Ep 122
Cardi B just went back-to-back at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 208k first week — the first woman since Nicki Minaj to pull it off. But does that mean hip hop is thriving in 2025, or are we watching the culture stall out? Cole Jackson breaks down Cardi’s run, Nicki’s response, and why the game might be short on new stars.
In the second story, Live Nation’s CEO claims concert tickets are “underpriced.” Cole explains why that doesn’t add up for fans — or for artists.
🎙 Hosted by Cole Jackson, The Stem Society delivers honest hip hop commentary and unfiltered takes on the culture.
Timestamp
(0:00) Cole Open
(1:18) Cardi's Album is Number 1?
(4:30) Do you think hip hop is having a great year?
(6:16) We Need Drake
(10:35) No New Stars
(12:42) Who We Should Talk About
(15:29) Final Thoughts
(16:12) Concerts are Underpriced
(19:32) AI and Dynamic Pricing
(22:06) Final Thoughts
(24:56) Outro
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