Marlon James on Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce's 'Formation' and pandering to white audiences

[@Tonestire]

Such valuable insight from an incredible writer -- thanks for having him, and for posting the video!

[@IsisXenaNannyMaroon]

I'm always excited to hear this young man. He's so thoughtful.

[@rockab24]

the fact Marlon James named those people,by name, not generalizing all under the same umbrella is admirable. "J E Hoover did that , D D ,did it too."

[@hiraether6209]

Can't wait for his fantasy novel (apparently named Black Leopard, Red Wolf). A Brief History of Seven Killings is flawed and still probably the most impressive novel of the last half decade, even full decade. Amazing writer. He's a sorcerer of narrative.

[@JloveLamar]

Black Leopard, Red Wolf comes out in 18 days!!!!!

[@JulianWyllie]

Very crucial thing he said about characters in art. Definitely feel like this is this sense of forcing relatable to attract wide audiences.

[@Bonitaymorena]

yeaaaas omg i didn't know he cane to canada :(!!

[@tombryant52jumpscoach]

"Runaway Train by Soul Asylum doesn't match the video". Can't argue with that.

[@jamescotter]

Reading Black Leopard Red Wolf right now. Great book, great writer.

[@williamking9042]

Great insight

[@LeahsWALKABOUT]

Marlon James very smart writer !

[@joeconway7793]

Hasn't aged well!? I coincidentally have Can't Slow Down playing in the background as I'm watching this.

[@markvsblack1910]

Interesting insights.

[@Queenblessful]

I love to read but I’ll love not to read 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣