Views From The 7
Podcast by VFT7
Episodes
February 24, 2026 • 137 mins
This week on Views From The 7, the crew gets into a real conversation about growth, culture, and where things are headed.
We kick things off comparing communication now vs. back then — has social media helped us connect or made things messier? Then we tap into the art of rapping and what separates real lyricism from today’s microwave moments.
And of course… we had to talk about the elephant in the r...
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February 19, 2026 • 132 mins
The crew is back and heating things up! This week we kick things off with a full recap of the Back 2 School Jam and Valentine’s Day weekend. We also break down the Super Bowl and halftime show reactions — including the chatter and backlash.
From there, the conversation gets musical as we debate the greatest R&B group album ever (yeah… it gets serious 😅) and wrap things up by discussing some of our favorite a...
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January 27, 2026 • 171 mins
On this episode the whole is crew is BACK! We get into Ivan's trip across the US in a snow storm, the difficulty of grieving someone who has lost their life tragically and seeing people have empathy for their murderer. Skinny gives us the latest on his life and co-parenting which leads into a therapy session for Spence and Wifey led by SO. You don't want to miss this...this is Views From The 7!
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January 14, 2026 • 119 mins
This week we had a skeleton crew. After going over our week we can't help but to get into the latest with ICE and its interaction with protestors and politics in this day and age. How the lines are being blurred between Democratic and Republican views. We've got that and much more...this is Views From The 7!
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January 7, 2026 • 150 mins
On this episode of Views From The 7, the crew breaks down major topics in hip hop culture, music industry conversations, and the best comedy specials out right now. We also get into the taboo of “Homie Hoppin” and how friends react when relationships are involved. We’ve got that and much more… this is Views From The 7!
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December 15, 2025 • 128 mins
On this episode we get into the different fashion trends that was loved by the masses but were terrible during the early 2000's. Shoes that used to hold weight during the 90's that wouldn't do well if released currently. Aging out of rap: are rap artists given the same room as other legacy acts to grow old and still make music? We've got that and much more... This is Views From The 7!
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December 7, 2025 • 142 mins
This episode covers everything from relationship changes and internet drama to Ivan receiving some heat over the weekend. The crew breaks down Black funeral etiquette, reacts to the Diddy documentary, and debates whether 50 Cent crossed the line. We wrap by asking who else should speak up — and which celebrity truly had the biggest fall from fame.
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December 1, 2025 • 158 mins
After an extended break, the crew is back and catching up on everything you’ve been asking about. In this episode, we dive into:
• Who else should be added to the Millennial Tour lineup
• The great Toni Braxton vs. Tamar Braxton debate
• Vocalists vs. singers — and why the difference matters
• Ivan’s new relationship and how it’s going so far
• How you should react when an...
• Who else should be added to the Millennial Tour lineup
• The great Toni Braxton vs. Tamar Braxton debate
• Vocalists vs. singers — and why the difference matters
• Ivan’s new relationship and how it’s going so far
• How you should react when an...
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October 1, 2025 • 138 mins
The crew is back with another week of real discussions you won’t want to miss:
• Usher’s Burn vs Justin Timberlake’s Cry Me A River 🔥
• The “cool” aunts and uncles — should we really keep an eye out? 👀
• Life events that could’ve changed everything
• Ivan opens up about losing his father and how grief evolves over time 💔
• S.O. explains why he avoids politics
• ...
• Usher’s Burn vs Justin Timberlake’s Cry Me A River 🔥
• The “cool” aunts and uncles — should we really keep an eye out? 👀
• Life events that could’ve changed everything
• Ivan opens up about losing his father and how grief evolves over time 💔
• S.O. explains why he avoids politics
• ...
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September 24, 2025 • 169 mins
n this episode of Higher Learning, we break down the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and the aftermath that’s sending waves through politics and media. We also dive into Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, the ongoing debate around cancel culture, and what this means for celebrities and accountability.
On a lighter note, we give our honest review of the Breezy Bowl and discuss why it feels like the city shows up mo...
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September 9, 2025 • 132 mins
The crew is back with laughs, debates, and some deep dives. This week we cover:
• Spence’s wild week and the pressure that came with it
• Selena’s legacy — what was her trajectory pre-tragedy?
• Aaliyah vs Beyoncé — who had the bigger impact?
• Stomp the Yard vs Drumline — which one wins?
• Walking back some Tyler Perry slander + giving flowers to his best films
• Fear vs inspiration — how do we p...
• Spence’s wild week and the pressure that came with it
• Selena’s legacy — what was her trajectory pre-tragedy?
• Aaliyah vs Beyoncé — who had the bigger impact?
• Stomp the Yard vs Drumline — which one wins?
• Walking back some Tyler Perry slander + giving flowers to his best films
• Fear vs inspiration — how do we p...
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September 1, 2025 • 116 mins
Episode 387 – Burning Man
The full crew is finally back together! Ivan kicks things off with a wild story from his night out, which quickly spirals into a conversation about men’s health. We also take a moment to send our condolences to our homegirl Mickey.
From there, we dive into everything from brutal female fighters in high school to Shayna’s second Pretty Girls Walk event and the idea of “c...
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August 25, 2025 • 90 mins
On this episode of Views From The 7, the crew dives right into the ups and downs of homeownership—and why it sometimes flat out sucks. 🏡
Spence and Shayna open up about balancing gym goals with the chaos of parenting, and we even ask the big question: does Spence lack empathy? 👀
Ivan joins in to share all the details from his trip to see his favorite group, Day 26, before we wrap things up with th...
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August 19, 2025 • 109 mins
Skinny is finally back for the 4th time (we missed him LOL). This week on Views From The 7 we dive into everything from laughs to deep convos:
• S.O. questions if he’s a sugar daddy or just washed while taking himself on expensive dates
• Family visiting Vegas — are you the tour guide or do you let them figure it out?
• Hotels we’ve been in (and still haven’t stepped foot in)
• Shayn...
• S.O. questions if he’s a sugar daddy or just washed while taking himself on expensive dates
• Family visiting Vegas — are you the tour guide or do you let them figure it out?
• Hotels we’ve been in (and still haven’t stepped foot in)
• Shayn...
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August 11, 2025 • 88 mins
This week on Views From The 7 we’re breaking down the unwritten rules of social media—does hitting “like” mean more than you think? We get into hard work vs talent, and whether Freddie Gibbs is leaving money on the table by skipping the marketing grind. Plus, we crown our Mt. Rushmore of rap songs—the tracks that define the essence of hip-hop.
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July 28, 2025 • 100 mins
This week, we kicked things off with Cowboy Carter closing out in Vegas—Beyoncé did her thing. But it got us thinking: what groups or artists would we actually want to hear from again without nostalgia clouding our judgment? From there, we get into the news of Hulk Hogan’s passing and how legacy gets complicated when racism’s in the mix.
Then it gets personal. We talk about how people find ways to compete with ...
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July 15, 2025 • 134 mins
After a week off the crew is back and catching up on things that’s transpired over the last couple weeks . They start the episode by talking out gym and stripper culture.
We give a recap on our RnB-Sides event .They then discuss the Diddy verdict and Vegas swinger culture . What does aggressive men look like in that environment ? We got that and much more .
We give a recap on our RnB-Sides event .They then discuss the Diddy verdict and Vegas swinger culture . What does aggressive men look like in that environment ? We got that and much more .
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July 1, 2025 • 127 mins
On this episode of Views From The 7, we’re talking about folks who hate on you—but still steal your ideas. We also get into the importance of having tough, real conversations with our kids—especially when it comes to things like a “Plan B.”
Plus, why is it that when women mention their pH Balance being thrown off men are always to blame? We unpack that too. And Spence gets real about cutting his locs. We've got a...
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June 24, 2025 • 150 mins
In this episode of Views From the 7, we kick things off with some real talk and reflection on Father’s Day. From there, we dive into the fine line between being direct and being confrontational—are they really the same? We also get into friendships, entitlement, and whether B. Simone was actually out of pocket or just misunderstood. And yep, Billboard did it again—dropping a list that’s got us all in our feelings: the Top 100 ...
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June 17, 2025 • 128 mins
In this heartfelt Father’s Day edition, the crew kicks things off by sharing the personal inspirations behind why they host events—and the deeper purpose behind bringing people together. The conversation then takes a meaningful turn as they dive into an honest and powerful discussion about the highs, challenges, and evolution of their journey through fatherhood. From funny stories to vulnerable moments, this episode celebrates...
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