In this powerful and unfiltered episode of The Danza Project, music executive and culture critic Ray Daniels holds nothing back. From speaking on his beef with Ashanti, offering bold advice to Nicki Minaj, to unpacking why Jay-Z & Roc Nation might be the new “Big Bad Wolf”, this interview dives deep into the heart of the industry.
Ray also breaks down the rise of streamers vs rappers, speaks on iShowSpeed and Aiden Ross, and explains why modern men are lost — and how we can save them. He reflects on his relationship with Punch (TDE), addresses Charleston White & Dr. Umar, and drops major gems on how to stay married, stay patient, and stay winning.
From hilarious stories to life-changing advice, this episode is full of viral moments and raw truth.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – intro
1:07 – Ray Daniels cooks during conversations
4:36 – Ray speaks on his relationship with Punch | Having dope conversations
8:27 – Wireless Festival & how to win the Rap Beef between Kendrick & Drake | Micheal Jackson | WWF
18:29 – Charleston speaking to Drake | Everybody get’s tricked out of their position | Floyd Mayweather
23:22 – The Art of Patience & Ray’s perspective | Believing & investing in yourself
30:56 – Asking the right questions | Streamers are taking over the world | GTA | Streamers vs Artists
42:49 – Ispeeds how much Twitch & Kick pay | Danza on Aiden Ross’s stream
46:21 – Kato asks if we can blame the artists that want to sit with streamers
49:09 – Ray Daniels vs Ashanti | The power of being Grateful
54:15 – Nicki Minaj vs Lil Kim | Lauren Hill | Jay-Z & Roc Nation | Ray’s advice to Nicki
1:06:19 – Are Roc Nation & Jay-Z the Big Bad Wolf of the Industry now?
1:09:05 – Charleston White & Dr Umar | Women have been running the world | What happened to us
1:13:56 – What happened to us? | Men, Women & why changes need to be made
1:28:27 – Ray gives advice to Young Thug | Athletes & Female rappers | Megan The Stallion
1:34:49 – Saying what you want
1:38:40 – Daphne Joy | Ray & Danza speak about saving Men | Lil Wayne & The Trick Generation
1:47:27 – Having a Female leader in the USA | Men acting like Men
1:51:16 – Ray’s secret to staying Married | A Man’s mentality & Racoons
1:57:48 – Kato on how a single man navigates the market | Ray says Women are like Spotify
2:02:04 – Getting Catfished & Should filters be banned? | Diddy & Will Smith
2:10:06 – Ray gives advice on the best route for The Danza Project
2:13:40 – Ray’s hilarious office story
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Love to hear y’all together❤
That new intro fire 🔥
The best thing artists can do is sit with streamers and become one. Life he changed. And people over 35+ watch streamers and will watch them. Rayveas wrong on that take. Kill the ego.
This a old clip but I see what y’all did with title🤣🤣🤣
nice intro guys!!!
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 ray is dope guest
This nigga ray be giving game all da time
25:00 "And the person that told me I could was ME after my father died."
man facts. I think a lot of men hit this point in their lives. Once that safety net is gone, i think it's something biological and psychological that clicks in some of us as men that pushes us to take that leap, to step up and be that leader that you saw your father as. At least those of us that were lucky enough to have that growing up.
Dude going to court is a hoe move same thing work for you now rabbit has the gun It’s not cool thing to do…. same people have the power to wash you up playing a dangerous game…
What up Danza yall guys came along way bra congrats to yall im one of yall day one’s From VA I knew yall was gonna be great this fast idk yall did it tho keep going bro
When I see Ray I click!! Great interview 🦾
Thank you so much for having Time Stamps!!!!!
Before he retires he throwing everybody under the bus
If Drake exposed them the world would know he was a fraudulent Kendrick knows the game
Men gossiping is dirty work back in my days those things were whispered mothers use to beat their kids for gossiping things done charged Paul pierce corny and goofy
Niggas don’t sue record labels cause a nigga lyrically more skilled than you Drake is a sucka Kendrick is a MC Drake is a entertainer you can’t compare someone who writes their rhymes to someone who has a ghost writers these new dudes don’t know nothing about hip hop it was built on competition who can cut the best who had the loudest radio best systems etc Mj and Prince sure record labels cause they played with their money and and other personal things
Drake got to jazzy with his mouth on his songs to much tough talk from a lame that's why a real hood gangster guys put him in his place😊
Could listen to ray daniels, all day ever day!!!
When homie talked about THE FEMALES AND HIPHOP. HE SAID THAT SOOOÓO PERFECT ‼️💯💯
Jayz i not smart, hes a bully with some money.
13:27 always a good move by drake to call out umg picking sides
Ngl Ray cooked this entire interview 🎉❤😂😂 he spoke some real shit mane 👏. Salute my good brothers at the Danza Project once again 💯 🙏 yall keep elevating and showing us yall really connected with us and continue to keep shining and being great i personally appreciate the platform and growth and conversations ✨️
Drake didn't lose to Kendrick cut it out. He's saying the label pushed the pedo narrative & provided boosts to the streams. Let's not forget Kendrick tried the Pusha T approach by saying he had a secret daughter & provided no proof anywhere. Most people just ride the bandwagon which seems to be the case here.
Nicki has always given credit to Lil Kim, don’t do that, there are so many videos of Nicki giving her props
I absolutely loved this show, it was top tier ❤
Bi racial niggas too invested in drake winning, it’s strange
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great sit down fellas
Nicki will ALWAYS get respect from me. Cuz she never had to put out to get up in the game. Her pen and talent always spoke for itself
Sighs… Ray Daniel’s. Too much time has passed for you to still have that TAKE on KIM vs NICKI! Kim embraced that girl like she embraced ALL the girls! Whether she beef with them or not! Let’s not use that stale FALSE narrative on Kim pls. Nicki is also NOT the most respectful female rapper 😂😂😂😂 Ray Daniel must been living under a rock. Stop with all these excuses with Nicki! Babying her! CALL IT WHAT IT IS
These artists Lauren Hill, Lil Kim, Nicki, Snoop, JZ etc who are legends and icons will always be that and you can’t erase no one because it is already written.😁
You can always tell unbiased opinions. Well done Ray 👏🏽
57:25 if y’all want to know they are playing with HER MONEY. It’s a connection between Roc and YM. Jay has his hands in a lot of sht and connections to certain people. Desiree Perez daughter came and said they’re using their connections to get her in a mental institution and it’s true. It’s court papers with a NFL lawyers involved. Nicki finna eat they ass up. She also been not only on Roc ass she been on EVERY EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT ASS. I can’t wait until she expose them for the things they do because it’s being SEEN by her fanbase and she ready for war as long as she got her fans she ready.
Blame the men for acting the way they got women to be the way they are TODAY! It’s some soft ass men out here. Wasn’t raised right. That’s why women have to take lead!
1:51:37 HE TALKINGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!
The man
Ray!!!! A smart, articulate man who makes sense! Not just deep rhetoric to sound like u know what ur talking about! Thx for sharing your thoughts on Nicki bc those who were there from the beginning know she was grateful and humble from the start !
This dude a goofy tell you’re story why niggas think other people shit is more worthy then there own shit! This dude been behind the scenes for years now u popping out snitching and lying and gossiping smfh! He a bird
This cat is a Content Creator; he's not exposing anything. Why now, when he has played a part in everything wrong in the music industry