About this episodeCedric the Entertainer discusses his multifaceted career, including his new novel 'Flipping Box Cars' inspired…AI summary
Cedric the Entertainer discusses his multifaceted career, including his new novel 'Flipping Box Cars' inspired by his grandfather, and his barbecue venture AC Barbecue co-founded with Anthony Anderson. The conversation highlights the cultural significance of regional barbecue styles, the rise of celebrity pitmasters, and Cedric's contributions to hip-hop history, specifically his work on Jay-Z's 'The Black Album' and Nelly's 'Country Grammar'.
Key takeaways 5
AC Barbecue is a brand focused on giving back to culture rather than just selling products, featuring collaborations with legendary pitmasters like Kevin Bledsoe and Rasheed Phillips.
Regional barbecue styles vary significantly: Texas uses dry rubs, Missouri uses sauces, Kansas City/St. Louis/Memphis focus on pork, and the Carolinas use mustard-based sauces.
Grilling has evolved from a demanding chore to a social celebration and cultural identity, with younger generations and women increasingly participating due to easier methods like pellet grills.
Cedric the Entertainer's novel 'Flipping Box Cars' is loosely based on his maternal grandfather, Lloyd 'Babe' Boyce, an entrepreneur and community leader in the pre-Civil Rights era who navigated the underworld to help his community.
Cedric contributed freestyle verses to Jay-Z's 'The Black Album' after pitching an idea inspired by Eddie Murphy's '48 Hours' character, despite Jay-Z leaving the studio before the recording.
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“We didn't want to do a liquor brand we was just trying to come up with something that gave back to the culture and barbecue just felt really natural.”
▶ 4:27Cedric explains the motivation behind starting AC Barbecue with Anthony Anderson.
“It's a Next Level to all of it... people really approach this with heart and culture and soul behind it as well.”
▶ 5:23Cedric distinguishes authentic barbecue culture from simply using jarred sauces.
“I walk like him again he had that same smile or you know laughing you realize like through DNA we actually connected to our family.”
▶ 11:20Cedric reflects on the physical and personality traits he shares with his grandfather, who inspired his novel.
“I pitched on this idea because I wanted to do the uh the little city Eddie Murphy doing... Jay-Z is this the single-handedly took hip hop and he was like oh that's funny I like that.”
▶ 17:10Cedric recounts how he secured a feature on Jay-Z's album by demonstrating a comedic bit.
Chapters & Sections (33)▼
0:00Celebrity Comedian Discusses Life and Careerchapter2
0:00Celebrity Impersonations and Pop Culture References
1:03Comedian Discusses Netflix and Upcoming Projects
3:09Celebrity Friends Discuss Barbecue Business Venturechapter2
3:09Friendship and Business Partnership Discussion
4:56Barbecue Culture and Tradition Discussion
5:37Regional Barbecue Styles and Pit Masterschapter3
5:37Regional BBQ Styles and Grilling Traditions
6:04Celebrating Community with Food and Drinks
6:29Celebrity Endorsements in the Barbecue World
7:40Celebrity Pitmasters and Grilling Enthusiastschapter3
7:40Discussion of Top Pit Masters
8:18Conversation about Various Cultural Scenes
9:01Celebrity Grillers in Hollywood and Entertainment
9:35Celebrity Family History and Cultural Heritagechapter3
9:35Celebrity Food and Book Recommendations
11:05Family Connection Through Shared Traits
11:43Man's Life in the Underworld
12:22Celebrity Impersonator's Life Story and Careerchapter1
12:22Celebrity Impersonator's Life Story and Career
16:31Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hopchapter3
16:31Celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop
17:19Discussion about Jay-Z and Hip Hop
18:04Artist Discusses New Album and Collaboration
18:43Hip-Hop Artist Reflects on Milestone Momentschapter3
18:43Discussion of Credit in the Past
19:52Nelly's Impact on St Louis Music Scene
20:24Discussion about a Female Guest on Show
20:57Celebrating a Friend's Success and Gratitudechapter4
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