Raising Kanan Famous, Streets Need a Body Actor, Antonio AJ Ortiz | EP 22 | The Crew Has It

[@winningishalfthebattle154]

This might be The Crew's best interview since producer, writer, director Courtney Kemp was on the show. AJ is super duper cool and is confident, not cocky but confident. I gotta go back and watch the movie Illegal Tender just to catch him as little Randy.

[@rkokan4952]

I like 2 bit one aswell

[@winningishalfthebattle154]

@@rkokan4952 ✅ yeah, the 2 Bit interview was dope too.

[@daedae3917]

2 bit and lobos was 🔥🔥🔥

[@twitchywitchx]

Woody episode was funny asf? Huh All these episodes offer something

[@m.johnmorency4230]

I agree ...

[@ivoDSKG]

Please please bring Proctor!!!! We need an interview with him 🤩😎

[@celly9719]

Good idea!

[@celly9719]

I want the Italians on Raising Kanan to be Proctors relatives

[@teejack8108]

@@celly9719 Wow, good idea because eventhough Tommy is my guy, Proctor was also. I want Eliza Marie to go after Tommy.

[@blair7484]

I agree with this.

[@celly9719]

@@teejack8108 OK! She gone get Tommy and Tariq!

[@lizascandles]

He said it in the show “i dont cook and i dont like baseball. Im not that spanish!” My fav line that episode

[@cavvvyr7021]

Sooo goood!!! Loved that one too

[@MOVIEBOT]

36:00 I couldn't agree more. I've never come across actors who are the most humble as the Power cast who interact with the fans as much as they do 👏👏

[@madchicken3475]

Ay my g your here too

[@MOVIEBOT]

@@madchicken3475 always! I never miss a single podcast

[@Omar-us9ir]

Gang !

[@MOVIEBOT]

@@Omar-us9ir 💪💪

[@eniolaboluogun8462]

❤ from 🇳🇬

[@TwistBeatsVA]

He is the same person in reality and on the show that’s dope af!!

[@FromtheeyesofShaun]

I love these guys, somehow they come across so down to earth on and off screen! Respect everybody and always show love!

[@lounisepierre2080]

I fucking love Gianni. 1:02:08 when he says “I don’t have the fear that you guys have”. C’mon brother 🙌🏾. Love his awareness

[@ldturner]

😂😂 I saw this comment before and it didn’t make sense but once it happened 😂

[@MsCocoBabi]

The fact that he’s little Randy from Illegal Tenders blows my mind 🤯 I wish my mom was here to see him all grown up. We use to always watch that movie.

[@latasheahall3920]

illegal tender is one of my favorite movies to love it

[@Surgeon806]

They really just chopping it up....this is barely an interview but I love it. They chillin.

[@xhoodielo623]

Type shit

[@drewskii2802]

He does a great job playing Famous!! Congrats on getting 100k subscribers!!

[@viewmaster617]

He will be even phenomenal as Breeze.

[@4everCali213]

I can listen to AJ talk all day. Loved his interview.

[@tweeks9896]

We need Raina's actress on an episode

[@draesynesofficial]

100%

[@Mikedaboss123]

She appears to be done with power overall

[@tweeks9896]

@@Mikedaboss123 not really since she appeared in s2 of Ghost. Would be cool to see her on a podcast episode I meant

[@TheCrewHasIt]

Every person you guys ask for we have reached out to many many times I promise 😂 - Gianni

[@teejack8108]

We want eervbody.

[@SupportGamin2025]

Who woulda thought Famous would meet Tariq and Brayden? 😂

[@Ramadraughon]

Do you think famous lives or he dies? Maybe famous can pop back up down the line lol

[@JennJennntv]

@@Ramadraughon this is a great question I really wanna know what happened to him so bad lol

[@ronjenkins9129]

@@JennJennntv he had to die because Kanan named his son after him.

[@Theoriginalladyfee]

@@JennJennntv he’s going to jail

[@annalisehenry4590]

Right! Famous could have been their Daddy. Lol

[@kiyanta]

I'ma need that Joey Bada$$ episode y'all

[@nyeleti.m]

The chemistry between the gents is fire🔥. I enjoyed their conversation no cap💖

[@julsdereal]

The chemistry in this episode is 🔥

[@IENetworkTV]

It's like they have been friends all their lives

[@leesanitygaming]

NGL this podcast inspires me to keep dreaming. I almost gave up, but now I’m more locked in than ever🙏🏾💯

[@265user]

U n me both man ... Love tone inspired when shit goes south

[@savtakeaim5697]

So basically bro survived season 2 for everyone saying he dying he not 💯 season 3 gonna be tuff

[@tweeks9896]

He dies at some point because Kanan names his son after him. Gon be tuff fasho

[@20blockrecords54]

Season 4 he dies kanan had Shawn in 1995 he named him after him

[@JayJoe1984]

Thinking he gets dark at some point before he goes.

[@denanewton1518]

Damn it man😂

[@frankiedinero8452]

You sound dumb kanan names his whole son after him…

[@pipesnsnowglobes8921]

This is really one of the best guests yet. So conversational and enjoyable to listen to. It just flows naturally.

[@accordingtodrew7302]

Famous and Brayden would be so funny on screen together lol it sucks that their characters are in two different time periods

[@gift99]

I love Gianni's energy 31:38 . He might be off the perc but I love it 😂

[@JustCallMe__Meaux]

😂

[@jadealexandria6530]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@liciaj5941]

🤣🤣🤣

[@veeedgee]

He always be hype!!! Especially in the commercials. 😂😂

[@xoxomiraaa]

Same 😂😂😂😂

[@dwayne9486]

“We filming for season 3 rn” yep famous survives szn 2 …..💯🔥

[@MANIACITV]

Congrats on 100K 🙏🏽

[@road9056]

That boy maniactv ❤️

[@scottishtaco0335]

You love to see it. Absolutely loving raising Kanan season 2 so far🙌

[@Oridginale24]

One of the themes of the Power Universe is that the main character always has a best friend of a different ethnicity. Ghost and Tommy. Kanan and Shawn. Tariq and Brayden.

[@paulmcwhite5388]

🤯

[@annacherish5734]

Aj Puerto Rican

[@celly9719]

Yep. It's all love.

[@Its_Shaq]

Shawn you gotta say famous cause some people are gonna think his son

[@lizascandles]

@@Its_Shaq facts. I was like who shawn? His son?

[@PrettyHair09]

So Famous is alive for S3. Ok 😁 ❤️ his character. I can’t wait for Omar Epps’ episode

[@weezgawd]

very unexpected, very good interview. got to watch illegal tender now.

[@ChristopherYambo]

OMFG FAMOUS IS RANDY FROM ILLEGAL TENDER! Bro that’s my favorite movie ever!!!!! Yoooooooo my mind is blown!!!!

[@montejonesn]

Man I thought Aj looked familiar and seen him before. I picked it up that he was the little brother in Illegal Tender. That was a really good movie!

[@hopeislovely4467]

Love this guy. DO NOT KILL HIM OFF. The Fuc^king Crew Has It 🔥

[@salazarslytherinn6742]

He gonna die probably on the Finale of S2

[@viewmaster617]

If he is Breeze it will be a long time b4 that happens fingers crossed💯

[@teejack8108]

Shouts out Famous... Streets need a body is fire.

[@Whensmahvel1]

The only dude in power who i can say truly talks like a new school new yorker!

[@ijesssparkle]

FAMOUS!! lol another fire episode! Anthony is really a student of his craft! So much depth to him and soo humble

[@DayShawnIyona]

This just goes to show "everything happens for a reason" not only did Gianni get cast for a great show this man has a whole podcast out that's doing amazing as well ! I don't know who needs to hear this but keep fucking going bet on yourself always step off of what you know and step into what you believe in !

[@kembawinchester4861]

This episode was great...just three actors rapping about the space and the experience along the way which is so Authentic!

[@4everCali213]

This is by far my favorite episode. So many gems being dropped. Love it!!!!

[@blair7484]

AJ is pretty mature and grounded for his age. Great interview.

[@Taj_Irl]

The episode was definitely more of a conversation than anything which is hard to create but 🔥 when it happens!

[@ciaramonet2629]

“ if I’m in the room with you. I’m here for a reason” period

[@TBurr030]

“Cuz they can’t fuckin rap” jus made me fw the actor even harder🤣✊🏾 great guest

[@ODDee816]

Facts.

[@trishapalmer3816]

53:51 Me pausing and Googling everything they are saying in this pod! Googling the Kanan tape and song with Post Malone. 🤣🤦‍♀

[@thatsehannah]

Wowwww. I watched Illegal Tender so many times growing up. Fire!!!

[@Sneakahead555]

100K just like that ! The Crew really fuckin has it ! AJ is one of my favorite characters for sure ! Believe in yourself for real ! I'm a photographer and that is the best thing I've ever done ! Such a cool ass dude. Love his energy and intelligence. Such beautiful stories to go along with em ! That "Moment" by Gianni is beautiful man ! This was such a motivational episode guys ! This one is for sure up there as a favorite !

[@poetlong2929]

I hope they interview Unique or Omari next‼️

[@HFSmoothBIGELITE]

No 🧢 & Tommy too uh oh Brayden watch out 😂

[@jarellbaya1899]

Come onnnn, BACK AGAIN!! Representing my fellow UK KINGS & QUEENS! First and foremost, Major round of applause to G & M, as well as the crew members for organising this interview. Definitely one of their best podcasts so far! Shout out to AJ, what a lad! Keep it up.

[@amberharrisluv]

Congratulations on the plaque!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@Nearlynamaste]

Good to know Famous makes it to season 3.

[@BillYeet]

AJ told the story about meeting James Gandolfini and the woman who played his sister “Janice Soprano” in the show back in the day. Well Her name is aida turturro. In S1 of ghost I wanna say maybe the first episode, she plays the Judge.

[@ashleybrantley17]

I’m loving the MGK shoutout. I’ve been rocking with that man since the Lace Up days as well. 10 plus years, he gave me a hug while I was picking up trash after his set at one of his festivals. He’s honestly one of this nicest people with a platform I’ve ever met. Slim is really nice too! Always says hi and has a smile on his face.

[@robinlynn5686]

Illegal Tender is one of my fave movies. Wanda DeJusus was the ish in it! My jaw hit my desk when u said I was on Ilegal Tender. As soon as you said it I remembered you were the little scared boy in the closet. You have a great personality!

[@Jdotnelson]

Illegal tender was a good movie John singleton helped produced it I remember famous when he was little and chubby he play in a few movies and shows as well

[@ChristopherYambo]

I would’ve never known. He was little and cubby like Mac said. I always wondered what he was up to because of how much I love that movie!

[@robinlynn5686]

I loved the music too. 🎶 I was moving all over the house. Everyone in that film held their parts down...

[@KCTV2022]

Facts that’s wild major shocker

[@brandonethereal1084]

That blew my mind. AJ had charisma then.💯💯

[@i_amcici7168]

This was great on many levels; insight into this new generation of actors, the struggle, the new fame. My guys keep up the good interviews and please have him back on,,,!

[@joseffrivera422]

I don’t know if this is just me, but I feel like famous could take a crazy turn, and end up being a young Lobos. Anything can happen in the power universe so relocation and a name change wouldn’t be a problem at all, plus a little drama. That’s just my vision though….. I still love the way AJ takes on his role and completely blows it out the water.

[@thenotoriousone8404]

I’ve heard some very outrageous and ridiculous stuff by Power fans but this one takes the whole cake 😕

[@joseffrivera422]

@@thenotoriousone8404 if you say so my guy. Have a good one

[@marlondasilva8438]

Lol famous is mad Pussy he ain’t no mini lobos Lmaoo

[@HFSmoothBIGELITE]

@@thenotoriousone8404 yea this def takes the cake bc he’s not paying attention to power at all 😂

[@joseffrivera422]

@@HFSmoothBIGELITE young Hispanic being raised with one of the most notorious and ruthless kingpins? You don’t think he can become ruthless too? Or famous just don’t got it in him to turn into a savage?

[@paidheem]

This episode is one of my favorites now

[@Mikedaboss123]

This was very entertaining. I enjoyed this . Had no idea he’s been acting for this long. He’s a enjoyable actor . Can’t find his IG for nothing

[@chelseajohnson2123]

I found it! It’s ajayortiz_

[@Mikedaboss123]

@@chelseajohnson2123 thank you . Mans need to add some Pics lol

[@tiffj1010]

I love Illegal Tender!!! Going to put it on my watch list for this week lol

[@mrbailey1]

This was a great episode. AJ the man

[@AlanaNichelle]

Literally the only podcast I watch the day it comes out! Y’all are killing it 🔥❤

[@LuisKronic]

This show shows how’s someone my age is doing so much for potential, this show is really like a marvel or dc series’s, the power shows will get back on the same level as the first, I think the next episodes should have someone from force now 😌

[@jeremiahakacanadianplug9168]

gianni acts like brayden in real life 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@princessssskd]

THE ENERGY DURING THIS EPISODE WAS AMAZING😍😍😍 I felt like I was there with y’all I was laughing and all y’all should do an episode where y’all invite at least one fan AND I HOPE IM THAT FAN😂‼️‼️

[@SkyHighVibez]

Congrats on 100k !!!! Been watching since episode 1 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@rachelgarcia5917]

James Gandolfini?!? 😮 I love this episode! All you guys together were even funnier 😂😁

[@mayaclarke2605]

I love AJ’s personality LMAOO

[@jrlyons5316]

Dope interview 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@girljordan]

Dope episode!!! 🔥🔥🔥 everyone vibed great!!! Keep it up boys 💪🏽

[@Moni11111]

LISTEN... It completely slipped my mind its a new episode lol. I'm excited! I'll be listening while working as usual lol

[@Mobeezy4]

“ Never feel to Entitled because that’s when you deprive yourself “

[@king2379984]

Y’all kill it every week y’all much love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@christenwilliams4699]

Yo y'all need to add famous to this podcast.. y'all 3 together is great

[@izaacquinones4383]

Fire episode 🔥🔥🔥 we still patiently waiting for someone from force !!!

[@celly9719]

AJ is so Laid-back. Love him!

[@Jeffdaddy]

This! Yall out here inspiring me, Gianni's story about catering is so relatable for me here in L.A. Great podcast. Thank you

[@veeedgee]

I love how they keep it real about the experience with "fans." Waiting for someone for 6 hours is NOT ok! There's appreciation..but there's a line.

[@Xobonique]

Omg you are the kid in illegal tender? Wowwww 😂 I love the movie nice to know damn

[@twenty6deleted]

This interview was amazing. He seems like a great person too🙏🏽✨.

[@ur_Sabz]

Chemistry and vibes Best episode yet Fr, keep up the good work

[@theenlightenedintrovertron9181]

Another Lit Episode. Congrats on the KZbin Plaque. Leggo!!!!

[@alljasmine1]

The " your here for a reason" quote Antonio definitely felt that

[@juniormabiala750]

So Famous won’t die this season 😂

[@deontehayes217]

I’m glad but I think Szn 3 might be his last maybe cause we know Kanan named his son Shawn after famous and next season 3 Kanan gonna be even more cold

[@toniowilson1535]

Congrats on 100k y’all killing it 🔥💯

[@pinkXOXO]

I love the fact u guys are so green to nightlife, its refreshing to hear your experiences as yalll come to age

[@How_2_Crack]

famous tariq and brayden woulda been a CRAZY trio😂😂

[@hoodstar92]

Famous! The Crew has It!!!

[@Kaylaspauseplay]

“If I’m in the room with you it’s for a reason “ “I needed to be told I was still important “ yesssirrrr don’t even feel like you lower than NOBODY no matter who they are

[@yvetterodriguez9411]

What a phenomenal interview so impressed with all three of you gentlemen love the show love the honesty and the transparency of the actors really need to hear this especially me at this time God bless you all keep up the great good guys

[@vixenstar1]

🔥🔥🔥🔥love y'all energy! Gianni is hilarious

[@LenyDyon2011]

If Famous ever dies I’m going to be sliding down the wall in tears!!!!!

[@celly9719]

I think Famous' real name is Shawn on the show...so Kanan named his son Shawn after Famous

[@celly9719]

That's true! It's never "Michael"...always "MichaelRaineyJr." said really fast like a hashtag 😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣

[@davekrupinski]

Like this if you've seen every episode of The Crew Has It.

[@OneOogaBooga]

99' kids are not 90s babies. Respectfully. As a matter of fact we low key don't claim 96'-99'. They don't even know what a VHS is. Dope interview though 🙌

[@BDaManTheRapper]

Thank you! I was just about to comment the same thing. 99 might as well be 2000s.

[@MrColatown]

Where my fellow 91' babies at?

[@SupportGamin2025]

You don't speak for every 99 kid,plenty of them grew up with a VHS is

[@LILR1CH]

The way he said breeze confirms hes breeze 😂

[@Cashboys613]

Which time In the interview?

[@adedolapoadedokun]

This episode is FIREEE!!

[@AllTheSmoke90]

You need some guest on the show from Force

[@flexfive8712]

I couldnt believe it when I realized Famous was little Randy from Illegal Tender!

[@TVWithMissy]

Love this one 💕❤️ can’t wait to see GHOST, Unique, Tommy, and other Force characters please 🙏

[@Playboiitonoii]

One of the best ones yet y’all gotta bring aj back as a reg!!

[@micahfrancois4212]

This was prolly best episode y’all dropped so far. Y’all boys was real connected fr..flowin….dis dude gi dropped who next week frv👀👀

[@patmarz]

Mannn growing up I always told my mom I wanted to be in a movie/show but idk if she didn't want to or couldn't but till this day I still want to man. If any power book needs a mixed Italian hit me lmaoo

[@jenjen5993]

I love this set up so much better!! Such a nice look for the show!💗 Congrats on over 100 thousand 👏 Keep up the great work!

[@yessitsbritt1440]

It's the title for me ..not the streets need a body actor😂😂 support frm fla❤️