7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony

From being overlooked and going undrafted to carving out a role in the league, Jose Alvarado breaks down how he built his game around defense, energy, and doing whatever it takes to stay on the floor.
The 7PM crew and Jose get into New York City basketball, what defines a real NYC point guard, and how that mentality shaped the way he approaches the game. Jose also explains how the “Grand Theft Alvarado” move really started, why it works, and why it was hard to catch Chris Paul lacking.
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Shawn Michaels shares why the match with The Rock never happened, his relationships with Triple H and Undertaker, and how Sweet Chin Music became one of the most iconic moves in wrestling.
He also talks about becoming the Heartbreak Kid, the pressure and chaos of the 90s era, and how his perspective changed after stepping away from the ring.
Now on the other side of his career, Shawn breaks down what it means to help shape the next generation.
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2 Chainz pulls up to the Hook and it goes left early.

He tells the story of getting cursed out by Melo during a run, breaks down his game, and why he still carries that competitive edge every time he steps on the court. From there, he gets into some of his best one liners, how they come together, and the mindset behind the way he talks and creates.

He also opens up about a hit song he passed on and how he approaches decisions like that, plus what’s been guiding him throughout his career. The conversation circles back to his new book The Voice In My Head Is God and how trusting that inner voice has shaped everything from trapping, to music, and business.
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The Civic made it to Red Hook.

J. Cole pulls up to 7PM in Brooklyn and gets straight into it with Carmelo Anthony, Monica McNutt, and Kazeem Famuyide. He talks Drake, Kendrick, and clears up some of the lies and half-truths around the beef, setting the tone early.

Cole taps into his real love for basketball, the story behind almost choosing that path, and what it felt like getting in the gym with pros.

They get into the making of The Fall Off, chasing growth instead of comfort, and how Cole was able to avoid the fall off a lot of artists fall victim to.
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The guys are back in full form.

Melo, Mero, and Kaz open with March Madness, breaking down sleepers, contenders, and why this tournament feels wide open this year. Melo gives his pick to win it all and shares what he looks for in teams built for a run.

Melo gets into Kiyan’s freshman season, what he liked, what needs work, and how the next phase of his development is already being approached.

The guys debate the 65 game rule as well as the potential NBA expansion that looks to be happening soon.

Mero and Kaz talk joining Hot 97 with Morning with Mero, the importance of New York radio, and what it means to represent the city on that level. The crew also discuss the string of Jay-Z shows that were announced , touch on Hov's legacy and what a 2026 version of Jay looks like.

Then it gets fun. The crew builds out a hood movie bracket and debates what really deserves to be called the greatest hood film of all time, with strong opinions, classic moments, and a champion crowned.
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