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Louisiana-born singer Shawn Louisiana pulls up to Baller Alert and tells his story. From growing up in a strict church household where his pops had them performing as a gospel group, to auditioning for The Voice and getting Shakira to turn her chair. He BREAKS DOWN how a spontaneous barber shop sing-along went viral in under 30 minutes, racking up over a million views and 420K TikTok followers. Shawn REVEALS he’s signed to Gamma, has a new single “Boulevard” out now, and is on a track with Snoop Dogg…. with a full project coming soon! ——– Stay locked in with [See More…]

Key Glock stops by the Baller Alert Show for a laid-back and insightful conversation! The Memphis rapper talks about his upcoming project dropping on Juneteenth, working with Sexyy Red and Trap Dicky, his no-schedule studio habits, staying true in the industry, and carrying the Paper Route legacy without pressure. He also opens up about daily routines, spirituality, future merch plans, self-care, and real relationship dynamics from food arguments with his wife to Father’s Day observations. ——– Stay locked in with Baller Alert — news, interviews, entertainment, culture and the stories shaping the game. Download the Baller Alert App for exclusive [See More…]

Rapper and label CEO Lil Bigg K4K sits down with BT and Samira on the Baller Alert Show to break down his journey from the West Side of Atlanta to running Forever Entertainment with a joint venture through Alamo Records. He gets candid about losing two of his biggest artists to prison before major deals could close, the passing of his little brother, and how both tragedies shaped his music and his mission. From football teams to clothing lines to a baby on the way Lil Bigg K4K is building an empire. ——– Stay locked in with Baller Alert — [See More…]

Big Kayla, founder of the Big Energy Room podcast, joins Ferrari and BT for a raw conversation on Black men and mental health. She EXPOSES the deficit of safe spaces for men, while Ferrari opens up about therapy making him a better husband and father. From breathing techniques in the car to praying before walking through the front door — this episode hits different. ——– Stay locked in with Baller Alert — news, interviews, entertainment, culture and the stories shaping the game. Download the Baller Alert App for exclusive updates, breaking news, and early drops. iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/baller-alert/id377741847 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balleralert.balleralert [See More…]

Waka Flocka Flame EXPOSES how major labels finessed his mother Deb Antney — one of the first Black women in hip-hop management — out of MILLIONS while French Montana, Nicki Minaj, and Gucci Mane were all on her roster. He breaks down how watching his mom get robbed drove him to learn the business, step away from rap at his peak, and build a diverse investment portfolio spanning a zoo, 85 collegiate sports licenses, and a Mastercard partnership launching at HBCUs nationwide. From being BANNED from 30 states to earning a DIAMOND record with zero industry support, Waka explains why [See More…]

DDG sits down on the Baller Alert Show and delivers one of his most open interviews yet! From streaming 8+ hours a day to building a massive empire, this episode is packed with gems, laughs, and real talk. 🔥 DDG reveals: Why he streams even when he doesn’t feel like it How clippers are making $20K–$30K a month off his streams The full story behind the Polo G collab Why he’s touring with big production and losing money right now The wild $300K producer situation that killed his buzzing song’s momentum His thoughts on Soulja Boy & Ray J trolling [See More…]

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On this episode of the Baller Alert Show, Ferrari BT sits down with Atlanta heavyweights Big Bank, Ray Daniels, and Parlae for a real conversation about the culture, the music industry, and the internet going crazy over Akademiks’ Complex list and the viral 6ix9ine interview. 👀🔥 The crew breaks down industry politics, rap rankings, loyalty, clout, media influence, and how today’s hip-hop conversations shape the culture in real time. Tap in for unfiltered opinions, hilarious moments, and real industry game from some voices who’ve really been outside. Follow the guests: Big Bank: https://www.instagram.com/bigbankatl?igsh=M3IyMGdhazZqaHRy Ray Daniels: https://www.instagram.com/raydaniels?igsh=bjRxZ3kyMW5samx1 Parlae: https://www.instagram.com/iamparlae?igsh=MTZleGVwaTVpZ280ag== Stay locked [See More…]

The legendary Dream sits down with Baller Alert for one of the most insightful conversations in music. From writing Rihanna’s “Umbrella” and Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” to getting schooled by Jay-Z at Def Jam, The Dream pulls back the curtain on what it truly means to be a GOAT songwriter and artist at the same time. The Dream breaks down why he took a break from releasing music as an artist, how he kept ownership of his publishing on “Umbrella” by taking LESS money, why he sold 75% of one of his FOUR catalogs, and the financial wisdom every young artist [See More…]