Anderson .Paak Interview With The Breakfast Club (7-28-16)

Anderson .Paak discusses bouncing from home to home, his marriage, signing to Dr. Dre, his musical influences, who did he vibe with at the XXL freshman shoot and much more with The Breakfast Club. #BreakfastClub

[@sowhat8639]

Paak's music is so dope and most people have still never heard of him. He can sing incredibly well, spit fire bars and plays drums like a madman. What I like the most is that is music is positive. Malibu is already a classic in my mind.

[@timned]

Classic!

[@OBrayant]

+Timothy Ned I haven't heard music like his in a looooong time.

[@illronico7026]

Facts!

[@missgigip]

Yes LAWD

[@danielmcnerney7747]

I agree w every fucking word you said

[@PrezPoet]

Anderson .Paak had the patience of a saint when Charlamagne was asking dumb questions.

[@MayhemOnAir]

I like how Anderson had to repeat himself 4x before Charlamange finally got it..

[@codytj3434]

So glad someone else said it nicely.

[@STP.Productions]

He actually never answered the question...I believe Charlamagne was trying to figure out how he "FIRST" got into the school if he had no money...Prior to being a T.A., and Prior to NOT being able to afford it anymore

[@MayhemOnAir]

Scrawberries

[@STP.Productions]

George C Nah peeps just listening wrong. He clearly asked "How could you afford to go to school if you were homeless?" They don't just LET YOU IN school on GP

[@ty3691285]

This exactly what ScHoolboy Q was talking about. "yall ask questions and don't even care about the answer" Hahaha.

[@apolaroidstory]

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[@radunn1606]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 FACTS

[@zmlx28]

Lmfaoooo I love how he called charlamagne on his bullshit in the first question?

[@Passport_Papi]

he damn sure didn't know that man's music other than who was on it. You couldn't sing a hook, a line, something? Lying ass lol

[@kimberlimyrick2371]

LOL...They don't know their shit on their own interviews lol

[@ennvee1989]

Quincy Edwards hahaha it was hilarious tbh!!

[@rollinstormz]

For this dude to talk about these issues with a smile and a good attitude while slightly joking around about it takes a heart of gold

[@pharaoh6625]

Charlamagne staring dead at this man and not listening to a word he saying 😂😂

[@GamerGirl_BRE]

I LOVE Anderson Paaks voice!! it's so different, and it's like his talking voice is like his singing voice 😍

[@karinamiddlebrooks2167]

Saaame

[@here1050]

Glad to see him get recognition. "Your Prime" is my favorite track on Malibu, but the whole project is genius. A multi-talented brother right here.

[@JudySmilestv]

Your Prime is definitely my least fav track personally

[@ChristianCullen15]

You are probably the first person I've ever seen say Your Prime is their favourite song on the album. Lol That's the only track I skip on Malibu

[@brittanysnow2683]

Your Prime is my fav too. Your not alone!

[@karinamiddlebrooks2167]

I love that song!!

[@WilkineBrutus]

His album is absolutely brilliant. Seriously. It's a classic. An actual classic album, with pure substance and authenticity.

[@jthomas200900]

I can't get into any of his stuff

[@courtneykogler8873]

AGREED!

[@Audiostoke1]

Agree Best album of the year for me and one of my my favorite artists at the moment Its classic yet unique and fresh which is hard to do. I also made another mix album worth of great material if you take all the good tracks from Venice, his good breezy love joy tracks, Suede, His two main tracks on Compton and also Dapper and Glowed up.

[@solargeknowles4354]

"Malibu" is fucking crack!

[@thuggathuggababy]

+jthomas200900 just keep listening to it you'll like it eventually

[@greenwaytruckinginc6134]

Now fast forward to now. This brother has some 🔥🔥🔥 songs! Him and Bruno Mars is killing it❗

[@SAOTOSOEP9]

4 years later. Anderson Paak is worldwide now!!!!

[@marsrover5898]

Everybody that Dr. Dre signs always has an interesting story which makes their music a lot more personal and much better, Anderson is one of those guys and his music is incredible!

[@jahbless2114]

i thhink charlamagne had a stroke at the beginning of the interview cus he didnt retain anything

[@brittj1139]

😂😂😂

[@DaTHUG18k1d]

So how did he pay for school?

[@DaTHUG18k1d]

Lmao!

[@K_patts8370]

really! or in one of those bottles of booze back the shelf

[@jigglejigggleee8765]

bro that picture hahahahahahahahahaha

[@myhextixmind8632]

"Every time we humped it was like , 'We going to Hell.'" 😂😂😂 I'm done

[@heyanastasia698]

😭😭😭😭

[@Centella9]

Thank you Anderson for being so honest and transparent!!!

[@rufist607]

Go on Paak. I feel you brother. God is good and happy to see you make it. Anderson is a quarter Korean too. Talented brother.

[@MrGNugget]

Future Legend, this dude live is some next level ish

[@emdeethelegend]

I saw him at SXSW... dope!

[@sharitaylor3142]

You called it! 🔥🔥

[@Rikuphi]

I remember when he went by Breezy Lovejoy, when Dumbfoundead and DJ Zo were his crew. I remember him being on Knocksteady TV. So much talent. Seeing his long overdue success is inspiring. .Paak totally embodies the "Never Give Up" motto.

[@jamalmky]

i feel like anderson .paak is going to be like a pharrell type person in the industry

[@SweetcheeksMs]

Seems like a humble young man wishing him much success!

[@christianblad839]

his voice is so melodic, sounds like he'll start spitting bars any time now

[@DuceVasquez215]

Charlamagne fucked this interview up smh never thought I'd say that

[@OwlBoyJR]

that guy is an idiot...so ignorant lol ruins a lot of interviews

[@loudiamond]

He wasn't listening to ish he said man.

[@DuceVasquez215]

+Lou Diamond right mad disrespectful you could see it bother Anderson that awkward through it

[@___7576]

Danm, its takes a lot of energy out of you to hate someone for their preference . You must have a lot of wasted time on your hands. That just self hate. If you love yourself you wouldn't care. What's someone choose to do with their life.

[@brendansmith2258]

noice

[@leekabell]

"Every time we humped it was like 'we going to Hell we going straight to Hell" 😭😭😭😭💀 this part had me weakkk lmfao

[@rociohihat]

"Do you wanna get bigger?" "I wanna get better" ❤

[@sharitaylor3142]

Wisdom❤

[@Jperry1523]

Charlamagne: "I know the Ryvyms"

[@egdapo]

you're a piece of shit lmfao

[@hypotenusod]

lol, charlamagne is a chump

[@MrDontae14]

😭

[@612houston]

my dude handled himself well during this interview...big ups to him. Good music.

[@intellectualblackking162]

I really like Paak he got a lot of soul in his music

[@OTKP]

Already one of the best Live Performers already, he kills it live with his Band!

[@randalllawkin]

Man looking back at this video my dude made it all his albums classic his style is so refreshing hip-hop needs this. I had Oxnard on repeat for a week and that's rare for me

[@trains270]

just saw anderson earlier this week! him and his band were awesome! definately not your average rapper. funky psychedelic vibes mixed with real bars and rock. shit was dope

[@flipmodebaby1]

I saw this guy at the wireless festival and I got to say I was really impressed with his music. He's actually dope and mad on the drums.

[@kingkawayne]

Everybody make sure you listen to Malibu. You won't be disappointed.

[@mattwalker2877]

CTG nigga open your damn ears my G! Dude literally explained himself 4 times lol. Good interview I gotta check out dudes music.

[@kennethwilliamsinc]

He's really dope. I found his music trying to find out who did the song to Kevin Durant's Nike commercial.

[@mattwalker2877]

+Kenneth Williams yeah I just listened to the album twice. Dope af!

[@alexissoveryhot]

Andersons from the same city as me and I love how he likes to rep Oxnard and say the city he's from. He's always been so dope. My grandpa used to work as a weed farmer in Santa Barbara too. Keep repping us dude! 😊

[@ItsRuve]

This man is amazing. I can't wait to see what the future has in store for him, I hope he takes over the world

[@kaylay_8026]

Mission accomplished!

[@sharitaylor3142]

BEAST!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@MrAlly2bphd]

reminds me of a new age Lenny kravitz

[@sowhat8639]

I agree. Paak. is brilliant and it shows in his music. Malibu is a classic.

[@thestrangemanreturns]

minus the musical talent which is not saying much because LEnny isn't even that talented.

[@JPWicks6]

+who how is .paak like lenny kravitz minus the musical talent? in what way is he lacking talent?

[@thestrangemanreturns]

JPWicks6 Lenny plays keyboards, guitar, bass and drums and has a deeper understanding for music which is why Prince had so much respect for him...I am not a lenny fan because to me he was just good enough and i'm not saying Anderson is trash by TODAY's standards but i'm saying he is not on the level of even lenny. He outshines everyone else from the freshmen class but hey it's easy to dunk when the rim is lowered.

[@solargeknowles4354]

He's better than Lenny, sorry.

[@kitStep37]

sooo... how did he became a TA?

[@missgigip]

LOL

[@realjsample1417]

the real question is how he became a student

[@FlyByFrancis]

He's now become the master.

[@RyanDaKid87]

A T.A.......what's that.....lol

[@IamDMV]

Anderson Yee got the answers 😂😂

[@missgigip]

He killed it at Panorama last weekend..Him and Kaytranada are my top faves right now..Love the fact they respect the music and use so many different influences..Paak is gonna be around for a long time..def see longevity in his career.

[@805Ways]

Staright out of OXNARD!!Gotta show love to this dude, putting the 805 on the map!!

[@christianhague7656]

Most interesting interview in months. Dude had really been through it all

[@izabelabak9898]

Char: do you wanna get bigger? Anderson: I WANNA GET BETTER periodt

[@aviancebassett5272]

My life is now complete. I have been playing Malibu everyday at work , in the gym, on vacation in Miami. I cannot get enough. I'm such a fan of how it seems he gets lost in his music. I even try to imitate his body roll .So happy to hear him speak.

[@ArinaThomsen]

I love his music. He is incredibly talented. He is also a very nice person. Very patient and level headed.

[@SAnderson54]

IF YOU HAVE NOT LISTENED TO MALIBU. STOP EVERYTHING YOU'RE DOING AND GO LISTEN TO IT RIGHT NOW! Some of the best music I've heard in a long time!

[@karinamiddlebrooks2167]

Yes!! It's a masterpiece.

[@talluptallup76]

I must say he is a very patient dude, I would have been annoyed with some of the silly questions and the repetition at times

[@learning.growing.1017]

His music is REAL LIFE his experiences!! So much love, honor and respect for Paak man. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👑

[@arnoldstalone3667]

MALIBU is the best project this year.

[@matthewallen1834]

Facts!

[@KayaBea]

Champaaaaaagne pouring dooooown

[@ennvee1989]

Melanin B. aaaarrrmsss leeegsss

[@cesarpratt5550]

Cool dude, humble person. Hope'd to hear future hits!!! let the music speak for itself. Good Luck Anderson....

[@henryabuya]

People I want to see on The Breakfast Club Dave Chappelle Serena Williams Nasir Jones Lena Dunham Lin-Manuel Miranda Beyoncé Knowles J Electronica Katt Williams Michelle Collins Bill Maher Margot Robbie Lil Wayne Ghostface Killah Tomi Lahern Donald Trump Karrueche Tran Harvey Levin Emilia Clarke Bill Simmons (Ars/Clips/Day/Diz/Lux/Hollow/Charron/DNA/Mook) Wendy Williams Key & Peele More Cardi B Stephen A. Smith Andy Coen Dr. Dre Lily Aldridge SMACK White (smmmddlllaaack) Oprah Winfrey JOHN CENA! Whoopie Goldberg Marshall Mathers Naurdwar (The Human Serviette) Kerry Washington Yasiin Bey Martin Lawrence Ms. Aubrey obama's daughters

[@nb3490]

plus drake

[@celebratelife3754]

Dnt 4get this dick

[@aj9641]

lmfao yo whats up with that long ass list? i thought i was gonna see like 3 or 4 more names after pressing the "read more" button, not mike jackson's prescription slip

[@TysonFisher]

great list

[@melodym7]

Umm...NO

[@hssnn7547]

My new favourite artist. Dope af

[@riley4930]

I can really see paak blowing completely up n becoming a legend.

[@CaliCool91]

One of the few interviews where Angela Yee was more beneficial than Charlamagne

[@VertMade]

Charlamagne: "How you go to prison for selling SCRAWBERRIES?"

[@LadybugLuv]

Yes I am see this for the first time 6 years later, AND you comment is still hilarious! 🤣😂 08/09/2022

[@nemo2327]

So humbled, even after all the shit he's been through, respect can't wait for this guy to take off.

[@chancethatrapper8815]

if this nigga ask about the strawberries one more time

[@MichaelLesesne]

you mean craw berries

[@seabiscuit1265]

These old sneakers... Faded blue jeans no tricks no gimmicks, I be stomping down down down down down, demons. Rolling up trees in the belly of the beast. Oi!!! Anderson Paak is soooooooo dope! "Strawberry season, my sweetheart is coming round" 🔥🔥🔥

[@karinamiddlebrooks2167]

Both songs are 🔥🔥🔥!

[@TheOriginalRevolt]

Anderson and Andre 3k collab...waiting.

[@LawrenceLan]

not sure fantano got the best teeth in the game anymore

[@flabby72]

lol true

[@kevs857]

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[@SS-mt3vx]

Asap Rocky got the whitest and straightest teeth

[@matthewkatigbak]

matthew santoro got perfect teeth lmao

[@twood12301]

Anderson is a close second, but anthony will never be beaten

[@Just_us-2]

I must admit came back here and actually looked at this interview. Very nice, probably one of the best interviews I've seen on TBC in a min. " Goes to show that you can't judge a book by its cover".

[@tax5209]

CThaGod Ruined what could of been a very dope interview

[@AlchemyCAWS]

He seemed interested because they don't usually have cats like this on the show. This was a guy who lived a real life before making it to the spotlight and not a ratchet rapper with tats on his face and claiming he has a crazy violent past.

[@GeorgetheGreat]

+Nellzartworx 21 savage had a great interview tho

[@timtresch4848]

na charlamagne coiuldn't ruin this was still dope

[@Headrum]

dude is pretty slow

[@fdavidevans]

Fuckin dumbass kick him off the show

[@gallyun1]

Reminds me of Lenny Kravitz a little.

[@loganflesch3196]

Wish I could like this comment a thousand times

[@TheUpstateCharlie]

Reminds me of a little Lenny Kravitz

[@OfSunFlowers]

Between the teeth those lenses and the scruff that nigga look just like him.

[@itsLeeek]

absolutely amazing artist. i agree his music is definitely a FEELING!

[@MooCowPoopPoop]

Anderson .Paak seems like real dope dude. Just chill and real but also lit when the time needs it. i would love to meet him

[@SoulVernacular23]

i never heard of him but after this interview im going to check out his projects

[@56dee]

He's crazy talented, malibu might be aoty

[@ShyLewis101]

Room in Here is was of my fave tracks. check it out

[@50ztej]

Wont be disappointed bro, i was sceptical too at first but he the truth compared to the bullshit coming out these days.

[@thuggathuggababy]

What you think now

[@nickchilds3155]

That moment when you click on the video just to hear the "yes lawd!" At the beginning haha

[@Japace321]

Damn it usually be Envy asking the dumb questions, but CTG got him beat this interview lol

[@chefbaxter2211]

Malibu, Favorite record of the year. Def been waiting on this interview.

[@BoChosen]

Malibu is dope. I picked it up when it dropped and have been playing it since. AP is very talented. Dope project.

[@randomcharacter6501]

Dude is dope, but they need to stop calling his music rap. It's misleading and he's missing his market. His music is more funk and soul like if college dropout Kanye produced a Sly and the Family Stone album. If I just left it at his freshman freestyle I would have never given his music a chance.

[@jakiee]

Ah! Thanks for clearing that up... I couldn't put my finger on what his style is b/c it reminded my of things that Janelle Monae was putting out on The ArchAndroid and that some of her Wondaland artists would do.

[@jsoul99]

exactly

[@MacReddPW]

Rap/Hip Hop is gay. And you're right, ppl needs to stop calling his music rap. He's not a rapper at all. No child should wanna rap knowing that some of the og'z like Bambaataa & KrsOne either Pedophiles & Gay‼️👎🏽‼️

[@jakiee]

MacReddPW ...How can a genre be gay? And he does incorporate elements of hip hop and rap (he was included on the 2016 XXL Freshman cover), so what does that say about him? Lol

[@randomcharacter6501]

Jakiee P That was my point, elements of rap doesn't make it rap. No one says Deftones or Limp Bizkit are rap groups. No thinks of Erykah Badu or Chris Brown as rappers they just incorporate elements of rap in their music. I don't know what the other dude is talking about tho.

[@monkfreak72]

What kind of glasses is he wearing? Their so future!

[@Awillii]

I'm soo happy I watched this interview last month. I can't stop listening to his music. Yes Lawd!!!

[@MaryLonerganArt]

Malibu is the BEST new record I've heard in AGES...

[@airy_arii]

One of the best LIVE performers I've ever seen

[@so.many.obstacles]

Char should've taken the day off.

[@ilovecody7514]

Anderson .Paak deserves this fame he's been working for a minute. Been fucking with him since I found out about Hellfyre Club.

[@OriginalBoondocksXVIII]

That sarcastic joke at the end about his beanie being great protection from a thunder storm had me dying lmao. Easily one of my favorite "new" artists. Can't wait to see where he goes.

[@beverlywilliams9305]

I love this brother talent, God bless you and your family always💓💗💓💗💓💗💓💗💓💗💓

[@AfroPlaylist]

Damn this interview has inspired the hell out of me to keep following your dream!

[@jordiblu2131]

This dude is world class TALENT and that Malibu album was genius! The way he mixed the tracks, his voice and the different influences . . . Fucking love him

[@naomie427]

ffs Charlemagne gawd. .Paak is the GOAT in my opinion his story is one of a true survivor and his music is AMAZING.

[@SeeKelso]

I love this kids and his full vibe, music needs more Artists like A.Paak

[@JL0vely]

I remember he used to be known as breezy Lovejoy and he was playing in the band with dumbfoundead

[@oryan2235]

I see you a music head tho

[@Zaybytheway_]

You real

[@brucepatrick9442]

the battle rapper? he make music?

[@billionairejr]

Kang trying to become a mistress every since you found out he like Korean punani 😂😂

[@JL0vely]

billionairejr eww hes so not attractive.

[@aprilchoyce7588]

Love these old videos. Now they watching you. You have officially blew-up in 2021!

[@realfreedomofspeech]

Charlamagne doesn't understand what AP will become in the future. He's a legend in the making.

[@804E]

"But I was - I ain't have shit else to do." I need this shirt made.

[@karinamiddlebrooks2167]

Same

[@JCDawghound]

Cool interview, but how did Paak afford to go to school???

[@IamDMV]

He couldn't ,thats why he dropped out and later was offered the opportunity to be a T.A 😂😂

[@user-sw6lh8zm9o]

But how could he afford to go to school????

[@karinamiddlebrooks2167]

How did he afford to go to school.

[@sharitaylor3142]

😂

[@karinamiddlebrooks2167]

@@sharitaylor3142 🤣 still to this day we will never know.

[@lequincygriggs3092]

As disappointing as this interview was Anderson is DOPE!!! My man came to Houston and put in a great show.

[@OfficialJPryde]

Still debating whether I like Malibu or the NxWorries project Yes Lawd more... both amazing pieces of work.

[@chrisneto]

Damn I love this guy, from his music and his humble nature... a true artist. Looking forward to many years of listening.

[@takeover5449]

Charlemagne High on something

[@jaguar4856]

charlemagne high on stupidity? Lol...spot on!

[@ZahkeyhSanders-lv8vo]

I Love Anderson .Paak Songs

[@sammygotnext5844]

At 4:10 Cthagod: It took you 13 years to get on. Paak: Yea, and I'm only 21. Envy: WHAT?!? You been rappin since age 6?!? lol. Stoopid Envy.

[@myhextixmind8632]

I really love this dude.

[@xDTHECHEMISTx]

that whole album is fire

[@sowhat8639]

Exactly. This is one of the only albums I've heard in the last few years where every cut was dope.

[@SpamHusky]

Anderson is what hip hop been waiting on to arrive......YES LORD!

[@KTMR3130]

NxWorries album coming soon! Yes Lawwwwd!!

[@vipsectionn]

He's dope lol side note : Yesss I hear you. My mom is Korean. Lol

[@joesumler9202]

Asia Black my mother is too..

[@danterosenberg7506]

He lied in his xxl freestyle. His son doesn't LOOK Korean, he IS Korean

[@TheUpstateCharlie]

whats a TA? How did he become one? What's a "Scrawberry"? How they hire a homeless person?

[@Bepeze]

he's so right about strawberries and Oxnard. I spent allot of time their as a child. AMOF whenever i would ride the coast from La to Ventura all i would smell was Strawberries. I just remember their being fields and fields of them.