For the Fellas

AJ Calloway, Bow Wow & Cordae Debate Hip-Hop’s Future & Reflect On 106 & Park

Episode Notes

What happens when three generations of hip-hop pull up for a real, unfiltered conversation? You get For The Fellas — where AJ Calloway, Bow Wow, and Cordae dive deep into the culture, the music, and the moments that shaped them.

From the legendary days of 106 & Park to the modern streaming era, this convo is packed with nostalgia, real talk, and wild stories you’ve never heard before. AJ gets his flowers, Bow Wow opens up like never before, and Cordae gives his take on the future of hip-hop. They debate whether the new generation is killing the culture or carrying it forward, reflect on artist development then vs. now, and keep it all the way honest about money, mental health, and what it really takes to survive in the game.

• 00:00 – Meet the Fellas: AJ, Bow Wow & Cordae Kick Things Off
• 01:55 – Legends Salute AJ Calloway
• 03:08 – 106 & Park Changed the Game — Let’s Talk About It
• 07:21 – Cordae Breaks Down the Streaming Era
• 11:42 – Is the New Gen Killing Hip-Hop? Let’s Debate
• 15:22 – Bow Wow on Evolving with the Culture
• 20:31 – Hip-Hop Money: Then vs. Now
• 30:01 – Artist Development: From AJ to TikTok Stars
• 41:14 – Real Talk: Mental Pressure in the Spotlight
• 47:01 – AJ Reflects on Leaving 106 & Park
• 51:01 – Bow Wow Gets Honest About Stepping Back
• 54:06 – Favorite 106 & Park Moments (You Know You Remember!)
• 58:13 – Big Love to BET Awards 2025
• 1:03:01 – Saluting the Fellas: Giving Flowers
• 1:05:16 – Bow Wow’s Thank You Message
• 1:05:51 – Cordae’s Message to BET
• 1:06:06 – AJ’s Final Words to BET — Respect