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The Truth Hurts w/ Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free

Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic, Mz.Free

Booking Overview

An artist-centered hip-hop interview show featuring musicians, producers, and music-industry entrepreneurs discussing their art, careers, creative control, and the West Coast scene. Credible pitches include recording artists, producers, independent-label or music-brand founders, and other established or rising figures with meaningful releases, collaborations, or scene ties; booking difficulty is medium because the show mixes accessible emerging talent with recognizable artists.

Metrics

Episodes: 56

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

thetruthhurts@powmag.net

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Host

Jeff Weiss - Music journalist and co-host focused on hip-hop, artists, and the West Coast music scene.

Rosecrans Vic - West Coast music journalist and co-host covering artists, hip-hop, and regional music culture.

Mz.Free - Co-host contributing to candid, artist-focused conversations about music, creative careers, and the West Coast scene.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recording artists, producers, and music or streetwear entrepreneurs with notable releases, recognizable collaborations, independent business ventures, or meaningful ties to West Coast hip-hop.
Required Achievements:  
Released or produced notable music, Collaborated with established recording artists, Built an independent label, brand, or creative business, Developed a distinctive role in the West Coast or broader hip-hop scene

Recent Guest Discussions

Haiti Babii - Developing His Sound, Label Pressure, Mental Health, Fatherhood, Creative Independence, And Building A Career On His Own Terms.

Yelawolf - Trunk Muzik, Eminem, Creative Compromises, Independent Music, Songwriting, Trauma, Slumerican, And Creative Control.

Nephew Milo - Building A Streetwear Company, Independent Brand Growth, Production Costs, Collaborations, Retail Offers, And Leaving Street Life Behind.

OVRKAST. - Music Production, Major Artist Placements, Creative Independence, Artificial Intelligence And Music, Artist Finances, And Developing A Career As A Rapper.

BluePesos - Building An Independent Music Operation, Otm's Origins, Creative Partnerships, Drakeo The Ruler, And Sustaining An Artistic Legacy.

Recent Topics

Music, Hip Hop, West Coast Rap, Music Production, Independent Music

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Truth Hurts w/ Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free
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SOB x RBE Are Back: Why They Split, How They Reunited & 80 New Songs

October 13, 2026

SOB x RBE are back.Slimmy B, Yhung T.O. and DaBoii sit down with Jeff Weiss and Free on The Truth Hurts to discuss blowing up as teenagers, the pressure of sudden success, what eventually pulled them apart, and how they linked back together and recorded nearly 80 new songs.The group also gets into the stories behind "Anti" and "Different," how a DM from Dave Free led to "Paramedic!" landing on the Black Panther soundtrack executive produced by Kendrick Lamar, the...

30 Years of Stones Throw: Peanut Butter Wolf on MF DOOM, Madlib, Dilla & the Label’s Legacy

October 06, 2026

Stones Throw Records founder Peanut Butter Wolf joins Jeff and Vic on The Truth Hurts for a deep dive into 30 years of one of hip-hop’s most influential independent labels.Peanut Butter Wolf tells the stories behind working with Madlib, J Dilla, MF DOOM, Aloe Blacc and more, including how Madvillainy came together in the Stones Throw house and bomb shelter, the origins of Jaylib, and KRS-One hearing an early Peanut Butter Wolf and Charizma record.Wolf also talks about discovering Madlib, the ...

Haiti Babii

September 29, 2026

Haiti Babii joins Jeff Weiss on The Truth Hurts to discuss his viral freestyle, Rihanna’s FaceTime, and XXXTentacion encouraging him to embrace his own sound. He opens up about label pressure, why he considered retiring from music, and building a career on his own terms.Plus: growing up in Stockton, his Haitian and Guyanese roots, fatherhood, mental health, Jamie Foxx’s influence, and his West Coast rap Mount Rushmore.CHAPTERS00:00 Preview00:22 Defining trap art04:33 Family roots, Stockton &a...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Truth Hurts w/ Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free?

The Truth Hurts w/ Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free is hosted by Jeff Weiss and Rosecrans Vic. Its publicly listed email is thetruthhurts@powmag.net. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Truth Hurts w/ Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free?

The publicly listed email for The Truth Hurts w/ Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free: thetruthhurts@powmag.net.

How many listeners does The Truth Hurts w/ Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free have?

Podseeker estimates The Truth Hurts w/ Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Truth Hurts w/ Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free?

The Truth Hurts w/ Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Recording artists, producers, and music or streetwear entrepreneurs with notable releases, recognizable collaborations, independent business ventures, or meaningful ties to West Coast hip-hop. Common among recent guests: Released or produced notable music; Collaborated with established recording artists; Built an independent label, brand, or creative business. Recent guests include Haiti Babii, Yelawolf, and Nephew Milo.

How hard is it to get booked on The Truth Hurts w/ Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Truth Hurts w/ Jeff Weiss, Rosecrans Vic and Free cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Hip Hop, West Coast Rap, Music Production, and Independent Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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