Hopsin on Eminem Influence, Joyner Lucas, Grammys & More (HNHH Interview 2017 Pt. 1)

In the first part of our lengthy interview with Hopsin, the rapper discusses the Eminem influence on "Illmind of Hopsin 9," his vulnerability on social media, Funk Volume aftermath, Joyner Lucas' "I'm Not Racist" music video, the Grammys and much more.
Subscribe for Part 2, where we dive further into his new album "No Shame," arriving on Monday.
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[@Samvntha]

Em already mentioned him in Kamikaze (which was amazing, especially since slim shady produced it😩) and it made him so happy, I want the goat to collab with hopsin😩🔥

[@ZoryaUtrennyaya]

Me too

[@darrinkirchner6026]

now that might just shake up the whole rap Industry and actuall give us alot more good artist actually coming out..

[@shantanudas5109]

Bt I couldn't find EM talking about him in kamikaze

[@ml3846]

@@shantanudas5109 On the song Fall, Eminem says he inspired hopsin and a few others, how those individuals including hopsin are on the good side of culture.

[@Youboob99]

I love how the interviewer is in a fish bowl in the second room.

[@mikegorbet2544]

Neonym 😂😂😂

[@m.bdalyricist256]

😂😂😂

[@youraveragecodplayer4514]

Neonym aha

[@Grey86]

I'm expecting a banger from Joyner and Hopsin.

[@Plight_]

they said they were doing a track together years ago i'll find the video for you

[@KeepIt7000]

Skoolblow they we makke the best banger ever

[@vickyaustin7548]

Never even thought of this concept and you sir, just blew my mind. Now I'm excited!

[@xjmbx5]

They did work together last year. Just haven't dropped any tracks yet

[@kaijublade7879]

Skoolblow im telling you right now.......if that happened,there would enough fire to burn out the sun and end life as we know it

[@RyanMatson]

Hop is always called corny & this & that., etc. Man, I've met dude. & even if I didn't, my perception of Hop wouldn't change. How could you NOT like this dude, unless you're just a hater. Thats facts man. Period.

[@killuaonhorse]

Na he definitely comes of as a good dude, but that doesn't mean you can't also think some of his tracks are corny aka that Happy ending shit he dropped was super trash

[@MrJiggless]

+Homer Wisdom He does have his good songs and bad songs, but the cornyness is mostly a meme now. He was really corny back then, acting that he was better then all. But Now, he makes some pretty good music, and touchy ones. He has goofy ones, but once his "Ill Minds" drop, You know that a story is coming through a song.

[@PathodDayshade]

I ain't a hater, I just listen to similar hip hop that's actually not corny lol

[@MartyMcfly720]

Ryan Matson cuz he real. that makes people mad

[@Flatcarnival607]

homer wisdom it was a joke song for his fans. It wasn't going to be the big song. It was for jokes and he actually did that. That song is true

[@KristianCamp]

yes, he's been more inspired by Eminem than most people can tell.

[@adrgold423]

No Greater Love if your an em fan u can tell

[@soitgoes290]

I think everyone can tell.

[@jayceelambii2073]

The fuck are you talking about @Sycomantz and @Sillymanhaha? (dumb ass names by the way) Hopsin sounds absolutely NOTHING Like Em'. Not even a LITTLE😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@parkerkelsoe4735]

Jaycee Lamb it mean he has the same style dumbshit

[@xplicit_5318]

No Greater Love yeah, but it has it's difference too

[@antoniosalazar7262]

Hopsin, Eminem and joyner that would badass

[@khalyleedwards7735]

Add Royce da 5'9"

[@jpowell28]

I love Hopsin man, that dude is just a regular guy that makes dope music & is true to himself at all times

[@l3ignutz533]

False he’s a mann that’s not secluded into thiss bot like world

[@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS]

why does everyone hate on hopsin? his music is dope

[@sukka4pain]

One word: corny

[@REALTRUEJOURNEY]

THE SLOW DEATH HOOKS u spelled trash wrong

[@fudgepackertomcruz3816]

I couldn't think of an original name yeah everyone says he "corny" i have been listening to rap for 20 years. I grew up with nwa and hopsin is fucking dope. His lyrics are insane. If you listen to his album you would know

[@killuaonhorse]

It only became a meme because his music is actually trash

[@georgeswift5999]

homer wisdom you definitely listen to lil pump.

[@upnext.7773]

This type of honesty and genuineness is awesome, for real... Hopsin is dope for the authenticity he has and brings. What he said about The Grammys and critiquing his own music, is something that millions would never say, to avoid ridicule. Much respect Hop!

[@odefeoberabor7597]

2:10 Eminem talk.

[@daniel_najar]

good looking

[@squilliamfancyson2159]

I React to Everything ! mvp

[@lpjm]

Thank you

[@abypal7]

Thnkx 😎 bro

[@prdikingsg1452]

Thanks !! ✌🏻

[@borisnk9434]

I learned how to breathe in space -Hopsin 2017

[@sirrofflelotmixeditup1459]

BORIS should've put the entire quote cause people won't understand this.

[@borisnk9434]

theGREAT120892 i know i know but the way he said it sounds pretty funny

[@MrJonas990]

Outer space tho

[@EliMfGen]

BORIS read this comment right as he was saying it

[@jwc865]

Lol

[@MubangaM]

Hop is so underrated

[@likmikehunt]

And hated

[@FonsoGaming]

Gaming Is My DNA dude check out my gaming channel

[@SuperbMoves]

If he barely came out right now he would be the best rapper

[@ChayroEXE]

cuz he talks bout real shit and not bout money like all the other rappers

[@iamwhiskey9741]

Is he tho. Everyone knows who he is so how is he underrated?

[@wiizxx]

10:05 he talks about Joyner and I'm Not Racist.

[@LucasBoyden]

Thanks

[@payneofficialz8888]

Thank you

[@rctalent94]

Sillan9 thank you

[@landonsmith5113]

Thanks

[@alilong8158]

Came for this, thank you

[@AtohV]

Lyrically Hopsin is insane.

[@kipkiruivictor3320]

for suree

[@erkyperky9017]

Yep

[@erkyperky9017]

kipkirui victor for suree

[@sergioapolinar4720]

Joyner Lucas and Hopsin have to happen man.

[@thatdudekyle5690]

Bro, FACTS!!

[@travisramirez7143]

Tech n9ne needs to make another song with him

[@magneticsnake9849]

Travis Ramirez facts

[@daddyguy3]

The couple they've done just are NOT enough... What about getting Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, Joyner Lucas, Eminem, and Hopsin together for "Worldwide Choppers III: All-Stars"

[@Y0PPS]

@@daddyguy3 that'd be dope, but tech has clearly said that there will be no more "choppers" tracks. I don't think the last one should've been the last; it wasn't "worldwide" for it to be a closer of the choppers tracks

[@TasosJoker]

@@daddyguy3 that would revive rap yo. Mumble rap is dying, it's the moment that real rappers HAVE TO do something crazy like that.

[@daddyguy3]

Personally, since there's so many white rappers populating the Rap game, I think N9na should PRODUCE a track, with him doing the intro, staring the one and only ginger rapper, Rittz, have him team back up with Slumerian's Yelawolf, Eminem, Mac Lethal, Moonshine Bandits, Bubba Sparxx, (absolutely NO MGK!!)etc., etc... Let them each showcase their signature style (i.e. Mac Lethal-speed, Eminem-complexity), and since Tech would be kicking it off, call it "Strange Swirl," lol. I'm kidding (to an extent), but I think Rittz nailed it when he said, "They always compare us white boys, 'is your music like his?'...," so let them show how diverse they are... Or even as more black rappers, maybe Hopsin, Joyner, Murs, E-40, Twista, etc., etc... Then it'd REAL be a "Swirl," lol

[@kevinmckenzie3163]

Joyner Lucas and Hopsin collab please

[@dariannolan4243]

Kevin Mckenzie yes🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kaiooof3578]

Kevin Mckenzie yes I will kill to see that

[@kevinmckenzie3163]

Kaio Oof ik bro it'd be too lit

[@beezyb3308]

Kevin Mckenzie for sure !

[@KloudKage]

They already have they just haven't released it

[@Masspropagation]

This interviewer needs to be mic-ed better. He sounds like he is hella far away.

[@pog7547]

MaddieB it doesn't even sound like he has a mic

[@darebear0130]

Meanwhile you can literally hear marcus swallow lmfao

[@Krow621]

*When Hopsin agrees with your favorite Ill Mind*

[@DeshawnRawHoopla]

10:24+ real shit

[@hatema]

ayy hop's homie supa hot

[@peace40wnage79]

5:07 realer shit

[@Fonz128]

Joyner Lucas is the GOAT

[@zerozebra]

good shit thanks

[@lepronchames9184]

zerozebra no its real shit

[@jacobchism3035]

Every interview I've seen him in, you can literally see that hop is genuine and real. He always mentions his thought process and will stop and reask himself a question to give an honest answer. He is who he is and you have to respect that about him. Its refreshing as fuck to see that in a person at the level he's at, that he is stil straight forward and authentic. No bullshit. I think that makes him easier and more interesting to listen to. He's a smart fuckin guy.

[@PyroShredder982]

Some of the realest talk I’ve heard about the music industry. The industry DECIDES what is hot, what we should listen to and who is the best, as if we can’t decide for ourselves

[@whatintheabrahamlincolnisg9567]

“When you feel some type of way about something speak about it, this is what hip hop is and alot of people forget about it” This is soooo true literally this is how hip hop started Hopsin knows his shit and is so chill aswell

[@Dogonthetablechair]

Hopsin is such an inspiration for me. His music has helped me through a lot of shit

[@isaiahkidd4108]

If Hop, Joyner, and Token got on a track it would cure cancer.

[@iamlegend5373]

W

[@ashmiester84]

Token is fucking dope. Would love to hear a track from those three and em too....would be fire

[@Ashley-nk5yd]

Or cause it... 😯

[@neikosan1664]

I'll mind of hopsin seven is my favorite too. Religion is a huge part of oppressing free thought and i feel like that's definitely part of "the matrix".

[@neikosan1664]

Jesse Morrow I enjoy how pleasant you seem so I will look up this Kent Hovin fellow : ) but I ask you to please watch a video titled "Dawkins on religion: is religion good or evil, head to head" this link will lead you directly to it kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2G7n2lmj9xjaaM

[@neikosan1664]

Jesse Morrow I just cannot listen to the Christian argument anymore I mean no offense. No one can absolutely disprove the existence of, let's just say, the Christian god of the bible, but the probability and evidence of his existence is so poor. I was a Christian myself but now thinking that there is some sorta being in the sky that answers prayer, cares about who you sleep with or what you eat is just absurd to me. The golden rule is a good rule to live by and I don't need the fear of hell to try to live by it. The man I referred you to, and whom I hope you watch in that link, I would've said years ago that he was going to hell to roast forever for not believing in christ but he's a nice, brilliant, and benign human being. I, like Dawkins, consider religion to be at times a pernicious distraction from the truth.

[@SZ-wt3nk]

Been waiting on a Joyner and hop collab since 2015 😭😭 please make 2018 the year 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Iunderachixve]

IN HOP WE TRUST

[@joeblack363]

Underachieve kinda I still have my doubts as a old fan

[@curtiswright8556]

First time I've seen this nigga not smiling all the time

[@nicholasfitzgerald585]

Curtis Wright is that a problem?

[@curtiswright8556]

Are you one of those people that likes to start something outta nothing?

[@nicholasfitzgerald585]

Curtis Wright nope. Just really can't tell if him not smiling was meant to be an jab at hop or not.

[@curtiswright8556]

Not at all bro. Just an obseversion,, I fuck with hop

[@user-bh-e8m]

Curtis Wright probably tired of all the tours

[@SteveFuks]

Imagine Eminem ft hopsin on a hidden track in revival ? i think the speakers will fire up

[@HaxeHere]

yeeeeeea definitely not gonna happen. ever.

[@Vislow]

Haxe Why not

[@HaxeHere]

Vislow ...you serious bro?

[@Vislow]

Haxe why won't it happen

[@HaxeHere]

Vislow well the short answer is that those two live in such separate worlds and I doubt that Em will ever even hear about Hopsin

[@MrGuerrerojorge]

Yo Hop if you’re seeing this. I’m tellin ya do a Collab with Joyner Lucas. Both of you on a track rippin these mumble rappers. RIP Shit would be hot 🔥

[@therealcybersheriff]

Jorge Guerrero Yesss 🔥🔥🔥

[@mrbackaddit587]

Jorge Guerrero they already collabed it just hasn’t been released

[@mrsshayful]

Tyler Carney I don’t believe you

[@hightopfade]

The realest man in the world

[@nuclearwarheadrabbit6299]

2nd is logic

[@destinysmith8542]

I feel like most people take Hopsin for granted. He speaks his mind and doesn't like and/or want to sugar coat shit. That's how it should be honestly. He's a great individual, and has very valid points. He just simply doesn't give a fuck, and that's powerful in itself. It just sucks how underrated he is.

[@yng_productions5999]

Finally someone who thinks ill mind 7 is the best and not 8

[@Calmflames619]

8 was the best then 5 then 7

[@dereckbeckner636]

The best ILL MIND to the worst: 7 5 9 6 8 4 3 1 2 (yes I know it wasn't an actual rap)

[@lepronchames9184]

7 would most likely be at top for people who can relate to the song and personaly it's my favorite Ill Mind of Hopsin

[@HesLimitless]

7 5 8 9 4 6 3 1

[@Calmflames619]

put 1, 3 and 4 over 9 and thats a legit list brah

[@jp6856]

Hopsin please have a Joyner collab

[@BionicBoom88]

Hopsin! Extremely underrated! He needs to be on the map more!

[@KingLulzington]

i think hopsins tired of doing interviews. i can see it with how he responds lmao he did a whole tour of interviews for this album

[@suiuzi2054]

all these interviewers are asking the same shit thats y. nadward should interview him

[@mav-soul97]

Lmao Forreal ! I'd get tired too

[@rivalsoul9853]

@@suiuzi2054 already did

[@randyscheurer]

Hop is the realest in the music industry. Ill mind 7 my favorite too

[@sikamore]

Illmind of Hopsin 7 my favorite too

[@nicholasscott3670]

I love every MC who don't come with that mumble rap shit, spittin shit that no one knows wtf you be speaking of. Hopsin is a real MC man real talk. You got young cats killin the game right now and I'm happy to be a witness to it. Shout out to you bro

[@aidenallred2672]

First interview I've ever watched without skipping through or ending it early.

[@vice2versa]

Gray Matter I never skip a hopsin interview, He's one of the best people to interview.

[@brainfried3492]

JOYNER LUCAS AND HOPSIN NEED TO MAKE A TRACK TOGETHER FR

[@iamjoehill]

Damn he looks like he's in so much pain... Look at those eyes man...

[@josephmack3994]

Joseph Hill no contacts b... that nigga look mad different

[@idid69ok]

Kiss him on the lips and make him feel better.

[@iamjoehill]

Joseph Mack I've seen him plenty without the contacts, he just looks sad/stressed the fuck out

[@iamjoehill]

heynongman I'm married to a woman.

[@iamjoehill]

GoldenVoice Truth

[@Keigan-it3yq]

hop is back

[@Krafty]

"Magic sauce sprinkled on their careers" - it's so true. It's not organic at all.

[@vipersb1]

Ill Mind 7 is my favorite too!

[@1990ryang23]

Hopsin been that nigga. The album was fucking dope!

[@ozwon]

His reaction on Fall is priceless

[@MrNickCallas]

the breath in outer space thing is so real man, the comedy game is the same way

[@marvelous1587]

just got a mike bars and jarren benton music video as an AD for this video. Best advertisement ever.

[@destinys.7922]

I like hopsins music bc he's real asf with it and I dig it

[@nateburk8952]

That “breathing in space” analogy is a perfect example of why I like Hop so much. Yes, there are other great lyricists out now, but few that get less recognition. In a time where someone can say “Panda” or “Gucci Gang” 100 times in a single song and it becomes a top hit, we need more artists like this that have substance and make you think. Idk, just my opinion.

[@officialblackstrikermusic1404]

Hopsin, you're literally fucking inspirational bro. You seem chilled as fuck, prob cool as hell to chill with too!

[@markmyjohnson1292]

"mmhmm. yeah. mmhmm. yeah. mmhmm. yeah" -Hopsin 2017

[@VortexOfficial]

I love this guy! I can relate to him! No Masks

[@illmatic9864]

Anyone know what jacket Hop is wearing in this interview?

[@capfiji6673]

That's why I love x he expresses his feelings and everything with his 17 album I'm sure he's saved lifes

[@thesevillashoweveryone5314]

Hopsin your so underrated. You are amazing rapper and you part of the true lyrical culture!!! :) we all now Eminem is the G.O.A.T

[@tokea0lic]

Hop and Joyner need to do a fucking track already

[@timothypetrochilos9035]

yeeesss

[@vickyaustin7548]

I know right!

[@ProNation]

I seen hopsin so i clicked

[@Sam-jh2sq]

@HotNewsHipHop guys are you telling me you can have 370 K subscribers, Invite these heavy rappers, have a great studio in the background and you can't afford two microphones? I can't hear the questions he's asking please improve on that.

[@HotNewHipHop]

we hear your feedback, thanks

[@TasosJoker]

@@HotNewHipHop wot 😂

[@BurnXTC]

Dudes the second best underground rapper in the world.

[@typicalvlogger2730]

Burn 7fold who's the first

[@leamsish9443]

Joyner Lucas is first best underrated rapper. Even after his hits on DNA, Mask Off, and I'm Sorry, he's still been slept on over and over again.

[@BurnXTC]

Tech N9ne is number one obviously. And Joyner Ripped my friend off like 4 Year’s ago on a verse. Paid him $200 and he never gave him a verse or his money back. But his still dope. Just I don’t respect him n shit.

[@Keigan-it3yq]

he definitely aint underground he mainstream but he still vibes with that underground style rap

[@romanovromano911]

Typical Vlogger2 1) Tech N9ne 2)Immortal Technique 3)Hopsin

[@bluestogreen1693]

Hopsin saying son, but out of context!😂guys down to earth!

[@tegans8468]

I love this interview so much ❤️

[@johngray2511]

The reason people hate on HOP is because he talks from his heart most rappers don't they make up a presona

[@AchillesofTroy]

Even when hes talking hes using metaphors “I learned to breathe in space and they cant breathe without oxygen tanks” awesome

[@yuckfou9707]

I wanna see Em, Hop, and Joy collaboration.

[@anthonyv1927]

NF and Hopsin collab need to happen

[@user-qg8qc5qb9r]

Introduction and Background on "Ill Mind of Hopsin 9mm" - 00:00:00 Message to His Son - 00:00:53 Influence of Eminem and D12 on "No Shame" Album - 00:02:06 Authenticity and Personal Approach in Music - 00:05:08 Reflections on Personal and Professional Relationships - 00:08:55 Views on Concept Music and Industry Recognition - 00:11:02 Critique of the Grammys and Music Industry Bias - 00:13:24 Thoughts on Joyner Lucas and Political Statements in Hip-Hop - 00:15:28

[@jwc865]

Yo why is there static in the background. The audio quality is unprofessional

[@devine532]

JWC there should be a mic on the interviewer anyway, still unprofessional

[@jwc865]

devine532 Yes exactly

[@Flatcarnival607]

JWC I'm not even on yours😂😂

[@klayunderwood9465]

Seriously just watch the damn video...

[@jwc865]

clay underwood already did but the audio quality was garbage... sounded terrible on my sound bar

[@muerte2617]

the best trio would be Joyner, Hopsin and Eminem

[@quintonrichardson4506]

Great album man I'm buying it today! All the tracks are lit man! Your great and the music relates to me I have a baby on the way too!

[@carmeloent4711]

Hop REAL AF

[@jahcosmey5985]

Hop finally is becoming a cool dude , not so much anger or flaming mainstream now he's just speaking facts and doing him

[@werdism]

Hopsin is a fucking beast! Definitely a top artist for me.. Good job brother..

[@HapticNoise]

glad to know my favorite Ill Mind is his favorite too

[@spicyyy4234]

bro hopsins metaphors be having me weak xD

[@jamkick8]

the I'm not racist video instantly reminded me of ill hopsin 5, thats why i was really curious what hop thought about the track

[@soulreaper3466]

In Hopsin 9 I could definitely tell that Eminem was an inspiration to that song.

[@mikebell87]

Hopsin the best rapper alive for real I just listened to Covid Mansion the lyrics is crazy the beat is insane and you can tell he was just playing around with it these new rappers couldn’t come up with content even close to it if hopsin wanted to he could take over this whole rap game congratulations on your success hopsin I hope to see you go down as the best rapper in history in everybody’s eyes

[@richardcamacho2870]

Em brung me here , now I’m a fan of your music , and love it.

[@RyanAKAStreakk]

1. the background noise is insane. 2. can we get the interviewer a damn microphone? step it up HNHH

[@etherealblue]

ill mind 7... i cried to that shit.

[@shawnmugo4476]

Hopsin is such an amazing human being

[@stevengerrard6711]

Joyner Lucas & Hopsin collab🔥🔥🔥🔥💀🔥

[@emiliadumitru8030]

Happy Father’s day Hop!!!!!!

[@ajandthefam3709]

I love hop

[@BradleyVanDusen3001]

I think Ill mind 7 is everyone’s favorite, kinda cool that it is his too

[@dustinmcgeorge9903]

way 2 many peaple sleep on hopsin when the reality is he is one of the goat's of hip hop FACTS undercover prodigy FOREVER ILL

[@michaelmyers4943]

I was listening to this through my earphones and the cough at 12:37 blew my ears out

[@TheHairyCheetto]

HOPSIN THE SHIT

[@eliottminaj2973]

Dope interview.

[@julian-ey3gr]

Joyner Lucas and Hopsin needs to happen!!

[@FixDylann]

Em joyner and hopsin you would be an insane record

[@Ctrl_Alt_Elite]

Damn, give the interviewer a mic man. Hearing the question clearly is just as important as hearing the answer.

[@thatdrewguy9098]

This kind of blows my mind because when I first heard Sag my pants I thought to myself this black dude sounds like eminem wtf? lol I have been a huge fan of Hopsin ever since.

[@TheLusaso]

Dope video. This is why Hopsin is one of my favorites! Obviously after Eminem haha

[@lamonragland6433]

“We all wearing a mask and everything is fake asf” that quote aged well

[@AfterWorkSesh]

support your artists that are out here breathing in outerspace without help

[@thomascarter827]

twitter: "hopsin vs joyner" me: "grabs the popcorn"