Carl Banks, Rakim, Ed Lover Discuss the Role Starter Played in Hip-Hop Culture | 50 Years of Hip-Hop

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, Giants legend Carl Banks takes a stroll down memory lane with two icons of music and media. Rakim, the father of flow and one of the most respected people in music, and MTV legendary show host Ed Lover talk about how the Starter brand played an integral role in the fusion of fashion, music and lifestyle over the last 50 years.
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[@Skeptik-pe6ze]

Love this channel, please keep it coming

[@earhustler08]

Salute to the HOF Carl Banks, Hip Hop Media Legend Ed Lover, and Da God MC Rakim 🫡🫡🫡.

[@Kallapryy]

Paid in Full is the album I still hold every rap album against to gauge impact to me.

[@frank-xp6pj]

The unskippable hiphop album 🙏🙏🙏🔥🔥🔥

[@bolder2009]

​@@frank-xp6pj Eric B Is On The Cut and Chinese Arithmetic are skippable. Doesn't take anything away from the album's impact and iconic status.

[@frank-xp6pj]

@@bolder2009 well I guess it’s personal preference because I like them both & I remember back around 1991 on a trip to NewYork city to visit my aunt we was going through the holland tunnel & out of nowhere all you could hear was this jeep pumping Chinese arithmetic…my brother & I was like oh snap that’s Eric B & Rakim…it’s the perfect backdrop for a movie scene in the ghetto littered with graffiti & trash.

[@soldierforchrist3727]

I'm going to give you paid in full but my top song bar for bar illustration for illustration lyrics of fury

[@nadialittle8997]

Rakim all day everyday that red Giant jacket on Rakim 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@justcrazydeafrow]

I want all 3 jackets 🔥🔥🔥💯

[@limmiesnoddy1977]

Me too had The Red & Blue one 💙❤ definitely got to get them both with The Black

[@powerfullthoughts]

Big facts baseball jackets and the letterman style

[@MannyBlaze32]

That Jacket Rakim Has Was Fire 🔥 I Need It

[@moveezy5591]

Wow Carl Banks just called Rakim the LT of of hip hop and l just realized its true

[@RyanShepard]

I havent heard Ed Lovers voice in so long, but it instantly brought me back to my youth.

[@karlbanks7259]

Yo they got the legends with the legend

[@victormoore5874]

I knew Rakim my entire life,and like myself he's always been a Giants fanatic

[@mfcmfc8483]

Let the rhythm hit them greatest hip-hop CD ever

[@janbogacki6134]

This is a dream come true.

[@jerz732]

This is amazing, brings me back to my childhood. Aslo, makes me proud to rep the New York Football Giants

[@DanielNegron-h6c]

In New Haven CT we had a Starter factory 3 blocks away my Dad's house 🏠 in the mid late 80's & 90's. We shopped in the basement for not perfect gear...but perfect for Us..Good times.

[@erniemcgee3828]

Rakim all day !!

[@OnlyOriginalSongs]

Rakim The beast the godmc

[@vectwon6767]

Wow the god and ed lover with banks??? Legends

[@michaelmay7921]

The Greatest emcee of all time a Giants fan. Now that’s what’s up! LGG!

[@PrimordialChaos9]

Man to see my all time favorite emcee Rakim along with Ed Lover and Carl Banks brings back so many memories of those great Giants years from 1986-1990 growing up in New York.

[@jbx.7995]

New York, New York.True born and raised, you learn to embrace your city.. east Harlem usa,e109st .. when the Giant's won, they 1st Super Bowl ..

[@ParkourRhett]

3 New York LEGENDS!

[@kevinlastella3551]

Three legends representing NYC to the fullest great interview they're right you just get a different vibe in NYC miss the 80s hip hop

[@Larry-sf7cp]

SALUTE TO THE NEW YORK LEGENDS.

[@cbrown940]

Starter is a FANTASTIC brand to say hello to again - let’s go!

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Three greats together sharing moments and stories. Rakim, Ed Lover & Carl Banks thank you! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@cmitchel35]

Starter jackets was so nice!

[@lamontricks1074]

Dope pic of Rakim with the red Giants Jacket wow

[@shariffroberts3193]

Incredible to see great men talking about positive influences

[@athens_1psvr31]

Tres Legends.

[@coreywilliams2820]

Man love this Interview, Salute my to my big 11798 brother Rakim with my favorite NFL team Giants Carl Banks along with Ed lover, cool brother of Hip Hop that gave the world an up close and personal view of our culture. Salute 💪🏾🍾💵

[@matttreece9036]

One love to the Legends! Great interview fellas. Peace from the LBC. California love. Make ‘em clap to this! California love for y’all. I had a couple starter jackets back in the day. My favorite one was my Georgetown starter. Peace

[@jacobball8422]

Growing up in the early 90s my dad always had a Giants Starter Jacket. I remember the 1st time he got me one

[@marcb8365]

Special Show For So Many Reasons

[@Mike-G777]

Live from TOKYO Love this *+*+*+ HIP+HOP

[@chazg8489]

Thank y'all for this

[@lamontricks1074]

Great Interview with 3 Legends as a true Giants fan this is special for me NYG4life

[@EngelsSantos]

Just brought that NYG Night Lights jacket Banks is wearing can’t wait to rock

[@TheJoescione]

This is my life in the 80’s true facts everything they said!!

[@royrodney6940]

Much respect & love for life indeed

[@bobinjc]

Awesome!

[@Slvickers1]

Great interview. I want that red starter jacket. NYG4LIFE

[@ramoduff9399]

Those Hip Hop 50 Starter jackets are dope!

[@demon2429]

Loved this 🫡💙

[@mrcoollu9662]

I grow up 90’s I remember how starter was popular the Tag 🏷️ memories..

[@Mello_Bx]

I'll speak on the clubs (Nell's, Palladium, Red Parrot, Roseland, Perk's, Bentley's & many more) even LT's Bar & Restaurant 🍷

[@marcus.6487]

brang back tha starter jackets and snap back hats mane 🔥🔥🔥 oG style tho

[@undisputedtruth6176]

Hip hop Black culture has influenced the world. Black Americans be proud of your creation don’t let others claim it

[@mpound97]

All I can "say" is...🔥♥️🔥♥️🔥♥️🔥♥️

[@eddycasseus-dz2my]

Dawn 3 legend in building

[@rayguard9470]

Beautiful.

[@Tone46]

Greatness in those chairs.

[@manatarmsslaps]

brings back memories.. had i navy blue GeorgeTown starting winter coat.. damn near got killed for wearing it in the wrong neighborhood😮 Starter hats, all that.. good times..

[@kingja1988]

I truly feel what they are saying ny is apart of me and I’m apart of ny I’m ny through and through even though I grew up Atlanta I’m from newyork

[@wilmars9146]

You grew up in Atlanta you ain't from NYC dude stop it. Rep where you're from ATLANTA!

[@kingja1988]

@@wilmars9146 na I live in Atlanta but ny will always be home it’s a difference

[@wilmars9146]

@@kingja1988 You said you grew up in Atlanta. So what are you talking about ?

[@kingja1988]

@@wilmars9146 I’m originally from Long Island ny but grew up in Atlanta

[@wilmars9146]

@@kingja1988 Long Island ( Nassau and Suffolk Counties) ain't NYC. You grew up in Atlanta rep Atlanta. You're not a New Yorker.

[@timotundy]

Rakim has the Belichick coat on

[@JamesJohnson-mw6zq]

I needed to see this today. Salute!!! G-Men 4Life.✌🏾

[@dametalounge]

Dopeness!🫡

[@macktical]

This is dope af!

[@yazeedyairbey]

My team and my guys!

[@veautifulstranger]

Dope interview.

[@each1teach1academy43]

Miss the 90s 😢

[@rhymesandpolitic]

Dope episode 🔥🔥🔥

[@DJspAce82]

The San Jose Sharks Starter coats were hot back in their early days.

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

Cool interview

[@soldierforchrist3727]

My cousin Universal said to me the summer before it dropped said yo you wanna hear Rakim's song? im like Rakim got a song the brother my man Ramel introduced me to at the parking lot (Wyandanch heads know what I'm talking about) then came that whistle from my Melody. I stepped out his house to go home an a car turns the corner and check out my Melody was playing. Here's something funny he never called me by my name he always said homeboy I don't know if he did it because my first name was hard to pronounce And he said i'm just gonna call him homeboy or he just forgot it, But he never showed me any disrespect espect. That's one thing I could say about Rakim . He was never disrespectful man to anybody and he was always respected in my presence

[@SF_Native]

I wish i had my Starter jackets, thought I'm not sure I could fit them lol. I had a white Bulls one with red letters, Black Orlando Magic with blue logo and black Niners starter with red logo.

[@ronniemac5081]

Carl banks look like one of the Detroit D boy. That Michigan swag.

[@renemarte5257]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@frederickbryant5587]

We wore starter jackets in Chicago

[@JoseGarcia-wl3im]

HIPHOP nuff said! 💪🏼

[@VINCENTSCURRY-mt5cf]

❤❤❤G men 4 life 🍾😎

[@daoppgrvyrd777]

Yo my guy's 💯

[@jermelekelly7086]

Where can I get that Black New York Giants Starter Jacket at? Anyone....I've searched everywhere.

[@bigt5699]

Hey Carl I need one of those blue jackets. Where can I find one ?

[@masterkbar7]

We all had Starter Jackets 85-90

[@ParkourRhett]

RAKIM ALLAH!!!💿💽📼🥁🎛

[@hoodbroadcasting]

Shoulda got Speedy Morman to host this jawn‼️

[@lovehate8286]

He’s right about Rakim. No Nas, no Jay z etc without Rakim.

[@TLsoul369]

"G" Men to "G" Men

[@TLsoul369]

Not one Cuss word...word, Bananas !

[@sdatkb]

This started with kids younger than them

[@fynetuneyrgf]

Shouldn’t Paint The Bathroom Before A TV Interview. REMINDER to myself.

[@fynetuneyrgf]

Lol, just playing obviously.

[@jcnyc9353]

Be nice to have black uniforms with royal blue and red

[@darrylwashington3672]

Imma micro fiend after 12 worst than Gremlin feed me Hip Hop and I'll start Trembling 🤔

[@nukelaloosh4795]

don't sweat the technique

[@nyclassic4ever130]

Nah what ed said @ 20 ain't it no more. NYC don't generate that level of respect out of state like it used to. Thats a fact..

[@DRIPSONE73]

Damn Rakim took like 60 years to get a personality smh

[@michaelallen8112]

No he didn't u wasn't paying attention

[@AmariMarvelous]

Is this your first interview watching Rakim in a long time since the late 80's?😂

[@JD-fb6rw]

Hahaha - He ain’t no joke

[@athens_1psvr31]

Denying the smaller creators of clothing in order to just push the big brand didn’t help the culture. It helped Starter. Support more business owners. The Mom and Pop shops. Y’all might of missed the next Karl K and stopped a business that could’ve grown with your influence.

[@carlbanks251]

Not true.. Walker Wear, Shabazz bro, triple5soul, ENYCE, MAURICE Malone, Cross Colours and many more small black creator exposed through Ed & Dre. You are obviously a little younger and didn't see all that they did for Black brands Ed mention Kani

[@lovehate8286]

@@carlbanks251FACTS

[@ltod2]

God MC Rakim is legend.Never knew he liked playing football back in the days.

[@platogenova9573]

These jackets are trash compared to the originals. Starter sign is too big, the cuts are bad and where are the caps??

[@KnicksGonnaKillme]

Sny ain't what Carl wanted to do. This right here is where it's at. We need more of this.