This week, we rewind to a classic conversation with Pras — founding member of the iconic Fugees and a voice that helped define a generation of hip-hop.

Pras sits down with Ed Lover to reflect on the rise of the Fugees, the impact of their music, and the cultural moments that made their sound timeless. From industry insights to personal perspective, this episode is packed with stories, gems, and real talk you won’t hear anywhere else.

Some conversations are bigger than the moment — they’re part of the culture.

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This week, we take it back to a classic conversation with a true music pioneer. Ed Lover sits down with the legendary Teddy Riley — the mastermind behind New Jack Swing and the sound that shaped an era.

From his groundbreaking influence on hip-hop, R&B, and pop culture to behind-the-scenes stories from working with icons, Teddy Riley shares insights, gems, and history you simply can’t recreate.

Some conversations don’t age — they become legacy. This is one of them.

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Ed Lover kicks off the episode with unfiltered sports takes, from questioning James Harden’s championship potential to breaking down Super Bowl energy (even if not everyone in the house knows who’s playing). The conversation shifts into why award shows like the Grammys no longer move the culture, plus real talk about Black artists and public figures aligning with Trump — and what that says about identity, money, and hip-hop today.

Ed and Mrs. Fruit also cover wild winter weather, frozen iguanas falling from trees (seriously), and take a nostalgic trip down memory lane to their first vacation together. Plus, Ed teases a major announcement about the future of the podcast that you won’t want to miss.

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Ed Lover kicks things off questioning the media frenzy surrounding Max B, calling out how gangster stories are often glamorized while the real harm — and real victims — get glossed over. From crime culture and power to why certain communities wear criminality like a badge of honor, the conversation gets honest fast.

Things heat up as Ed doesn’t hold back on his deep disappointment in Nicki Minaj, questioning her recent moves, motives, and whether branding has completely overshadowed artistry in today’s music industry. From “branding culture” gone wild to artists losing the plot, Ed and Mrs. Fruit debate what it really means to be an artist versus a brand.

The crew also dives into AI fatigue, podcast culture, oversaturation vs. underpreparedness, and whether nostalgia is propping up hip-hop and R&B right now. Along the way, Ed pays respect to real podcast pioneers and experts who set the standard.

Unfiltered, funny, thought-provoking — and classic C’Mon Son! energy.

Host: Ed Lover

Co-Host: Vanessa Roberts, aka Mrs. Fruit

Exec. Producer: Krista Hayes

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This week, Ed Lover and Mrs. Fruit are back with another unfiltered, laugh-out-loud conversation covering everything from the culture to current headlines and the moments everyone’s talking about. Expect real talk, classic Ed Lover energy, and opinions you won’t hear anywhere else.

Tap in, turn it up, and as always… C’Mon Son!

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New episode alert!

Ed Lover & Mrs. Fruit are breaking down love, fame, and all the relationship chaos shaking up the culture.
Think: famous couples who made it, famous couples who didn’t, Kandi & Todd’s breakup bombshell, AND even more unfiltered talk about the Sean "P.Diddy" Combs/Diddy documentary — plus breaking down the Marlon Wayans vs. 50 Cent beef.

If you like your tea hot, this episode is BOILING.

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