On this episode of Newz and Trendz with Dave and Len, we sit down with legendary producer Herb Middleton, the multi-platinum hitmaker behind classics from Mary J. Blige, Biggie, Faith Evans, Nas, and more. Herb shares stories from his early days with Teddy Riley, his role in the birth of Bad Boy Entertainment, and his latest project with Maxine Jones of EnVogue.

Plus, Dave and Len dive into this week’s hottest and most controversial headlines:

• A shocking racist incident during a Black pianist’s public performance

• Elon Musk’s father and his eyebrow-raising comments on race

• How Voletta Wallace secured Biggie’s legacy with a $200M deal

• Billboard’s Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century

• And in Dave’s Corner: Who’s on your Mount Rushmore of Entertainers—with one alternate?

You don’t want to miss this mix of culture, music history, and unapologetic real talk.