While hip-hop has become more inclusive with openly gay rappers like Lil Nas X, in the past most LGBT representation was accidental. Occasionally, rappers spit bars so tough they would actually break the barrier of masculinity and cycle back around to homoerotic.

With today being Valentine’s Day, it’s time to revisit those sensual, same sex bars; and who better to discuss them than two guys who made a song about fucking each other? Gentlemen and gentlemen, here is Episode 51 of Rootbeer & Rawhide Rate Rappers:

This very special 50th episode of Rootbeer & Rawhide Rate Rappers is dedicated to 50 Cent and how difficult it is to understand him sometimes. Along with a fresh batch of misheard lyrics, this episode also features updates on both Cabin Fever and Whiteout! 3 and a pathetic attempt at reciting “In da Club” from memory.

Also here is a picture from the Encore CD booklet with the incorrect lyric in case anyone would like to argue in its favor.

As they do every December, this month’s episode of Rootbeer & Rawhide Rate Rappers is a countdown of their favorite albums of the year. Also: an extended discussion on pee techniques and Rawhide picks out his gender reassignment name.

Episode 48 of Rootbeer & Rawhide Rate Rappers is all about songs with great beats that ended up in the hands of the wrong artists. Also: a potential new Tik Tok trend for “goth thots,” Nelly has 60 teeth, and the show’s official stance on Kanye West’s recent comments.

After a one-month hiatus during which Rootbeer got married, the podcast has returned with a discussion about the most unlikely, unexpected and surprising guest appearances in hip-hop. Also: Rawhide gives an update on his long-awaited solo album, Cabin Fever and the podcast is interrupted by a kitten multiple times.
 

 
Here is a Spotify playlist of the songs discussed in this month’s episode.
 

In episode 46, Rootbeer and Rawhide discuss songs, artists and albums that they did not initially like but gained appreciation for over time. Part of this is how being in the right setting – such as a live show – can change your interpretation of a song. Also in this episode: Potsdam winters, Scooby Doo porn, Rootbeer drops his phone behind the couch and Atlas the corgi gets involved!

In hip-hop, you not only represent yourself but the community that raised you. Episode 45 of Rootbeer & Rawhide Rate Rappers explores the best anthems for cities, boroughs and neighborhoods.

Here is a Spotify playlist of the songs discussed in this month’s episode.
 

In Episode 44, Rootbeer and Rawhide put their credibility on the line and confess some of their guilty pleasures. This episode also features:

• • An unfortunate but heartfelt eulogy for 90.3 WAIH, “The Way” where Rootbeer used to DJ
  • Mountain Dew Baja Gold: An ASMR Experience
  • Multiple stories involving Bryan Mekeel
  • Intense disagreement about the legacy of the Scary Movie franchise
  • Rawhide does not know how to demonstrate sex with his hands

Here is a playlist of the songs discussed in Episode 44

Also here’s this:

Episode 43 is a fun and also slightly disrespectful throwback to Episode 1. Rootbeer & Rawhide revisit their Top 5 rappers of all time and challenge each other to name the worst song and album from each. There is also some audio feedback and at one point Rawhide breaks something!

Episode 42 is dedicated all the times rappers should have run a quick Google search before hitting the booth, giving us inaccurate lines we’re dubbing “oopsie bars.” Plus: comic books, complaining about NFTs, a discussion about the accuracy of American textbooks, and Rootbeer uses a dictionary!