In one of the most revealing interviews of his career, Ian Schwartzman sat down with Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal on Earn Your Leisure to break down the past decade of strategy, growth, failure, and reinvention behind one of podcasting’s most notable platforms: the Joe Budden Podcast (JBP) Network. From his early days managing hip-hop legends like DJ Premier, Remy Ma, and Royce da 5'9", to stepping into the role of strategic partner for Joe Budden, Ian’s journey is one of

On a late night edition of Earn Your Leisure's Wednesday livestream show Blackout, co-hosts Rashad Bilal and Ian Dunlap welcomed a surprise guest to the conversation: Vallejo artist and entrepreneur LaRussell. The rapper joined the show with the same clarity and directness that has made him a noted voice in conversations about music ownership and independent business models. LaRussell focused on structure and strategy. Through a measured conversation, he spoke on authenticit

In a conversation rich with insights on music, culture, entrepreneurship, and the shifting dynamics of content creation, Troy and Rashad...

Complex, a brand once synonymous with the pulse of hip hop, streetwear, and youth culture, is now in a pivotal stage of evolution. In a...

The spirit of Nipsey Hussle is alive and well at Invest Fest 2024, currently underway in Atlanta. The festival, which focuses on...