Due to Rootbeer’s responsibilities as a new father, there is no new episode of Rootbeer & Rawhide Rate Rappers this month. To compensate, here is another episode of Nick & Nate’s Nu Metal Nightmare. This episode was recorded in 2004 and finds Nick and Nate discussing the best nu metal soundtracks of all time and also sharing their nuanced takes on OJ Simpson, the war in Iraq, Harvey Weinstein and their predictions for the outcome of the 2004 presidential election.
 

On this special Valentine’s Day episode of Rootbeer & Rawhide Rate Rappers, each of the guys runs through his 15 favorite breakup songs, miraculously with no overlap. Also: Tyler, the Creator’s Grammy performance, Pusha T in the Epstein Files and new info on Rawhide’s upcoming album.
 

 
Here also is a playlist of the songs mentioned in this month’s episode:
 

Episode 76 is all about rappers whose parents were also rappers. Rootbeer and Rawhide discuss which of these second-generation artists have eclipsed their parents and which are talentless nepo-babies. Also: Rootbeer welcomes a child, thoughts on A$AP Rocky’s long-awaited Don’t Be Dumb album and assessing Kanye’s public apology, 

As they do with the December episode each year, Rootbeer & Rawhide each run through and explain their 5 favorite albums from 2025. Also: Redman’s stance on vaccines, a Nas album sequencing challenge, thoughts on the Legend Has It series from Mass Appeal and plenty of clowning on Will Smith.
 

In this episode, Rootbeer and Rawhide discuss the five songs they would each point to when defining the genre of hip-hop. Also: the Baja Blast pie, conspiracy theories about circus peanuts and Rootbeer casually reveals the sex of his baby.
 

It’s spooky season so Rootbeer and Rawhide spend this episode discussing their favorite rapper “costumes” – the most iconic outfits and accessories that have helped define some artists’ careers. Also: both announce new albums are in early stages and give some exclusive details about what they are writing.
 

In the final episode of the “summer series,” Rootbeer and Rawhide take the rappers with the most wins from their brackets in Episodes 70 & 71 and pit the top 4 emcees from each region against one another, finally crowning the greatest region for hip-hop. Note: This episode was recorded before Hulk Hogan passed away. Any insults directed at him should be considered in the past tense.
 

In Episode 71, Rootbeer and Rawhide continue their 1-vs-1 matchups, this time pitting the greatest emcees from the Midwest and the Dirty South against one another.
 

In the first episode of a three-part series to determine the region of the U.S. with the strongest rap talent, Rootbeer and Rawhide randomize 1-vs-1 matchups between some of the greatest emcees from the East Coast and West Coast, then debate and decide on a winner. Find out which one takes the crown and join us again next month for Midwest vs. Dirty South.

To commemorate Episode 69, Rootbeer and Rawhide discuss “ratchet bars” – their favorite lines driven by horniness. Also: Rawhide’s new single “(Donner) Party All Night,” wild allegations about celebrities, and repeated uncertainty about female anatomy and body functions.