Joey Badass Talks New Album, Jay-Z, Diddy, Emotional Intelligence, Processing Grief + More

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[@Clacci38]

This one moves in silence…movies, television, and excellent consistency with his musical art. Much respect.

[@lloydhardy574]

I had no idea

[@wanda01141]

the internet due way too much so I actually respect artists that keep it private

[@Clacci38]

@@wanda01141 I agree 100%. The internet should be used as a tool for producing, not a diary.

[@shell7726]

Im grateful for this man as an artist, I feel like I grew up with this dude,very nostalgic feels everytime I listen to this man, fell in love with the music since I believe middle school 1999& etc. and never stopped, from a broward king one love to a ny king

[@4kyle7]

Fr bro, freshman year bumpin 1999 then b4DA$$ came out, we watching this man evolve Fr

[@susangikonyow73]

Jozif💯🖤

[@anthonyfisher8338]

😒

[@shadman121212]

The impact pro era and asap made in soflo is underrated

[@Ijerkkkk1]

fact nostalgia is the right word

[@Deauxp._]

Joey badass is the most underrated rapper! He’s on another level that most of the industry hasn’t gotten to. Very wise for his age too

[@timmyggztv]

Lit🔥🔥🔥

[@dfluence]

I've said this for awhile as well.. everytime peo mention Kendrick and Cole

[@waltera7796]

He’s dope asf. He’s what Raz Fresco would of been if Joey never existed.

[@Deauxp._]

@@waltera7796 agreed!

[@daviddrum1321]

@@dfluence I'm happy I'm not the only one. I've said for years that Joey should be mentioned when you mention Kendrick and Cole.

[@DaDrillah]

Man I feel for Joey when he said he never thought he'd make it pass 25... I attempted suicide when I was 22 because I was lost and had no one to turn too and lacked guidance. Now im 35 and im glad I cleaned up my act and grew up with a new look at life. Please if you are down and low call or talk to someone asap!

[@angelsantiago.7479]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@angelsantiago.7479]

Join the congregation and jevohah (God) shall set you free!

[@erickjv1993]

Glad you here 👏

[@golden98_.]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿❤️

[@oneup199]

Proud of you!!

[@courtneyvaughn1166]

His mindset and the way he articulates his thoughts is very impressive. You can tell he’s influenced by the greats🙏🏾

[@bahatiangolwishe4526]

The calmness of the interview and how he expresses the life experiences is amazing.

[@slippinjimmy9052]

No doubt

[@SoulfulMentality]

Phenomenal interview. So proud to witness the evolution of Joey as someone who has been a fan since 2012. 2000 is a great body of work and I hope it continues to get all the recognition it deserves.

[@sherondahi11]

His self awareness / knowledge of self reminds me of Tupac. I’ve never sat down and chose to listen to his music but this humbling interview has got me curious to hear his album.

[@tekkadawn6685]

@@sherondahi11 you been doing yourself a deservice GO BUMP JOEY NOW

[@timmyggztv]

Lit🔥🔥🔥

[@sherondahi11]

@@tekkadawn6685 Thx you for the encouragement…. I’ve been playing his latest album all weekend 👍🏾💚

[@TijasWorld]

He’s doing so good. He’s playing the hell out of Nique & 2000 is a dope album. I got into his music late but, I’m glad I did.

[@TheMessenger212]

You beautiful

[@donaldsawyer2618]

Also in a Netflix/Tribeca Film Fest film “Beauty” as well

[@gabrielclark3664]

I feel like he's trying to hard on Power. He tries too hard to be gangsta. Every line he says, he has the gangsta stank face.

[@tee5star1]

@@gabrielclark3664 just stop man, he’s doing a good job 😂

[@tee5star1]

If you haven’t already, you should listen to his debut album 1999

[@netty06]

The Breakfast Club could actually flourish with just Char + Envy. This was a solid interview.

[@Solo-xp5xj]

Ur wishes came true😂

[@yungkane93]

Nobody tunes in for Angela Yee questions 😂🤷🏾‍♂️

[@culturelax924]

@@yungkane93 not nobody 🤣🤣🤣👍🏻

[@exxaviar]

or they should replace yee. she's not impossible to replace

[@IamMrImpeccable]

You just now understanding that?

[@swanyay3304]

1999 is an all time classic. Love to see Joey’s growth. Brooklyn stand up

[@rosierose4022]

I love how Joeybadass is so unapologetically him. He has not folded , but elevated his mind and I can see the growth. I love all his albums.. been a fan since day 1. Would love to see him do a rap elite song with Mos Def, Fabulous and him. Also, a song with Dwele or Bilal.

[@DJ-lu5np]

A black man who is a good conversationalist .. top tier. - Great interview!

[@mahdiscott238]

This brother speaks with so much intelligence and common sense it's a pleasure to hear a young black man speaking this way I almost shed a tear

[@JEightt]

Ever since he dropped the album/mixtape “1999” I been following him ever since. He always been something special for New York/East Coast

[@jayc5756]

Same

[@steelovision5256]

I love that he’s getting praised for 2000 now, but his album dropped a month ago, and you got radio personalities like these guys not even hip to the quality of the work because they didn’t even go check for it. I am a believer that the media landscape in hip hop needs more informed personalities hosting and interviewing. I’ll be a part of this new wave.

[@CHYLLofficial]

FACTS

[@lw7379]

I didn't know much about him prior to seeing him on "Raising Kanan" but Im glad I tuned into this interview. I learned more about this very intelligent soul👑. Very well done Charla. ❤👑

[@TheMessenger212]

Cool 😎

[@mauricebrooks8502]

Hands down the best hip hop album this year thus far. Going toe to toe with Kendrick's project. Really good vibes and bars from beginning to end. Literally no skips. Feel very 90's style with modern day twists.

[@mugz33weston]

Bullshit the album is trash compared to his first albums😂clearly u work for the label

[@TyFoONdAFoOL]

Meechy's comes out next week. Things bout to get interesting

[@Kingrke1]

I haven't listened yet, but so far I got vince, Kendrick, Denzel and saba as album of the year tier

[@VladStopTalking]

It’s much better than Kendrick’s album lmao

[@otsshoeshop5987]

how does it compare to westide boogs album ?

[@dmvnation202]

He’s next up as a great rapper turned actor. I hope he pursues more roles. He’s awesome in Raising Kanaan!

[@Clacci38]

He is lead in a great movie “Two Distant Strangers”. It is really good.

[@idivorcedit]

He is awesome as an actor!

[@sheraydunbar729]

Facts🔥👏❤

[@transcendentmuzic1398]

Criminally underrated artist since 2014

[@TheDominiqueBallou]

he's not he just stepped into his own light and away from our expectations of him "taking the crown". Based on the album he took a fall back for his mental. I respect it.

[@londonpain45]

Yea and my boy could act fosho

[@sandersjr90]

Underrated is overused nowadays. Ppl act like "not as popular as they should be" and "underrated" is the same thing

[@MrMlbfan6]

Not nomore son slept on his potent

[@kimee757]

That conversation on emotional intelligence very necessary. The Breakfast Club has done some great interviews, this was a GREAT interview!!! Joey was super transparent & they asked him great questions.

[@ericsmith2129]

Been watching this guy since 2012 amazing to see his progress in life💯

[@wandahoward-holmes4825]

This was an incredibly authentic and fruitful interview. Many of us should be encouraged to practice emotional intelligence daily. Joey has definitely evolved and exudes an energy that only comes from doing the deep inner work. I appreciate him being asked meaningful questions throughout. Kudos to the Breakfast Club. I hope to see many more meaningful conversations with guests. We all can learn from this.

[@robinsmith1062]

His music is so relaxing you can vibe out no skips ! Then come home and watch raising kanan!

[@mindfulculturecreators]

This was an incredible interview! I loved the wisdom he gained from watching his father evolve. We need to stop repeating false mantras, like "you can't teach an old dog new tricks". What you believe, you manifest. We can change whenever we want ... When we believe we are capable. Also loved his take on allowing his daughter to experience ALL of life because that is where the wisdom lives. We often spend so much time trying to shield our kids from life that we fail to realize that we are shielding them from LIVING! DOPE DOPE interview! And the album is 🔥

[@mrsmart5221]

We often spend so much time trying to shield our kids from life that we fail to realize that we shielding them from living nice quote sis gonna steal this one 🙏🦾as reminder🙏

[@mindfulculturecreators]

@@mrsmart5221 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 it's yours!!!

[@mrsmart5221]

@@mindfulculturecreators 🙏

[@kkimberly2004YT]

IKR!

[@Unbound_Soul7]

The manifest thing is true tho for real.

[@Will-bn9km]

Joey should try his hand at an “artsy” rap project kinda like a TPAB I feel like he’d nail it, he got the mind for it. Wish bro success in whatever he does tho

[@christophercondoll5471]

This was a great interview! The tone stayed evenkill... no emotional crescendo's, just a point of contention to process the joy's and pains of Joey's journey. #ProEra4Life

[@TranquilAura77]

"Where I belong" one of the best rap songs released this year from his new album 🔥

[@junior224433]

I was just thinking the same thing

[@jaleelkhaleeq]

Not even close and I’ve been listening to Joey since Rejex

[@TranquilAura77]

@@jaleelkhaleeq Great beat and meaningful lyrics trumps a huge majority of nonsensical and incoherent rap songs released this year.

[@TheCelesteEffect]

Joey has always been dope to me. He's super talented and his personality is most definitely a vibe. One of my fave breakfast club interviews for sure :)

[@randyw.233]

Such a great interview! When they were talking about the whole Father and emotions subject that hit me! I'm 41 and I need to have a conversation with my father before it's too late.

[@airtyler2488]

Do it bro I’m 22 and my dad died I when was 9 and I would do anything just have 1 word with him.

[@nycgirltee]

Do it! I'm 38 and had so much hate in my heart for my dad and he reached out to me and all the things I thought I needed to say didn't even matter anymore. I feel such a relief of anger off my heart and mind, it's crazy because I really needed that without knowing that's what I needed. Do it for your mental ♥️

[@randyw.233]

@@airtyler2488 Wow! I'm sorry for your loss bro! I will take your advice and hit my pops up! Thank you! ✊

[@randyw.233]

@@nycgirltee Thank you for sharing! I needed to see this! I have a lot of anger, hurt, questions just bottled up! I'm a completely different parent than my father and I just can't understand why he wasn't there for me and my siblings! Thank God my mom did a great job with us and we all came out fine but kids still need their father!

[@nycgirltee]

@@randyw.233 no problem and yeah same here I had a lot of anger and animosity for him for the same reasons you mentioned and it made me a better parent too but I realized that holding that anger in was only hurting me sometimes we have to forgive for our own well being

[@georgeyeboah5295]

Man always been a fan of Joe Badass honestly love it when people physically, spiritually, mentally grow and clearly he is proud of you Young King, keep that positive energy and and keep impacting and changing the world day by day and live life to the fullest you heard!!! Badman Joseph yes sir Nuff Respect King!!!

[@shawnj3219]

Great to see so many awaken young men and women today I never really listened to his music but I'm definitely going to check out his work after this interview this interview was Great!!!💯💯🙏🏼

[@Jahtrue]

Me lol

[@karabogaobodiwe4372]

I'm all the way from South Africa and believe me when I say his music is dope

[@hivemind3000]

Awesome conversation! I can’t say enough great things about Joey’s album…definitely one of the best albums this year. I’ve watched his old interviews over the years, but you can see and hear how much he’s grown. I’ve always said he raps like he’s been here before or should’ve been in the class with the ‘90s rappers. I think he should be in the conversation with the top lyricists because his projects are consistent and he’s gifted.

[@johnsauce7369]

Great interview and it's great to see Joey finally get his flowers 💯

[@RicardoDinero99]

Great interview ... Just great to hear of a black man evolving on all fronts. Down right inspiring. Next stop listening to his album.

[@moffatchirwa166]

Very Dope interview.. especially the part when he spoke on the subject of emotional intelligence and self love.

[@sharemag4658]

I really loved the interview Joey Badass addressed issues that needed to be heard in our community👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥. When he rhymes his voice does really remind me of MOS Def

[@P3RDEGREE]

So glad to see intelligent young brothas like this! Great interview and album is fire!!!

[@Thecoolguy463]

His album is fire. It makes you feel like you’re back in the mixtape era of Friday Night Lights and So Far Gone. I appreciate it and it was my first time giving him a listen.

[@allways8782]

I really enjoy Joey badass as an artist but this interview just solidified why, as a person he seems thorough! I look forward to hearing his new album!💓💓💓

[@eshatubes]

Loved this interview!! Love Joey Bad Ass!! such a real New Yorker!! and Great Actor!!!

[@Covers-and-Commentary]

This guy is all talent! Actor, Emcee...I'm happy to see him continuing to prosper. "Make Me Feel" and "Survivors Guilt" is deep it's a what coulda been. All of it is dope really, I wish him continued success.

[@TheCoolSpot]

Man I LOVE this.... It's so refreshing to hear a black man this young talk like this....he sounds more mature than ppl I went to high school with... And I graduated in 98 lol.... I hope more young men take after this and realize that some of the stuff we was taught was bs ✊🏾

[@royalbillionsmusic]

This is the best interview I've seen in awhile. Been rooting for him from day one.. I remember him first interview from school.. The growth is real👑

[@user-ew1xu4wq4k]

He BEEN an incredible actor… ya’ll need to watch Mr.Robot. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen.

[@YT561BOI]

I'm remember watching The Therapist interview with Joey and he spoke on seeing a black hole when he closed his eyes and looked within. Glad he's doing way better 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@Christina5Mo]

Wow! Now that was an amazing interview! Gonna go listen to that whole album now!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@enidlee789]

He’s so wise beyond his age . I can listen to Joey talk all day.

[@leonrobinson7324]

Yo Char & Joey just said some real shit. I felt the same way when my parents split up when i was 17. I was just angry all the time but i held it in and just played it off. My parents split up really affected me for some years.

[@rbvibezz6686]

Gotta go listen now after this😌

[@Lakeshorefly23]

Man, this is one of the best interviews I peeped in a minute. From being selfish with yourself to having a connection with your pops….all bases covered.

[@dmandrellt]

Great great great interview. So so so glad we didn’t have to worry about them crazy interruptions that throws off the entire interview. Thank you

[@jusone201]

A lot of jewels in the answers he gave. You can tell it was natural. Great interview.

[@saintslayer443]

Joey album definitely one of them ones. I'm about midway through the interview as I'm writing this, I just hope he touches basis on the Pro Era crew and what they're doing as well.

[@QCorleoneTopic]

Finna listen to that old Joey right now before bed . Sweet dreams stuck in the 90s nineties babies it’s a matter of time

[@MrDaffysci]

Great to see these 3 black men touch on a lot of topics that don't get discussed in an honest way. Great questions from both Charla and Envy. Album is great, hope he gets a Grammy nom at least. Joey's been killing it and you can tell he's matured a lot, he doesn't have the typical 27 yr old mentality

[@tahitiantreatskeetjuice5587]

u can tell which young artist respect the art via how much they know about the past. Joey is one of the young artist that knows the history

[@keepitreal4592]

give Joey badass 1999 a listen. I can go far to say that album is up there with pac me against the world

[@Govereverythin]

Great interview! All three inputs from all three guys made it special

[@diz354]

This was a great conversation and interview 💯👌🏽 I look forward to checking out his music and watching more of Unique on power

[@ronaldjames7843]

I feel like Joey is an OG in the game now. Salute Joey, one of the realest rappers from New York still keeping that new York sound alive.

[@Newjock]

Man what a great interview, his intelligence words allowed me to take inventory of myself

[@katynasullivan40]

I loved this interview..this young man is definitely blessed...keep striving..

[@omnipotent7630]

Amazing interview he seems like such a genuine person which is very rare in my opinion his performance in Mr. Robot was outstanding I wish you all the best

[@ALMiGhTyKuLTuReJeYy]

For the Culture Joey B is the Sound of Hip hop in 2022 for this Gen with nostalgia cleverness lyricist style and supreme confidence, Bringing Balance to hip hop J.B hold the essence of the past and the future into one while paying homage to the old an givin repect to the New, Congratulations king you deserve it

[@deaconmack8]

I'm always proud to see men like this. Alot of the time we are not talking about the things Joey recognized within himself

[@kevonharris4576]

One of the BEST breakfast club interviews this year! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jwill5034]

Was thinking the same thing yesterday, there is nothing weak about taking your own life. While people are living not wanting to die and fearing death, you running full speed into the arms of it.

[@buyanimlambo7941]

Joey 's album is amazing. Definitely top 3 of this generation. Dope hip hop music 🎶

[@SilverVillageGaming]

Back when I was in highschool Joey BadA$$ was said to be the next best rapper alive like on some 2Pac and Biggie type Shit and reflecting on it.. He’s still has that potential (personally think he’s there)🙏🏼 like literally pro era odd future type days were the prime of conscious Rap 😭 Joey I need you to drop nothing but boombaps ✊🏼 I am all for it broski

[@harrellwilliams5010]

😆🤣😂

[@BookJynx13]

Dope interview!!! Going to listen to that album during this weekend 💯

[@blacktriad]

I Cee(Mind)/See(Eyes) Joey Badazz in a whole different light now after this interview. The Mindset, the Mental, Emotional, Spiritual, and Physical Growth and Development. The Conceptualized way of Thinking. He definitely has a Level of Intelligence beyond his years.......❗️

[@roachfatthenostalgist7535]

Joey album is crazy!🔥 I love all his success. And that Rosenberg shout out was hilarious 🤣

[@dakideny87]

I enjoyed every second of this interview 🙌..I appreciate the topic about fatherhood, make me want to have a conversation with my own father. Joey dead ass said some real sh#t.

[@btrue2]

Being rocking with Joey and the whole Pro Era crew since his 1999 mixtape bro been ahead of time mentally but catching up emotionally as a man I love to see it. He view suicide the same I do being the fact my lil brother wrote a last letter note before going through with it.

[@nileporter1553]

1999 album made me a fan five years ago this dude is amazing i remember hearing him on asap Rocky’s first album

[@louisianacookingwithkay]

0:35-0:44 He's a fuk'n beast!! He's extremely intelligent, knowledgeable, woke, cerebral, but still have emotional intelligence. Joey's level of consciousness is remarkable. He's just cut from a different cloth.

[@indi_brii_00]

Joey badass so humble. I respect that a lot. Great interview

[@room203GLG]

Incredible interview! Great conversation

[@ebonyqueen86]

Is it weird to say Joey’s speaking voice is very soothing?

[@lloydhardy574]

He snapped when he started speaking about Emotional Intelligence 🔥

[@lawestphilly]

Wow Joey never knew you were so humble. His album is definitely dope and his role on raising kaneing is 🔥

[@luc-richardphotography9533]

One of the best interviews I’ve ever heard… Phenomenal

[@yisharahsings]

I have loved him since I was in the 7th grade, it was 1999 for me! And I still play that album back on the regular in college

[@abdulahiabdi3118]

So u like 23-24 right

[@yisharahsings]

@@abdulahiabdi3118 22

[@JordanNMusic]

Joey just put out one of the best albums this year 👏🏽 glad he stopped by

[@drakec6781]

One of the best interviews I’ve seen in awhile salute to these men keeping it a whole buc!!!

[@chapp5703]

Facts. A lot of our cities dont have safe spaces and consistent , free events or ways to connect and talk. Thats how we as a people grow , communicate effectively in a real way. Not just NYc but FLA, LA, Texas, Ohio needs these spaces too

[@tamaradickey1102]

Absolutely LOVE Joey Badass! 🤗

[@Bilnation]

Like how Joey stayed in his lane, and branch out to do other things. You don’t have to be a Drake. Just develop the best you.

[@sirblaney9009]

Much respect to Joey Badass! Great interview!

[@PHAZEcrew777]

We hear you definitely making noise in my speakers an we admire your presence blessed to have you here

[@JerseyBred]

His album is fire 🔥 you can let it play entirely without having to skip a song !!! Salute to Joey !!!

[@bennieblanks6821]

His level of self awareness is something I aspire to have one day. Excellent interview

[@ramblingram3662]

Christ Conscious was always one of my favorite tracks and is still in my playlist. Just getting into listening to even more of his music.

[@raycuzz21]

I'm glad to see this interview I hope nothing but the best for this young brother keep grinding love ya work 👍🏾

[@hollymorgann]

What a great interview . He’s such a interesting person . The only thing I like about a woman host also being there is touching on the soft things in his life . How he feels about love, marriage ,and the women in his life .

[@tonihunter3853]

I love him he's so deep for a young man

[@lelabee1562]

This was one of my favorite interviews. I really like Joey

[@moreblcvk]

This is one of the best interviews this year 💯

[@HIGHTS]

THANK YOU for being transparent about depression and suicide man. We think ya'll got it all because your famous and shit but really helps to know like I'm not alone when it comes to them feelings

[@Ralphunreal]

The album is one of the best of the year and joey is keeping NY hip hop alive.