Redman Names His Rap Avengers, Talks Going Celibate For 2 Years

[@anthonyharrell4547]

Still till this day ain't NOBODY fuckin wit Redman's episode of MTV Cribs. Legendary

[@tyota3334]

@@anthonyharrell4547 Redman a fool

[@rosharma7443]

Its the only episode I remember 😂

[@Paien75]

It was one of the only real ones too haha

[@EdwardRicketts1]

@@anthonyharrell4547 I think him and Brad “Scarface” Jordan had the 2 best episodes.

[@felixd.4150]

​@@rosharma7443Ying Yang twins enthusiasticly showing off an empty McMansion will always stick with me

[@rosharma7443]

So dope to see the maturity and positive message coming from Redman

[@CED.Dweller]

My Avengers: 1. Black Thought (when people went nuts over that 10 minute freestyle, I thought, Have you ever been to a Roots show?!) 2. Kendrick Lamar 3. Rakaa Iriescience (Dilated Peoples is still one of my top 5 groups) 4. Big Daddy Kane 5. Rakim (the man who made me see that rap is poetry)

[@TheCompanyMan]

Rakaa deserves more credit.

[@Jinz3]

Dope list

[@thechauffeur9987]

Love this. 3 Stacks needs to take some advice from Redman on how it’s feasible to age gracefully in hip-hop. Can’t wait to listen to the new joint. I don’t know much about NJ sound, but I am excited to learn. My big hope is that Kendrick brings on regional acts at every stop of his tour with SZA.

[@WarmNaturalLite]

Facts 🎉

[@TheInfamousThey305]

I prefer 3 Stacks staying real and not forcing something he's no longer as passionate about. He's shown real growth. Redman has own method that works for him and his fans

[@MylesDalí]

​@@TheInfamousThey305 I agree. What works for Redman doesn't work for everyone. Especially when we're talking about artistic expression.

[@sukimarmelaide4030]

I don't know if you saw Scru on rap latte, but when K-dot came through Nebraska (?), Scru was a big regional act and he called on him to open for him Hopefully, this is how he moves on this tour too I totally agree with you

[@rickymeadows9708]

MW2 is incredible. It's his best album since MW1. I love him as a person and artist. I'm glad this project was so well received. He deserves all the flowes and success.

[@surr3al1s]

I felt bad that I was so surprised how dope it is. Funk Doc bodied it, something for ALL his fans!

[@DjNN01]

Kendrick, Mos Def, Nas, Andre 3000, Scarface, Black Thought & Eminem Big Ups to Redman putting the flesh under submission, that’s awesome, it feels so good to not be dependent on anything but my spiritual experience to fuel my innermost self for a better interconnection with others! I wish you joy and peace JH🙏🏾

[@caryweight728]

That's a pretty good Avengers, but if Andre 3k pulls out that damn flute, it's a wrap for the planet.

[@DjNN01]

@@caryweight728 😂😂😂Damn, I did not consider that, oooo, that flute 🪈 gotta a be a magical one ☝🏾 We’ll pull through then😂😂😂

[@timothyeverett603]

@@caryweight728 He's like rap's Yoda, man. That's just some battle meditation, don't sleep

[@SrAkiddOice]

@@caryweight728 the flute is like old boy with the arrows.

[@scrilla4047]

Muddy waters 2 is quintessential redman while also elevating and modernizing his sound. Really impressive stuff, 3 stacks take note

[@donthefitfoodie]

Shout out Justin! Second video I just caught 1 min within posting today!!!! I need to play the lotto!! Love your work man!

[@harveyhotdog5085]

You tell Red has a real love for hip hop and it isn’t about what he can gain from it.

[@midnitepostman]

Chicago could assemble their own avengers. Lupe, Common, Saba, Mick Jenkins, Noname

[@TheCompanyMan]

Kanye. Twista. Rhymefest.

[@michaelm2517]

Man thank you for pointing out this interview and speaking on the album. Redman hasnt missed a step in the years since muddy waters (one of the most underrated 90's albums to me as an east coast born and raised person.) So glad to see him doing well and still being true to himself.

[@ReginaMcGhee]

Hubby just introduced me to Redman. Muddy Waters is 🔥🔥🔥 . Everyone needs to grow and mature like this!

[@unstopable50]

Black Thought, Eminem, Kendrick, Lupe, and MF Doom

[@TheRealQueenQ]

Redman is such a legend 💐 An amazingly talented lyricist ✨

[@malcolmexxx2109]

THANK YOU RED MAN. So much love. So much inspiration.

[@penelopesanchez1679]

Absolutely loving Redman and his growth! God bless!

[@EdwardRicketts1]

Avengers list. Ghostface Ice Cube Kendrick Kurupt Nas Rakim Rass Kass Redman Scarface

[@JFirecracker]

Man, Redman sounds like he been hittin FD's videos, damn. Actual positive shit, we love to see it

[@NotClover]

I HAD NO IDEA THIS VID WAS COMING??? Muddy Waters Too is PHENOMENAL, glad to see you talking about it. I love Redman, I'm excited as hell to watch this one.

[@user-yp6pz3yt4r]

My rap avengers: same ones he mentioned (except Cole) + Lupe, King Los, Eminem, DOOM, 3K, Daylyt, Coast Contra, Harry Mack

[@TheCompanyMan]

Undefeated list.

[@user-yp6pz3yt4r]

@@TheCompanyMan Much obliged! I forgot Yasiin Bey and Jadakiss

[@ChromeHelmit]

Winner winner. This is pretty much my list except you added DOOM and H Mack. Dope additions too.

[@hugh_jasso]

Coast Contra a whole avengers team by themselves

[@mrD66M]

If we're including those who are no longer with us I'd go with Pac, Nip, Scarface, MF DOOM, Jigga, DMX, BlackThought, Nas, Kendrick and PopSmoke

[@shadowaccount]

Redman described his shows as the Camp Lo Uptown Saturday Night album cover.

[@divineeternally2502]

Id send in KRS-ONE, Rakim, Black Thought, Chuck D., Q-Tip, Yassin Bey, and Talib Kweli

[@montyjalloh7882]

Definitely feeling the Eric Jamal shout from Coast Contra ...guys incredible as are the whole Contra crew ❤🎉🎉

[@hugh_jasso]

Bangers on MW2. Redman been consistent for years, it's cool to hear the behind the scenes of his growth.

[@ToastGawd207]

Amazing Breakdown.. i appreciate this becaus i was unaware of the interview..‼️🤝🏿

[@lesliebeebe-tm9md]

“Try it with some friends, so you have support” ❤

[@pinkgrillz88]

Love the content

[@IAmKevitoClark]

Rap Avengers: Black Thought, Queen Latifah, Kendrick Lamar, André 3000, Little Simz, and Ms. Lauryn Hill.

[@commaJim]

One of my favorite rappers ever. Redman is such an eccentric and talented rapper who is also infinitely likeable (and he has the most exciting delivery; ALWAYS a ton of energy when he delivers bars). I love his solo work, and on top of that Blackout is one of my favorite albums ever, and that Red and Meth TV show holds a special place in my heart. And WOW even more love from Redman for putting Black Thought on his Avengers list. I like the new album, but it's pretty long. It has a few weak points, but I'll take them if it means having new Redman.

[@thechauffeur9987]

My Avengers list is different than my favorites: Slick Rick Big Daddy Kane Black Thought Aceyalone Monie Love Guru Eminem Kendrick

[@birdmanfancy9627]

You didn’t cover a lot of bases… this list needs busta for daddy cane and give me ludacris for Eminem

[@brunojosuequifanda3733]

@@birdmanfancy9627 nah keep em for me

[@thechauffeur9987]

@ I didn’t ask, but you’re welcome to your choices

[@garbageprince]

Man this channel has been such a blessing. This and rap latte get me through my week 💖 thank you for all that you do

[@waterhousewhistler]

So good! Love this!

[@jamillawebb3567]

Red is that dude and is still fine! Today’s 50 is not yesterday’s 50 because Red, Meth, Raekwon, hell even Madskillz, these brothers looking tastier than a 3 piece and fried rice from the carry out! 😂😂❤ this was a great interview. It’s such a joy to see these brothers age gracefully and still doing what they love.

[@TA-ni9lk]

Yea he seems really solid man, I’m happy about that. Understanding what’s not good for your spirit and being able to completely take control is wild impressive, especially here in the US. Major.

[@joeymccashland4420]

“I got a list, here’s the order of my list of the ten It’s goes REGGIE, Jay-Z, Tupac and Biggie, Andre (from OutKast), Jada, Kurupt, Nas and then me” I do have to credit Em for making me look further into Redman. And of course you, is there a Redman GOAT piece. I feel like there has to be, let me finish this video and maybe you mention it. 😝

[@econometrics469]

That pause between Kendrick and "yeah" was PREGNANT

[@HempBraum]

wtf are you on dude?

[@econometrics469]

@HempBraum ?

[@HempBraum]

​ @econometrics469 don't act like what you just said was normal

[@jaretts]

Haha 100%...Cole, Kendrick,................yeah 😅

[@HempBraum]

@ why are you acting like what you wrote is completely normal

[@nickgoodlock263]

My rap avengers would just be Crooked I and his lil brothers aka The Horseshoe gang! If you know you know! 💯

[@pushstartghst]

First concert I went to was method man and red man in 2014. To this day I have not seen any show as dope, didn’t miss a beat, jumping around, no backtrack. Hip hop excellence 🔥🔥🔥

[@Woktoharlem]

Great piece Justin, really insightful!!

[@IAmWizdom1000]

If “ALIENS” came down… aliens like Drake?!😅🤣🤣😂🤣

[@KMO325]

This was a surprisingly-deep interview. I definitely got this album on my radar now. Also, folks need to checkout The Company Man’s GOAT video on Redman which still holds up as the definitive intro to him.

[@Chicago311zero]

1.Kendrick 2.Nas 3.Eminem 4. Black thought 5. MF doom 6. Andre 3 stacks Jay z Kanye west as the producer haha There’s a lot I’d pick ghostface killah tech 9 etc..

[@antgal9467]

Celibacy has become the new Ayahuasca journey. Lol

[@JYP1M]

We all knew WHO wasn’t going to make the LIST 👀👀👀 (OVO)

[@EliteBlackSash]

I am really happy to be from The “Middle Child Generation” as J Cole calls it. We are the nexus of Greatness. All my childhood legends are aging better than any other generation of HipHop. Redman, The Roots, Busta, Nas, Ghostface, Method Man, JayZ, Scarface, Snoop. That generation that came up around 91-95 have aged better than everyone and stayed relevant longer. Never thought I’d see Redman become a deeply religious, deeply philosophical and insightful speaker. We grew up seeing Jordan, we saw AI, we saw Kobe, we saw Lebron. But we also know bout Kareem, Wilt, Magic, Isaiah. We grew up on Michael Jackson, but we also know Usher and Chris Brown. We appreciate Kendrick telling a story, because we grew up hearing Ghostface and Nas tell stories. But, we also know Slick Rick, Rakim too. Greatest generation. We saw every legend in the NFL from Joe Montana, Dan Marino, Jerry Rice, to Emmitt Smith, Barry Sanders, Chris Carter, Ken Norton Jr, to Warren Sapp, to Michael Vick. But we also know bout Walter Payton, Night Train Lane, etc.

[@benmwaba2735]

I'll give an African twist to it: - YoungstaCPT 🇿🇦 - Stogie T 🇿🇦 - AQ 🇳🇬 - Sarkodie 🇬🇭 - L'Morphine 🇲🇦 - Tim 🇿🇲

[@Unknown31212]

I cant remember any of the fly ish from.mtv cribs, all i remember is redmans crib after 20 something years. Redman always been 100% comfortable being himself.

[@alanzulu2927]

Accountability, Transparency, Vulnerability =Real Human being things

[@whois5thlettah]

I love to see Redman and other og mcs grow. This album is solid and a great transition into his adult contemporary hip hop phase of his career. But if I had to pick my rap avengers they would be: Jay-Z, Eminem, Biggie, MF Doom, Roc Marciano, Big Pun, Lauren Hill & Lupe Fiasco. That's an unbeatable squad.

[@daphnelavigne7238]

I felt like Redman was underrated this past year. His album is banging and brings back that Jersey 90’s flow. It was fun to listen to and definitely on my top albums for 2025 even though it came out in 2024.

[@B-Chill76]

No seriously this new Redman album is complete 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@LavelleJones-q2w]

This was a dope review and I love the flip on the Top Emcee question...I'm putting that in my tool kit....Hip Hop Scales!

[@michaelm2517]

Red is a natural born artist man. The type of artist that if he was born 10,000 years ago he would have been banging on rocks and singing. The type of artist that had music in mind thousands of years before business people started trying to play puppetmaster. These types of people are the reason we have music to begin with and it's sad to see the music landscape be so full of people who look at it as a mark and their ticket to make it big. Music is supposed to be a force of positivity and now since most regular artists can't make a living on it, these business minded artists are increasing in frequency. An endless chase for money breeds insecurity, writing songs from the heart is about triumphing over your insecurities and being vulnerable. In regards to the soul they are polar opposites. Hopefully that made an ounce of sense.

[@sukimarmelaide4030]

I love the faster horse point, Justin, innovation can be dangerous to the individual artist, but for evolution of the Culture, personal risk is often requisite. Sometimes it can make you look tone deaf, or even silly, and other times, you give them what they didn't know they wanted

[@Toastfacekillah87]

Love this! Been playing this album since release. Nobody can tell me Redman isnt the GOAT. Its amazing that we're now on Soopaman Luva Part 7! Nobody is as consistent!

[@EpicMeatShield]

Black Thought is the most underrated. True GOAT.

[@spaz-egotthatlongmoney3112]

Redman/Def Squad got love coast to coast, definitely not just out east. Dare Iz a Darkside in particular got mad love in the Bay Area when it dropped.

[@MusicJunkiePlus]

Redman forever!

[@SeshatRenee]

Missy Elliott, Andre 3000, Kendrick Lamar, Busta Rhymes

[@moe3235]

Redmans single off his latest album "back on that bullshi" is my shi right now My Rap Avengers: Kool Keith, Guru, Inspectah Deck, Siimbiie Lakew, Black Moss, Kamauu, Little Simz, Smino...If you let me add in the Avengers West coast branch so I can have more spots--I still got another 6 or so artists' on my list

[@DosiDos2ToTha3rd]

Ayyye yooooo Jersey Stand Up!!! (Old Bridge in the building!!!)

[@progressiveGal73]

Missy Elliott. We can still hear her influence in contemporary hip hop. She doesn’t get her flowers in the discourse, nearly enough.

[@Le_Petomane]

Nick Cannon, Lil Xan, Iggy Azalea, Tom MacDonald and of course Silk the Shocker

[@lesliebeebe-tm9md]

Once the Rap Avengers come thru, I need my fav Tech 9 to come in last and make sure no one playin’ dead gets up and they are done da done done!

[@QueenVL1]

Thanks justin... gotta check this interview out love funk Dot 🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@lesliebeebe-tm9md]

❤Redman❤ last time I saw him in concert was Hard Knock Life Tour, Cali many moons ago. Him and Method Man swinging from the ceiling. And DMX closed out the show.

[@home-818]

6:30 that reminds me of r&b money's vultron question lol

[@veronicabrandon9442]

I love Redman

[@lesliebeebe-tm9md]

❤he’s a real one

[@BatkoNashBandera774]

2:04 respectfully, the regional sound of NYC is now Atlanta and has been for like a dozen years.

[@williamgrant4769]

Crazy he didn't mention lupe to rap against aliens when he always rap out this world but he a legend and he has some really solid picks

[@willjamesjr]

Lupe, Jay-z, Black Thought, Common, Nas, Kendrick,Lauryn Hill, Latifah, King Los and yes....LUUUDA (but seriously)

[@justintime2713]

Jakk Tha Rhyma and Capital Steez with Q-Tip Ab-soul and K. Dot

[@nerdyggg]

Also let’s not forget Redman is a honorary member of Wu-tang… & maybe the only honorary member suggested! Stamped by Method, Ghost & Rae!!!✌🏾💙

[@iam607]

@thecompanyman trollin bout the Eminem absence from the list. Yeen slick 😁

[@cutthroatsawnson9324]

I remember you did the Redman 🐐 on hiphopDX, it was 🔥🔥🔥

[@nerdyggg]

Red has always been a main attraction while being underground at the same damn time! When red n Meth did the tour with Jay & DMX… other than DMX…when ppl found out how red & meth were flying through the crowds . U went for DMX & red & meth! He has a different style than anybody and u just don’t just get bars, but u get relatability, comedy & talent above all! ✌🏾💙

[@KD-eh2pq]

Would have never guessed, Vailsburg 07106!! 07104 Bricks in the building! The Fact that "Follow Me" is the city theme, Newark club runs deep.

[@ccurry4030]

Hoodaville!!! Vailsburg in the building!!!

[@703Tyme]

3 stacks and Em, unless they with Thanos😂😂😂😂

[@henryr.lesleyii7134]

Rakim, KRS One, Big Daddy Kane, NAS, Black Thought, Common, Andre 3000, Mos Def, Kendrick Lamar, J Cole, etc.

[@Paien75]

1. Rakim 2. Nas 3. Ghostface 4. Sean Price 5. Guru

[@caladanrude6395]

better hope the aliens don't get Eminem and Andre 3000.

[@2sdays]

WE LOVE REDMAN

[@mattyshouse]

Love Redman. This was a great interview and I am going to head over and watch the full thing. thanks for getting my eyes on this Justin. As for my Rap Avengers that he didnt mention: Del Tha Funky Homosapien MF Doom Aesop Rock Big Daddy Kane Daylyt Eminem KRS One Lupe 3 Stacks and weirdly enough Evidence.

[@Charles_Baudelaire]

It goes, Reggie….

[@Jinz3]

Gza, Kendrick, Rakim, BIG, Black thought, Eminem and Dre as the producer.

[@antarchy1]

Rap Avengers, BIG, Pac, Aesop Rock, Mos, Andre, Killer Mike, Eminem, And Trick Daddy cause people don't talk about him enough.

[@MrCbwTV]

CL Smooth is under rated 🐐

[@jackietunes]

Jersey is 🔥

[@SrAkiddOice]

Rapsody needs a spot. Doechii too. Toby From H town, TI. Kodak could get a small time position. We really need to work on the villain List though.

[@marcussullivan332]

Phife, Red and Meth, LL Cool J, KRS 1, Big Daddy Kane, Phatlip, Snoop, E40, Sugafree, and Canibus

[@rashaanlemell7974]

My avengers would be Rakim, Nas, Scarface, Ghostface, KRS-1, Kendrick Lamar, Big Daddy Kane, Chuck D, Ice Cube, Rapsody

[@Quake2815]

Dave East x Araabmuzik album is 100% New York.

[@henryr.lesleyii7134]

Damn, can’t leave Lupe off the list. Chi-Town raised me…

[@sircliffordmalcolmjac5870]

I saw a picture of Reggie with the company man?? Thats an immediate click and like!!😎😎💪💪 Edit: i like what hes talking about with his shows being hype!! Im a metalhead but im a giant hip hop fan too!! Prodigy always used to say "heavy metal for the black people" and i think Red definitely has that same energy!! Not usually as super dark as Mobb Deep but very similar energy!!🤘🤘💪💪 My avengers, i just picked 5, are Ghostface, Nas, Em, Kung fu Kenny, and Redman cuz its his video!!😂😂 thats a tough question!! Wu tang by themselves would totally repel the invasion though, imo!! Since odb isnt here anymore, Cappadonna will take his spot!! I was thinking of having him in the avengers but i just kept it to 1 guy from Wu!!🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️😄😄

[@photoprojectsf]

Avengers I'd add Phonte, Pharoahe Monch, and Mos Def...

[@AustinNovel]

Eminem, Jay-Z, Nas, Kendrick, Cole, JID and the Ghost of MF Doom

[@tysonjordanjackson5826]

I hear that a cocaine habit can lead to “celibacy” in your 50’s.

[@WarmNaturalLite]

CL Smooth don’t play!❤ Surprised he didn’t mention Guru or Jeru or the Green-Eyed Bandit himself

[@NicS_313]

My 5 avengers. Big Pun, Kid ice, Twista, Chuck D, Jimmy Pop. Next 5 would be bahamadia, rodney dangerfield, sticky fingaz, q tip, and quik. 3rd string 5 i would say busta, 3 stacks, black thought, tech 9, em