Dee-1 on Rick Ross Fued, Beef Culture, Kendrick Lamar Shout Out, Diddy & Redefining Hip Hop

[@chichi.phil413]

Appreciate his positive messaging. Gives balance to hip hop . Glad Kendrick put light on him

[@keona3157]

i'm glad kdot introduced me i know im late but glad to find him

[@SteamPoweredSmurfette]

I would have never listened to Dee 1 if it hadn't been for the shout-out from Kendrick and to be completely honest out of the 3 related songs his was easily my favorite. I'm sure this interview popped up because of how many times that I've played it now... But oh my gosh, I'm so grateful to finally have another artist that I actually respect. His lyricism, the passion, the music itself, his attitude? He's the real deal. I hope he gets the recognition he deserves because he's fantastic.

[@BlissInWords]

This is by far one of the best episodes of kev. Much love to Kev and Dee1.

[@diaboulique9177]

This was a great interview Kev! I COMPLETELY agree with D-1 about the trajectory of music within our culture; I have been saying this for years!! I am a new writer and I pride myself on my ability to creatively and elegantly tell stories and express the commonly relative feelings of others through with my writing. This purpose filled mission seems to be missing from today’s music and I am doing my part to change that. We DEFINITELY NEED TO BRING BACK SHAME!!

[@Alisha1686]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 Glad he's getting these flowers 🌹🌹🌹🌹. Thank you Kendrick for bringing him to the attention of those of us who didn't know.

[@Steven-sd2zi]

Dee1 is the type of voice we need right now! 🙏

[@tmcxhusslex3230]

I respect Dee 1 so much. When he ended with have you heard of Kur. KUR is undeniably one of the most slept on artists. His song fallen, him and Dave East, helped saved me through my mother’s suicide. It gives me goosebumps to this day still 💯 much love Kev 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@mauriciohernandez1941]

Dee-1 is a solid human being regardless of his message he is a decent human who wants to see the world do better especially the youth it's getting crazy nowadays so we need Dee-1 protect that man at all cost shout-out to you Bootleg Kev for giving him a huge platform

[@asmrfactory9056]

Already 20 mins in and this conversation is really good!!!!

[@FiguringitoutwithGod]

Need more outside the club kinda music, we need grown music

[@dierichsupreme]

Bootleg Kev, the artist still exists, just no machine behind us, but we grinding on our way, purpose driven music

[@osrspac420]

Need more conversations like this in hip hop

[@davidday2373]

There's going to be a split in Hip-hop. You can not sweep it away and rebuild, you'll never convince the dull-minded fans to become conscious fans. But you can form a movement that pulls the scene into the Hip-hop that you want to see.

[@snap2399]

You make a great point-ultimately, it’s the audience that gives power to the artist. While it’s true you can’t force fans to shift their mindset, I think D1’s approach is about creating that movement you’re talking about. It reminds me of Romans 12:2, where we’re called not to conform to the patterns of this world but be transformed by renewing our minds. If enough artists and fans come together around conscious, positive hip-hop, it could spark real change without needing to 'sweep away' the whole culture. It’s about providing an alternative that inspires people to think and choose differently. What do you think-can that kind of movement grow in today’s music scene?"

[@LedbyMotivation-dv9ge]

When Little Kim was out, there was a balance, so if someone wanted to hear ratchet music, they had her, but if you wanted to hear ‘classier’ female rappers, you had Lauren Hill, Missy, Queen Latifah and others. Today it seems to be all ratchet.

[@jimdino77]

There is balance but only if the listener seeks it… there isn’t a rap city to play various types of rap. Positivity is no longer spoonfed to the audience.

[@BornGiftedMusicGroup]

Ppl get lost thinking we want no more ratchet it’s more about balance offerings being allowed to be successful

[@Steven-sd2zi]

Check out Reverie if you want to hear a positive female rapper

[@FiguringitoutwithGod]

Check out Rapsody & Lanell Grant

[@KillaGandhi]

There's actually way more of each niche today compared to the 90s.

[@flyingnymbus]

This is an incredible conversation and needs to happen more often, shout out to yall 👨🏾‍🚀🙌🏾

[@danieldelrancho5749]

Dee uno’s message it’s been the same for many years. He’s true to the mission. ✝️

[@ChicanoIdeas]

A what up

[@jtcollins1990]

Ppl pay attention Kendrick is shifting the culture and I have a feeling this is only the beginning!

[@TUNTU]

authentic soul

[@emptytombprod]

Respect 🫡

[@JohnJones-hp3wh]

Dee1 been having a positive mind, and conversations. I first found him on a song call Bad combination with Starlito. Been a fan every since.

[@warismylovecfg1182]

Dee 1 !!!!

[@NataschaDeetlefsova]

I love respect and appreciate you so much Dee1so pure, honest. I didn't know much until Kendrick Lamar's new song is awesome

[@groovy_kid3958]

Kendrick put us on fr. I could listen to dee 1 talk all day. S/n: this man looks like hes in his mid 20s omg i dont believe his age.

[@josevalenzuela6002]

Dee - 1 is 🔥! Excellent way for hip hop to grow up and evolve and be wealthy (in spirit and in the bank) for our loved ones.

[@WillyWafflesTV]

Remeber seeing Dee1 back at that Macklemore show In Tempe 🙏🏽 dope to see he’s the same

[@BrittneysBlessed]

Bootleg Kevs definition of human trafficking was WRONG. It’s not about flying someone out for sex. It was about flying someone out with the intention of having sex with the other party not consenting or being underage and coercing the person through blackmail money, threats violence, drugging, to perform a sexual act. The human trafficking element is about the coercion of sex and not just flying out to have sex.

[@snap2399]

Great point! You’re absolutely right-human trafficking is much more than just flying someone out for sex. It involves coercion, manipulation, and often exploitation of vulnerable individuals, like you mentioned. Coercing someone through threats, violence, or drugs is a serious violation of their rights and dignity. Thanks for clearing that up, because it’s important we don’t downplay or misrepresent such a serious issue. Ephesians 5:11 reminds us to 'expose the fruitless deeds of darkness,' and conversations like this help us stay informed and aware.

[@rachelmazique7363]

OG’S should share their CHEAT CODE! Love the interview. Already subscribed Dee1!! Loved the 1st pod!!

[@nobodysfavoriteguy]

If anyone hates in the comments, you’re part of the problem he’s talking about….Salute to him 💪🏾✊🏾

[@jrcolacola]

People who think Sexy Red is okay automatically make me not respect their opinion...

[@fabianbrown5902]

Word

[@phillipmalvo4337]

Great interview

[@TveeV-xc8qj]

Dope

[@bombus616]

I remember 1st time heard ‘Hate it or love it’ on radio, when I was 9-10 yo. I didn’t knew English, didn’t knew about hip-hop culture or rap. But still was bumping my head and trying to sing the hook in gibberish. I guess for the rest of the world it’s kinda the same. Turning up on Lil Jon ‘Get Low’ to figure out 10 years later dude was rapping about sweat on his balls😂😂😂 I think it’s possible as Dee One said, with same cadence and beat deliver good message.

[@ShaunSylve]

He right about Wayne and Wayne took his legendary journey to new heights out of brick and mortar to the sky, and beyond... Although, everybody ears and soul is not equipped for a lot of his songs in it's glorification! Both stand up brothers that I respect to the fullest, they should collaborate on some type middle-gorund or platform medium, fa sho

[@snap2399]

Really appreciated D1’s perspective on staying true to his message while navigating the music industry. It’s inspiring to see someone so grounded in their faith and committed to making positive, impactful music. However, as a Christian, I wonder how collaborations with artists like Project Pat align with biblical teachings. The Bible encourages us to be 'in the world but not of the world' (John 17:15-16) and to let our light shine among others (Matthew 5:16), but it also warns against being unequally yoked with non-believers (2 Corinthians 6:14). D1’s approach seems to be about reaching people where they are, which is admirable, but it's important to make sure these partnerships don’t compromise the message. What do you all think? Can Christians engage with secular artists while staying true to their values?

[@charmervelladynasty3641]

Big and Respected

[@joeym8148]

So to bootlegkev too, very good points

[@davidday2373]

I like how this guy pronounces it "Padcasting"

[@dierichsupreme]

Shout out to Dee-1

[@Culture101.]

Dope interview kev. Just let your guest speak more, you start rambling at times. You’re too dope for that, you almost fkn up a good interview 💯

[@MurvinLackey]

Luv his perspective but he is talking too much during certain interviews. If that was a different artist his commentary would be less over talking the person he’s interviewing Exactly, he is talking too much.

[@Culture101.]

@@MurvinLackey facts bro. Kev is dope, and does dope ish. That’s my only little minor complaint . Sometimes the guest be trying to go in or getting ready to go in then he overtalks them and sometimes goes on like a mini ramble/babble session and the guest never get back to what they were saying or was about to say. We’re not perfect but would love to see him tighten that up a little bit. 💯

[@chavezchavez1133]

Flipn tables!!! Tidal wave is coming. If old school could step up, show the kids another way! Cultivate that positivity and put in the work to push that!! Bigger and Better!! Let God take care of the rest. I pray for all those who have been affected by the violence and drugs !! Peace!

[@ChrisDrops]

“Your fans will pray for me, my fans will come for you.” is the hardest bar I’ve ever heard

[@mzhappyfree7688]

What song is that from

[@CharlesKennedy-v2b]

That's where J Cole got his hair style from 🤔 and I love it 😊

[@disturbedconfessions]

I remember this dude 😂 he made a video telling Rappers like Jay Z what to do with his hard earned money

[@EVO_X_303]

DEE-1 for president

[@BluEx22329]

Good points

[@cjshafter6711]

💯💯💯💯💯💯🌎💙😎 Facts cuz!

[@asmrfactory9056]

Y’all should interview Dsmoke

[@latonyacampbell7232]

Every rapper has there own lane of music but now there is no balance anymore and radio does not give the balance anymore...Radio pushes ratchet music....so the conscious rappers are more underground now...

[@mckeewardiv6307]

If A1 since day 1 was a person it would be Dee-1

[@Dimitri-si8fj]

If we wanna see a better world where ppl treat each other better, we have to start producing better cultural product. Or we gon see more of what we been seeing.

[@jeffp.9369]

While he's bashing street rap, people don't ever seem to talk about how basically lots of street rappers are street dudes laundering money into a rap career, maybe even into "legal money lasts longer than drug money", as Master P once said. The originators of street rap weren't really in the streets. Ice Cube was going to college, Schoolly D said he just made his content "street" because he noticed it sold well. So you had people at a young age listening to N.W.A thinking it was autobiographical (it wasn't), and the fans who were easily manipulated decided to give the streets a try, then even some of them decided to give rap a try. And that's been the move for street rap ever since. But it started off (N.W.A., Schoolly D) as exaggeration on wax, and a lot of people didn't get that memo. But also if you got street dudes coming from a life of crime and rapping about crime and making major money off it, it's highly unlikely they'll have a moment of clarity that makes them change their content and start rapping about social issues or uplifting people. That's extremely rare. Even Malice from Clipse changed his mind on that.

[@Blaster216]

He is bashing the OG rappers still glorifying street shit. It’s no need to hear Rick Ross the rapper talking bout selling kilos of coke at 48 years old and a millionaire. That’s what he bashing

[@snap2399]

You bring up a really important aspect of street rap that often gets overlooked. A lot of early street rap was exaggerated or fictional, but like you said, people took it literally, and that led some down a dangerous path. The fact that some street rappers are using music to launder money and continue a cycle of crime is a real issue. Master P’s quote about 'legal money lasting longer than drug money' shows that transition can happen, but like you said, it's rare for artists to shift their content to something more positive or uplifting. Malice from Clipse is a great example of someone who did, though-his story is a reminder that change is possible. The Bible talks about transformation, like in Romans 12:2, where it encourages us not to conform to this world but to be renewed. Maybe more artists will have that moment of clarity, but it’ll take a big cultural shift for that to happen. What do you think? Is it possible for more street rappers to make that change?

[@snap2399]

@@Blaster216 That’s the point D1 is making-there comes a time when glorifying street life, especially when you're older and successful, just doesn’t make sense anymore. When someone like Rick Ross, who's a millionaire at 48, is still talking about selling drugs, it feels out of touch and irresponsible, especially with the influence he has. Proverbs 22:6 says, 'Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it.' If OG rappers used their platform to uplift and guide the younger generation, imagine the positive impact they could have. D1's criticism is about that disconnect between success and the message they’re still pushing. What do you think-should artists evolve their message as they grow?

[@Blaster216]

@@snap2399 absolutely their mental,lifestyle, and subject matter should mature and evolve. But the irresponsibility comes in when they try to stay relevant with their musical content to a younger, immature audience

[@snap2399]

@@Blaster216 I completely agree with you. It’s one thing for artists to grow and evolve in their personal lives, but it becomes irresponsible when they keep pushing the same content to a younger audience that’s still impressionable. There’s a lot of influence in their hands, and continuing to glorify harmful lifestyles just to stay relevant feels like a disservice. Pimp C once said, 'The way you start is the way you're going to finish,' and that really hits home here. If you’re still rapping about the same stuff at 48, it shows a lack of growth and evolution. It also reminds me of Luke 12:48-'To whom much is given, much will be required.' When you’ve got that level of influence, there’s a responsibility to use it for something greater. How do you think artists can balance staying relevant while setting a better example for the next generation?

[@dariusfarlon1133]

been knew about Dee 1 WAY before Kendrick . S/O to the ones that been tapped in .

[@BlissInWords]

Ayo I concede I've never heard Dee1 before the Kendrick shout out (I'm 8800 odd miles away in a different country), but this message is godsend. Respect, brother, and power to you 27:05 .

[@BluEx22329]

💯

[@BluEx22329]

J cole an wayne did the DBZ fusion

[@Doctatru5418]

27:23 messed up the whole vibe when he mentioned his sponsor blue chew. Hopefully I can tap back in.

[@YoeGaffi]

Who yall got in a rap battle Dee 1 or John Gabanna?

[@BlissInWords]

36:47 Anybody who is willing to have a back and forth conversation and is receptive to input definitely needs another shout out. Peace to you brother.

[@zayswervo4030]

I hope bootleg Kev ask him how many times he gets mistaken as j Cole

[@deonlionheart]

🤝🏾🤝🏾🤝🏾🤝🏾🤝🏾🤝🏾

[@mzhappyfree7688]

When Kim was at highest there was only one Kim and there was a balance…. Now we everyone is a wanna be Kim. Where is the balance

[@eltonkinki4818]

does ice spice have a good deal?

[@dwightdrew422]

Ghetto fabulous was after unpredictable D1 was right lol 😂 cmon kev

[@rhymesupport2725]

Dee-1 is rich!!!lol

[@BlackToof]

IT's simple, Wayne has promoted Lean for years, been an open drug addict. The super bowl does not rock with that vibe. It's not family friendly, simple.

[@Shaun.is.typing]

LaRussell made a song about Palestine 🇵🇸

[@ronnievinson9423]

The difference between Lil Kim, Foxy Brown and Sexxy Red, 1 of 3 can’t Rap at All ,, Do we really need to think who the 1 is,, I’ll give 2 hints, Sexxy and Red is in the name

[@SYNLIFESTYLE]

S/o John Gotty

[@NostalgiaVomitBootlegs]

Dude is delusional lol we need ratchet music for the strip clubs and the places where GROWN folks be. Aint nobody EVER gon shake ass to a damn dee 1 song

[@calvincharlie703]

Kendrick Lamar should of asked what would Jesus do instead. 🤦🏽🤦🏽🤦🏽 Jesus wouldn't of made gang music. Jesus would of died for our sins. But Kendrick is gonna sin during the Superbowl. Wouldn't surprise me if it was all red at the Superbowl and French.

[@marcwilliams6086]

He's bashing artists that talk about street stuff, but he named all these artists that talk about the streets🤔🤔 he did all that bashing hip hop to get interviews, subscribers, and fame💯because if he had issues with it why get these artists on your album🤔plus if you don't like today's hip hop why are you listening to it Mr Christian🤔

[@noahvizzian]

The fact that someone is calling out hypocrisy and saying there needs to be a change for the positive, for anyone to come against that shows that they are apart of the problem. If you don't like him and what he's saying, go somewhere else. Your comment doesn't add anything substantial to anything.

[@beTORCHINem]

Marc you're goofy and I aint Pluto ya diggggggggggg😂😂😂😂😂

[@BornGiftedMusicGroup]

You totally miss the message but that’s a testament to the message he is sharing

[@Steven-sd2zi]

Bruh, how can you hate on dee1? That says more about you

[@marcwilliams6086]

@noahvizzian I'm not here to start a thumb war or disrespect💯I have my opinions just like you have with my comment🤝🏾✌🏾🖤

[@BlissInWords]

53:37 this is a powerful interview.

[@beTORCHINem]

Yes

[@tstewart3034]

The ENTIRE RAP CULTURE and everything dealing with it is low level and ignorant. From the artist, to the fans and people who cover it. D1, K. , BigKish, and Will Evans..... out of AN ENTIRE INDUSTRY ar the only ones who can complete a thought without cursing. Ignorance, violence and sex... that's an entire culture!