Big Daddy Kane Talks Influence On The New School, New York Hip Hop Dominance, New Podcast + More

[@mbo68]

I will forever tell people that Kane is one of the best to ever do it. His flows were impeccable. "I could sneeze, sniffle, or cough. Eeeeeven if I stutter, Imma still come off" - Set it Off

[@twinrivers6200]

Facts

[@muhamk]

'Cause I get ill and kill at will Teachin' a skill that's real, you're no frill So just stand still and chill as I build Science I drill until my rhymes fill your head up Don't even get up The teacher is teachin', so just shut up I was just a young cat from Brooklyn, just out of boot camp stationed on the West coast. No one was really up on BDK! Those lyrics changed my life!!!! Set it Off and Just Rhyme'n with Biz.. 2 Classics!!

[@clpclp5744]

That bar wasn't even impressive 😩😭😭

[@robertl.blackstonjr.2527]

@@twinrivers6200 bob k b

[@nzgkilla]

@@clpclp5744 not everybody can say that shit and make it believable, BDK is the smoothest MC the mic has seen

[@eegg7396]

The fact that Kane admitted that he popped too fast was just crazy.That is someone who can really accept the hard truth still be real and humble at the same time.You hardly ever,ever see anyone like that!

[@gogochee1122]

This brother was the sh$t back on the day. Love his spirit and his mindset for the culture. Very selfless, intelligent and supportive of the next gen coming up. He always been solid. A bona-fide real one.

[@CraftWon]

One of Kane’s greatest assets was his voice. And it still is. He can still make millions if someone knew how to market that. Movies, animations, Radio, hosting... something.

[@KtotheG]

Definitely voice over narration work...

[@morm2173]

I don't think this generation realizes how legendary Kane was

[@loduo45]

That’s what’s so crazy cause I still get excited about this..Big Daddy Kane is an icon.. He’s like the Marvin Gaye of Hip hop

[@reddyred5097]

They don't

[@kirascullark5224]

He's still legendary and forever will be.

[@DanRustle]

Yeah kanye yeezy is a legend. Best rapper alive

[@a.k175]

They don't Kane is a legend.....

[@kdh255]

LEGEND Big Daddy Kane👑 He exhibits class, stylish, dope raps, dancer and flow was crazy. Give him his crown now while he here👑

[@Bilnation]

It’s crazy to think that Big Daddy Kane is only a year older than Jay-Z but they represent two different eras of Hip Hop

[@S1lverArr0w]

Fr?? thats crazy..... but then again Rap was/kinda is one of the only genres where you could be 40 and up and still drop radio hits and charting album

[@prissylily25]

@@S1lverArr0w it’s not, that’s literally what he was taking about in the beginning of the interview.

[@phelpzproductions2421]

That is crazy. That’s because jay didn’t really start poppin fa real or take off till his late 20s early 30s. That is definitely crazy doe

[@bxboro4662]

@@phelpzproductions2421 facts! U can say the same for DMX. He was close in age with a lot of the legends, he just blew up later.

[@tonybravado8231]

Righhhhhht!! I was just thinking that. Kane is perceived old, because he came out in the 80’s. But they’re basically the same age. Kane just never reinvented himself or his sound, the way artist like LL did, to stay relevant.

[@TheDesciple30]

The brother is a breath of fresh air. I feel like a kid again ; reminiscing on “ Ain’t No Half Stepping,” “Smooth Operator, “ etc. Much love to the OG!!

[@Tabby.cat2]

Yes 👍🏾!!!

[@gc4479]

RAW‼️

[@tripttwe]

Envy asked Kane about his podcast as I'm thinking he should have one. Kane was one of the smoothest artists. The chill remains to this day. Legendary.

[@nikirenneechambers]

I couldn’t understand the name of the podcast. Did you catch the name of it? It’s like they’re mumbling it

[@burdened_with_purpose]

@@nikirenneechambers it's called Did I Ever Tell You The One About...Big Daddy Kane. If you can't find it by title look it up by his govt name: Antonio Hardy. Hope this helps!

[@dwillwilliams1240]

@@nikirenneechambers 😂😂😂😂

[@phillylegend215]

If you're 45 and older, your top 5(no particular order) automatically has Rakim, Krs-One and Kane in it. Elite level lyricists. Respect the legends.

[@theoriginal668]

Add G Rap to that list.

[@bigpesa6166]

💯👊💯

[@davidhill7071]

Add Kool Moe Dee also. Lyricism was at the top of a rappers wishlist back then. They were some of the best of that era.

[@marinevet4131]

@@davidhill7071 facts people forget about Moe Dee.

[@theoriginal668]

@@marinevet4131 Moe Dee is from a different era though.

[@TheAMW]

Dude is more than a legend for hip hop. He looks great.

[@connoisseuroftigolbitts]

Pioneerr

[@kendranicole7157]

Kane was the type of artist that every girl wanted to be with because he was just so smooth

[@candyburfict5147]

Yassss.

[@kendranicole7157]

@Mr Black Nah just me. 😝😂

[@b.square2399]

👂kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnTXkJasnZl0aM0

[@wc6081]

And honestly most of us dudes wanted to be… All facts

[@moeanthony9308]

@@kendranicole7157 and your mom?

[@sekougetrouw6828]

He was one of the Coolest/ Flyest rappers in the game.

[@juombe]

The Prince of Darkness!

[@spicyspinach9899]

Still IS!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@tjtj6540]

My brother favorite rapper.

[@jameleason8200]

@@juombe white man got Jealous when white women they called him Tall, Dark, Handsome smh.

[@iNeedSomeThroat]

*Aint no half-steppin*

[@DavidRichardson95]

I'm only 25 and I keep the golden age hip hop in my rotation on my Spotify. BDK's first four albums are timeless classics. Hell, I even bump _Ain't No Half Steppin_ from time to time when I want to get inspired. I'm truly an old soul at heart.

[@freddycabrera837]

Felt that brother. I’m only 22 and I keep Wu tang on my rotation

[@thayungprince2]

Respect

[@S1lverArr0w]

Good music is timeless. Idk why people feel a way about listening to joints from 30, 40, 50 years ago. Society is weird af

[@KtotheG]

@@S1lverArr0w Young people are ageists. That's why.

[@goonn337]

Kane a legend

[@terrylbell6378]

"Ain't... No... Half-Steppin!" -- Big Daddy Kane #respect

[@a11daynay]

This man is so humble. It’s so refreshing to see the humility in such a legend.

[@AndrewJM]

age does that to you, realizing your mortality will humble you

[@esseen100]

That's cause at one point he was top o' the heap!☝🏿

[@shawnclark8452]

I swear growing up, what dude didnt want to be him..the goat

[@GurlTalkkTV]

Big FACTS!!!!!

[@dominicthelordkabinga]

“The only man the hoes wait for is the sky-blue Bally Kid(BDK)” -Ghostface Killah

[@Countryfied3000]

Facts

[@mr.rightnow240]

Not me

[@onelick75]

I used to rap and my voice deep..So everyone thought I was trying to be kane😂

[@thesandmancurtballirg4371]

Kane was always one of the most intelligent, most highly skilled rappers ever.

[@cristalp.2710]

I don't know not one man that calls him Big Daddy Kane ....

[@lifestraight]

@@cristalp.2710 lmao

[@KharisB.A]

One of the Living LEGENDS👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. He's one of the lyrical mentors of Papoose. The effect of Big Daddy Kane's mentorship is profound.

[@SCARLEMSCARS]

Papoose is trash. Not one classic album. Just a bunch of low quality mixtapes.

[@tiffanifloyd1552]

The true definition of Swag!!💯

[@Rakeemgrant]

Insert Big L

[@swizzlebeatstv]

'I'm so mysterious and serious, the women are curious, so when I walk inside of the place it's like 'oh there he is', but slow down, there's enough of me to go round, I'm giving girls more Temptations than Motown'. - Prince of Darkness 👌🏾

[@pretoriaafro5074]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MooreVoicesMedia]

Now THESE...are bars!

[@ba7191]

👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@tsaints852]

Rakim and Big Daddy Kane having a rap battle would be legendary.

[@DJRenee]

Now that's a VERSUZ I'D like to see

[@GFTRP-pz1wu]

That Versus would be crazy

[@SaleemAli-ke4ro]

Sounds like a Verzuz to me

[@TheDesciple30]

Facts

[@txzbelle75]

A loooot of people say that... and I love BDK... Rakim is my #1 ..... but they're not in the same lane. My opinion. He's sexy and smooth and... The God is sexy and smooth... but gully... I just never see it.

[@ndujamz]

Like Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def would say. "How can rappers claim top 5 spot while Big Daddy Kane and Rakim are still alive.?" This is No.1 eMcee of all time.

[@ttbaby1342]

This man is a stone 100% legend!!!Big Daddy Kane King!!👑

[@LadyMocha]

RIP 🙏To my big brother Jason Jaurad Kelly (1976-1994) who was a big fan of Big Daddy Kane. Love ya Kane!

[@mauricedotson5547]

Condolences

[@UNDERDGOD]

My condolences 💐

[@siddystylez]

this man is proof old school men just a different breed of fine

[@2ndround415]

You said a WORD

[@lovechildtre4961]

Exactly 👏🏾👏🏾🤷🏾‍♀️

[@deshawndadon9237]

That’s a fact!!!

[@chocolatecapricorn9418]

Yes Lawd!

[@kendranicole7157]

Grown sexy kind of fine

[@xxxxbigrich5752]

Big Daddy & Rakim & Krs-one are WHOLE legends without them the weirdos wouldn't have an outlet in this hip hop ✊🏾✊🏾

[@GlobalEnigma64]

To me those 3 and Kool G Rap are the MT. Rushmore of their era. Icons in this game!

[@misternewyorkknickerbocker4604]

Kot W! That’s my Mount Rushmore too!

[@Ghost-vd5mc]

Its sad kids these days probably won't ever realize how fly this dude was..that late 80's and early to mid 90's hightop fade look with the big gold chain and track suits with the high top sneakers,THIS DUDE EMBODIED THAT SHIT💯 #StraightUpLegend

[@fuferito]

A friendly correction. Kane in his prime; "smooth operator, Prince of Darkness Kane," wore sports jackets, button shirt, and slacks.

[@Clacci38]

@@fuferito Exactly!

[@Ghost-vd5mc]

@@fuferito he did BOTH

[@SCARLEMSCARS]

@@fuferito If you consider that all those albums flopped commercially and critically then yeah that’s his prime lol. Hold that L.

[@rasungod7257]

They better do the knowledge and pull up his music videos on KZbin.

[@schoovaertssimon7904]

I don't think the Breakfast Club ever had such a smart, respectful, humble, articulate, positive, legendary guest.

[@cld_crush_brthers_ultra_ma60]

U obviously 🙄 missed the *RaKiM* interview ❓❓❓❓

[@schoovaertssimon7904]

@@cld_crush_brthers_ultra_ma60 i think Rakim is the best rapper/lyricist in history but he's not the coolest person in interviews.

[@moeanthony9308]

What wait? Not Birdman

[@schoovaertssimon7904]

@@moeanthony9308 ahahahahha

[@ddallas3506]

Master P

[@KharisB.A]

One of the Living LEGENDS👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. He's one of the lyrical mentors of Papoose. The effect of Big Daddy Kane's mentorship is profound. It's saddening that the likes of this divinely gifted giant didn't and aren't still getting their dues financially to a deserving level. It's rather the less talented ones raking in the 💰💰.

[@twinrivers6200]

Facts

[@ronaldtucker5796]

Envy is a 40+ year old, hip hop DJ from Queens. He needs his DJ, Hip-Hop and Queens cards all pulled for not knowing LL was a star before Kane even came out.

[@sho14me]

Facts!!!

[@focusone34]

He said/asked a lot of dumb ish in this interview

[@jbracey36]

I was waiting on this comment. I'm 45 and LL was the dude that made me like rap as a kid way before Kane was on the scene.

[@KtotheG]

He's Vlad-like with his lack of hip hop knowledge... or maybe he's just getting old

[@mememy2302]

This Brother always been fine

[@angelmiller9254]

Facts

[@chrystylesmith3692]

AMEN LOL

[@lxvstudios5609]

I grew up in the 2000s & used to watch BDK on KZbin like “Damn. He smooth af.” Salute.

[@fuferito]

The first rapper, back in the day, who I saw sitting on a African throne on interviews who sold me on the King and the sharp dressed pimp image, 'cause at the end of the day, Kane's flow was untouchable.

[@tkkirkland8376]

I heard that ladies was crazy over this man back then

[@lavendersunsets7066]

I loved him. I was a little girl like 9 years old and thought when I turn 18 we were getting married.

[@rhondam4369]

Listen...this is my ultimate crush..STILL...I been lovin him since day one...Im a huge fan of BIG DADDY KANE...SUPER LEGEND

[@mrworkowt5419]

This man single-handedly brought dark skin to the Forefront!

[@spicyspinach9899]

So fine!!!! Love me some dark skin!!!❤❤❤

[@junetynf]

Wtf

[@mrworkowt5419]

@@junetynf Real talk I'm not joking. Before Big Daddy Kane light skin dudes was in effect so heavy and dark skin guys like myself it was like a curse.

[@mrworkowt5419]

@@junetynf When he came out I heard women call him chocolate dark chocolate he was so fine. Before Big Daddy Kane women were not talking like that.

[@spicyspinach9899]

@@mrworkowt5419 I mean we did have ppl like Al B sure n all that ...but I always loved dark chocolate....omg...I'm medium brown but the color never bothered me there's beauty in all of our shades but for some reason i always leaned to darker skin...my first real crush...my husband...dark skin is beautiful...

[@eecjr1971]

Big Daddy: “if J Cole’s old school, what am I? The Platters???” 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@angelaspry5180]

Man on my grand babies Big Daddy Kane is the reason I LOVE DARK SKINNED MEN!!! I was in middle school when he came out and from the first time I saw him I was in love and never looked back

[@natehardy3849]

I never really thought about it until CTG said it, Big Daddy Kane is the most well rounded rapper of all time. Made every type of rap song, freestyles....plus he could actually dance. Definitely a GOAT

[@darlinnikki9514]

Big Daddy Kane was always in my top 5 along with Rakim and Nas.

[@twinrivers6200]

Facts

[@Armando316]

Agreed. Big Daddy Kane Rakim Kool G Rap Nas GZA Too many great lyricists.

[@eldono6964]

Only the og could call jay “the lil light skinned dude”

[@MAXIMA347]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@keyliyah33]

😂

[@Michael-qu3dc]

Top 5 dead or alive. Plus, he still gives you one of the best live performances you'll ever see.

[@locks4]

Top 3

[@sherriew36]

"The name is Big Daddy, yes, Big, not little, So define it, here's your walkin' papers, sign it..and take a walk as the Kane start to talk, 'cause AINT NO HALF STEPPING" MY FIRST LOVE and living HIP HOP Legend!!😍😍😍

[@saturncrush]

This man has so many sons (influences) in the industry.

[@Bepeze]

Big facts. He's influenced Nas indirectly I believe and of course Jay Z directly.

[@JudahMoon]

Facts and young cats got his swag now and don’t know where it originated 😎

[@Kymmze]

Yeah he explained his theory of a hip hop family tree. He said he was influenced by Caz. And in turn, he influenced Biggie, Jay-Z, and I’ll even add Big L to that list. Big L sounds like a mixture of BDK and G Rap. Nas sounds like a mix of Rakim and G Rap.

[@Rakeemgrant]

Definitely Big L

[@samiam6147]

@@Rakeemgrant Big L 🔥🔥

[@shoptalkseven5506]

Love how much props he gives Biz Markie

[@keithgupton9349]

R.I.P Biz Markie

[@ThaDailySmoke]

One of my biggest influences ever. Salute to Kane forever. 💪🏾💯🔥

[@doublepromo8240]

Listen to “Hypnotic” by Rakim where he says “I don’t need no Kane to get raw.” They definitely through subs at each other. Golden era.

[@bignadier]

He had a whole verse in Let The Rhythm Hit Em dissing Kane , but he said he took that verse out of the song

[@evecollins6884]

@Clyde Smith geniuses keeping it real that’s what I car a school!!! Yes SSSSSS, they made the pen and paperwork!

[@thesmartartlady9203]

He is still smooth and fine after all these years.

[@jenjen3254]

Yes he is and clearly out here still getting it with an 8 yr old 😏

[@thesmartartlady9203]

@@jenjen3254 If it wasn't a sin and a shame I'd give him a newborn right now!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jenjen3254]

@@thesmartartlady9203 shoutout 😂

[@blesinnocent6326]

Not only is he in my top 5, he's is my favorite MC of all time. I know that we have to accept change, but I'm stubbornly stuck on 80s and 90s hip hop. I care not to give this new shit a chance. LONG LIVE THE KANE!

[@blackice3395]

This man made me be proud to be dark skin ✊🏿 Smooth Operator! Great interview

[@6lobanegra0]

Fine then-- Fine Now

[@IAmMonicaDenise]

I remember meeting him in the late 80’s and having an opportunity to hang out. He’s a real genuine & respectable guy. 💖 #Big Daddy Kane

[@brandonbrown1916]

That was dope. Legend, comfortably a man of a certain age, confident, not uncomfortable w humility. Forget mentoring rappers, he needs to mentor black men.

[@fitlyframedcompleteinhim460]

Absolutely 👏👏

[@polorico1500]

Give legends their flowers while they are still here to enjoy them. Mad respect to the God MC Big Daddy Kane.

[@davidwatson7196]

Mr. Big Daddy Kane. That was a great interview. This is why I Love watching the Breakfast Club interviews.

[@ZacquiriKingTv]

Big Daddy Kane is the 1st rapper that I've ever heard use the word "clout" and that was in the late 80's but this new generation swear the started everything...

[@viviancortes5700]

WORD....💯💪🏼👊🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥💞

[@jordanwilson3120]

Arnold Schwarzenegger said it on the movie raw deal in the 80s

[@ArtisanWindchimes]

@@jordanwilson3120 it’s an old ass word. Pretty sure people were using it in the 1920s 😂

[@WeldersIncLlc]

Facts

[@bradleydaniels3864]

I heard it from Rakim "don't doubt the clout, they know what I'm about" but I ain't tryna start no shit we know the history between the two. Would be LEGENDARY if they battled #VERZUZ

[@celesteporter2918]

I was a teen in the 80's and loved Big Daddy Kane. He is the G.O.A.T. And, he was fine/handsome then and still is.

[@LexieOkk]

The amount of bass in his voice though.

[@junetynf]

😂

[@biddybop8515]

😅

[@Abbydiva31]

😍

[@crystalpoindex]

Mmmmmm...!!

[@TravelwithRia92]

👀👀🥵

[@EliteBlackSash]

Kane was born to emcee. His voice rattle the speakers in your airpods, lol.

[@brookelynwallace8663]

This man right here definitely has my utmost RESPECT!!! I met him when I was 19 yrs old and he was so RESPECTFUL then as he is NOW!!!😍

[@rcd954]

One of the biggest takeaways from this interview is that he has his father. Seems like he has a good relationship with him and you can see it how he carries himself. Grown man and gentlemen.

[@rolandmarkland6844]

Kane is very grounded and humble to be such a legend. Much respect...

[@mikec5641]

Let's talk about how he is humble enough to admit he wasn't good at everything.......

[@ORGANICsoulJAZZ]

Breakfast Club is in rare form this week. 🤔

[@tkkirkland8376]

Why you say that ??

[@mikewilson2122]

@@tkkirkland8376 the quality of interviews this week is reminiscent of their prime like back in 2012ish

[@DJRenee]

@@mikewilson2122 AGREED

[@lornawest47]

Glad to see them step their game up with all these KZbin's shows and podcasts interviewing legends etc The Breakfast Club need to use their p!atform and access to the greats as often as possible while they are still here on this earth

[@kingme9105]

Yeah they been doing their thing lately D-Nice was on this week as well 🔥🔥

[@twinrivers6200]

Met this cat in the mall in Greensboro, NC. Ran into my favorite rapper ever. Day I will never forget. My dude.

[@kohzimas9498]

Wrath of kane is probably the craziest hiphop song I ever heard

[@adamneme4613]

The energy in that song is epic. They don't make it like that anymore.

[@mrwhite77781]

Yeah kane

[@derrickmckinney6425]

Him, Rakim, Slick Rick, G. Rap, LL, Nas, X.....etc it don't get no better then that!

[@illuminatigbeats1397]

the last 3 names look like “Lil Nas X” 😭😭😭

[@BowseyBoyFrassa]

@@illuminatigbeats1397 Lil nas x is up there to!

[@S1lverArr0w]

@@BowseyBoyFrassa the CAP is unmatched

[@Rakeemgrant]

@@illuminatigbeats1397 Bruh😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Rakeemgrant]

I'm crying real tears over here😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@McChillson]

Y'all knocking it out the park this week with all these legends!

[@tieraBK]

I can listen to him while Im falling asleep. Soothing voice 😍. Such an legend 🙌🏾

[@Sammygmd]

Aging like wine🙌🏾 one of my favorites!

[@joniv363]

Burned my breakfast trying to watch this interview. BIG DADDY Kane😍😍😍

[@lavendersunsets7066]

He is a real legend. Now I've got go listen to his music.

[@yetundepink]

It’s nice hearing these legends telling these stories. Some of the best Breakfast Club interviews are those with the old school rappers. He’s giving us a history lesson. All hip hop fans need to hear these stories.

[@2kdad]

“just like superman jumped skyscrapers, this one here caught the vaporz”. that is hilarious

[@clintongray5065]

Hip hop royalty right here no mistake this is a real MC just pure talent 💪🏾

[@jesfar620]

He's is a Legend! He help Hip-Hop evolve lyrically !

[@ShaunanRocki]

This man is definitely in my top 5! I had a big crush on him in middle school. Hell! He could STILL get it! TILL THIS DAY!

[@MekaJay]

Girrrlllll!😍

[@TrinTheGoddess]

Had his cassettes and his posters on my wall! My Dad always liked him because he wore suits! Long live Kane! One of my favorites rapper ever! He still smooth! I'm glad to see it!❤❤

[@MrMetro-mt5qv]

How in the heck does everyone leave out LL Cool J; he too is one of the G.O.A.T.S..

[@programSense]

Giving him his flowers 🌺 love to see it

[@lorraine96smith56]

Big Daddy Kane's presence alone highlights that his in a league above the idiots that are interviewing him. One of real Hip hop's Pioneers, who's reputation spans over 30 years and at no point includes insulting and belittling black females in an effort to chase popularity, make money and garner attention. I wish people would start calling these breakfast club fools out. Big Daddy Kane I salute you!

[@clemzawazarga550]

The first to do it really well....Big Daddy Kane!!!

[@turdferguson1567]

Kane had that swag as father time in the movie posse.

[@aw5347]

Facts!!!

[@Zoeymarley]

Give these hip hop legends they 🌹 🌹 while still here not gone

[@spicyspinach9899]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kamargee9680]

My favorite rapper ever. My first tape i ever bought was Kane's. That was in 1989. I was a kid but his lyricism and ability to use metaphors and analogies were unlike none other at the time. Him and Rakim were my favorites but Kane was from Brooklyn where I was born so no doubt he had home team advantage. By the way. He had the forest dancers too. Scoob and Scrap were the best of the best and the stuff they used to do was crazy. Dudes used to dance their @$$3$ off

[@KingCarew]

I'm here for this Kane talk legendary Rapper

[@luvsupreme]

Aww Lawd I just fainted. 🤪🥰 ❤ the only man I'll call Big Daddy and mean it. 😂

[@slip-n-rollboxing1826]

My first favorite MC. Pac and kane my favorites.

[@PlantlifeShaye]

My Lord this man is everything!! 💜💜 Big Daddy Kane, the icon

[@Nay089]

Before my time but I know his style paved the way for a lot of the GOATs. Respect

[@richardwilliams5842]

As a Dj how the hell Envy not know LL was out way before Kane?? SMH

[@twin9775]

Smoothest operator, ain’t no half stepping! Long live Kane!!!

[@DJ-ts5uv]

I was just listening to BDK the other day. It brought back so many good memories. I could never forget this man. He’s legendary in rap/hip hop.

[@chrisjohnson4272]

"Put a quarter in ya ass cuz u played yourself"-Kane....🗽🔥

[@andreu09876]

🔥 lol

[@tswagg504]

today Yee was aggressive like”f##k that, Ima get my question in y’all ain’t gon cut me off today!” 😂

[@nathandaniels8459]

For sure, ... way over due.

[@vegan-ish7537]

He’s such a Class Act and fine as hell!!

[@Nappy2theRoot]

Big daddy is a childhood friend of my mom's. I never believed her, but he called her by name💋

[@primetimebkny]

Kane is a living legend. May have not gotten the riches but his name and music will live forever; priceless

[@madant22]

Wait Kane got an 8 year old still making children. 👶 Damn!

[@dimples814]

Yep I feel so bad for her sometimes 😂

[@Ms9mmBeretta]

I want a baby by him too.

[@kevinpark296]

That was a flawless Doug E. Fresh impersonation, considering Big Daddy Kane's normal voice is 40 octaves lower.

[@jfranklin8425]

Omg the way I giggled hearing that impersonation 😄

[@sflow4675]

"To move and groove with the smooth rap Lord"....king

[@soulsister1976]

I'm bout to go watch some Big Daddy Kane videos right now...

[@DeanDavisChan]

Absolute LEGEND! Kane and Rakim are responsible for MASSIVE leaps forward in the culture (especially pivoting Mainstream to Hip-Hop), on a consistent basis. There were others who were 1-or-a-couple hit wonders, but KANE's (and Rakim's) contribution is SO important. Love his humility! Humble Rapper! I grew-up in Brownsville, Brooklyn, and KANE will always be one of my idols! Long Live KANE!