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  • Fat Joe & Tony Yayo Defend Big Daddy Kane

    Hold up! It seems like a recent ranking by Max B has ruffled some feathers in the hip-hop community. While Max B is enjoying his post-prison comeback, his comments about where he stands among New York’s rap elite have sparked a debate, particularly his placement of himself above legendary figures like Rakim and Big Daddy Kane.

    Max B’s Bold Ranking

    During an appearance on “Million Dollaz Worth Of Game,” Max B shared his controversial take. He placed himself below icons like Nas, Jay-Z, and Biggie, but notably above Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, and LL Cool J. His reasoning? He argued that his own catalog, including mixtapes, surpasses Kane’s, and pointed out that Kane wasn’t as visible during his prison sentence, stating, “I ain’t seen that n***a since 1987.”

    Max B even elaborated on his feelings about Big Daddy Kane’s later work, mentioning nude photoshoots as a point where he felt the legendary rapper strayed from his “Sexual Chocolate” persona. While Max B insisted he doesn’t have issues with Kane, his comments clearly didn’t sit right with everyone.

    Fat Joe and Tony Yayo Sound Off

    Enter Fat Joe and Tony Yayo. These two weren’t about to let Big Daddy Kane’s legacy be downplayed. In a recent livestream, Fat Joe made it clear that despite his support for Max B (also known as Biggavell), disrespecting a legend is a no-go. “Can’t downplay the man’s contribution to hip-hop,” Joe stated firmly. “Can’t disrespect Big Daddy Kane or none of the legends.”

    Tony Yayo added his voice, emphasizing that Max B needs to “stay humble.” He then proceeded to list some of Big Daddy Kane’s undeniable accomplishments, including seven certified albums and even famously crossing paths with Madonna. Yayo acknowledged the hustle of artists like Max B and French Montana but stressed that Kane’s impact on hip-hop is foundational.

    • Max B ranked himself above Big Daddy Kane on a NY rap power list.
    • He cited his own catalog and Kane’s post-1987 visibility as reasons.
    • Fat Joe defended Kane’s legendary status and contributions.
    • Tony Yayo highlighted Kane’s seven certified albums and cultural impact.

    This exchange highlights the deep respect many artists have for the pioneers of hip-hop. While new artists are always pushing boundaries, the foundational work of legends like Big Daddy Kane remains a crucial part of the genre’s history.

    What are your thoughts on Max B’s ranking of Big Daddy Kane? Do you agree with Fat Joe and Tony Yayo’s defense? Let us know in the comments below!

  • Twitch Streamer Raud Credits Wallo267 for Sponsor Advice

    Cheraud Brown, better known as Raud, is a prominent Twitch streamer with over 2 million followers across his social platforms. Now in his sixth year of content creation and fourth year of dedicated streaming, Raud recently shared valuable insights on the “Black Tech Green Money” podcast, hosted by AFROTECH™ Brand Manager Will Lucas. He highlighted the crucial role of mentorship, particularly crediting Wallo267 for teaching him how to effectively manage sponsors and navigate business deals.

    From YouTube to Pure Streaming

    Raud began his content creation journey on YouTube, building a substantial following with 559,000 subscribers across 1,512 videos on two channels. In 2021, he transitioned to Twitch, describing it as the tail end of the “desktop era” of streaming. He now identifies as a “pure streamer,” emphasizing the ability to engage and entertain his community directly from his desktop without relying heavily on elaborate production.

    He explained the different skill sets required for streaming, comparing them to character builds in video games like “2K.” Raud noted that while many streamers focus on flashy setups, his strength lies in his ability to connect with his audience organically. “A lot of streamers are not good at click-and-start and not having no plan,” he said. “I’m really good at that because before, where streaming’s at right now, the bigger streamers got it to a point where people feel like you got to put on the biggest shelf… Now we got stuff like IRL and that’s when we moving around and we creating a show on the go.”

    Securing a $1 Million Deal and Sponsor Love

    Raud stressed the importance of consistency and a mindset focused beyond just the immediate financial gain. He recalled a period where, despite his large following, he wasn’t securing endorsement deals because he was “dodging” offers that didn’t align with his brand. Eventually, Shopify approached him with his first endorsement deal, valued at $1 million, which he planned to share with his supporters.

    He emphasized the need for creators to proactively showcase their value to potential sponsors. “Once you show a company like, ‘Hey, this is what I could do for you and these are my numbers’ — and a lot of times they’re not looking for us. So you’ve got to go to the face and say, ‘Yo, this is what it is.’” Creating a professional presentation deck has also been instrumental in securing these opportunities.

    Raud specifically credited Wallo267, co-host of the “Million Dollaz Worth of Game” podcast, for teaching him the art of treating sponsors well. “You thank your sponsors overly, you overly thank your sponsors, and I got a lot of the knowledge on how to treat your sponsors and show them that love and get into a new deal and re-up with them from my man’s Wallo,” Raud shared gratefully. “So shout out, Wallo.”

    Lessons from Streamer University

    Raud also participated in Kai Cenat’s “Streamer University,” an educational program for content creators held at the University of Akron. He found the experience inspiring, describing Cenat as a “genius” and feeling motivated to elevate his content quality. “You shouldn’t be looking at the same numbers for a couple months. You should stop and up that quality. So ‘turn it up.’ I just mean like, ‘OK I see the scale of which he doing things. Let me up my scale. Let’s not sit in a room and do bullsh-t. Let’s get creative. Everything hasn’t been done, and if it has been done, I’m going to study it and I’m going to repurpose it,’” he explained.

    What are your thoughts on Raud’s journey and his advice on sponsorships? Share your insights in the comments below!