Hopsin (Full Interview)

After leaving Funk Volume, Hopsin sits on the Vlad couch to discuss his fall out with co-founder Damien Ritter, his relationship with his former labelmates and how the success of the label made him a millionaire.
Hopsin starts off the conversation speaking about his $500K battle rap challenge and how he, Dizzy Wright, and Jarren Benton fared against Crooked I's Horseshoe Gang. Unlike Horseshoe's version of the story where they quickly admit to killing Funk Volume, Hop denies that occurrence. He goes on to share a humorous anecdote about how a picture with a fan made Crooked press him, and how he nicely found a way to avoid those problems. While on the topic of lyricism Vlad and Hop go back and forth on whether 2 Chainz is a lyricist, as it pertains to a comment the "No Words" rapper made in 2013 targeting Atlanta rappers and the emergence of trap music.
Hopsin also goes in depth on his critique of Drake's ghostwriting scandal. Because he believes having someone write you lyrics is "not hip-hop," Hopsin says he likes the idea of Drake and his music, but he can't respect it. The conversation rounds out as Hopsin talks about his growth and maturity, and how he garner buzz for dissing Kendrick and Kanye. He affirms that he is unapologetic for trolling rappers in the past.
Listen to the full interview above.

[@H13NrV]

- I make the beats. - Every beats ? - There's not an hopsin song you've heard where I didn't make the beat. THAT EPICNESS !!!!!

[@wesleyfikes]

Loved this!

[@wedemboyz]

H13 NrV wtf is wrong with Vlad. He's such a douche. Tryena convince Hop that it's cool to use ghost writers for half an hour!!??

[@sweetartz4411]

@Jason Borotra huh?

[@NoFapKing]

@@sweetartz4411 huh?

[@benja303]

wedemboyz he’s an interviewer. He’s trying to provoke a response from Hopsin, I doubt he’s expressing his actual opinions.

[@James-pv5rm]

Y'all call him corny but then another day you try and defend a trash artist such as Young thug, Kodak black but all they have is a nice beat, Hopsin spits the truth and has good beats, call him corny all you want but he's better than most rappers out there

[@getbusytae6637]

💯💯

[@Gunsmoke2220]

hate on thug but not kodak

[@getbusytae6637]

+Gunsmoke2220 wait hop your favorite rapper? Why I mean I like him too but try listening to G herbo or Montana of 300 just saying they tell stories just like hopsin

[@Gunsmoke2220]

+BreezHitEmUp hop far from my fav my fav is 50 but yh i fucks with montana heavy i aint a fan of herbo tho

[@laflame5387]

Facts

[@NOVMBER]

He writes AND produces his own music that's incredible.

[@iamjp1]

Khalid Mxsic its not incredible when it's bad which it is

[@Syq0tic]

which songs are bad

[@wyattlepage]

He also directs and edits his own music videos

[@realone2445]

Khalid Mxsic but Russ also mixes

[@mattchisholm6129]

jp i dont like his music either but many ppl do. So even if you dont like yku still have to respect his talent. Not many rappers make the music as well

[@tobymillstein2664]

Damn. This interviewer is sitting down with a brilliant artist and businessman--a modern genius--and spends half the interview interrupting him and giving feedback to everything said without adding any real insight. Contradicting him, finding lame counter arguments, and generally wasting time rather than letting Hop just open up.

[@Alex2021ZR1]

Toby Millstein He's a sell out.

[@sweetartz4411]

Terrible interviewer!

[@lk1932]

Unfortunately have to agree.

[@alexanderzaslavski1557]

All good brah, Hop is always prepared to BS like that. HopSin nation for real

[@williedesmond8201]

Shit interviewer

[@codyjumper5019]

Vlad your counter arguments don't even line up to what he's saying. He was talking about not respecting ghostwriting for verses, and then you start talking about "Well, a lot of rappers use beats that aren't theirs." How is that even the same thing?

[@dylanvr6437]

Did he say that bruh that’s stupid

[@imnotfliptop7958]

Lmao right? Like back in old school hood party’s where rap originated it’s not like the Dj was simultaneously scratching the record and rapping at the same time they had an emcee hype man that would get the crowd going witch is what eventually evolved into rappers

[@whoshotya117]

Vlad's interviews aren't interviews, they're interrogations.

[@andrewotero5353]

🤦🏼 watch the interview Math Hoffa does on Vlad

[@imnotfliptop7958]

Bro yes the way he completely doesn’t agree with Hopsin at all is hilarious

[@mateohernandez8387]

For real I know it's mad late but this interview is just cringe Vlad all over hop but he held his own

[@ryanshriver9411]

True story...he's a bum

[@LavaLyriK]

Hiphop has laws,you can not have a ghostwriter and be the best rapper alive. End of story

[@bentleygomillion2022]

KatChi KaChe' hop doesn’t

[@gklazzof2009]

Preach!!!!

[@MrAtotheZi]

And who’s is the judge and jury on them laws?

[@jbane2724]

Ok who has a ghostwriter 🤔 I'm confused on this comment

[@FlipTheScript93]

@@jbane2724 Drake

[@unseeliesidhe9947]

Is it just me or is Vlad constantly trying to get a rise out of Hopsin? Hop is only giving his "opinions" on things and Vlads always like "yeah but". Damn Vlad let the man have an opinion. Its clear you disagree just let it be.

[@rickrock4044]

HOPSIN will destroy MOST rappers in the limelight today

[@ericisom5661]

Only people comparable are some of the older underground cats

[@brucewallagainsttheodds1740]

I love how authentic Hopsin is in the interview!!!

[@duncanatkins4696]

vlad you played yourself trying to make hop look bad.

[@kanvasking7776]

much Respect to Hopsin. I agree with him 100%

[@TheGlassjaw28]

"I got 2 Chains so they call me 2 Chains"- Great example of 2 Chains lyrical ability

[@tremaynewilliams1977]

jason sawyers 😂😂😂😂

[@GarlitoWay1991]

2chainz ain't lyrical

[@saintbryan4803]

She got a big booty so I call her big booty- 2 chainz

[@Xxmeca421xX]

I was playing hop on my road trip with my girl who never heard of him, she was like.. What kind of rap is this? I said.. the good kind.

[@InsaneBillykane]

No, his shit is terrible. The terrible kind.

[@Tripyslippy98]

+InsaneBillykane fucking hater

[@ameliastevens2453]

+InsaneBillykane faxxx

[@InsaneBillykane]

+ExTRACT ViTAL Nah.

[@ohno6676]

L this is the worst kind of rap

[@inayahcee3131]

You'd never know through that beautiful smile of his that he's struggling

[@TrevorLeeMusic]

Is this an interview? Or the Vlad Talk Show? I didn't tune in to hear Vlad interview himself. I tuned in to hear from Hopsin. Getting super irritated with How much you share your opinion in a way as to assert it upon hopsin to adopt it. Chill Vlad.

[@TrevorLeeMusic]

These interviews have become harder and harder to watch once you took over the interviews.

[@absterrealify]

Trevor Lee 😂 Vlad, chill.

[@user-jp4ci5ny3v]

When did it become popular to hate on Hopsin?

[@kristyy420]

because hes so hot

[@CornPopWazABadDude]

Since he came out

[@GDaShef]

When he became successful as when the hate usually creeps in lol.

[@professorXcross]

When he dissed every rapper lol

[@elbeaux69-jr3ou]

52 years old and I admit I've been a Hopsin fan for about 10 years.

[@flawedbutheavy]

That’s dope man

[@platinumSKATERS]

Why it seem like he was against Hop in the whole interview? Popular opinion doesn't have to be your opinion. Vlad is basically saying that it doesn't matter who actually creates anything he just cares for the face that the industry puts out...Now how does that make sense? Too many people just accept what everyone tells them they should like, there's no respect for actual creativity these days..

[@paulusquagmire3637]

Vlad is nowhere near Hopsin’s level of intelligence and selfawareness, one of the reasons why this whole interview is one big miscommunication.

[@sarahsmith6832]

Hopsin is one of the most underrated artist of all time ! Keep going hopsin , your amazing

[@LeenaStark]

You should have titled this : *"The Hopsin Interrogation"* cause this was no interview - it was just about trying to force your opinions and views on Hopsin.

[@felixlopez4176]

Vlad is a lame af always has to have it his way n if you don't agree with him he tries his best to convince them it like shut up already let people have their own opinions vlad get hella annoying

[@VividValentina]

Love seeing the positive comments from everyone about Hopsin , I remember back in 2007-08 and here we are . Mad love .

[@marlinbrooks9169]

I love how hes so careful in his interviews now lol smart

[@TheLiquester]

Why is this interviewer so argumentative. Chill my dude.

[@wedemboyz]

Angelique srsly wtf is wrong with Vlad...He's such a douche. Tryena convince Hop that it's cool to use ghost writers for half an hour!!??

[@BigRobEnergy]

VLAD gets destroyed at 49:27

[@mochen665]

agreed..every single beat lol come on vlad

[@wedemboyz]

Vlad has no idea what he's talking about. Do your research first, Vlaaad

[@garagegorilla5x5]

I've never really been a fan but he makes music for the people. Props for the brother never giving up on his vision.

[@marshmallowchannel413]

His face and smile makes me happy! The things i would do to meet him and just hug him and get an autograph! He is so calm and funny, he is so real and not trying to be someone else

[@purplelove010]

That's my man!

[@phayd777]

Hop is right. If you have a ghost writer, no.

[@sarahlevxo]

How the hell do you not bring up his time with Ruthless Records and dealing with Tomica?

[@raelockletree3858]

Fr tho

[@jordanallison7105]

This is a really good interview. He asks interesting questions, not the same lame questions other interviewers ask. Hopsin gave behind the scenes answers about the business side of things and that was really interesting.

[@anthonyrobinson9292]

did you catch hopsins cringe when he said 2chainz?

[@spyko247]

Yes his cheesy grin aha

[@ericisom5661]

He's like the fuckk

[@raelockletree3858]

LOL noted

[@BlackJohnnyCage]

"I'm a fan of the idea of Drake" -End of the video.

[@getbusytae6637]

What do you mean?

[@y0Special]

^

[@BlackJohnnyCage]

BreezHitEmUp Watch a view of Vlad's interviews & you'll see.

[@getbusytae6637]

+BlackJohnnyCage yeah I finished it now thanks tho

[@user-ho5lk1ul2l]

that was legendary tho lmao

[@cesarhermosillo6]

Why does the interviewer sound like the school principle and treating Hopsin like a student?

[@0303DAC_]

vlad sound like the feds

[@felixlopez4176]

So dumb I don't like vlad but hes not the feds

[@Carsareimportant]

Vlad talkin about other dudes on this interview more than the legend that the people want to listen to in the interview

[@peytons3946]

Vlad tried to shove his opinion down hopsins throat so hard 😂 like let the man speak his mind

[@perfectwhine742]

I don't even like rap very much and I love this guy and his music! I'm gonna hug this guy if I ever meet him

[@closr8796]

too many people really dont understand what hop is saying. His ideology is way up there. everything he said in this interview makes absolute sense. ignorance is the only reason "drake fans" and "kodak fans" dont like hopsin. step out of your box and really grasp the truth this man is sending. Vlad you put on some good ass interviews, but i think you're far too bias in alot of your comments. The J. Cole subject was spot on though. Great interview man.

[@mattchisholm6129]

Carlos Rivera its not ignorance its just a difference in musical taste

[@MsBabylove11]

Drake is just a dappy Stan anyway! If you don't believe me then google dappy and then realise he was out doing his thing in the UK way before drake!

[@justonee12]

Matt Chisholm ignorance is shying away the real with what you want to here.

[@Alr1ghtyThen]

If they ever make a black Joker movie, Hopsin BETTER be casted for that role of the Joker...

[@DidierDubz]

My roommate put me on this guy in March of this year, been following him ever since and this man IS talented.

[@tyquanarmstrong4652]

Damn it seemed like he just brought hop on the show to bash him. I've never heard someone interrupted so much during their interview. Heard vlad talk more then hop. I'm still a fan of vlad but damn.

[@Coltwollsch]

Damn vlad is a joke...what you got against hop? How about try being unbias when you interview someone?

[@kapalaransagisun9416]

this is a good interview that shows someone who has grown up with hip hop, lived through it and then got successful and then someone who I guess he's in it because of who he knows. I just started watching VladTV and I appreciate the "investigative journalism" because i'm curious about the truth of music and culture and the industry's effects on it but I can't help but see a common theme of Vlad spitting his version of a truth (a lot of it through what seems like instigation - esp. in this interview) and everyone he interviews checking him on what's really up. The concept of "layers" of truth of image, credibility, music and success keep coming up and I love it when his guests hit him with the deeper look of what I personally see as surface observations and analysis. Help me out here?

[@cuttynichols]

...bout to check out his whole collection.thanks to this back and forth..

[@newdrew2744]

Why do dumb people always call intelligent people dumb? 😩

[@leilag4894]

He and his music make me feel better.

[@vdarknerdv3821]

I respect the growth in hopsin as an artist and a public figure

[@trapgod8443]

Just out of nowhere Vlad decides to drop a long ass interview with Hopsin.

[@AngeVarma]

Why why WHY Would Hopsin do this interview?

[@akievskiy]

very well spoken

[@jordanalbano9780]

If you can still make someone who’s not a fan of you bust out laughing, you’re winning 💯

[@Malouco]

Hope this reaches a million views.

[@certifiedsexninja9732]

Im sooooooo glad there r still a few ppl that will speek there mind not not care what the world thinks

[@AntJonez218]

Vlad sounds like a cop interviewing Hopsin lmao. I don't think he agreed or even talked as if he even respected Hopsin. Hmm well glad I got to see this interview

[@eileengnehm1537]

Hopsin does work hard. Especially since he is playing multiple characters at the same time. Tis is the life of an actor! Trying to keep perspective would become difficult.

[@aaronkhemraj1311]

umm... yall sound wack to think hop ain't cold, just saying.

[@javidzcool]

Thank you for this Vlad

[@kristyq3717]

WORST INTERVIEW EVER... Let him talk instead of over speaking him and contradicting everything he says smh

[@TheFooFiles-com]

Hopsin is one of a kind 💪

[@erikholmes2533]

This dude is iconic. Hes humble asf

[@JewelsVR]

30:25 Dude the part about 2Chainz - LMAO im ffucking dead! HAHAHAHA

[@mkurosawa5720]

Good one vlad but What about the Redman Interview man? i wanna see more clips.

[@fwancis1]

This killed a Hr at work lol. Good shit

[@TheVoice6SIC6]

I dont believe (personally) in behind the curtain success. Vlad's Eminem and Beats analogy was off. You can totally just spit over an instrumental what matters is what you throw on it from YOUR soul pointing at art doesnt make you an artist period.

[@MsBabylove11]

100%! ✌

[@travelreview5962]

Why doesn't this have more views...?😔

[@Anime1SAmazing]

Is vlad really sticking up for ghostwriters?

[@hello150]

I never knew that Hopsin was a fan of the idea of Drake

[@Makwood99]

my Favorite interview

[@mtrail21]

Cannot stop looking at his eyes and his smile..... never thought or noticed how attractice he was lmao 😍😍😍

[@cccbeats_]

@@FlipTheScript93 man's really simping in the comments of a Hopsin interview

[@ambrosewatiri2123]

Respect Hopsin. I appreciate you a lot,though dint know you've been in the industry for that long. From 14 yrs and you are now thirty??? Incredible efforts..

[@charlesginter1205]

How could people hate hopsin is in the top 3 realist rappers in the last couple years he speaks the truth from a real perspective when we have other rappers that all they talk about is how much money an women they have so I give a lot of respect to hopsin, Kendrick lamar, Jay cole, eminem, tech n9ne. Why can't rappers be like those list o rapper and rapper from 80''s & 90's

[@MarcusGibbons]

and hes a brother who own his own company big ups to any brother trying to do other then talk about killing his own people sailing drugs we need more black owned businesses Shalam hops

[@johndoran4704]

Hop is back is one of my favorite songs

[@reddicetwiceX10]

Hop was extra aware in this so-called "interview." Vlad was trying to get a rise out of him every step of the way.

[@Flight14Clique]

"Is he Eminem? No, is trying to be Eminem, No" Don't think we ain't catch that Vlad 😂😂

[@Cjcolejr]

When Hopsin said he made his own beats it ruined Vlad's whole stance

[@mrhoz123]

Check me out

[@bxllyjxck4339]

I swear I feel like I've watched this before before this one was uploaded

[@ChroniceGaming]

somebody help vlad with his survey lmao

[@joannafazhion8892]

men Hopsin just make me proud of hip-hop,rap, hope 2017 can bring. more Rapers like him...

[@jetswade_rapbot]

Yeah bring on the rapers!

[@jakephalen129]

Hopsin works VERY hard this dude is sooo lyrically talented writes, produces and shreds freestyles. Eminem put him in that tier of lyrical shredders. Sucks F.V. broke up but this happens when large amounts of $ are involved and egos get in the way. Always surround urself with positive people who genuinely love u n want wuts best 4 you. That's with everything in life positivity and success breed more positivity and success.

[@rollovertsi]

This was a really good interview. Until they spent 12 minutes trying to defend rappers using ghost writers. A) It's an interview. You're personal opinion doesn't matter. B) There's a difference between being an MC and an entertainer. One's not necessarily better than the other, but they're different.

[@13ON3S]

Who else watched the whole thing?

[@williedesmond8201]

Hopsin a real cool dude love his music UP for ever

[@jamesgilbert2027]

This man here is a stand up guy I am now a fan be yourself bro make good music and when you can do good do good MC Hopsin you will be one of the greats!

[@datnigga6555]

30:42 hopsins laugh tho😂😂

[@sarahsmith6832]

Vlad stop defending the industry, omg ! Hopsin good for you for not walking out . Vlad chill , is this your cousin why are going at him like y’all are friends . This is a established artist in the game , you should be showing up most respect

[@cuteturkey25]

his smile is contagious

[@funkworthrollin4959]

He can't stop smiling at that 2 chains joke.

[@joereckert6986]

Can you please do an interview with K.A.A.N? I know you may not know him but he really deserves some attention. He's just plain amazing

[@nuwandax1970]

"Hy, I'm Eminem and I have DirecTV." "Hy, I'm Hopsin and I have cable."

[@stEElo_goat]

Fun fact: everytime hopsin talks he smiles

[@YungstarMillz]

"I'm a fan of the idea of Drake" -Hopsin

[@giannimessercola5878]

I actually think he is one of the best ever

[@xavierprogamerggod7934]

2022 im still listening to marcus

[@dadbodstandards2503]

hopsin is the goat of independent rap and the art. he produces, writes, and creates.

[@cameronnash1269]

Bro I love these interviews but I'll come here for the drum sets

[@ethanspencer6136]

Even if you don't fuck with Hop you can't deny he can rap. Hopsin is dope.

[@BlackHavq]

39:36-51:57 how is it possible to take this long from Vlad to understand the point of Hopsin's opinion about ghost writing in rap?

[@bryansendeavor2924]

hopsin is a cool dude , I also live in panorama he made it out