Glasses Malone & Problem: Inside FX’s "The Drop" & The Untold Rules Of LA Street Culture

West Coast hip-hop staples Glasses Malone and Problem (Jason Martin) pull up to The Baller Alert Show studio with host Ferrari Simmons for an unfiltered, hilarious, and insightful conversation. The duo dives deep into executive consulting, writing, and acting for FX/Hulu’s hit series The Drop (created by Malcolm Spellman) and explain why genuine West Coast representation behind the scenes is long overdue. Problem delivers a passionate rant addressing why the culture needs to move on from the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar battle, standing ten toes down behind his home team, while Glasses Malone breaks down the real truths behind LA hat culture, street politics, and why being intimidated by Black neighborhoods is rooted in misconceptions. From daily morning routines and creative discipline to comparing Hollywood’s structure with Atlanta’s booming film and music hub, this episode delivers pure gems. Stream The Drop now on FX, Hulu, and Disney+! -------- Stay locked in with Baller Alert — news, interviews, entertainment, culture and the stories shaping the game. Download the Baller Alert App for exclusive updates, breaking news, and early drops. iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/baller-alert/id377741847 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.balleralert.balleralert Follow Us: Instagram: @BallerAlert Facebook: BallerAlertcom TikTok: @BallerAlert X: @balleralert Website: https://www.balleralert.com Hit Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a new Baller Alert interview, exclusive, celebrity story, or Baller Alert Show clip. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: The Algorithm & FX's The Drop 01:39 - Official Welcome: Glasses Malone & Problem in the Studio 02:39 - Becoming Media Figures & The "Ratchet" Algorithm 04:15 - Creating FX's The Drop with Malcolm Spellman 05:56 - Inside the Writers' Room & Translating Hip-Hop to TV 08:12 - How Getting Paid in Hollywood Actually Works 09:55 - Debunking LA Hat Myths & Street Politics 12:45 - "Why Are You Scared of Black People?" Addressing LA Stereotypes 13:54 - Problem & Glasses Malone on Their 5-Year Vision 15:16 - LA vs. Atlanta: Building Black Hollywood Infrastructure 21:02 - Mental Hygiene: Morning Routines, Water, & Creative Focus 24:35 - The Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar Debate & Fan Reactions 27:37 - Is Rap a Competitive Sport? Hip-Hop vs. Acting 34:49 - The GOAT Debate: Kobe, LeBron, Jordan, & Magic 38:56 - Wrapping Up & What to Expect in Season 2 of The Drop