About this episodeRainwater discusses the pre-trial proceedings of the Mo3 murder case, defending his role as manager and assert…AI summary
Rainwater discusses the pre-trial proceedings of the Mo3 murder case, defending his role as manager and asserting that music lyrics and internet rumors are distractions from the factual evidence. He reveals plans to release a new Mo3 album simultaneously with the trial's verdict and shares insights on the evolution of the Dallas and Houston hip-hop scenes.
Key takeaways 6
Rainwater argues that playing rap songs in court is a distraction; the focus should be on the factual events of the day rather than artistic expression.
He disputes the authenticity of a leaked suspect list, claiming his name was misspelled as 'Benjamin' and suggesting the list is fabricated from internet sources.
Rainwater defends his management style, stating he does not manage artists' personal lives or security, contrasting himself with managers of larger acts who are often unfairly blamed.
He predicts the Dallas hip-hop scene is declining due to lack of streaming support compared to Houston, where Sauce Lake is driving relevance through streaming strategies.
Rainwater confirms he is working on a documentary and a movie about Mo3, with casting in early stages for a lead actor.
He asserts that streaming is becoming more influential than traditional rapping for maintaining relevance, citing examples like Speedy and Adrian Bronson.
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“They got you on there. Benjamin Benjamin Rainbow. My name is not Benjamin. What is it? My name is something else. Not Benjamin.”
▶ 2:33Rainwater disputes the accuracy of a leaked suspect list, claiming his name was incorrectly listed as Benjamin.
“I'm here for record sales. To feed my kids and hit me and my partner kids... at the end of the day, I don't care about the album sales. My whole thing when I get out that car and we walk up to that front, I'm thinking about album sales.”
▶ 4:44Rainwater explains his primary motivation is financial stability for his family and Mo3's children, despite claiming indifference to public perception.
“Managers are like their babysitters so to say. Hold on. They have to do with everything not just the music. They have to make sure that all their entire lives.”
▶ 10:56Rainwater challenges the public expectation that managers should be involved in every aspect of an artist's life, including security and personal decisions.
“I will be releasing more three albums on such and such day. Here's the track list... They going to read it on national TV and they going to post our text message.”
▶ 1:00:18Rainwater reveals he texted the detective the exact release date of his upcoming Mo3 album, planning to use the trial's conclusion as the launch event.
“Streaming is bigger than rap... At me in in my in my 30s, I'm chasing... Speedy... He show speed for five hours and he walk he went to the the mile like like Michael Jackson went in there.”
▶ 43:47Rainwater argues that live streaming platforms are now a more significant vehicle for fame and income than traditional music releases.
Chapters & Sections (44)▼
0:00MO3 Trial Name Dispute and Pre-Trialchapter2
2:11Disputed List Names and Internet Evidence
3:35Pre-Trial Observations and Music Sales Focus
4:53Music Evidence Distractions in MO3 Trialchapter2
5:57Courtroom Music Evidence Distractions
7:19Phone Call Details During MO3 Shooting
10:34Manager Responsibility and Public Blamechapter1
13:21Manager Role and Public Blame
14:45Trial Prep, Rap Lyrics as Evidence, and AI Artchapter2
16:29Rap Lyrics as Trial Evidence
18:24Rap Lyrics, Mo3 Legacy, and AI Music
22:40Comparing Pimp and Bun Styleschapter1
24:14Pimp and Bun Cultural Impact
26:11Music Industry Streaming, Jail Fights, and Scandalschapter2
29:13Song Controversy and Jail Rumors
30:29Sexual Assault Charges and Celebrity Scandals
31:56Dy Party Culture, Lil Wayne Walk of Fame, and Texas Pridechapter1
33:39Monument Plans and Texas Regional Rivalries
35:32Music Industry Contracts and Usher Stage Incidentchapter1
37:07Usher Stage Incident and Court Updates
39:34Mo3 Murder Trial and Roy Lee's Deathchapter1
41:02Roy Lee's Hospital Stay and Death
43:26Streaming Impact and MO3 Paranoiachapter1
45:34MO3 Paranoia and Conspiracy Theories
47:31MO3 Trial Reflections and Pushy's Fatechapter3
49:04Pushy's Legal Outcome and Friendship Dynamics
50:09Pushy's Dallas Behavior and Nolan's Prison Life
52:23Impact of Dolph's Death on Viral Momentum
53:30Witness Testimony and Trial Strategychapter2
54:47Witnesses Discuss Marriage and Local Geography
56:11Trial Strategy and Witness Flip Concerns
57:35Album Release Date and Court Testimonychapter1
1:00:18Mocking Court Testimony and Lie Detectors
1:01:59MO3 Murder Trial Origins and Atlanta Music Scenechapter1
1:03:49Trial Origins and Atlanta Music Unity
1:06:20Hip Hop City Beefing and Tupac Biggiechapter1
1:07:41Hip Hop Beef History and Legal Trials
1:09:51Mo3 Murder Trial Testimony and Phone Call Detailschapter1
1:11:23Phone Call Details and Witness Testimony
1:14:52Grief, Resilience, and Legacy in Musicchapter4
1:16:50Turning Grief Into Music
1:18:01Processing Grief and Resilience After MO3 Death
1:19:29Defining Legacy and Controlling the Dallas Music Era
1:20:44Courtroom Appearance Plans and Trial Coverage
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