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DMX's 1999 Woodstock set is called one of the greatest hip hop performances ever. Rello, Kunda & Miss Angie break down why — plus the Aaliyah connection. On this episode of Circle The Block, hosts Rello, Cunda, and Angie circle back to one of hip hop's most legendary live moments: DMX's 1999 Woodstock performance, widely regarded as one of the greatest hip hop sets of all time. From there, the crew dives deep into DMX's dominance on the 1999 Hard Knock Life Tour alongside Jay-Z, Method Man & Redman, DMK, and more — including the wild story of the "Million Dollar Bet" that led DMX to record his double-platinum sophomore album, Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood, in just 30 days. The conversation turns personal and nostalgic as the hosts share their own DMX memories — from getting an A in English class off a DMX prayer, to debating DMX's underrated acting career in cult classics Belly and Romeo Must Die. That leads into a heartfelt tribute to Aaliyah, her film debut, her chemistry with DMX on screen, and her lasting influence on 90s and 2000s pop culture. As always, the episode is loaded with the crew's signature odds segments — placing bets on which artists drop albums in 2026 (Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift), the 2026 Mercury Prize, and the 2026 box office race between Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday. It's culture, nostalgia, comedy, and hip hop history — all in one sitting. New episodes of Circle The Block drop every week — hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a conversation about the music, movies, and moments that shaped us. 00:00 – Intro & warm-up with the crew  04:12 – DMX's legendary Woodstock '99 set  09:18 – The 1999 Hard Knock Life Tour breakdown  18:37 – Tour trivia: the Cincinnati snub & Pittsburgh snowstorm story  20:54 – Who's dropping an album in 2026? (Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Taylor Swift)  24:47 – Rough Ryders anthems & DMX's raw storytelling  25:33 – DMX on Drink Champs: recording two platinum albums in one year  26:03 – The numbers: It's Dark and Hell Is Hot vs. Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood  29:31 – The DMX prayer that got a host an A in English class  31:58 – The Million Dollar Bet with Def Jam  33:00 – 2026 Mercury Prize  34:21 – DMX the actor: Belly & Romeo Must Die  37:07 – Aaliyah's film debut and her on-screen bond with DMX  41:52 – The Aaliyah legacy debate  46:56 – 2026 box office predictions  47:07 – Bishop Kunda's closing sermon  49:42 – Final thoughts & outro Subscribe to Circle The Block: https://www.youtube.com/@CircleTheBlockPodcast  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GcCyRJN4vtNPei0UtRg7D?si=f21fff83d20f4280  Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/circle-the-block/id1790258938  Instagram: instagram.com/thecircletheblockshow  ABOUT CIRCLE THE BLOCK Circle The Block is a culture and nostalgia podcast hosted by Rello The Saya, Kunda, and Miss Angie, where hip hop history, throwback pop culture, and current entertainment news collide. New episodes weekly.