THE YADDA YADDA PODCAST EP. 129," discusses the new music from Clipse and the dynamics between the group members, Malice and Pusha T, along with a deep dive into Travis Scott's controversial past and his relationships with other artists.

Key topics include:

• The new Clipse single "So Be It": The hosts express excitement about the new single, praising its quality and how it signals a return to form for Clipse (1:05-1:18). They also discuss Pharrell Williams' production on the track, acknowledging that he's redeemed himself after a period of "iffy" beats (1:19-2:16).

• Malice's lyrical evolution: The conversation highlights Malice's lyrical approach since reuniting with Clipse and dropping "No Malice" from his name (3:06-3:18). They note that while he references his past drug involvement, it's from a perspective of reflection and growth, contrasting with Pusha T's more "flagrant" style (3:34-4:15). They appreciate that Malice can still deliver powerful verses without using curse words, comparing him to Method Man in this regard (5:35-6:20).

• The Clipse's impact and rollout strategy: The hosts emphasize that Clipse are among the best rappers in hip-hop history, known for their intentional and high-quality work (8:30-9:05). They commend the unique rollout for "So Be It," which involved distributing the song to DJs and radio stations before official streaming platforms, generating massive anticipation and millions of views (14:02-15:01).

• Travis Scott's controversial history: The podcast dedicates a significant portion to discussing Travis Scott's past actions and character, including:

  • His involvement in the Drake-Kanye West feud with the song "Sicko Mode" (20:31-21:18).

  • Allegations of poor behavior from his former manager, Shane Morris, including leaving him during a seizure and attempting to steal music sessions (22:01-23:08).

  • His controversial actions at concerts (23:37-23:45).

  • His relationship with Young Thug regarding the "Pick Up the Phone" song's release (23:53-24:35).

  • Discussions about his social awkwardness and a past controversial comment about Mike Brown (24:50-25:12).

• Industry tolerance for profitable artists: The hosts suggest that despite Travis Scott's problematic history, the industry tolerates his behavior due to his profitability (25:42-26:02). They also discuss how his fanbase is not necessarily deep hip-hop fans (26:39-27:06).