The Crew Has It

The Crew Has It

Hosted by actors Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo, The Crew Has It is a culture-forward podcast tapping into entertainment, music, ambition, and what’s happening right now.

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Alix Lapri talks Celebrity Crush’s, Playing Effie on Ghost, Sliding in DM’s EP 77 | The Crew Has It

April 14, 2026 • 88 mins
Our Day One is back! Alix Lapri (Effie Morales) returns to The Crew Has It for a massive reunion with Michael and Gianni. Since her first appearance is officially one of our most-watched episodes ever, we had to bring her back to catch up on her new life in Atlanta, her "master gardener" era, and what’s next after Power. Alix doesn’t hold back in this one—from the terrifying story of getting her car stolen to dropping the exclusive...
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Fetty Wap on Life After Prison, 50 Cent’s Life Lessons, Trap Queen & New Music | The Crew Has It

April 7, 2026 • 54 mins
Gianni Paolo and Michael Rainey Jr. sit down with the legendary Fetty Wap for a raw and honest conversation. Fresh off his release, Fetty opens up about his time in prison, the mental shift he experienced, and how he’s approaching life and music with a completely new perspective. Fetty discusses 50 Cent's influence, getting his GED, starting an HVAC business, the rise of Trap Queen, financial lessons, and his brand new music. Tu...
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Donnell Rawlings's Funniest Podcast: BMF, Chappelle’s Show + Wanting G Unit Beef | The Crew Has It

March 31, 2026 • 70 mins
Donnell Rawlings sits down with Gianni Paolo and Michael Rainey Jr. for one of the funniest podcast appearances of all time. Donnell discusses BMF, Dave Chappelle’s Show, wanting beef with 50 Cent and G Unit, Gianni’s mother, Yellow Springs Ohio, and more hilarious stories from his career as a comedian. Turn $5 into $50 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Skilla Baby’s New Album, Eminem, God, Winning a Grammy + Giving 50 Cent 10k! | The Crew Has It

March 24, 2026 • 78 mins
Skilla Baby sits down with Gianni Paolo and Kris Lofton to discuss his upcoming album, wanting to work with Eminem, winning a grammy, gambling in Vegas, gospel music, becoming closer with God, his hatred for Kris’s POWER character, and his crazy time with 50 Cent. Turn $5 into $50 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW Get Skilla Baby's new single here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQJB4Oo2q5c Learn more about your ad choic...
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Polo G doesn't want to make PAIN MUSIC anymore EP 73 | The Crew Has It

March 17, 2026 • 63 mins
Polo G sits down with Gianni Paolo and Michael Rainey Jr. to discuss everything from writing his first song at 9 years old, to buying an entire car collections BEFORE he got his license, to the future of his career and more. Turn $5 into $50 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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DDG Talks Most Expensive Stream, Making Music, Instagram DM’s and more EP 72 | The Crew Has It

March 10, 2026 • 71 mins
DDG sits down with Gianni Paolo and Kris Loften to discuss everything from his meteoric rise, becoming one of the biggest streamers, becoming a successful rapper and Youtuber, his wild Instagram DMs, and more unforgettable stories. Turn $5 into $50 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jabari Banks on playing Will in Fresh Prince Reboot, Acting, Music & More EP 71 | The Crew Has It

March 3, 2026 • 67 mins
Jabari Banks sits down with Gianni Paolo and Michael Rainey Jr. to discuss everything from playing Will on the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reboot, being a musician, acting, and more wild stories. Turn $5 into $50 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW The Crew Has It Socials: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheCrewHasIt Apple- https://apple.co/37ZlSZq Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/6G9j2uIZamUEvLZt2BvtUd?si=ebe4b33f4457...
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Isaac Keys: NFL Player to Power Universe, Love on Set, Chadwick Boseman and more EP 70 | The Crew Has It

February 24, 2026 • 90 mins
Isaac Keys sits down with Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo to discuss everything from his new book The Grind Don’t Stop, transitioning from an NFL player to the Power Universe, love on set, Chadwick Boseman, and more stories about going from the streets to screens everywhere.  Pre order his new book: https://isaackeys.com Turn $5 into $50 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
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Michael Ealy Talks TURNING DOWN 2 Fast 2 Furious + Young Fame and More EP 69 | The Crew Has It

February 17, 2026 • 83 mins
Michael Ealy sits down with Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo to discuss originally turning down 2 Fast 2 Furious, becoming famous at a young age, Barbershop, Power Book II: Ghost, Think Like a Man, Westworld, and more. Turn $5 into $50 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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RJ Cyler talks Homelessness to working w/ Jim Carrey, Brad Pitt + Being A Power Ranger EP 68 | The Crew Has It

February 10, 2026 • 73 mins
RJ Cyler sits down with Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo to discuss how he went from being homeless to booking Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl and working with Brad Pitt, Jim Carrey, and more crazy stories.  Turn $5 into $50 on https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/CREW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Paige Hurd is DONE Being “Somebody’s Girl” + Talks Playing Lauren Baldwin EP 67 | The Crew Has It

February 3, 2026 • 73 mins
Paige Hurd sits down with Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo to discuss playing Lauren Baldwin POWER Book II: Ghost, Everybody Hates Chris, Cradle 2 the Grave, partying with 50 Cent, losing DMX, and more. Paige tells the world why she is finally DONE being “somebody’s girl” and ready to reintroduce herself. The Crew Has It Socials: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheCrewHasIt Apple- https://apple.co/37ZlSZq Spotify- https://o...
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Carmela Zumbado Talks Playing Mireya in Force, You on Netflix + 2026 Dating Ep 66 | The Crew Has It

January 27, 2026 • 64 mins
Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo are joined by Carmela Zumbado from You, Power Book IV: Force, Chicago P.D. and more. They discuss everything from partying in Miami, moving to Los Angeles, previous and upcoming projects, their acting journeys, and more. Carmela tells stories about living and competing with her sisters, dying in TV shows, intimacy scenes, and power. Gianni and Michael tell stories about being roommates, breaking...
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Michael Rainey Jr & Gianni Paolo talk 50 Cent, Future Of The Crew Has It, Power Force & More | Ep 65

January 20, 2026 • 69 mins
Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo are officially back. They start by catching you up on the last few years, where they’ve been, and what they’ve been doing. They discuss their recent roles in POWER, Trust, and more. They tell stories about 50 Cent, Paris Fashion Week, Theo Von, Diego Pavia, and more. They give an inside look at what it’s like on set and what the future holds for the two stars and their groundbreaking podcast. ...
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Ahmad Ferguson talks Power IV: Force, upbringings & The Chi | Ep 64 | The Crew Has It

October 24, 2023 • 58 mins
Ahmad Ferguson joins the Michael Rainey Jr. and Gianni Paolo in the Crew Has It studios to talk all things Power IV: Force, coming up in the acting scene in Chicago and playing "Bakari" on hit series The Chi & more! Get 20% OFF and FREE shipping with the code CREW at https://manscaped.com SUBSCRIBE to Michael’s Vlog - @where.is22 👈👈👈👈👈 SUBSCRIBE to Gianni’s Vlog - @giannivpaolo 👈👈👈👈👈 The Crew Has It Socials: Apple...
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Dave East & Gianni Hit the Club, Rapping to Acting, Wu-Tang, Method Man

October 17, 2023 • 52 mins
The people wanted Dave East and the Boys delivered! One of the most requested episodes Michael and Gianni talks with Dave East at The Crew Has It studios covering his rise as a Rapper, being an elite basketball player growing up, his start in acting and how he got to play Method Man on the Wu-Tang Series. You don't want to miss this! Make your next shave the best shave of your life. Get a starter set for just $3 with our EXCLUSIVE...
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Couples Therapy with Patricia Kalember| Ep 62 | The Crew Has It

October 10, 2023 • 61 mins
Patricia Kalember joins the Crew Has It to discuss Power IV: Force Season 2, playing a Mother for one of Powers most iconic character's, and gives Motherly advice to Mike and Gianni regarding women and so much more! Get 20% OFF and FREE shipping with the code CREW at https://manscaped.com SUBSCRIBE to Michael’s Vlog - @where.is22  👈👈👈👈👈 SUBSCRIBE to Gianni’s Vlog - @giannivpaolo  👈👈👈👈👈 The Crew Has It Socials: Apple- ...
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We’re Back! Joseph Sikora Sits Down w/ Gianni Paolo | Ep 61 | The Crew Has It

October 3, 2023 • 81 mins
Gianni Paolo sits down with Joseph Sikora and Chris Tardio to talk about Power IV: Force Season 2! Joseph Sikora goes on a deep dive as a Producer to help bring scenes to life in Chicago, Chris Tardio discusses his rise in acting, being on The Sopranos and what led him into the Power Universe.  Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/thecrew. Thanks to ShipStation for sponsoring the show! SUBSCRIBE to Michael’s Vlo...
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NBA Star , Paolo Banchero talks NBA Career & his love for Power | Ep 60 | The Crew Has It

September 26, 2023 • 62 mins
Orlando Magic Forward Paolo Banchero joins the Crew Has It Studios to talk about how his upbringings, when he knew he was great at basketball, playing at Duke, being drafted in the NBA, his love of Power & more! For all your hair needs, check out our new sponsor Plant Made.  No chemicals, all natural haircare for all ages, genders, and races. Use the code ‘CREW’ for 15% OFF your order and first subscription. https://www.weareplant...
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Shane Harper aka Vic Flynn talks Power IV: Force | Ep 59 | The Crew Has It

September 19, 2023 • 79 mins
In this special edition of The Crew Has It, Kris Lofton, comes on as a special guest host with Gianni Paolo to interview Shane Harper aka "Vic Flynn" to talk all things Power IV: Force, starting his career as a dancer, being on High School Musical 2 that starred Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, his rise in acting and landing a prominent role in the Power Universe.  Get a 60-day free trial at https://www.shipstation.com/thecrew. Than...
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JELEEL talks music, going viral & developing a new sound | EP 58 | The Crew Has It

September 12, 2023 • 64 mins
JELEEL joins Gianni Paolo and Michael Rainey Jr. at The Crew Has It Studios to discuss his rise in music, going viral with his famous voice tag, wanting to be in the WWE one day and attending the same High School with Gianni back in the day. For all your hair needs, check out our new sponsor Plant Made.  No chemicals, all natural haircare for all ages, genders, and races. Use the code ‘CREW’ for 15% OFF your order and first subscr...
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