In this episode of “People’s Party With Talib Kweli”, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper, writer, author, and poet:
LADY LONDON
Here’s what they got into with one of today’s most respected lyricists:
- DJ Clark Kent being a father figure to her since she was two years old
- Befriending rapper Skyzoo at a cypher in Charlotte, NC
- Her close relationship with her mom and the stigma of teenage mothers
- Lauren London and Nipsey Hussle being a true LA love story
- Attending Howard University being a pivotal moment in her life
- Record deals and student loans being similar and going independent
- Talib’s take on the difference between an emcee and an artist
- Her books “TRUTH: The Novel” and “SIN: Truth, The Sequel”
- Discussion of her tracks “Girls Need Love” and “Money Over”
- Social media glorifying toxic relationships
- Feeling the pressure of not disappointing her fans
- Women not being taken seriously in the industry
- How she handled her freestyle on Sway’s Universe
- Being the niece of Chino XL
- Jean Grae’s excellence as one of the GOATS
- A full recital of her BLM freestyle aired on BET
- Why so many clout chase instead of taking the time to perfect their craft
- What the world can look forward to next from Lady London
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