:00 Final Question and What's Next

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THE COBAIN REPORT | SEASON 7 EPISODE 12

Watch the full episode here as Rocc Cobain & Cezah sit down with Jiggs & Snap Dog for a real conversation about Detroit, music, the culture, the streets, loyalty, life, and everything happening right now.

This episode gets into the journey of Jiggs and Snap Dog, Detroit's music scene, the realities behind the culture, social media, relationships, success, lessons learned, and what they see coming next.

No scripted answers. No fake conversations. Just real people speaking on real experiences.

🔥 TOPICS COVERED

• Jiggs & Snap Dog's journey

• Detroit Hip Hop & the music scene

• Detroit culture

• The streets and real-life experiences

• Loyalty and relationships

• Social media and today's culture

• What's happening in Detroit right now

• The responsibility of artists and public figures

• The next generation of Detroit artists

• Music industry experiences

• Family, success and legacy

• What's next for Jiggs & Snap Dog

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

05:00 Jiggs & Snap Dog's Story

15:00 Detroit Music & Culture

25:00 The Streets, Loyalty & Real Life

35:00 What's Going On Right Now

43:00 Family, Legacy & Life

50:00 Music & What's Next

55:00 Cobain Report Rapid Fire

59:00 Coney Island Question

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Shana Wilson-Williams joins The Cobain Report for a powerful and personal conversation about gospel music, Detroit, family, faith, grief, motherhood, entrepreneurship, transformation and her new music.

Shana Wilson-Williams talks about growing up in Detroit, discovering her calling in music, winning Vickie Winans’ New Rising Star competition, her journey as a gospel artist and worship leader, marriage, becoming a mother, building her businesses, her personal weight-loss transformation, and life in the spotlight through Grown & Gospel.

She also opens up about one of the most difficult chapters of her life: losing her mother, Lady J Wilson, and learning how to publicly grieve while continuing to serve, lead worship and be there for her family and community.

Now Shana is stepping into a new chapter with her latest single, “Time to Live Again,” a song that speaks to healing, moving forward and finding the strength to live after loss.

This is a conversation about music, faith, family, grief, healing, business, motherhood, transformation and becoming the woman you were meant to be.

🔥 TOPICS COVERED

• Growing up in Detroit

• Life as a pastor’s daughter

• Discovering music and her calling

• Winning Vickie Winans’ New Rising Star competition

• Gospel music and building a career independently

• “Give Me You” and “It’s In the Room”

• Marriage and motherhood

• Raising four children

• Losing her mother, Lady J Wilson

• Publicly grieving while continuing to serve in church

• Faith after experiencing loss

• Healing and learning to live again

• “Time to Live Again”

• Weight-loss and personal transformation

• Sarcastic Cosmetics and entrepreneurship

• Grown & Gospel

• Detroit gospel culture

• Balancing ministry, family, music and business

• What’s next for Shana Wilson-Williams

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Payroll Giovanni on Doughboyz Cashout, Jeezy Deal, Going Solo & M.O.B. | The Cobain Report S7 EP10

ROCC COBAIN & CEZAH SIT DOWN WITH DETROIT RAP VETERAN PAYROLL GIOVANNI FOR A DEEP CONVERSATION ABOUT HIS JOURNEY FROM GROWING UP ON DETROIT’S WESTSIDE TO BECOMING ONE OF THE CITY’S MOST RESPECTED ARTISTS, BUSINESSMEN AND INFLUENCES.

PAYROLL GIOVANNI TAKES US BACK TO HIS CHILDHOOD, WHAT HE THOUGHT HE WOULD BECOME, WHEN LIFE GOT SERIOUS, HOW HE GOT INTO HUSTLING, HOW HE CONNECTED WITH DOUGHBOYZ CASHOUT, AND WHAT IT FELT LIKE WHEN DBC WAS AT ITS HEIGHT.

HE ALSO OPENS UP ABOUT THE TRANSITION FROM DOUGHBOYZ CASHOUT TO BUILDING PAYROLL GIOVANNI AS A SOLO ARTIST, WORKING WITH JEEZY AND CTE, HIS CHEMISTRY WITH CARDO, THE BIG BOSSIN SERIES, INDEPENDENT MUSIC, BUSINESS, FATHERHOOD, AND THE LESSONS HE LEARNED ALONG THE WAY.

PAYROLL ALSO TALKS ABOUT DETROIT’S WESTSIDE AND EASTSIDE DIVIDE, WORKING WITH ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE CITY, AND WHY HE BELIEVES DETROIT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BUILD A STRONGER MUSIC INDUSTRY BY UNITING AS ONE.

WE ALSO TALK ABOUT HIS INFLUENCE ON THE NEXT GENERATION OF DETROIT ARTISTS. MANY ARTISTS WHO HAVE APPEARED ON THE COBAIN REPORT HAVE NAMED PAYROLL GIOVANNI AS AN INFLUENCE, ALONGSIDE DETROIT FIGURES LIKE JUAN AND MACK NICKELS.

THIS IS A CONVERSATION ABOUT DETROIT RAP, DOUGHBOYZ CASHOUT, STREET HUSTLE, MUSIC, BUSINESS, FATHERHOOD, GROWTH, LEGACY AND THE EVOLUTION OF PAYROLL GIOVANNI.

🔥 TOPICS COVERED

• Payroll Giovanni’s childhood and growing up on Detroit’s Westside

• What Payroll wanted to be before becoming a rapper

• When life got serious and he began hustling

• How Payroll connected with Doughboyz Cashout

• Doughboyz Cashout at its peak

• Comparing Payroll to the other Doughboyz Cashout members

• Jeezy, CTE and the music business

• Leaving Doughboyz Cashout and becoming a solo artist

• Big Bossin with Cardo

• Payroll Giovanni’s biggest career mistakes

• Independent music and BYLUG

• From street hustler to businessman

• Fatherhood and personal growth

• Westside vs Eastside Detroit

• Uniting Detroit through music

• Payroll Giovanni’s influence on Detroit rap

• Detroit’s next generation of artists

• Respect, legacy and what Payroll wants to leave behind

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

02:00 Payroll Giovanni’s childhood

04:00 Growing up on Detroit’s Westside

07:00 What Payroll wanted to be as a kid

09:00 When life got serious

12:00 Getting into the hustle

16:00 How Doughboyz Cashout started

20:00 Meeting the Doughboyz

23:00 Doughboyz Cashout at its height

27:00 Who was the best Doughboyz rapper?

30:00 Payroll vs the Doughboyz

33:00 Jeezy and CTE

35:00 Leaving Doughboyz Cashout

38:00 Becoming a solo artist

40:00 Payroll’s biggest career mistake

43:00 Independent music and business

45:00 Fatherhood and growth

50:00 Westside, Eastside and Detroit unity

53:00 Payroll Giovanni’s influence

56:00 Legacy and the hard questions

58:00 Cobain Report Rapid Fire

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WAVV GOD: Mariah Carey, Gold Songwriting & The Detroit Music Game | S7 EP 9

TODAY ON THE COBAIN REPORT, OUR GUEST IS a Detroit producer, singer, songwriter and entrepreneur who has been building his name behind the scenes while creating his own lane in the music industry.

In Season 7 Episode 9, we sit down with Wavv God, also known as Mikhail Miller, to talk about his journey through Detroit music, production, songwriting, major records, Audio Wavv Music Group and his transition from working behind the scenes to stepping into the spotlight as an artist.

Wavv God has earned a certified gold songwriting credit and has worked across multiple areas of the music industry, connecting Detroit creativity with major artists and international music markets. We get into the stories behind those opportunities, what it takes to survive and grow in the music business, and what he's building through Audio Wavv Music Group.

We also talk about his own music, including 1000 Aura and BARE WITH ME, the creative process behind his sound, Detroit's music scene, the importance of publishing and songwriting, working with major artists, and what comes next for the Wavv God movement.

This is a conversation about Detroit music, production, songwriting, entrepreneurship, music business, major records, independent artists and building a legacy from the ground up.

🔥 TOPICS COVERED

00:00 Intro

02:00 Who Is Wavv God?

07:00 Growing Up in Detroit

15:00 Creating the Wavv God Identity

23:00 Becoming a Gold Songwriter

25:00 Major Records & Industry Opportunities

28:00 Mariah Carey, Shenseea & Kehlani

34:00 International Music & K-Pop

41:00 Audio Wavv Music Group

48:00 Becoming an Artist

50:00 1000 Aura & BARE WITH ME

57:00 What's Next for Wavv God?

58:00 Cobain Report Rapid Fire

59:00 Lafayette or American Coney Island?

59:30 Final Question

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The Cobain Report Season 7 Episode 8 sits down with Detroit entrepreneur, comedian, entertainer and community advocate Howard “TruBoss” Brown for a conversation that goes far beyond comedy.

TruBoss breaks down his journey from growing up in Detroit and building his name through comedy and social media to becoming a serious entrepreneur and business owner. We talk about Bussit Down Eatery, building a restaurant brand, expanding into Texas, entrepreneurship, ownership, community involvement, working with Detroit youth and his vision for building something bigger than himself.

But of course, this is The Cobain Report, so we also get into some of the hilarious moments and stories that made TruBoss who he is, including his unforgettable stories involving Detroit Mayor “Mary Sheffins,” as TruBoss calls her, Police Chief “Better Made,” and the wild story about his mother discovering a rose-shaped adult novelty item and unexpectedly finding humor in the situation while living with dementia.

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• Howard “TruBoss” Brown’s Detroit upbringing

• From Robert Brown to TruBoss

• Detroit comedy and social media

• Building a personal brand

• Turning attention into entrepreneurship

• The importance of business ownership

• Bussit Down Eatery

• Building and expanding a restaurant business

• Bussit Down’s expansion into Texas

• Lessons from being a restaurant owner

• Detroit entrepreneurship

• TruBoss’ vision for Detroit

• Detroit politics and his mayoral campaign

• “Mary Sheffins” and Detroit politics

• “Better Made” and Detroit Police Chief jokes

• TruBoss’ funniest stories

• The unforgettable rose toy story involving his mother

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

00:00 Growing Up in Detroit

00:00 Becoming TruBoss

00:00 Breaking Into Comedy

00:00 Detroit Culture & Social Media

00:00 Building the TruBoss Brand

00:00 From Entertainment to Entrepreneurship

00:00 The Business Mindset

00:00 Bussit Down Eatery

00:00 Building a Restaurant Brand

00:00 Expanding Bussit Down Into Texas

00:00 Detroit Business & Entrepreneurship

00:00 Community & Detroit Youth

00:00 TruBoss and Detroit Politics

00:00 “Mary Sheffins”

00:00 “Better Made”

00:00 The Rose Toy Story

00:00 Family & Finding Humor in Life

00:00 What's Next for TruBoss

00:00 Rapid Fire

00:00 Final Question

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S7 EP 7 Christopher Smith: Lansing Media, Mental Health, Fatherhood

Today on The Cobain Report, Rocc Cobain & Cezah sit down with Christopher Smith, the owner and creator behind Up2SumTV, a Lansing-based media platform that has captured artists, culture, community, and some of the biggest moments happening around the city and beyond.

Christopher Smith is more than a photographer and videographer. He's an entrepreneur, father of two daughters, mental health advocate, substance abuse advocate, content creator, and now a podcaster building another platform to have meaningful conversations and tell stories.

Over the years, Christopher has worked with artists locally and nationally, using photography, videography, and media to document the people and culture around him. Now he's taking everything he's learned behind the camera and bringing that experience to his own podcast.

In this episode, Christopher talks about the origins of Up2SumTV, working with artists, building a media brand in Lansing, mental health, substance abuse, fatherhood, raising two daughters, becoming a new father, entrepreneurship, starting his own podcast, and what he wants the future of his platform to look like.

This is a conversation about media, family, mental health, creativity, entrepreneurship, and building something that can become bigger than yourself.

🔥 TOPICS COVERED

• Christopher Smith's story

• The story behind Up2SumTV

• Building a media company in Lansing

• Photography and videography

• Working with local and national artists

• Lansing's music and entertainment scene

• Mental health advocacy

• Substance abuse awareness and advocacy

• Fatherhood and raising two daughters

• Becoming a new father

• Balancing family and entrepreneurship

• Building a brand from the ground up

• Starting his own podcast

• Content creation and social media

• The importance of documenting culture

• Mental health and protecting your peace

• Creating a legacy for his children

• The future of Up2SumTV

• The future of Lansing media

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

INTRO: (0:00)

• Who Is Christopher Smith?: (2:00)

• The Story Behind Up2SumTV: (8:00)

• Getting Started With Photography & Videography: (15:00)

• Working With Local & National Artists: (22:00)

• Mental Health & Substance Abuse Advocacy: (29:00)

• Fatherhood & Raising Two Daughters: (36:00)

• Balancing Family, Business & Creativity: (43:00)

• Starting His Own Podcast: (48:00)

• The Future of Lansing Media: (53:00)

• COBAIN REPORT RAPID FIRE: (57:00)

• CONEY ISLAND QUESTION: (59:00)

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#ChristopherSmith #Up2SumTV #Up2SumTVLansing #LansingMichigan #LansingPodcast #LansingMedia #LansingPhotographer #LansingVideographer #MichiganPhotographer #MichiganVideographer #LansingArtists #MichiganArtists #LansingMusic #MichiganMusic #LansingEntertainment #MichiganEntertainment #LansingCulture #MichiganCulture #MentalHealthAwareness #SubstanceAbuseAwareness #SubstanceAbuseAdvocacy #Fatherhood #BlackFatherhood #LansingEntrepreneur #MichiganEntrepreneur #ContentCreator #PodcastLansingMichigan #MichiganPodcast #Up2SumTVPodcast #RoccCobain #Cezah #TheCobainReport #CobainReport #CobainReportLansing

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Detroit Rap Plug EXPOSES How He Built Detroit's Biggest Independent Rap Platform | Jay2x | S7 E6

In Season 7 Episode 6 of The Cobain Report, hosts Rocc Cobain & Cezah sit down with Jay2x, founder of Detroit Rap Plug, and Remain Real Tommy to discuss entrepreneurship, branding, networking, content creation, and earning respect in one of the toughest music markets in America.

Jay2x shares his journey from moving to Detroit and building Detroit Rap Plug into a platform trusted by artists across the city. He opens up about staying authentic, turning passion into a business, working with Detroit's biggest artists, and the sacrifices required to become a successful young entrepreneur. Detroit Rap Plug has become known for artist interviews, album rollouts, and behind-the-scenes coverage of Detroit's hip-hop culture.

Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, content creator, podcaster, or aspiring business owner, this episode is packed with lessons on consistency, discipline, leadership, and creating opportunities instead of waiting for them.

🔥 Topics Covered

• How Detroit Rap Plug got started

• Moving to Detroit and building relationships

• Becoming a young entrepreneur

• Branding vs. chasing clout

• Building trust with Detroit artists

• The business of hip-hop media

• Working with Detroit rappers

• Social media growth strategies

• Content creation tips

• Networking in the music industry

• Staying authentic in business

• Entrepreneurship for young creators

• Leadership and discipline

• Building generational wealth

• The future of Detroit Rap Plug

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

01:30 Meet Jay2x

05:10 Moving to Detroit

10:45 Starting Detroit Rap Plug

18:20 Building relationships with artists

25:15 Entrepreneurship over clout

33:40 Growing a media business

42:10 Staying authentic

49:55 Lessons for young entrepreneurs

58:40 The future of Detroit Rap Plug

1:06:00 Rapid Fire

1:12:00 Final Thoughts

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