DJ Cassidy Talks 'Pass The Mic', Diddy's Impact, Connecting With Hip Hop Royalty + More

[@sonjagermaine1796]

I love the way DJ Cassidy is very comfortable with who he is and what he has done kudos Cassidy!!!!!!

[@SoulOfOle]

He is so unbothered by their shade 😆 This is funny 😂

[@WicksNola504]

It was honestly disrespectful. I would’ve walked out.

[@MrIncognito2020]

Charlemagne hates on any man that is more likeable than him especially if they are in similar field.

[@mjolden]

Envy gave the most lackluster intro I ever heard him give lol.

[@PowderyloveASMR]

Charlemagne was so RUDE..and ENVY seemed some type a way.. sorry it wasn't you dude

[@jakespaceman2135]

It’s necessary to see if he’s coming into the culture from a genuine angle. He isn’t an industry plant or someone who will turn on us once he get his bread up. And never do a breakfast Club interview or hip hop platform again once he starts working for Ellen or sum bulshit lol.

[@SS-ii6nz]

Pass the mic was a great idea that opened the door for artist who we tend to forget about. The outstanding music from the 70 and 80s is so important. Thank you Cassidy for keeping the era of the best music alive. ❤❤❤😎 😎

[@vykandzsmom4420]

I love Pass The Mic. I get exited everytime!

[@marionjones8536]

I love Pass the Mic and DJ Cassidy! Pass the mic was definitely my go to during COVID

[@LadybugLuv]

Im going to binge them again after I finish watch this!

[@edwardk.amokrah8981]

Is it me, or Charlemagne was kinda being a dick to Dj Cassidy 🤔. He was comparing him to D-Nice! He mentioned D-Nice name too many times. On some hating shit! They're two different DJ who love to play the same music!

[@NSoutherland_WellnessMD]

Wasnt just you. I was like what is going on?

[@Rose-bw5fx]

I’m going to need CTG and Envy to address their tone on tomorrow’s air because I don’t know if this is hate or they just refuse to accept this man because he’s not a POC.

[@hz7830]

It’s like this with most black folks and anybody of a minority lighter than them. It’s somehow ALWAYS turned into this colorist, internal self hate thing where they make it about white people & ultimately end up being the victim and down playing someone’s success. Granted there is culture vultures, but they let them slide like Leroy Cohen & end up projecting on humble people like Cassidy.

[@ashbash0711]

I 100% agree...there was no energy from them what so ever. Seemed a bit rude.

[@cocopuff6810]

Ok I'm glad I wasn't the only one that noticed. I wonder why the hate.

[@therealist2000]

They’re very selective with their positive energy

[@backpackmami]

I can see why y’all see it like that…I think it’s DJ Cassidy energy of being defensive which is understanding because he probably deals with backlash all the time. However…Blacks had to establish a culture of our own and as a nonblack…you have a privilege having a culture and benefit off of someone else’s. To not acknowledge that and dismiss the privilege that you in life period does not sit well with many black people…as you tell them of your contribution…to a significant component of black culture.

[@anitabullard6939]

I didn’t know much about Cassidy but I loved his “pass the mic” videos. After seeing him on “The Breakfast Club” today I am very impressed with his story, talent and humbleness! Love this guy!

[@Pugetwitch]

he's a real griot. respect!

[@GullahJack843]

Charlamagne and Envy don't respect this dude AT ALL. Their tone in this interview says it all. They think he's a culture vulture

[@mmou3878]

I got that vibe too.

[@TBell-vb4nw]

​@@mmou3878 I got that vibe too. He is a great DJ. Charlemagne is being rude. Don't bring someone to the show if you are going to attack them. Smh!

[@algerronwilliams7299]

Charlemagne definitely disrespected the dude.

[@justkyra9622]

They were so rude!!!

[@ill71]

I agree. Envy probably jealous because he is not being invited to DJ for the Obamas and others. I’m not even sure if he plays music for the 40 and over crowd

[@ChristyJoiner]

I love DJ Cassidy! My husband and I became big fans during Covid, and his energy was contagious! I love the fact that he was genuinely happy, and you could tell!

[@ducemeans27]

Cthagod is low key hating on cassidy lmao.

[@Miss.TJ516]

Yes I’m getting tired of him I don’t listen nor watch breakfast club anymore unless it’s someone I like lol

[@2six9]

Low key? He made that blatantly obvious from the START!! DJ Cassidy was always a little corny to me, but this interview made me understand why he is, the way he is.

[@Miss.TJ516]

@@2six9 what makes him corny because he talks proper and not Ebonics 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@sosmoney7721]

I kne I wasn’t crazy I’m thought the samething 🤦🏽‍♂️😂

[@jakespaceman2135]

Nah we gotta check em at the door because people try to invade and use our culture for financial gain and it’s not genuine.

[@DJObiSmalls]

As a DJ, I got CHILLS listening to the stories of him talking about his creativity on the decks. Especially when he was talking about Stevie Wonder's performance.

[@willj8814]

You got Chills?!?! Ain’t no way

[@DJObiSmalls]

@@willj8814 because you are me?

[@Pugetwitch]

same. can you imagine juggling like that in his situation lol hell no. And the fact that he got two technic 1200s at age 10.... you know they were the all blacks, too😂

[@Dsweetgurl23]

DJ Envy cant hide when he not feeling an interview or a person....LOL!!! It felt a lil tense. But i liked hearing about DJ Cassidy

[@50somethang]

100 I thought I was the only one that noticed. lol

[@kellyparker6346]

Tho both hating on him. Lol.

[@ezekiellove6853]

Yeah they both kinda of rude, Envy acts like he jealous and Charla and his dumb questions

[@andreabailey5674]

​@@50somethang I noticed that too I thought I was the only one that was thinking that way. I would of walked out too what was that about

[@SilkJohnson]

Do I really have to say why??? Like nobody see it??? LETS PLAY A GAME GUESS WHAT RACE HE IS!!!!

[@gigimarie5289]

Thank you Cass! The writers were trying to come at you! You dodged it and kept being professional! Journalist Charlemagne didn’t know if Verdine was a woman or a man 😞keep shining!

[@theresaturner8340]

His pass the mic was the best helped me get through the pandemic with great music

[@Miss.TJ516]

✨✨💕

[@lindachambers2651]

I didn’t know much about DJ Cassidy, but I do now! Loved the interview…music is LOVE and we can all sit at that table collectively! 5/17/23

[@swift7693]

Respect cassidy for way u handled yourself with rudeness and i learned alot about you and pass mike was legendary

[@Miss.TJ516]

🙂

[@unfilteredbrothers]

People really didn’t know he was white?!? Lol but what’s the beef here??? Looked like they (especially Envy) didn’t want to do this interview. The energy wasn’t matched

[@Pugetwitch]

he's Jewish

[@aliciavalentine802]

Yes the energy seemed so off, like they don't really want to interview him

[@tashawnasanders77]

I can't believe ppl didn't know he was white

[@SMOOV_726]

All this time I thought he was from the Caribbean, but raised in NYC, but he's definitely dope for the culture !!!

[@unfilteredbrothers]

@@Pugetwitch is this a response to the white part or why the interview was off??? Lol cause majority Jews identify as white

[@jamelshabazz8433]

I didn’t even know DJ Cassidy was white. I thought he was Puerto Rican. 😂 Excellent interview!!!

[@trustnoone3007]

He cant be white....😂

[@phileattajohnson6157]

This interview had a weird energy. Learned a lot though. Pass the mic is still saved on my KZbin. Played all the soundtracks to my life. Great Job DJ Cassidy. Ps just ask the question DJ Envy “ I was gonna ask” 😂

[@mercnicole]

The energy is matched to his. Charlemagne started of with him being very robotic... the energy followed suit. Dude just talks a lot and took a minute to warm up. He's pure. I didn't see "hate", at all. They asked very good open ended questions and let him tell his story... you heard them respond, via active listening... (no over talking) just normal stuff. I think a lot of people here Need "chaos" to be a thing... LOL

[@ccee1985]

Yea I agree with you!! For once they let the guest speak and people still complain 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@blessed3779]

They were vetting him......considering the history in this country of black culture appropriation or worse--just stealing black art and creations so black artist do not get credit for their creations......the last thing Hip Hop needs is a movement of Black Erasure. Unfortunately it has already started......in 50 years the face of Hip Hop will be gentrified. Non-blacks and certain BP want it to be so inclusive that it is helping the progression of Black Erasure in Hip Hop.

[@yolandagriffith6851]

Yes, pass the mic was amazing! It would have been nice to have heard A Tribe Called Quest on that list to appear on that show❤

[@Raquel-cc6dl]

So happy to DJ Cassidy on the Breakfast Club.

[@niciadelovely]

I love DJ Cassidy's passion and enthusiasm for the culture of DJing. On the other hand, DJ Envy appears unenthused, and CTG seems to have never met a white guy into Hip Hop. 😂 Cassidy 's stories were D.A.F., but apparently not to these guys. LMAO!!! 🤣

[@gigi1625]

"did the napkin have a heart on it too" 😂👀 Charlamagne said what we were thinking

[@AmberBrooklyn24]

That was funny 😂

[@phoenix_sol_riseup2556]

Dj Cassidy is white?!?! I assumed he was light skinned lol dang we really do find out something new everyday 😅😂

[@AlexRodriguez-bu5tq]

Girl I thought he was Spanish 😂

[@sharonlaudat3297]

As he said Hip Hop has no boundaries if you love it

[@shersar1352]

I thought he was Arab/middle eastern

[@phoenix_sol_riseup2556]

@@sharonlaudat3297 yes that’s absolutely true.

[@cocopuff6810]

​@@AlexRodriguez-bu5tq me too

[@ememem6]

Pass The Mic was the best thing on the internet. Matter of fact...outside of the live performance of Purple Rain that ended up in the album, i thought Pass The Mic #2 was the best music related thing ever on the internet

[@juliusbarb1]

Nah Versuz and Club Quarantine (DNice) ,Cassidy was 3rd tho

[@Battle_Faith-Ministries]

Every time I watched Pass the Mic, I always left with a smile on face. Blessings to DJ Cassidy.

[@blackberrymolasses1502]

Charlemagne must’ve woke up on the wrong side of the bed Why is he coming at dude like that?? Seems annoyed.

[@juniorzigzag467]

we black people we are fake if he was a gangster sold drugs

[@TheKenny1213]

Cuz he’s white lol. He did Post the same way

[@blessed3779]

They were vetting him......considering the history in this country of black culture appropriation or worse--just stealing black art and creations so black artist do not get credit for their creations......the last thing Hip Hop needs is a movement of Black Erasure. Unfortunately it has already started......in 50 years the face of Hip Hop will be gentrified. Non-blacks and certain BP want it to be so inclusive that it is helping the progression of Black Erasure in Hip Hop.

[@blessed3779]

@@juniorzigzag467 Sounds like they were vetting him.....last thing Hip Hop needs is to be allowing a racist WP infiltrate the culture. A few yt rappers have already been "let in" or accepted to some degree and they are racist as hell. I can think of two right now and there are only like 20 known yt rappers in total, in the game right now. BP are way to inclusive with black culture. Black Erasure in Hip Hop has already started.......in 50 years Hip Hop will be completed gentrified.....BP have 400 years of history to prove the pattern. Just bcuz they like Hip Hop doesn't mean they cannot be racist. Just like, just bcuz a WW sleeps with BM doesn't mean she cannot be racist. They fetishize Hip Hop just like they fetishize BM.

[@bcalazan2312]

What a great interview, so humble.

[@ccee1985]

Pass the Mic was epic!! I loved each one so much! Had me hella emotional❤

[@phoenix_sol_riseup2556]

Why is this interview so cringey? Like what’s wrong with Charla and Envy?

[@MrVijion26]

I was thinking the same thing. They seem off

[@MrIncognito2020]

Envy living up to his name

[@KeighKeigh]

Yeah the energy was off

[@NSoutherland_WellnessMD]

I say this with the experience of being the only one of us at many professional meetings, the hating was palpable. But sometimes you cant hide your dislike. 🤷🏾‍♀️Its like somebody made them do this interview when they didnt want to.

[@blessed3779]

They were vetting him......considering the history in this country of black culture appropriation or worse--just stealing black art and creations so black artist do not get credit for their creations......the last thing Hip Hop needs is a movement of Black Erasure. Unfortunately it has already started......in 50 years the face of Hip Hop will be gentrified. Non-blacks and certain BP want it to be so inclusive that it is helping the progression of Black Erasure in Hip Hop. When he said he was from the upper east side of Manhattan, that lets you know he was a very privilege yt kid. He also said his grandma came from money. This country has 400 years of history of rich WM being at the forefront of BP demise......just bcuz non-blacks like Hip Hop doesn't mean they are not racist. Alot of them fetishize Hip Hop, just like fetishizing a BM. Alot of them get BBL and lip fillers trying to get bodies that have a similar phenotype to BW, but they hate BP. Their energy and questions made sense to me.

[@M4rvelous]

Envy sounding salty…😮‍💨

[@hoodasabbah1878]

Pass the Mic during Covid was a much needed good time! I'm a big fan now, please come to London DJ Cassidy and bring Pass the Mic over 🎉

[@oboo100]

He held his own.Big up Dj Cassidy

[@TedlaEKHAN]

I have never heard anyone rep the Upper East Side so gangsta

[@Pugetwitch]

the black technic 1200s at age 19 from mom and dad.... I know they didn't have a Christmas tree set up during the holiday season 😂 they're on some other generational wealth type long money stuff...

[@TedlaEKHAN]

@@Pugetwitch Facts! Black technic 1200s at Age 9, not 19. lol But God bless.

[@blessed3779]

So basically, you never heard "white privilege" repped so gangsta.......complete contradiction

[@mslovely53]

I so love DJ Cassidy💯💖 he got me through a lot💖💖💖💖💖

[@Pugetwitch]

yes! and he's so damn sexy to me 😂❤🎉

[@mslovely53]

@@Pugetwitch I know righttt😉😂

[@maxwellbrown737]

Great interview. I now want to experience a DJ Cassidy show

[@alexpress5375]

This was a surprising good interview...I only knew DJ Cassidy from COVID days I think. Learned a lot, he seems like a well accomplished decent guy!

[@multitalentedbrother]

D Nice did that.

[@chipmccray7546]

Dj envy look jealous and butt hurt that he didn't get all those opportunities at the Whitehouse lol

[@MrIncognito2020]

Yep. He’s mad that he didn’t come up with Pass the Mic

[@blessed3779]

Bp know why he was invited to the White House come on now. In 50 years of Hip Hop, you think there were not better DJ's that would have been a good fit to go to the white house???? DJ Envy was not jealous.....they were both vetting him. Last thing Hip Hop needs is a covert racist in the mix. The dude was flexing his "white privilege" the whole interview.

[@bess_conversations_podcast]

I did not know he was white I thought he was light skin

[@MrInternationalSound]

“ a deejay play records differently that they lived through” FACTS

[@sportsfan7012]

Good energy @cassidy not sure what envy and chalarmagne were on

[@ezekiellove6853]

Looks like Envy jealous of an actual real DJ that blew and had more connections than him..both Envy and Charla were hating like shyyt

[@juliusbarb1]

CTG definitely hating but I get why tho especially the DNice digs😂,but how CTG dont know who Verdine White is, CTG called him She instead of he😂,CTG you lost black points bro😅

[@angelwilliams38]

I guess we all learned he was white today. Also, this interview is kinda tense. What’s the tea?

[@nicoleguyton1603]

I promise I thought he was mixed, latin, or some other ethnicity, but white never crossed my mind! Learned something new everyday!

[@shadyzbabii420]

Jealousy

[@ill71]

I never paid any attention. I thought he was Latino.

[@tashawnasanders77]

I always thought he was white..

[@shersar1352]

I thought he was Arab/middle eastern

[@jamessmith7205]

Pass the mic was SUPER DOPE. This gets maaad respect

[@angelahill927]

I loved the pass the mic episodes. He is amazing. Wish for bigger and better for DJ Cassidy

[@bigh116]

CTG was baffled Cassidy is his favorite DJ lol as if he’s sitting there lying 😂

[@realtalkwithmanny8201]

Envy lowkey heated 😂😂 lol

[@ImportAntClips]

Yo I watch breakfast club less and less nowadays. This interview reminds me of why.

[@comeflexwithme_4493]

I’m getting varnell vibes from him. The Martin episode and Envy is Martin

[@AmberBrooklyn24]

I’m crying 😂😂😂😂

[@comeflexwithme_4493]

@@AmberBrooklyn24 it’s true lmao

[@shadyzbabii420]

I think theres a mass amount of jealousy in the room. Well, after the grandmother story...

[@ebonyc3751]

More like he was throwing his privilege in everyone’s face. Look out the upper east side window. How many effin black people have ever been on that side other than deliveries. I noticed how he didn’t state which side they chose in that black only white only bathroom scenario.

[@ebbyc1817]

How am I just seeing this now ?! I love DJ Cassidy for Pass the mic, love, love, love him.

[@b.e.francis1272]

Pass the Mic was the best thing to happen during covid.

[@Miss.TJ516]

💯💯

[@Kiantevia757]

Along with Verzuz and Club Quarantine with D-Nice ❤

[@justkyra9622]

The later half of this interview was a lot better than the 1st half

[@WicksNola504]

I was so turned off I couldn’t even finish it

[@justkyra9622]

@@WicksNola504 I get it they were so rude at the beginning and dry it was hard to keep going.

[@MsRisse94]

Envy and Charlamagne was being very weird.

[@olamiduno.3571]

Though I get why there are lots of comments about the guys being a cold/disrespectful, I think they respect his accomplishments but have a hard time relating to him. The passion he has for his work is evident...I pray for that.

[@MarchallWhite12345]

I told DJ Cassidy to do this interview. -- TK Kirkland

[@Just-Princess]

18 minutes in and I'm loving this interview! It's so interesting to hear his journey and he has an amazing knowledge of music. I don't know what the energy in the room from Charla was about... Everyone's journey is different. He is blessed but also talented and it's a great achievement to receive those accolades from President Obama to play at his events.

[@anb.b9219]

I was wondering the same thing with CTG, he's came off rude.

[@michaelron343]

I agree, super talented, knowledgeable and professional.

[@rillyjo5810]

Woke up out of stroller at 3 and remembers the movie. Wow. Lol

[@Riggpoppa]

All I see is Affion Crockett after the Verzuz battle....and I can't unsee it.

[@bigh116]

Envy is mad Cassidy is where he is and didn’t do it like he did😂😂

[@MayaGeeDaPrinter]

I love the way Cassidy survived the questions.🤓

[@lauraosima6812]

Much Love DJ Cassidy,. your show was lifting and Exciting to watch. I appreciate your creativity too

[@dionwilliams6456]

Charla seems irritated lol

[@daphnegriffin8464]

I love Cass me and my mom loved your videos during COVID you are amazing

[@kedradixon7178]

They are acting like they don’t like dude!!! Very awkward interview.

[@ramodisemosuoe4583]

True. Very disappointing and unnecessary and undeserving but he handled it with grace

[@NYourWill]

LOL. Envy looks annoyed. 😂. Especially when Cassidy start name dropping.

[@phoenix_sol_riseup2556]

That’s is what I just posted like I’m not understanding this.

[@liberiarose6565]

Envy is so jealous. I guess he's just being true to his name.

[@aleciaburch3251]

Envy whole body language was off.

[@cj2350]

His show at Prudential was Amazing!

[@tinablue8883]

I like Dj Cassidy. He jams all the time. I love pass the mic. I like that he is unbothered by the slick shade. Stop it

[@HundoJones]

Why do I get the feeling that Envy and Charlemagne didn’t want to interview Cassidy? 🤔

[@jasonhenderson863]

Dj Cassidy is so connected to his spirit. He transcended all the hate and criticism from these two. Music is for everyone not just black people.

[@rachelderenoncourt3881]

He’s not black?

[@WicksNola504]

I love the Breakfast Club and Charlemagne but I didn’t care for this interview AT ALL. It was so disrespectful. If I were Cassidy I would’ve got up and walked out. I understand you may not like a person or whatever it is that you feel but you’re a journalist and you gotta take your personal feelings out of it. They questioned and second guessed every thing the man had to say. I couldn’t even finish the interview.

[@MsShayT]

Be glad he didn't, because this created my respect for him. I didn't know much of anything about him and felt like he was kind of disingenuous but I see him now. He really loves hip hop...I like him. So he gained something and they are coming off weird.

[@neil231]

This interview is amazing....

[@corinicole9271]

"Pass The Mic" was definitely 🔥🔥🔥

[@rachelderenoncourt3881]

Steve Rifkin gave my son a job after meeting us at BeniHana’s on 56th.

[@laceylotusflower6513]

Wow he is truly Inspirational and I couldn't find the right words but before I heard his story I was saying to myself over covid time he plays like he lives this and puffy was absolutely right. And DJ Envy get your hand off of your chin leaning over it comes off as hater-raid.

[@mochab73]

I did not know he was white. I thought mixed.

[@chantaldesravines7801]

DJ Cassidy 🎶‼️‼️

[@Daddyme92]

When i looked at the thumbnail, i thought MJ came back from the dead or something , like a throwback lol

[@Miss.TJ516]

He is a cool guy 😎

[@Ladeedi73]

Loved the interview 😊

[@MrIncognito2020]

CTG was so salty he made his lips dry 17.57

[@karlakarlat441]

😂😂😂

[@terriledford1528]

I had no idea he was Caucasian.

[@ToniLoveMD]

I thought he was Latino this whole time

[@rillyjo5810]

Looks white to me

[@ApolloXOfficial]

Hey I just want to wish everybody the best of luck with whatever it is they dream to accomplish in life. I’m a 22yo artist from Chicago and my dream is to change the world through my music

[@gaddahrakog]

Just keep 💯 it real and never become a robot 🤖 👌

[@basilthompson7515]

I Love Seeing DJ Cassidy on BET

[@rasasonchi5581]

What's wrong with Charlemagne AND ALL THIS D-NICE REFERENCES. Oh i thought D-nice was Obama's favourite DJ blah blah blah. Give Cassidy his props and let's move on. They are both great.

[@jameswinslow3073]

I went to the Friday Night show. It was great. My lady and I had a great time.

[@melodydykes1301]

Love the Diddy story 👌🏾👏🏾

[@chantaldesravines7801]

Why is Charlamagne So Inappropriate.. Hater Much??

[@route4614]

Char can be a super d head sometimes I thought dee nice was his favorite dj goofball

[@melanie9063]

DJ Cassidy looks no less Black than DJ Eny(I can say that, I too am beige😆). Love pass the mic, ,, definitely helped me through the pandemic

[@alx42na]

@12:58 "Because you were white." That was so dumb. Obviously because Cassidy was so young playing old school classics so well. Cassidy has so much class.

[@chellanekrukar4869]

Beautiful show. I watched Cassidy all Pandemic

[@yvettethomson8669]

Love DJ Cassidy

[@MarchallWhite12345]

I told DJ Cassidy to start djing. -- TK Kirkland

[@mr100x3]

They’re both hating on him because he paid homage to Funk Flex and they both hate Funk Flex, he didn’t mention their OG DJ Clue

[@LboogieEntertainmentTv]

Aw poor envy no one idolized him as a dj 😢😂

[@ElleMS-14]

The fact that Charla did not know who Verdine White is… that’s my issue with him, sometimes, he knows nothing about music outside of Hip-Hop 🙄. But shout out to DJ Cassidy and D-Nice for playing music I love 💛

[@jonathanwoods3968]

He did know he simply asked how did that become his mentor you must be a lil slow 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@waldofaldo99]

@@jonathanwoods3968 He referred to Verdine as "she"

[@ElleMS-14]

@@jonathanwoods3968 he called Verdine a “she”. Indicating that he did not know who he was. You’re the slow one.

[@chanelrose89]

DJ Cassidy is the homie ❤ we have mutual friends, met Cassidy thru Robinson J & Marvin and we always had a BALL lol

[@multitalentedbrother]

D Nice over this DJ Cassidy any day.

[@Fleezy81]

"3-2-1, 1-2-3! I AM DJ CASSIDY!!" (Shout out to Affion Crockett)