People's Party with Talib Kweli
217 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★ - 2K ratingsPeople’s Party is a weekly interview show hosted by hip-hop legend Talib Kweli. The show features big-name guests exploring hip-hop, culture, and politics.
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Van Lathan Discusses TMZ, Kanye West, Self-Improvement & Gun Activism
September 30, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 89.6 MBOn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jamsin Leigh sit down with TMZ personality and podcaster, Van Lathan. They discuss how Van operates within TMZ, his famous Kanye West encounter, his weight loss journey, their past disagreements over gun activism, and how he disagrees with white people versus how he disagrees with black people. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Uproxx Presents The Masters With Eli Morgan Gesner
September 25, 2019 04:00 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MBThe Masters is an interview show where UPROXX Style Editor and co-founder of Phat Farm and Zoo York, Eli Morgan Gesner, sits down with pioneers and craftsman in style, music, skateboarding, and culture to discuss how they became who they are and the inspiration behind their work. You can listen at https://apple.co/themasterswithelimorgangesner See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
IDK Talks Kanye, Denzel Curry And How Prison Influenced His Music
September 23, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBOn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jamsin Leigh sit down with rapper, singer, and producer IDK. They discuss how he found his voice as an artist while incarcerated at age 17, his first time meeting Kanye West, and Kanye's confounding relationship with Donald Trump. Later, the conversation expands to IDK's close friendship with Denzel Curry, his wide-ranging influences as an MC, and his personal take on religion. Kweli, Jasmin, and IDK also dig into the stories behind ...
Murs Talks White MCs, Gangs, And Lack Of Support For ‘Conscious Rap’
September 16, 2019 04:30 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBOn this episode of the People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper Murs to discuss the current state of hip-hop, the lack of support for "conscious rap," whether gangs should incorporate, and the influence of white emcees like El-P. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Patrisse Cullors On Black Lives Matter, Jay-Z & NFL, Prison Reform
September 09, 2019 11:08 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBOn this special episode of the People's Party Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with friend and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement Patrisse Cullors. They discuss her experience growing up in LA during the war on drugs campaign. She tells the story of how BLM got started, and later explains the guiding principles of the cause. Other topics include corruption inside LA's Sheriff's department, LGBT social movements, the making of Talib's album "Prisoner Of Conscious", how...
Godfrey Talks Rappers vs. Comics, Studying Bernie Mac, Snoop Dogg
September 02, 2019 13:52 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBTalib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh chop it up with comedian, actor, and personal friend Godfrey. They discuss the similarities of what it is to be a rapper versus a comedian. Godfrey talks about valuable lessons learned from Jerry Seinfeld and studying under Bernie Mac when he was getting started in Chicago. They go into Instagram comics possibly being the mumble rappers of comedy, and we get to hear some of his favorite impressions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal...
Ras Kass Talks Nature Of A Threat, Dr. Dre And Jail Time
August 26, 2019 12:02 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBOn this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh converse with long time friend and collaborator Ras Kass. They discuss his legacy as a lyrical heavyweight on the west coast. He reflects on how he feels about his song "Nature Of A Threat" almost 25 years later and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dax Shepard Talks Capitalism, Ice Cube, White Privilege And Sobriety
August 19, 2019 12:48 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBOn this episode of People’s Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with actor, comedian, performer, writer, and podcaster, Dax Shepard. They discuss Ice Cube, politics, white privilege, addiction, family, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Evidence Talks Dilated Peoples Origin, Kanye And His Eminem 'Beef'
August 12, 2019 12:44 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBTalib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with Talib’s longtime friend and collaborator, Evidence. They discuss how his upbringing in Venice Beach and living next door to Quincy Jones’ son helped shape his love for hip-hop music and culture. They also talk about how he got his name from rapper and collaborator Everlast, showing LL Cool J one of his first songs, producing for Kanye West first debut album “College Dropout”, and the story behind his past “beef” with Eminem. See Privacy Pol...
Estelle Talks Female Emcees, Kanye, And UK Hip-Hop
August 05, 2019 13:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBTalib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with singer, songwriter, rapper, and actress Estelle. In this wide-ranging interview, the UK star skewers Jermaine Dupri’s comments about women in hip-hop, opens up about launching her career by approaching Kanye West at a restaurant, and shares her creative process. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Perry Farrell Talks Ice-T’s Legacy, Lollapalooza & Protest Songs
July 29, 2019 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBTalib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with Jane’s Addiction and Porno for Pyros frontman -- and Lollapalooza founder -- Perry Farrell. The conversation goes from Perry playing Lollapalooza with Ice-T and favorite protest songs all the way to... a discussion of other dimensions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
T.I. Talks Early Albums And ASAP Rocky
July 22, 2019 13:06 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBTalib Kweli sits down with hip-hop legend and T.I. to discuss his trap past, early albums, Trap Music, his upcoming Flint water movie, ASAP Rocky detained and in jail in Sweden, Jay Z, being "King of the South," and potentially running for mayor of Atlanta. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Angela Rye On Hip-Hop Vs. Pop Rap And The 2016 Election
July 08, 2019 13:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBTalib Kweli sits down with political activist Angela Rye to discuss hip-hop’s influence on culture, their approaches to Twitter trolls, the impact of the 2016 election, and the need for people to better understand where they get their information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
B-Real on Cypress Hill and Early Gang Life
July 01, 2019 13:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBTalib Kweli sits down with legendary hip-hop artist B Real to discuss Cypress Hill, Prophets of Rage, gang life, and marijuana and cannabis activism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jemele Hill On LeBron, Donald Trump and Athlete Rappers
June 24, 2019 17:40 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBTalib Kweli sits down with sports journalist and former ESPN host Jemele Hill to discuss her role with LeBron James’ “Shut Up And Dribble” documentary, Shaq and Kobe’s rap careers, and Donald Trump’s white supremacy agenda. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lamar Odom Talks Addiction And His Biggest Regret
June 16, 2019 22:40 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBOn the second episode of People's Party, Kweli sits down with former NBA star and celebrity public figure Lamar Odom. They discuss being famous vs infamous, not taking advice from Jay Z, living in the spotlight, addiction, and Lamar's relationship with Kanye West as well as the Kardashians. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Bun B On His Biggest Influences Growing Up
June 09, 2019 22:40 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBOn the world premier of People's Party, Kweli sits down with Texas rap icon Bun B. They reflect on his biggest influences growing up in Port Arthur, the evolution of UGK, his lyrical style, as well as his and Pimp C's breakthrough getting on the Menace II Society soundtrack. We hear his story of hotboxing with Biggie Smalls, and how it felt like he was smoking out with the Godfather. He also gives detailed insight about the home invasion he and his wife experienced recently. See Pri...