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Today we sat down with @ypdayg115 to talk about how he got into trouble early in his life with the law. He spoke on how his first jail stint was because of a crime he feels he didn't commit. His second time was due to his loyalty to a friend. We later discuss how he survived being in prison and jail. We also discuss the differences between the two institutions. We discuss his relationship with Chris from the We All In Clothing brand and how his mentorship from him helped @ypdayg115 become the man he is today. He actually gave him his name. We also get into the biggest argument of who is everyone's top 5 rappers of all time and this became a very heated debate. Also, we talk about how women's increased presence in hip hop and the NY drill scene. #jail #crime #top5deadoralive #thanx4askin #ypdayg #hiphop #popculture #jay-z #drake #jadakiss Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Latoya Benjamin joins us on the couch to talk about all things politics and black economics. We start with economics and how certain practices affect our community on a whole as black people. Latoya talks about what got her so intrigued with understanding urban policy and economics. We discuss the state of the black economy before and after the pandemic. We talk about the idea of all Black wealth leaving the community and what we can do to change that. We talk about what it takes to build a grassroots campaign to run for office in your community. More specifically, how Latoya Benjamin ran for office and came in fourth place with no major funding outside of her community. Furthermore, talk about her journey in Africa and being stranded out there for 4 months after only thinking it was supposed to be a two-week trip. We talk about what happens when black people bank with major institutions and the racism that corresponds with it. Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thanx4askin?utm_source=qr&igshid=ZDc4ODBmNjlmNQ%3D%3D Follow Latoya Benjamin: https://instagram.com/latoyabenjamin_?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== #politics #blackexcellence #economics #thanx4askin Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Black-N-Ugly owner Sherifa talks about how she started her clothing company. She takes us through the highs and lows of what it takes to create a successful clothing company. She just recently worked with Steve Madden, and won the Harlem entrepreneurship award. You can find her at numerous pop up shop markets throughout New York City and then some. Black N Ugly Instagram: https://instagram.com/black.n.ugly?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Thanx4askin Instagram: https://instagram.com/thanx4askin?utm_source=qr&igshid=ZDc4ODBmNjlmNQ%3D%3D Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

@ShotByOA sits down on the couch with us at the barbershop to talk all things music and life. we get into his platform Hazard Lights, his rap career and what's his biggest inspirations in music. We discuss Uber successful Hazard Lights YouTube channel. We discuss the origins on why and how it started. The pros and cons of what comes with the success of running a channel of this magnitude. We talk about how Drake and Soulja Boy were an early inspiration for him. As for Drake, it was his ability to sing and rap on the same song. It just blew his brains knowing that a person can do both. In his eyes, he's never seen anything like that before Drake. when it comes to Soulja Boy, it was a material value that gave some inspiration. More specifically, it was a completely iced out Lamborghini chain that was also a remote control toy car. Moreover, this foray into music led him into a chance meeting with a young up-and-coming rapper named @joeybadass . This relationship would have the 2 artists create music together. This was done during the Myspace days so, amazingly the 2 artists never met in person. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we sit down with a Southside Jamaica Queens Legend better known as Bimmy. We all know the stories about how he grew up and who some of his friends were. Well, we get into a lot of those stories as well. We break down his transition from street life into the music industry. #zipwitthedrip #Bimmy #supremeteam #hiphop #crime Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chris Teel was an early childhood educator and a non-profit philanthropist. Running several initiatives, one being Movies In The Park. As a child growing up, Teel experienced what he calls the good kid, mad city syndrome many black kids live in urban cities. Having 2 uncles suffering from drug addiction in his home, it was no doubt very challenging at times. However, Teel had stronger influences in his life such as his grandfather who was the principal of his elementary school. Going to school everyday with his grandfather everyday kept close to his family and out of trouble, this, validating the good kid, mad city term. Teel managed to come out on top with a beautiful family, educating many black girls and boys, and engaging in numerous political and community agendas that helped all minorities reach their true potential. Follow: @thanx4askin Follow: @boredofeducation2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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"Today we have Harlem's own, the one and only, K-Shine, come sit down on the couch for the Thanx4askin Podcast. We try to cover everything that needs to be addressed and more. Of course, we cover the obvious topics such as his strained relationship with DNA and URL, also known as The Ultimate Rap League. However, before getting into that, we had to talk about his early upbringing, influences, and what led him to become a battle rapper. We talk about what it was like being that his father was in and out of prison very early in his life and how that affected him. We go on to talk about his High school days as a battle rapper. We later go into all the wins and losses he faced in battle rapping; not many losses though. We discussed what drug dealing was like for him. This actually caused him to have several prison bids. Being tethered to the system was no doubt a struggle for him when it came to battle rapping. We cover this and so much more in this interview. This interview is a portrait of a man who has been tested time and time again and somehow always finds a way to not only survive but thrive in his situations." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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