Van Lathan on New Book, Death of His Father, Unlearning The Culture, 9th Wonder, Lizzo and more
Van Lathan and Heather B discuss the erosion of hip-hop authenticity due to a lack of historical knowledge and the industry's ageism, arguing that deep cultural education is necessary to preserve the genre's foundation.summaryLathan also shares personal insights from his book 'Fat, Crazy, and Tired,' detailing how he unlearned cultural trauma regarding food and vulnerability, and how his father's passing has deepened his spiritual connection summaryIn South Louisiana culture, food is a primary language of love and security; Lathan had to unlearn the habit of using food for emotional comfort to prioritize his health.takeaway