Dive into the official recap of TED Fest 2025 – the bold, high-energy gathering from Teds Budz! Featuring the brilliance of Ms. Privilege, this highlight brings you the standout moments, raw reactions, and behind-the-scenes energy that defined the event.

What starts as a joke about Mr. Pibb vs. Dr Pepper quickly turns into a deep conversation about what it really means to carry weight as a father, son, and partner. This episode brings the usual laughs—chaotic gym moments, internet madness, and some hilarious dad fails—but what stays with you is the honesty around mental health, grief, and presence.

We get into how men deal with emotional overload, especially when they’re expected to stay calm, lead families, and hold it together. From finding a therapist who speaks your language to learning how to stop one bad moment from taking your whole day, we break down the small but powerful shifts that protect peace at home.

A raw story about losing a father brings everything into focus. We talk about that final phone call, the quiet pain of navigating death logistics, and the grief that doesn’t go away—it just becomes something you live with. Through that lens, we explore how presence becomes more important than perfection, how kids pick up your stress even before you do, and how to start healing without making it a secret struggle.

The laughter never stops, because joy is part of survival too. From cultural nostalgia to haircut fails to age-guessing games, this episode balances humor with heart—and delivers tools that actually help. If you’ve been looking for real talk on fatherhood, grief, therapy, and mental clarity, this one’s for you.

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This episode originally broadcasted live on February 25, 2015 at www.inlandempirelive.tv (I.E. Live TV Network)

We had to very special guests join us on the show this week, Agallah the Don and Innocent? from our itsTHEMRecordings family out of New York getting in with us on OnDaGrindTV Presents Tha Come Up

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💘 Pop the Balloon or Find Love? 💘
Watch the official music video for “Girl Like Me” by Tiára Monique, a playful twist on love, confidence, and chemistry. Inspired by the viral Pop the Balloon or Find Love show, this video brings the song’s energy to life with flirty challenges, bold moments, and a whole lot of vibe.

🎈 Will they pop the balloon or fall in love? Watch to find out.
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"Cruising Mt. Vernon" by Skill Tha Lightmare

iTunes/Apple Music: http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1798720203?ls=1&app=itunes
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album..../6VyeD1lMqLwj1n8atzT
YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=oofedVXMMRw&feature=gws_kp_track

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Special thanks to DiscipleWear.com

Overview:
"Cruising Mt. Vernon" is a powerful West Coast anthem celebrating the heart of San Bernardino while calling for spiritual transformation and unity. Skill Tha Lightmare delivers raw, heartfelt lyrics over a smooth, ride-out beat, blending street wisdom with a Christ-centered mission. The song paints vivid pictures of local landmarks, struggles, and hope for the community.

🔥 Song Highlights:
Hook: The infectious hook, "I was off of Mt. Vernon," is a chant-like reminder of the roots and realities of life on this iconic street. It’s catchy, nostalgic, and perfect for listeners to vibe with while cruising.

"As for what influenced the hook, I had this hook stuck in my head for like 3 years. It simply was just me saying where I used to live. If you're from the West Side, you know Mt. Vernon Avenue is a street full of businesses. There's not really many actual houses on that street, so I lived in one of the few houses actually on Mt. Vernon. So the original chorus was 'I was on Mt. Vernon' which I later changed to 'I was off of Mt. Vernon' to be more inclusive to the others in the community and to the fact that I'd lived on a few other nearby streets myself. That's what influenced the hook. I believe the influence behind the rest of the song is self-explanatory." -Skill Tha Lightmare

Verses:
Verse 1: Skill Tha Lightmare sets the tone, repping San Bernardino unapologetically while making it clear—this movement is about faith in God, brotherhood, and respect. He flips street loyalty into Kingdom loyalty while painting the scene of Mt. Vernon like a SoCal classic.

Verse 2: He continues the cruise, name-dropping local hot spots like Baker’s, Green Shack, the Mt. Vernon Bridge, and more. The community honor is undeniable, but it’s deeper than just repping—it's about transformation and breaking cycles of violence and apathy.

Verse 3: The most emotional verse, addressing the pain of fallen soldiers, broken families, and the need to end generational beef. Skill Tha Lightmare’s boldness shines as he steps up, declaring himself ready to stand in the gap if no one else will.

Bridge & Outro: The outro, "The hood we rep is fatherhood, motherhood, sisterhood, and brotherhood. And we trip about it." flips gang culture on its head, redefining what it means to be “active” in the streets.

🎬 Music Video Description:
Shot mostly on Mt. Vernon Avenue and near other local landmarks of San Bernardino, the video depicts Skill hanging in San Bernardino around familiar spots like Baker’s, West Side Plaza, The Green Shack, La Plaza Park, and more. This video is full of lowriders cruising and neighborhood street signs. Clips of real community members—youth, elders, business owners, and businesses—show how the city is ready for unity and restoration.

🎤 Why This Song Matters:
"Cruising Mt. Vernon" isn’t just a song—it’s a movement. It flips street culture into kingdom culture, proving you can love your city without being consumed by its struggles. It’s a rallying cry for San Bernardino to rise, heal, and thrive under God’s grace.

Target Audience:
Hip-hop fans, youth in urban communities, faith-based organizations, bold believers, and anyone passionate about community transformation.

🚀 Let’s Get This Out There:
This track has the potential to be an anthem not just for San Bernardino but for any city fighting to reclaim its streets. It's perfect for community events, youth programs, and social media campaigns promoting hope and unity.

Suggested Playlists/Platforms:
•Spotify: Christian Hip-Hop, West Coast Hip-Hop, Hope-Hop
•YouTube: Music video, behind-the-scenes, and community interviews
•TikTok/IG Reels: Cruising challenge down Mt. Vernon or in your own neighborhood

Final Word:
"Cruising Mt. Vernon" is more than music—it's ministry on a beat, street evangelism through speakers. Let’s turn this anthem into a movement and watch God transform not just Mt. Vernon but every hood like it.

💥 Skill Tha Lightmare isn’t just rapping—he’s recruiting soldiers for love, peace, and purpose. Who’s ready to ride? 💥

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skillthalightmare
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skillthalightmare
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skillthalightmare
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/imactuallyskill
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Jake Majuscule aka AkerOne (HipHopAddicts/Tha Do Gooders)

An impromptu freestyle battle from BOLA3 in Los Angeles on New Years Eve 2010.

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2nd Video from Xikano Syndicate's debut album.
Written by Xikano Syndicate
Directed by Real Facts

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Legendary Hip Hop group Mobb Deep, returns with their long-awaited new album Infinite, available on all streaming platforms via Mass Appeal. Marking the group’s first full-length release since the passing of founding member Prodigy, the project fuses posthumous vocals with Havoc’s signature production to create a timeless, soul-stirring body of work

The album is the fourth release of Mass Appeal’s Legend Has It campaign, celebrating 7 iconic artists all releasing new music, including: Slick Rick, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Mobb Deep, Big L, De La Soul and Nas/DJ Premier.

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Rap Duo Coyote link up with Lefty Gunplay for Face Tatts. Produced by Mike & Keys, Cricket and JasonMartin. GO STREAM YOTELANDIA NOW!!

Coyote For Hire Production
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Major moves in motion. This recap captures a milestone moment as Chief Camo officially signs with Chess Move Records, marking a new chapter in his journey. Set in the exclusive backdrop of Hidden Hills, California, the energy was high, the vision was clear, and the celebration was well-earned.

📍 Location: Hidden Hills, CA
🎤 Artist: Chief Camo
📁 Label: Chess Move Records
🎥 Filmed & Edited: Kush Filmz

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Welcome to Afternoon Tee, an exclusive mix series filmed in the studio of Tiára Monique. A soulful selection of R&B songs from artist across the spectrum. Let this smooth mix be the background soundtrack to your day.

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Hot Fever (Official Music Video)

➤ Stream "Hot Fever" on SPOTIFY & APPLE MUSIC: https://fanlink.tv/ElijvhHotFever

Starring: Elijah Perkins, Abraham Aranda, Josiah Yu & Stephan Nosrat
Directed by: Michael Tukes
Director of Photography: Michael Tukes
Grip & Electric: Ryan Garcia, Dominic Indolino & Anthony Simmons
Editor, Colorist, & VFX: Christian Naparota
Make up Artist: Imani Jacob
Production design: Elijah Perkins & Michael Tukes
Set decorators: Elijah Perkins, Kaine Hel, Kris McAfee, Melissa D. Barrera, Imani Jacobs & Anthony Simmons
A&R: Elijah Perkins
Special Thanks: Kris McAfee, Cheung Ngo, Daryl Gonzal, Ryan Garcia, Seji Gaerlan, Sergio P., & Michael Cunningham

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℗ 2021 Spirits of Tomorrow

⁣Developing “Energies” in NST

Snippet of a new joint called “Feelin Myself” by Diamonique featuring Dirty Dirty

Shot by Randy Tha Gent
Edited by Diamond Cut Productions

Full video on Diamonique’s page

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⁣“Off The Curb” Produced by: AC3Beats. AMB4 out now!