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Chapters & Sections (176)

0:24 Introduction and Guest Introduction chapter
3:45 Early Production Experiences chapter 2
3:45 First Album and Inspiration from Rizza
4:49 Learning from Large Pro and Q-Tip
6:25 Story about ENJ and Queens Bridge chapter 1
6:25 Collaboration with Biggie Smalls
6:55 Puff and Kanye Collaboration chapter
7:26 Working on Album with Kanye chapter
10:01 Respect and Staying in the Hood chapter 5
10:01 Importance of Respect and Staying in the Hood
10:32 Fear and Leaving the Projects
11:03 Becoming a Grown Man and Independence
11:35 Family Ties and Neighborhood Dynamics
12:06 Old Technology and Beef with Phones
12:37 Discussion about KRS-One and Ron Ron chapter 3
12:37 KRS-One's work and influence
13:07 Ron Ron's background and character
13:38 Comparison to Serena Williams and Venus Williams story
14:38 Event at Best Buy Liquors chapter 1
14:38 Juvenile Hell and Nas's recording of Ilmatic
15:43 Introduction to IS-125 and 12th Street chapter
16:15 Story about Nori and Twin chapter
16:48 Discussion of P's Background chapter
18:57 Introduction to P and the narrator chapter
19:28 P's early life and music career chapter
20:28 Personal experiences and opinions chapter
22:04 Rumors and Allegations chapter 3
22:04 Initial Discussion of Rumor
23:04 Additional Details and Clarification
24:36 Addressing the Rumor and Setting the Record Straight
25:08 Respect and Appreciation chapter 5
25:08 Acknowledging Respect for a Guest's Effort
25:39 Clearing Up Misconceptions about Reiega Beef
26:11 Big Tim's Security and Introduction
26:43 Addressing Rumors and Fake Friends
27:14 Moving Forward and Clearing the Air
28:16 Dispute Over Book Content chapter 3
28:16 Feeling Disrespected by Book Content
29:50 Defending Against Accusations
30:22 Responding to Book Content
31:24 Introduction to Alchemist and Havoc chapter 4
31:24 Meeting Alchemist in College
31:55 Collaboration with Alchemist and Havoc's Rap Name
32:26 Mentorship and Naming of Havoc
33:28 Memorable Studio Session with Alchemist and Havoc
34:30 Story about a car accident chapter 1
34:30 Description of the car accident
35:02 Memorable studio moments chapter 1
35:02 Missed exit and flipping over
35:33 Meeting Prince and working on a record chapter 2
36:03 Meeting Prince and working on a record (continued)
36:34 Prince's behavior in the studio
38:11 Discussion about Original Beats and Remixes chapter 2
38:11 LA, Mob Deep, and Original Beats
39:45 Meeting at Stretch Armstrong's Crib and DJ List
41:48 Discussion about Tupac and Prodigy's beef chapter 4
41:48 Initial discussion about Noriega and LA
42:20 Steve Riff's involvement in the beef
42:51 Tupac and Prodigy's diss track
43:53 Personal experiences with the beef
44:57 Discussion of Real Rap and LA Story chapter 5
44:57 Rap Authenticity and Hood Origins
45:27 Chronological Order of Events and Biggie's Death
45:58 Biggie's Death and East Coast West Coast Beef
46:29 California Market and Havoc Flossing
47:01 Uber Account Compromise and Computer Security
48:04 Argument and Personal Stories chapter 3
48:04 Fighting in Japan and Personal Fights
49:10 Instagram DMs and Scary Messages
49:42 Fights with Capone and Partners
51:15 Conversations and Jokes chapter 4
51:15 Aftermath of Incarceration and Soap Smell
51:46 Capone's Behavior and Fight
52:49 Jokes, Laughter, and Interviews
53:52 Hip-Hop Flag and Contest Idea
54:23 Discussion on Hip-Hop and Politics chapter 3
54:23 The Importance of Responsibility in Office
55:58 Hip-Hop as a Party and the Power of Networking
57:00 The Need for Insurance Policies in Hip-Hop Culture
57:31 The Importance of Financial Planning in the Music Industry chapter 4
57:31 The Impact of Unplanned Spending on Rappers' Finances
58:02 Comparing the Music Industry to Other Sports and Professions
58:32 The Need for a Union or Organization in the Music Industry
59:33 Addressing Lazy Rappers and the Importance of Hard Work
1:00:34 Pension and Retirement in Other Industries chapter 3
1:00:34 Pension and Retirement in Other Industries, Including UPS
1:01:04 Comparison to Hip-Hop Industry and Healthcare
1:02:04 Infrastructure and Investment in Hip-Hop
1:02:35 Capitalistic Market and Free Speech chapter 1
1:02:35 Reinventing and Retiring in Hip-Hop
1:05:10 Publishing, Royalties, and Business Ethics chapter
1:07:19 Celebrating Collaborative Success and Legacy chapter 3
1:07:19 Praising Collaborative Efforts and Legacy
1:08:21 Discussing Rumors and the Importance of Honoring Legacy
1:09:55 Promoting New Album and Discussing Future Projects
1:10:56 Discussing Prodigy's Book and Personal Life chapter 2
1:11:27 Opinions on Prodigy's Book and Respect for His Story
1:11:58 Personal Connection to Prodigy and Writing a Book
1:14:02 Storytelling about a friend and drinking chapter 5
1:14:02 Friend's different story and drinking habits
1:14:34 Drinking with friends in Kendall and South Miami
1:15:05 Initiating static selector and drinking with friends
1:15:35 Pissing in the cooler and making a song about it
1:16:05 Clearing up rumors and genuine relationships
1:17:09 Celebrating 20 Years of an Infamous Album chapter 4
1:17:09 Reflecting on the Album's Impact and Personal Memories
1:17:40 Sharing a Personal Story about Prodigy and Pete
1:18:41 Discussing the Importance of Genuine Love and Respect
1:19:11 Sharing a Personal Story about Prodigy's Drinking Habits
1:20:14 Fat Joe's Arrival at a Party chapter 2
1:20:14 Initial Reaction to Fat Joe's Arrival
1:21:14 Confrontation and Tension at the Party
1:23:20 Appreciation and Recognition chapter 4
1:23:20 Acknowledging Contributions to Hip-Hop and Career
1:24:52 Discussion of War Report and Parole Violator
1:25:53 Zika Virus and Miami
1:26:24 Touring and Smith and Wesson
1:26:54 Celebrating Havoc's New Relationship chapter 5
1:26:54 Havoc's New Relationship and Smoking Habits
1:27:55 Drinking and Party Stories with Havoc
1:28:26 Comfortable and Unaffected by Internet Drama
1:28:58 Rapping and Inspiration from Infamous Album
1:29:29 Queensbridge Story with Nas and Twin
1:30:32 Artist's Early Career and Label Experiences chapter 5
1:30:32 Performing at a Club and Inspiration from Others
1:31:05 Label Experiences and Personal Reflections
1:32:07 Documentary and Label Perception
1:32:39 Regretting Taking Label Opportunities for Granted
1:33:09 Getting Signed to Loud and Working with Matty C and Scott Free
1:33:40 The Early Days and Wuang chapter 4
1:33:40 Discovering Wuang and the Office
1:34:11 The Hood's Reaction to Wuang
1:34:42 Sugar Ons and the Remix
1:35:45 The DJ's Personal Experience with Drugs
1:36:49 Conversations about Gold Rush and Personal Experiences chapter 4
1:36:49 Discussing Gold Rush and Personal Experiences
1:37:20 Sharing Time in Florida and New York
1:37:51 Comparing Hoods and Neighborhoods
1:38:22 Discussing Kodak Black and Broward County
1:39:55 Discussing Queensbridge and Capona chapter 1
1:39:55 No beef with Capona, discussing tour idea
1:40:27 Pettiness and Acceptance chapter 4
1:40:27 Raw co and petty behavior
1:41:00 Accepting pettiness, sharing personal story
1:42:01 Indian giver and pettiness
1:42:31 Representing Queens or not
1:43:02 Dispute Over a Relationship chapter 3
1:43:02 Cutting Off a Relationship
1:44:03 Fake Story and Breakup
1:44:33 Aspiring Model and Relationship Issues
1:48:17 Discussion on Music Production and Collaboration chapter 3
1:48:17 Petty Behavior and Producer Preferences
1:49:20 Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson's Collaboration
1:50:54 Appreciation for a Guest and Putting Rumors to Rest
1:51:57 Appreciation for Fans and Collaborators chapter 6
1:51:57 Gratitude to Fans and Inspiration from Music
1:52:28 Discussion of Past Collaborations and Beef
1:52:59 Reflection on Quiet Storm and Cloud9
1:53:30 Personal Feelings about Junior Mafia and Female Rappers
1:54:00 Humor and Jokes about the Interview
1:55:05 Conclusion and Promotion of Merchandise
1:55:39 Conversations about Music and Artists chapter 8
1:55:39 Rolling Over Own Shoe and Artist Selection
1:56:09 Comparing Artists and Selfishness
1:56:40 Eddie Giggs and Special Artist
1:57:13 Danny Gay and Song Demo
1:57:49 Playing Chicken and Counting Asses
1:58:19 Offended by Booty Reference and Special Word for Eating Ass
1:58:51 Havoc's Crazy Behavior and Ass Porn
1:59:25 Eating Ass and Keeping it Real
1:59:56 Inspiring Young People and Respect in Hip Hop chapter 1
1:59:56 Respect and Inspiration in Hip Hop
2:00:27 New Album, Silent Partner, and Future Projects chapter 3
2:00:27 New Album and Future Projects
2:00:57 Original Drink Champ and Havoc's Drinking Habits
2:01:59 Drinking Habits and Queensbridge Roots

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