DRINK CHAMPS: Episode 12 w/ Talib Kweli | Talk Meeting Prince Growing Up In Brooklyn, Mos Def + more

Drink Champs
02:06:45 Report Issue
Loading transcript... Click for full transcript

Chapters & Sections (159)

0:00 Introduction and Context chapter
3:44 Artist's Personal Experience at Protest chapter 4
3:44 Initial Reaction and Decision to Attend
4:15 Artist's Hypocrisy and Decision to Participate
4:45 Meeting Other Artists and Activists
5:17 Personal Experience with Tear Gas and Police
6:48 Anderson Cooper and CNN Interview chapter 4
6:48 Initial Impressions of Don Lemon
7:24 Surprise and Disappointment with Interview Conduct
7:54 Respect for Anderson Cooper, Criticism of CNN
8:25 Disagreement with Interview Approach and Representation
10:00 Critique of Mainstream Media and Corporate Interests chapter 3
10:00 Personal Experiences with Mainstream Media and Compromise
11:01 Critique of CNN's Representation and Job as Enabler of Status Quo
12:02 Discussion on Violence, Politics, and Artistic Freedom
13:38 Yasiin Bey and his views on borders and passports chapter 4
13:38 Yasiin Bey's perspective on America and borders
14:47 Critique of colonialism and border control
15:18 Global citizenship and the concept of a world passport
16:19 Personal experiences with Yasiin Bey and his legal issues
17:22 Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, and Washington Square Park chapter 4
17:22 Nicolas Cage's Early Days and Washington Square Park
17:52 Washington Square Park and Celebrity Sightings
18:24 The Cosby Show, Brooklyn, and Jay-Z
19:03 Most Def's Acting Career and Personal Life
21:11 The Importance of Human Connection in the Community chapter 4
21:11 Addressing Hypocrisy and Judgment in the Community
21:41 Sharing Humorous Moments with Influential Figures
22:12 The Power of Human Connection and Imperfection
23:22 Embracing Flaws and Human Nature
24:23 Pasta and Renaissance chapter 5
24:23 Pasta Dough and Renaissance
24:54 Tragedy's Story and Censorship
25:24 Advice from Tragedy
25:55 Blackstar and Solo Careers
26:27 Convergence of Blackstar
27:29 Blackstar and Acting Career chapter
28:00 The Black Star Album and Vinyl Culture chapter 5
28:00 Rocky's Business Plan and Vinyl Distribution
28:31 Mainstream Hip-Hop and the Move Away from Vinyl
29:03 Ruckus' Focus on Underground Hip-Hop and Vinyl
29:35 Collaboration with Stress Magazine and Funkmaster Flex
30:08 Early Career and Working for Jessica Rosenberg
31:15 Funkmaster Flex and Early Hip-Hop Career chapter 4
31:15 Home Base and Clubbing in the Warehouse District
32:25 Funkmaster Flex's Early Career and Collaborations
32:56 Parties at the Palladium and Meeting Other Artists
33:58 Transition to LA, Freestyle Fellowship, and D'Angelo
35:01 Conversations with Russell Simmons and Jay Electronica chapter 4
35:01 Meeting Good Girls and New Album
36:04 Russell Simmons' Response to Running for President
36:38 Brooklyn Local Politics and Voting
38:13 Malcolm X and the Reinvention of Life
38:44 The Power of Voting Blocs chapter 4
38:44 Adam Clayton Powell and Malcolm X's Voting Strategy
39:17 The Importance of Collective Action in Voting
40:19 Personal Experiences and Influences
41:56 Meeting with Black Lives Matter and Other Activists
42:27 Traveling and Security Issues chapter 4
42:27 Musa Abdullah's Travel Experience and Security Issues
43:29 Customs and FBI Stop
43:59 Racial Profiling and Blacklisted Names
45:37 Airport Incident and United Airlines
46:47 Discussion about Chris and Kara Rest chapter 3
46:47 Chris's inability to provide concise answers
47:50 Internet culture and language evolution
48:53 Generational differences in understanding and communication
50:27 Accusations and Personal Opinions chapter 3
50:27 Defending a Public Figure's Reputation
50:58 Growing Up and Evolving as a Man
51:59 Retro TV Shows and Racism
53:54 Celebrity Worship and Hip-Hop Culture chapter 1
53:54 Responsibility in Addressing Accusations
57:59 Critique of Afrika Bambaataa's Op-Ed chapter 3
57:59 Disappointment with Afrika Bambaataa's Op-Ed
58:31 Conspiracy Theories and Hip-Hop
59:03 Defending Caris and His Position
1:00:14 Working on Electric Lady and Jimi Hendrix chapter 1
1:00:14 Personal Anecdote about Dave Chappelle
1:01:52 Meeting Dave Chappelle at the de la social chapter
1:05:19 Reflection Eternal and Scott-Heron chapter
1:05:50 Dave Chappelle's Early Career and Reflection chapter 5
1:05:50 Dave Chappelle's Involvement in High Tech and Album Production
1:06:20 Dave Chappelle's Vision for His Show and Collaboration with Musicians
1:06:51 Block Party and Royalties from the Film
1:07:54 Dave Chappelle's Quitting the Show and Compromised Situation
1:08:57 Dave Chappelle's Comedy and Intellectualism
1:09:33 Meeting Prince and DJ Q chapter 4
1:09:33 Introduction to Prince and DJ Q's Relationship
1:10:04 Prince's Music and Artistic Influences
1:10:35 DJ Q's Work with Prince and Hip-Hop Influences
1:12:08 Prince's Eccentric Behavior and Bible Study
1:13:10 Prince and Party Promoter chapter 4
1:13:10 Prince's Party Experience and Conversation with Promoter
1:15:18 Justin Bieber Story and Prince's Reaction
1:15:50 Prince's Conversation with Girl at the Party
1:16:23 Girl's Offer and Prince's Refusal
1:16:55 Legacy and Understanding chapter 3
1:16:55 Prince's Legacy and Impact
1:18:00 Contradictions in Artistry
1:18:32 Transcendent Artists and Personal Inspiration
1:20:46 Meeting Pharrell-like individual in Canada chapter 6
1:20:46 Initial encounter with Pharrell-like individual
1:21:17 Discussion about nobody listening to him
1:21:48 Quoting Bloody Money and Capone and Noriega
1:22:25 Conversation about men's club and Real Talk
1:23:39 Meeting another individual in the bathroom
1:24:09 Discussion about Yasiin Bey and his music
1:24:40 Discussion about Azzam's decision to stay in South Africa chapter 4
1:24:40 Azzam's reluctance to return to America due to political situation
1:25:17 Yasiin Bey's views on Islam and his creative spirit
1:26:50 Comparison of South Africa's development with other countries
1:27:51 Working-class MCs and their experiences
1:29:01 Discussion of Hip-Hop Music chapter 3
1:29:01 Hip-Hop's Global Reach and Cultural Significance
1:31:08 Hip-Hop as a Unifying Force Across Cultures
1:31:39 Comparison of Hip-Hop and Country Music
1:32:44 Education and Uneducated chapter 3
1:32:44 Defining Uneducated and Westernized Education
1:33:15 Rumors about Kanye West's First Feature
1:33:47 Meeting Kanye West and Working at Platinum Studios
1:34:51 Kanye West and Platinum Studios chapter 1
1:35:22 Kanye's Beats and Ego
1:36:26 Kanye West's Early Career and Touring chapter 4
1:36:26 Meeting Beanie Sigel and Touring with Kanye West
1:37:30 Kanye's Humility and Genius
1:38:01 College Dropout and Late Registration
1:39:03 Kanye's Personality and Annoying Traits
1:40:08 Kanye Story and Club Appearance chapter 3
1:40:08 Kanye's Story and Club Appearance
1:41:12 Drinking Water and Hydration
1:42:14 Kanye's Def Jam Story and Street Team Manager
1:45:00 Karis and Monetization chapter 4
1:45:00 Personal Experience with Karis and Monetization
1:46:01 Drinking Tiger Bone during the Podcast
1:47:04 Sharing Personal Experiences and Sacrifices
1:48:07 Ancient Chinese Secret and Tiger Bone
1:49:39 Kahlil's Story and Association chapter 4
1:49:39 Kahlil's Association and Ban
1:50:10 Tiger Bone and Fried Chicken
1:51:44 Joining the Podcast and Clapping
1:52:26 Nas' Prediction and Internet
1:54:02 Conversational Humor and Storytelling chapter 4
1:54:02 Drinking and Humor
1:55:04 Brooklyn and Hennessey
1:56:06 Storytelling about the White House
1:57:55 Criminal Justice Reform and Obama's Actions
1:58:56 Rick Ross and Tyler Crawley's Conversation chapter 6
1:58:56 Rick Ross's Initial Statement and Tyler Crawley's Response
1:59:29 Tyler Crawley's Comments on Music and the White House
2:00:00 Tyler Crawley's Warning about Yellow Snow and Candy
2:00:32 Discussion of Al Sharpton, Stokely Carmichael, and Malcolm X
2:01:35 Closing Remarks and Shoutouts
2:03:38 Will Smith's Job Offer and Elliott Wilson's Interview
2:04:10 Interview and Relevance chapter 4
2:04:10 Interviewing Legends and Relevance
2:04:43 Dependence on Relevancy
2:05:14 Thanking the Guest and Personal Stories
2:06:33 Smoking and Appreciation

Transcript

Loading transcript...