Lord Finesse Shares An Amazing Big L Story From Their First Ever Meeting | People's Party Clip

In this clip from this week's episode of "People's Party with Talib Kweli," Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh talk with rapper, producer, and leader of the D.I.T.C. crew, Lord Finesse, about meeting rapper Big L and their mutual respect as equals in the game.
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[@uproxx]

Tell us the best DITC tracks ever!

[@CoreUsGaming]

Thick 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@nene71286]

Day One,, xx

[@boombapmaniak5357]

Devil's Son, Brainstorm/P.S.K. [No Gimmicks Remix], Next Level...Maaaaaan there's too many to name!!!

[@kransencrates]

Many to mention but a real slept on joint is "I went for mine" - Diamond D. Btw, the Stunt, blunts album is pure fire.

[@ClasherSports]

day one & 5 fingers of death & thick

[@shummylomax4357]

Lord finesse is one of those dude that people don't talk about enough. Dude was one of the hottest in the game and he put mad people on. He needs to be on every podcast cause he's that important to the culture.

[@AdrianHernandez-df1zq]

I totally agree… had his tape in 1990… still listen to him… my man’s style never gets old.

[@VaseLu]

He's also really great with the fans. I remember back in like the MySpace day, he would replay back to messages and things like that. And I've been to one of his shows - real dope for sure.

[@DustyDigits]

Killer emcee and a killer producer!

[@kevthegoat8774]

He was the original punchline king!

[@iszazial7845]

Wish roggies would have him on!

[@landismithCOJ]

Lord Finesse is underrated. RIP Big L

[@BBKing403]

WORD!!!!!!!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@gargenfluckgosphenspiels4849]

Lord Finese is one of the best producers on the mic.

[@ElMagoSilva23]

Lord Finesse's album The Awakening is in my top 10 albums of all time. Not a single day goes by where im not listening to at least one song from that album. Really wish he wouldve continued his solo career.

[@natedogg5708]

Facts, those first 2 were fire as fook too tho

[@kevindube7096]

@@natedogg5708 for the time definitely, but Awakening is a timeless front to back masterpiece

[@natedogg5708]

@@kevindube7096 I agree, hadn't looked at the song list in a while.. nothing but genuine classic songs. BUT if you can say the first two are dated or whatever, then so is awakening, the lyrics alone on the first two like... Introduced the also legendary percee p to the world.

[@joeljoseph2028]

Truth and living

[@IAMDJKOOLROD1200]

Facts that joint is 🔥

[@AdrianHernandez-df1zq]

Funky technician is one of the most underrated albums in hip hop. Glad to see the brother doing well.

[@garyvanliew2689]

Finesse is a humble legend. History should be kind to him.

[@mr.reliable8123]

Respect to Lord Finesse!! We was bumping him early all the way in Cleveland.

[@AdrianHernandez-df1zq]

Respect…. Been listening to finesse since 1990.

[@marxman300]

I’m hip to The game (Right), I’ll always be The same (True) ‘cause whether I’m Broke or got fame, sunshine or rain Ain’t a damn thing changed 💥🔥

[@jcraig1848]

One of the best songs ever.

[@RayzorBlade]

Lord Finesse rockin that ill Wu-Tang shirt! Big L lives forever

[@uproxx]

truth

[@L.ATRAFFICNMADNESS]

Lord finesse highly underrated MC and producer 💎👑 truly one of a kind

[@samuelblinne6040]

Rest In Peace big l

[@tfromcali89]

Lord Finesse went toe to toe with Percee P twice. Showing how much of an underrated lyricist he happens to be.

[@kevthegoat8774]

That Yes You May track is epic, both P and Finesse went hard as hell on it.

[@samuelblinne6040]

I love lord finesse

[@lamontricks1074]

Can't wait to see this full interview

[@uproxx]

MONDAY!

[@kevindube7096]

Right about now!..... on Monday

[@lamontricks1074]

Cool

[@samthemac]

Big L. The Funky Technician. Legends!!!!!

[@alexanderclaylavin]

As the legend goes, Finesse pioneered the style and L ran with it.

[@Goatchild90]

Big L, Rest in Peace

[@natedogg5708]

Such a sick story.. dude gets embraced by the sickest crew in hip-hop.. becomes legendary.. as far as I know puts on his own crew children of the corn, hip-hop supergroup basically.. Unsung hero.

[@kinglevi6878]

That's why I hate when people do those bullshit top rappers of all time lists because pioneers like the great Lord Finesse are forgotten or not even mentioned. He's definitely among the best that did it!

[@stephenheath8465]

I am old enough to remember the debates in High School who was better him or Kane.One of the true triple threats in the history of the rap game.Incredible emcee and producer and a underrated DJ

[@kinglevi6878]

@@stephenheath8465 facts bro! ✌🏾

[@borneternallordallah1472]

About Time you got a dope EMCEE

[@nycommittee5859]

Yes you may remix still one of the hardest tracks of all time. Real rap heads know.

[@producedbypejota]

Big L, for someone who really understands Hip Hop, knows that he is in the top 3 of the most important and relevant mc's and that he left a very high level. Today any young person who thinks he is doing Hip Hop, doesn't know the mc's who elevated rap to the top, nor their history. I think this is essential and necessary for our culture, which is living in low hours.

[@dedricderesenn6424]

Big L was dope but most overrated MC behind Eminem.

[@ProfessorCDO]

@@dedricderesenn6424 that’s major 🧢

[@dedricderesenn6424]

@@ProfessorCDO absolute truth

[@dedricderesenn6424]

@@ProfessorCDO the fact that you used the word cap show you weren’t around or old enough to really know.

[@eddieg9060]

Big l is the true definition of a rapper. Fat joe and show biz would wake him up out his sleep to rap battle someone hed go beat em then go back to sleep😂 he has a written ready for every radio show that he could fit over any beat he was truly something special

[@tochiRTA]

BIG L REST IN PEACE [beat kicks in]

[@georgethompson8196]

Premo

[@abdoulkamara4683]

D.i.t.c. forever Lord Finesse,Showbiz and AG,Diamond D,OC, Buckwild D,Fat Joe and Rest In Peace Big L(Lamont Coleman)

[@saurabhmohan994]

I have seen Lord finesse say the same incident in other interviews. Shows how much those memories of Big L mean to him.

[@Abe51091]

Lord finesse had the game on lock at one point!! FACTS

[@Benjy1]

What a gem of an interview lord finesse is a real one you can just tell, love all their collabs. You gotta appreciate what he did for L he really put him on and recognized his talent before anyone else

[@muzikdepotart]

This my #1 Emcee of all time...the catalog heavy with classic rhymes since 89... Funky Bad Mutha

[@ITISOKIUNDERSTAND37]

Rip big L respect lord finnese best duo

[@thenewgoldenera]

Thank You for this gem 💎

[@MrIncognito2020]

Lord Finesse is one of the best to touch the mic.

[@samuelblinne6040]

Can’t wait for the full episode

[@kamporter7388]

I'm excited for this full interview. Legendary!

[@VaseLu]

This was great, can't wait for the whole intervirew 😁

[@mja9376]

Lord finesse one of the best lyricist

[@mikaelfrosthage4375]

I remember going to one of Lord Finesses' concerts in my hometown Gothenburg. It was actually at a youth recreational center so no alcohol or anything was served. Not only did he do a great show, but he was the funniest rapper I've ever seen. Felt like going to a stand-up show and hip-hop concert at the same time.

[@Demiurgos.Michael]

L deserves more credit in the game world. Shits criminal. RIP Lamont.

[@abdoulkamara4683]

Rest in peace Big L(Lamont Coleman) one of my favorite Mc

[@philipwilliams6840]

You done great finding big L thanks lord finesse 🎹🎤🎶

[@focusedlyrics]

Great content right here, salute!

[@sonnyandhispen7883]

Finesse was one of my childhood heroes growing up on the other side of the globe. I'll never forget when I met him at a park in the Bronx and I was so bottled up with dap I wanted to give him for inspiring me all those years, and all the things I wanted to ask him, and all I could say was: "You still cool with Mike Smooth?" He just smiled, pointed down the block and was like: "Word. He just lives down there". One of the most humble and talented cats in the rap game in my opinion.

[@nene71286]

Woooooooo Jasmine, your outfit is stunning! 1m1 This shit is so dope. Cant wait for the whole interview to drop. DITC forever.

[@SecretHymns]

The great one Lord Finesse, my 2nd favorite artist of all time. Arguably one of the greatest to ever do it.

[@OhioboiQ]

“BIG L REST IN PEACE “ then the premo beat drops

[@Lorenshyne]

Luv his voice

[@leekleek1971]

Finesse I appreciate this and Talib great quality Bro Bro

[@KD_SWAGGER]

R.I.P. BIG L! Everytime I hear him I always wonder what if Big L was still alive. Definitely an all-time great lyricist! 🙏🏻

[@funkapotamus1]

Can't wait fornthe full interview

[@novelaego2404]

favorite flow ever, funky technician

[@UBZUKki]

Subscribed

[@each1teach1academy43]

90s Hip Hop > Anything

[@ChainsTheChef888]

L took Finesse's style of rhyming and took to another level, their rhymes are always full of metaphors, "i shine like the sun" "i grow like the trees" "i get loose like a hoe in a dance class" those rhymes that involves a lot of metaphors are my most favorite, it's a movie in your head

[@wolf7el356]

Big L was basically a combination of Lord Finesse & Kool G Rap

[@carlchargo6479]

Funky Technician, R.I.POWER🌹🌹🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

[@sallymonaeh]

Lord Finesse is the most underrated

[@jacobalamo5911]

The thought of Big L being with us nowadays & rapping over beats from Alchemist & Craven, with Griselda features 😈. He would still be the Don Corleone of this shit, but what he gave us while we had him was timeless. RIP to one LEGEND & shout out to another one in Lord Finesse.

[@dynamic9016]

Respect 👊.

[@samuelblinne6040]

Awesome

[@kevthegoat8774]

I would have loved to have heard L on tracks with Percee P and Chino XL

[@rustyhornzinstrumentalist-7596]

I Like LoRD FineSSe, a ReaL GinuWine DuDe anD ThaT MeanS a LoT. 💯

[@samuelblinne6040]

Cool

[@craigpetties1476]

D.I.T.C 💯💥🔥

[@Time4SumAksion021]

RIP BIG L. Biggest what if in hiphop...

[@sahbian]

🔥🔥🔥

[@tiemann55]

I’m hip to the game

[@tylon2999]

We need the whole interview.

[@zigman3105]

Dam Fugees and Nas

[@MadHuman09]

Oh my GOD! This short story left huge whole in my head and heart - asking why? Well, just because I wish I was a part of that 90's NY hip hop industry and getting to know all of these dope cats!

[@djenlarge3536]

Big L r.i.p.

[@martellosousa]

Salute

[@user34561000]

Real Respect for an Old Head

[@samuelblinne6040]

Wow

[@StatikVibesBeats]

⚡🙏⚡

[@BlackDotLiving]

Omg If I’m not the best then it must be who!!!! Lord Finesse

[@egyptianpiffin]

These conversations have been so insightful but this one right here is truly about to be the inspiration and motivation to bring it back to the ill shit bro. I cannot wait to see this in its entirety

[@timsohn7057]

Man What the hell….I swear you guys are spying on my brain because last couple podcasts I was like “would be amazing if they had: - Redman - Ali from Tribe - Would love if they got Lord Finesse but there is no way Mind is blown… I might as well try hahaha hope they get: - Jin the MC - Phonte and Big Pooh/ Little Brother - Large Professor - Buckshot or Smiff N Wessun - KRS ONE - Oddisee - De La Soul

[@brandontroncoso5909]

"FLAMBOYANT" EL REY DE NEW YORK

[@Chin-ot9px]

its so sad to hear the reality of L, my favorite MC of all time. he was better than all them cats that pushed him aside, besides NAS, who said he was scared of L

[@uproxx]

A tragic story. A true legend.

[@Firm-Tofu-King]

Big L is a Rappers rapper

[@djnation1148]

Am I the only one that wants to see him on drink champs?

[@soroushai2374]

If you haven't listened to lord Fiennes you haven't listened to hiphop

[@terrencetrotter607]

Why is Saweetie in the video?

[@AyyYaYYaY]

Damn where shorty go?

[@leonmorimoto]

Dumb hype for this one. Big up DITC, RIP Big L, and P-80 Party Arty. Salute Peoples Party ++++

[@michaelbull4344]

Imagine if big l never got killed he s be on jay z or drake status times 10!!!!

[@natedogg5708]

So devils son was out before illmatic??

[@Jophlo78]

Yes, the single was released in 1993.

[@AMOKIAN]

Worrrrrddd uuupppp I always thought Big L was going to be the next King of NY….not Biggie or Jay… I am not trying to launch any online debates or arguments….hahaha….relax. P.s Nas & Big L would have been the sickest duo in history….maybe? On some Lord Finesse and Preemo beats……forget about it.

[@MrXanderthegreat1]

He needs to go on vladtv and tell his story. He was one of the best rappers alive

[@GoofyFootersRule]

Story was sorta ight

[@gladlawson61]

Big L was robbed:( friends dont know who bigL is. He is prolific and would have owned everything if he kept on

[@emmanuelblackwell2835]

mesd wit d evil.tad .

[@emmanuelblackwell2835]

Im a Believer in YESHUA.

[@emmanuelblackwell2835]

Saved.

[@60_PERCENTT]

Forest , stand-up.