In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper, writer, record executive and activist:
TRAE THA TRUTH
Here's what we got into:
• Trae's new release 'Life n Pain' being a venting through his recent life struggles.
• The legacy of Houston rap and H-Town creating their own lane in the culture.
• Why Trae is often called on by the people in his community for help before others.
• Criticism over his unorthodox methods of giving assistance to those in need.
• Gaining trust through his fans knowing he's one of their own.
• His brother serving two life sentences and several of his siblings murdered.
• Advice to fathers about not giving up on the fight for custody of their kids.
• The legacy of J. Prince and Rap-A-Lot Records as well as Trae's history with J..
• Trae's deep vault of unreleased tracks and his friendship with J. Cole.
• The impact of Trae's song 'D. Swang' featuring Fat Pat, Hawk and Pimp C.
• Trae's deep ties with UGK's Bun B that go well beyond the music.
• How far Lil Duval has come since being featured on Trae's album 'Life Goes On'.
• Joining Dave Chappelle at Yellow Springs and Dave flying to Houston for Trae Day.
• Getting arrested over protesting during the Breonna Taylor trial.
• His take on why people tell him he reminds them of 2Pac.
• The blessing from Tupac's mother Afeni to feature a Pac verse on 'Against All Odds'.
• Trae's song 'Smile' featuring Jadakiss and Styles P brining East Coast respect.
• East Coast ties, including a friendship with the originator of the culture Kool Herc.
• Discussing Trae Day, the four-day concert/comedy/activism event.
• Trae blamed for violence following the festivities of the first two Trae Days.
• Surviving stray gunfire at a Houston club that left several of his friends dead.
• A video going viral of Trae pushing the bullet out of his arm.
• Trae's friendship with Nipsey Hussle and the tough days following his death.
• A proud dad moment of Trae collaborating with his daughter Truth.
• Trae's Relief Gang organized in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
• How big Trae's part-ownership of Bumpboxx ended up becoming.
• Finally, what we can expect next from Trae tha Truth.
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