Don't Alert The Stans is a music and pop-culture podcast with a marked focus on stan culture. Join your hosts Nic (@IAmNtyrell), Sope (@SopeSoetan) and Eden (@EedsMcKenzie) as they examine the trending topics of the week, new releases and mercilessly debate your favourite artists. Controversial and wild options aplenty, no artist is safe. This isn't for the faint-hearted or easily triggered. Get involved in the conversation at #DATSPOD

Welcome back to Don't Alert The Stans!

For this week’s episode, it’s a full house once again as Eden returns to the fore. During the listens section, Nic offers an impromptu review of Drake’s new EP ‘Scary Hours 2’.

Beginning the news agenda on a sombre but celebratory note, the boys reflect on the death of Reggae icon Bunny Wailer who passed away last week at the age of 73. Beyonce’s past and present business ties became embroiled in controversy when her father and ex-manager Matthew Knowles harshly rebuffed claims that her Parkwood protégé Chloe Bailey of Chloe x Halle is on equal ground when it comes to talent and performance skills.

The walls continue to fall down around the world of T.I. and Tiny. A New York Times expose recently published, revealed that a legal and criminal investigation is officially underway. Following weeks of alleged sexual violence and misconduct.

Closing out the episode this week is a conversation around the immediate impacts and effects that will be wrought with the news that Jack Dorsey and Square Inc. have acquired Jay Z’s majority share in streaming platform TIDAL.

Please Note: This content may include explicit language and references which may not be suitable for young listeners.

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