PlaqueBoyMax talks hoop roots, early YouTube, and the path from making clips with his friends to building one of the most important platforms in music and streaming. He also gets into Drake’s Iceman rollout, clearing the air with Drake after a misunderstanding on stream, what his Grammy nomination changed, and why streaming is changing the way athletes like Jaylen Brown and Jared McCain, artists, and fans connect.

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Melo, Mero, and Kaz kick things off reacting to a funny All the Smoke clip, which leads to Melo sharing a never-heard story about one of his favorite teammates, Andre Miller (2:45).

Then the guys debate who the best white NBA player in the league is right now (12:30). Even with Detroit’s 3-1 comeback over the Magic, the Pistons still need a real second scoring option, so they get into who should be on their list this summer: Devin Booker, Kawhi Leonard, Michael Porter Jr., or somebody else (33:07). Melo also reacts to Michael Beasley’s all-time one-and-done starting 5 and says he’s swapping one name out (50:42).

Then it gets serious. Melo, Mero, and Kaz go On the Hook for a full hood snacks bracket and argue it all the way down to a winner (1:08:44).

As always, the show closes with a hilarious FWI or FOH (2:07:37), but not before the guys get into the Iceman rollout. Melo does not say whether he has heard any of it yet, but he does talk about what he expects from Drake sonically and why he thinks this could end up being his best album yet (2:17:16).

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Two great conversations, one episode. First up, Wale pulls up to the Hook. We debate the best DatPiff era mixtape, get into Wale being caught in the middle of Jay-Z dissing his hometown Wizards, and settle why Baltimore is not the DMV. We also walk through each era of Wale’s career, from the blog era to MMG to the space he’s in now with Everything Is A Lot. Then Will Packer joins us and has the room in tears right away telling his side of a hilarious story involving Melo and Kevin Hart. From there, we get into how he’s made so many hit movies, and with his new love story Me, You, & Tuscany on the way, we put Will On the Hook to debate the best Black rom-coms and love films.

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From being overlooked and going undrafted to carving out a role in the league, Jose Alvarado breaks down how he built his game around defense, energy, and doing whatever it takes to stay on the floor. The 7PM crew and Jose get into New York City basketball, what defines a real NYC point guard, and how that mentality shaped the way he approaches the game. Jose also explains how the “Grand Theft Alvarado” move really started, why it works, and why it was hard to catch Chris Paul lacking.

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Shawn Michaels shares why the match with The Rock never happened, his relationships with Triple H and Undertaker, and how Sweet Chin Music became one of the most iconic moves in wrestling. He also talks about becoming the Heartbreak Kid, the pressure and chaos of the 90s era, and how his perspective changed after stepping away from the ring. Now on the other side of his career, Shawn breaks down what it means to help shape the next generation.

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2 Chainz pulls up to the Hook and it goes left early. He tells the story of getting cursed out by Melo during a run, breaks down his game, and why he still carries that competitive edge every time he steps on the court. From there, he gets into some of his best one liners, how they come together, and the mindset behind the way he talks and creates. He also opens up about a hit song he passed on and how he approaches decisions like that, plus what’s been guiding him throughout his career. The conversation circles back to his new book The Voice In My Head Is God and how trusting that inner voice has shaped everything from trapping, to music, and business.

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The Civic made it to Red Hook. J. Cole pulls up to 7PM in Brooklyn and gets straight into it with Carmelo Anthony, Monica McNutt, and Kazeem Famuyide. He talks Drake, Kendrick, and clears up some of the lies and half-truths around the beef, setting the tone early. Cole taps into his real love for basketball, the story behind almost choosing that path, and what it felt like getting in the gym with pros.

They get into the making of The Fall Off, chasing growth instead of comfort, and how Cole was able to avoid the fall off a lot of artists fall victim to.

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The guys are back in full form.

Melo, Mero, and Kaz open with March Madness, breaking down sleepers, contenders, and why this tournament feels wide open this year. Melo gives his pick to win it all and shares what he looks for in teams built for a run.

Melo gets into Kiyan’s freshman season, what he liked, what needs work, and how the next phase of his development is already being approached.

The guys debate the 65 game rule as well as the potential NBA expansion that looks to be happening soon.

Mero and Kaz talk joining Hot 97 with Morning with Mero, the importance of New York radio, and what it means to represent the city on that level. The crew also discuss the string of Jay-Z shows that were announced , touch on Hov's legacy and what a 2026 version of Jay looks like.

Then it gets fun. The crew builds out a hood movie bracket and debates what really deserves to be called the greatest hood film of all time, with strong opinions, classic moments, and a champion crowned.

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Aldis Hodge joins pulls up to Red Hook to tap in with 7PM in Brooklyn. He talks about stepping into his lead actor era with Cross, how he thinks about navigating Hollywood, the pressure of being number one on the call sheet, and why mentality matters just as much as talent. Aldis also opens up about fatherhood, peace, purpose, and how his daughter changed the way he sees himself and the world around him. The conversation also gets into Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman’s legacy, and the weight that comes with even being mentioned in that conversation. On top of that, Aldis breaks down the physical demands of action roles and training for movies like Black Adam and Road House 2.

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Shakur Stevenson joins 7PM in Brooklyn for a wide-ranging conversation about boxing, discipline, legacy, and why he believes nobody in the sport is on his level. He talks about his win over Teofimo Lopez at Madison Square Garden, whether a fight with Gervonta “Tank” Davis will ever happen, the rivalry with Devin Haney, and how he sees himself in the current boxing landscape. Shakur also opens up about the discipline it takes to prepare at the highest level, what he learned from mentors like Floyd Mayweather, Bud Crawford, and Andre Ward, and why he is already thinking about life after boxing. On top of that, he breaks down the politics of the sport, belt fees, why boxing needs a union, and what has to change for fans to get more of the fights they actually want.

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Ali Siddiq returned to 7PM in Brooklyn to address unfinished business from his last appearance and the fallout from the viral Katt Williams episode.Ali explains why he did not appreciate his interview being led with the Katt clip, how it felt watching the rollout unfold, and responds to some of the comments and insinuations made during Katt’s time on the show.What follows is a real and unfiltered conversation. Ali, Melo, and Kaz speak their peace. They work through the tension in the room, unpack accountability, and how narratives get shaped in today’s media.Beyond that moment, Ali stands firm on building his career independently. From being one of the most streamed comics in the world to rejecting the traditional machine model, he opens up about Netflix turning down his specials, owning his platform, protecting his integrity, and why legacy matters more than industry validation.

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