Vanity, Vigilance & the Joker’s Fire

This episode of Control Burn starts light but quickly turns layered. Vince “The Fire Starter” and Napalm open with a candid conversation about BBL culture, vanity, and how social media has reshaped beauty standards and authenticity. From there, they pivot into nostalgia for the golden era of 90s hip-hop, arguing that today’s music and culture lack soul, mentorship, and originality.

But the heart of the episode burns hotter. The hosts tackle AI manipulation, media control, authoritarian trends, ICE enforcement controversies, political hypocrisy, and the slow erosion of democratic norms. They unpack how narratives are shaped, how history gets rewritten, and why vigilance matters in moments like this.

They also pay tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson, reflecting on legacy, spirituality in politics, and the importance of moral clarity in public leadership.

Throughout it all, the message is clear: question everything, protect your inner circle, stay self-aware, and recognize that we’re living through a pivotal chapter history will not forget.