Hotep State of the Union

Hotep State of the Union

From Hoteps Been Told You by Hoteps Been Told You

February 27, 2026 · 2h 16m · Episode 402

About this episode

The episode discusses various cultural topics including celebrity feuds, political commentary, and a debate over fine dining.

50 Cent is on what can only be described as a nationwide petty tour, and his latest stop? T.I.’s front porch. But Tip and the Harris household said, “Nah, not today.” Suddenly it’s not just 50 vs. T.I.—it’s 50 vs. the entire family group chat. The real question: Did 50 finally run into somebody who can clap back with equal cardio? Then we pivot to the world’s most unserious felony: a “friendly” snowball fight with the NYPD that somehow turned into charges. Only in America can you go from “winter fun” to “court date” in under 30 seconds. Were folks wildin’, or did the cops just not appreciate getting hit with artisanal, locally sourced precipitation? Next up: Michael Eric Dyson decided to jump into the “Not Like Us” discourse with a take that had people squinting at their phones like, “Sir… what?” HJ already said the song started feeling different after a while, but Dyson comparing it to certain political vibes? Is he defending his guy, or is he cooking up a point we just don’t want to admit? We also get into Trump’s State of the Union speech, which had everything except a halftime show. Then the crew debates a question that could end friendships: Who has better fine dining—New…

People in this episode

Host: HJ

Topics covered

  • celebrity beef
  • law enforcement
  • political discourse
  • State of the Union
  • fine dining debate
  • award show controversy

Keywords

  • 50 Cent
  • T.I.
  • Michael Eric Dyson
  • Trump
  • fine dining
  • BAFTA Awards
  • NYPD
  • The Sinners

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