Ed Lover on Takeoff, Akademiks, Kanye West, Diddy, Drake, Cher, Erica Mena, Kyrie (Full Interview)

In this full-length interview, legendary hip-hop pundit, Ed Lover, shares his thoughts on the tragic passing of Takeoff by underlining how desensitized the hip-hop community has become to rappers being killed. This prompts Ed Lover to mention the deaths of 2Pac, Biggie, and Nipsey before saying that people still haven't learned.
As the interview moved along, Ed Lover shared his thoughts on the punishment handed down to Kyrie Irving for his controversial re-tweet. Then, he talks about the way in which Rosanne (a television star & TV producer) and Donald Sterling (former owner of the Clippers) lost their careers for their insensitive comments regarding race.
Later, he weighs in on Cher's recent love affair with Amber Rose's ex-boyfriend. Then, he talks about Havoc and Saigon, putting their beef to the side to work with one another before expressing his disappointment that Lil Kim and Foxy Brown never made their 'Thelma & Louise' album. Lastly, he shares his thoughts on Mystikal's legal predicament.
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Interview by: Shawn Prez
Check out his youtube channel at: / powermovemakers

[@donaldwilliams6555]

Awesome interview. Ed Lover is the absolute TRUTH. Salute, Sean Prez!!!

[@bigtonemalone2921]

Might be my favorite interview

[@sir_rawness1177]

One of the best interviews out there. All I can say is AWESOME!

[@jessicajackson2438]

Ed is the coolest dude ever I had an honor to be in his presence at a cigar bar in Chicago... Laid back love his interviews

[@danaikariwo1360]

Love this interview, Ed should have his own channel. He spit facts as there are

[@elbee321]

Have you checked out his C'Mon Son Podcast?

[@andreoates8405]

Yeah 100% he was even diplomatic about it right is right and wrong stay wrong😌

[@rebeccaallen6379]

Ill l lol

[@jrealsaction5869]

He did

[@MrCarter1720]

RIP Dolph they always forget to say your name!

[@leafyallderdice9720]

LLD 🐬

[@hoodfellah]

I love ed lover, man, he’s is the epitome of a radio personality. Everytime i see a new interview of ed love i gots to watch it. Big fan of ed since ed lisa and dre

[@soloist72]

Fantastic interview! Peace and love to Ed Lover! ❤✌🏾

[@trzmak3977]

As a man I respect the fair one but we need to stop thinking like that too. We need to learn to have a sit down and talk shit out. If u have to do a fair one so be it. We have to learn to communicate with each other better.

[@frederickweeks4962]

Many of the young men out here are LOVED by their mothers when they need to be RAISED by their fathers.

[@trzmak3977]

@@frederickweeks4962 I agree

[@keithhoward5059]

This is one of the best interviews I have seen and heard in a long time. Desensitized to murder, facts...

[@irisshelton636]

Great interview 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@markesaturner-hopson7151]

I really enjoyed this interview

[@JesusIsRealToMe]

Phenomenal! His take on the Michael Jackson business situation and child support - 100% on point.

[@debbie2724]

LOVED THIS INTERVIEW .........!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@melindamullins9272]

ed lover is so smart he should have a masterclass about music business Hes very intelligent i can listen to him Allday.

[@Wopo1000]

Great interview

[@Kimberly578]

Old school in the house spitting knowledge!! Love Ed Lover!!

[@TheFlamehead97]

R.I.P. Takeoff, 2Pac, Biggie, Nipsey and other rappers that we lost throughout the years. This violence has got to stop.

[@SteveSmith-kd9if]

NONE OF THOSE RAPPERS YOU NAMED ACTUALLY DIED FROM GUN SHOTS, "FACTS💯"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@damienholland8103]

@@SteveSmith-kd9if More conspiracy shit... You guys have a theory for every suicide and murder, huh? So which theory is it this time the illuminati, a satanic cult, the CIA, are they all on an island somewhere, etc.

[@SteveSmith-kd9if]

@@damienholland8103 I don't know where they take them when they fake their deaths! The fact of the matter is "everyone is in the Satan system, so everyone will be getting sent real soon"!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@emmawatzon]

@@SteveSmith-kd9if 🎶you the biggest troll that we seen thus far, you th…you the biggest troll that we seen thus far” 🎶

[@SteveSmith-kd9if]

@@emmawatzon I might be the biggest troll on KZbin, but that's only because I was backed into a corner until it became necessary for me to do this!!!!!!! Everything out my mouth is all facts though!!!!!

[@emelyrios8606]

Great interview! He ain’t saying nothing but the truth

[@quentonmurray4773]

People try to leave Slim Jesus out of the conversation but he kept it 💯. Big ups for telling the truth.

[@andreoates8405]

Man, this was a awesome interview do you like to friends just chop it up like Being in the barbershop I really enjoyed it☺️💯.Ed llover, solid 100%. He got a lot of wisdom ask him to just sing the Sonny & Cher song one more time. Ha ha ha he😂😂😂

[@bryanvanover6045]

Gear is Fly 🤝🏾 Great Message💪🏾

[@tammyburwell4297]

Awesome interview the best I've seen in a long time. Knowledge Wisdom and Respect so refreshing to see a well spoken Black man and he knows the history behind hip hop unlike some of these artists. The madness has to stop

[@jamiashoffler5426]

This one and Montell Jordan interview was great!

[@neldamayfield3037]

The Hat is fire Bro!!🔥🔥

[@bryanhemingway8052]

Awesome interview best of all times say what you want feel how you feel name another platform that's doing interviews that cover all aspects of the culture not just music or relevancy? VLAD interviews are from history not just who's current or popular SALUTE VLAD

[@littymcguire148]

Ed Lover the truth!🙏🏽

[@angelaboakye7578]

Ed lover facts spoken!!✊🏾

[@patrickflack5071]

Thank you Ed lover

[@shanbrown73]

Lol. They are out of control. Lol. Loved this conversation with Ed Lover.

[@DJFreedomlives]

4:20 this ain't lil doo doo head!! EL's sense of humor never disappoints. Ed Lover is one of my favorite guys in the game. Hip-Hop has heart thanks to Brothers like this.

[@bigtonemalone2921]

I was rollin

[@frederickweeks4962]

ED LOVER.......ON POINT.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Ed Lover is giving great advice in this interview. I agree on almost everything he said. If only the youth can invest their time to listen to this so they don't make these mistakes talked about.

[@sullivancountydays]

Don't forget that saw" when I was a kid, I thought and acted as one. When I became man I thought and acted as one.

[@sullivancountydays]

Don't forget that saw" when I was a kid, I thought and acted as one. When I became man I thought and acted as one.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

@@sullivancountydays 👌🏻

[@realjftm1]

Talk your talk ED!

[@ericahenderson7093]

Ed Lover is spitting some truth here.. when you grow and mature your environment and surroundings are totally different from where you started

[@jenniferhutchings6910]

I luvvvvvv Ed. Since then. The whole truth. ❤️❤️❤️

[@kenterminateddq5311]

Anyone know if VLAD interviewed or going to interview Dr. Dre (Ed Lover's co-host of Yo! MTV Raps)?

[@ericrainey8224]

Yes it's on YT,look it up

[@jontewatson6434]

@@ericrainey8224 tryna get us to do the hard work ...better hit that search bar lol

[@KushbiZ]

Love this dude.

[@child_of_God223]

The problem is why is as a people hate each other so much? I can respect it if things happen like this to anybody but we don't go after anyone else but ourselves...WHY????

[@zoe_zucci]

Why? They’re part of the reason why rap culture is trash today. It’s all violence no fun.

[@mikeychainsaw9760]

That Fedora hat style and color is hard

[@debraharriott6558]

All of our young & old rappers are now going down weekly. Hip-hop needs to show the TRAP and comprehend how build long legacy.

[@msericasfragrancecandles5256]

I think that some may be looking out the window wrong when it comes to the cameras. I think the videos / camera footage is a good thing. It may be hurtful, but it allows you to look at the picture and let the picture tell the story. To see some things for yourself, and we need that sometimes. It is always going to be some story tellers in life.

[@bryanhemingway8052]

His hat is 🔥🔥🔥 🔥🔥🔥 and truthfully I'm not really a Dan of those type of hats but ART IS ART I see art and expression in that HAT

[@Qfakts]

Shawn Prez is a good interviewer..great alternative to when Vlad doesn't interview..great questions

[@stephenpamon4520]

Plz bring back “Cmon Son”

[@tessahardy338]

I mean no disrespect but is this the Ed Lover from MTV? I remember there being two Ed Lovers back in the late 80s and early 90s.

[@originovathere8679]

Yes, was on a show called "YO Mtv Raps"! 👌🏾

[@edwinacurl6888]

Besides Boosie (#1 Best) interviews this is the second best interview that Vlad TV has ever had.😎✍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@akbarwalton7112]

Never was a big supporter of Ed Lover because back then I supported the Hardcore Rap still would, but I like the O.G Ed Lover

[@thatsmsrivers]

Why does this not have more likes? 👍

[@jamaalrichmond523]

That hat crazy!!!!!

[@alexzander1769]

One thing about the hood they will praise you more if you did 6 years of prison instead of 6 years of college🙄🤔😐

[@ninajemison8127]

Ed u should do the meeting you mr words is expressive enough ,

[@LJD-xo9ph]

Hellified interview 🤙🏼

[@RealLadi228]

Love his voice on the radio 😍 once someone else starts to speak I'm out!

[@Heelsfan1982]

Ed Lover!

[@ninth_wonder9122]

I remember the ED Lover dance!!!

[@ericahenderson7093]

And that's why people see us as a generation of jokesters as a whole because we don't say what we mean and we don't do what we say

[@sallywalker9394]

Preach Ed lover! Preach! I always saw right through him. I never wanted his shoes, clothing anything he endorsed. I think people look stupid wearing it especially now! Also if he comes with a lower price line its because he has to not because he wants to make it more affordable remember that too! Don't be hoodwink and bamboozled.

[@detroitsfinest2399]

I'm waiting on the day where somebody says Dolores Tucker was right

[@zeeman3891]

Ed a legend

[@sheilacole5230]

Ed, is speaking facts

[@carolynmcwilson497]

Facts!

[@kelceyallen433]

And we as black inventors, have been buying, and selling since the beginning of time. We need to learn how to hold on to our own. 👑☝🏿👑☝🏿👑☝🏿

[@lamarsears3530]

Yes This Was A Great interview with Ed Lover ...So Truthful what was said ..and at 2:00:01 All the artist that are dying by violence that are so young !!! In the Bible Psalms 52 Talks of The Boastful Man ... and loving deceitful and devouring words !! like these young artist remotes and look at the end of the matter ..

[@Ice.M.]

The G.O.A.T

[@AllLips2011]

About Cher, so what? These 85 Year old dudes been doing it forever.

[@cdubp7098]

We need more of the founders of the game to be in power.. we need to start a hip hop union Fr!

[@lastfirst9101]

Dude keep saying "2 family household" 😂 someone gotta tell him it's called a "2 PARENT household"

[@tonyajohnson2683]

Ed looks great.

[@lorenzopearson110]

This interviewer talks more than vlad. Vlad allows the guest to do most of the talking.

[@latoyabowens8426]

Ed Lover Keeping Real But Cher Been Cher Like Madonna Let Them Have Fun You Guys Should Try It

[@RealLadi228]

Only protection is spiritual 🙏🙏🙏

[@bryanhemingway8052]

HAT IS CRAZY

[@bigmalcolmlittle]

Aint nothing childish about shooting guns at each other but I hear you Ed!!!

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!!

[@sullivancountydays]

Most Ninjas don't live till 60.

[@johntylor1463]

They call him O.G Ed. Brilliant man.

[@joesmoe1347]

I still can't get used to the interviewer

[@ericahenderson7093]

It's funny how all this gangster rap y'all used to make fun of MC Hammer, De La Soul jungle Brothers and Will Smith back in the day Fresh Prince y'all make fun of them you guys didn't embrace the balance now that all these rappers and entertainers are getting killed it's such a 360 for me because I am saddened by the same genre music I grew up with and all I see now is nothing but death and these young kids are not even living to their Prime it's just too much it's so sad when we need to clean up our communities take our kids back go to church pray like we used to do and care and love each other like we used to do as a group but as a whole to be truthful we're not there there are people working hard in the communities there are pastors that are doing right there are mothers that are doing right there are kids that are doing right but in the midst of all of us doing right we got the other side doing wrong and these are people that look just like us so we're getting cut down in the streets we're getting killed we're getting attacked so when as a race of people are black people going to say this is it I can't do this no more..

[@leeleecorbett8421]

I MISS 2PAC AND BIGGIE A LOT MORE THAN 😪 😔 THESE NEW RAPPERS!LOVE LEE LEE!

[@annluv201]

I’m glad Ed spoke on the disrespectful comments of Akademicks. I hate that the hip hop pioneers get shown such disrespect.

[@boutdatmack8029]

Audio heard chuck Taylor converse company

[@boutdatmack8029]

The game on bompton

[@lee95757]

On Kyrie, bro is forgetting that he's been causing problems before. He has a history of messed up stuff. They are tired of his crap.

[@andreoates8405]

In the workplace you have to watch what you say they are consequence of your actions right or wrong but we all had to keep a paycheck bills don’t stop💯🤔

[@chrismoore2424]

Would never see Garth Brooks at a damn dice game...

[@syreetac4143]

LETS TALK ABOUT THAT HAT!! FIYYYYYYAH!!! OKAY BACK TO THE INTERVIEW!

[@TSWMGSLIMEBALL]

RIP TAKEOFF 🚀

[@baadgalxrenibaadgalxreni4572]

that style is actually gucci

[@oNeSiKeH]

Great interview from Shawn but them laughs he doing sound soo fake 😂 shout out Ed Lover tho OG talking FAAACTS!

[@almadixon-cider31]

40:17 Barz!

[@braffsportsja2949]

Where is VLAD?

[@ronaldjemmott2533]

Amazon should be paying for some of this brother, lost of earnings, they must be selling millions of this material The Link was not made by kyrie, he never created any thing to do with this material, maybe their is a case to file in court for lost of earnings for attack on his character, his prestige and attempted destruction of his career, liable,

[@sexysportsfan1]

And the record companies dont have artist development and management that cares

[@Antertainment531]

Ed said hip hop is in a state of emergency. In reality, it's LIFE that's in a state of emergency.......

[@TheTrueStoryTorry]

You people in this comment section acting like a lover was given such a great interview. No he was not. He was given politically correct answers. He was pandering to the women. He was being a straight lollipop 🍭

[@Eshaper]

If that’s true MR Murphy needs a new lawyer.

[@charlesoliver790]

R I P KiNG Dolph 🐬 🐬🐬

[@vitolo0817]

That man is fighting for ya and ya turn ya back on him

[@jayb5958]

$4000 a month child support for an entertainer like Safaree really isn’t a lot of $$ for 2 children. I know civil servant workers that pay that.

[@95alive77]

Who knows what Safaree really makes but $4k per month is a lot of money Bruh. That’s almost $50k of free money per yr.

[@1dyrfullymade]

I get why people say not to talk about politics or religion because it forces us to really separate. I was with the guy I’m the beginning but I don’t like his political opinions 😆 Thank God this is America though.

[@sullivancountydays]

That $3k covers being both parents to the children.

[@christhomas915]

Van Latham's new about Kanye years ago