Rotimi • R&B MONEY Podcast • Ep.48

The Authority On All Things R&B !
On this week's episode of The R&B Money Podcast, Tank and J Valentine welcome the multi-faceted singer and actor, Rotimi. As a young teenager, Rotimi earned his reputation by conquering the Apollo stage. It wasn't long before he joined the group NBH, receiving mentorship from none other than Jay-Z. However, Rotimi faced a tough choice: pursue an Ivy League education at Northwestern University or continue with the group.Ultimately, he opted for Northwestern, from which he graduated and soon landed acting roles alongside Kelsey Grammer, as well as his unforgettable portrayal of Dre on 50 Cent's hit show, Power. In fact, his performance as the villain was so convincing that even his friends on this podcast struggled to separate Rotimi from the nefarious Dre, a character entirely opposite to his true nature.From recording in Northwestern's studio, peddling mixtapes on set, and coining the phrase "it's the man, not the motel", Listen and enjoy this story of resilience, faith, and determination- Rotimi on The R&B Money Podcast
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[@taywonderful]

1. Rotimi is hilarious 2. J valentine be knowing and meeting people 3. Tank keep remixing these dang on top 5 interludes lol

[@InThisSkin89]

Impatiently waiting for the J. Valentine episode!

[@chynadol2002]

You and all of us! I wonder if it’s kit painful to talk about? Tank told us his story. I grew up watching J Valentine as a younger with his siblings on Soul Train performing as The Newtrons. They can all sing but J has a crystal clear beautiful voice. I payed an old video of them singing My Heart Beats for you. My favorite because of the memories it brings back. J is too humble with his gift.

[@_thaplayerofallnationz_]

Im tryna see an episode with Joe as tha guest. dat would be dope

[@valdajohnson2985]

Been waiting since the beginning

[@Monique246100]

I think we all are. I asked him on live before if he could do one he said he doesn’t want to he likes to keep his life a mystery and out in the open.

[@christinastephens7804]

yeah...I was just thinking that lol

[@cordelia3377]

No matter the guest, anytime I see Tank on the left and Jay on the right leanin' in, I know the next class is about to be in session 💯🤗💋

[@diamondb2813]

Girl u her me at seeing tank!!! Let me calm down 😂😂

[@cordelia3377]

@@diamondb2813 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@deedee-ew6so]

Mmmķmmk😅😅m😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅m😅😅😅😅😅😅ķ😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@a.brynelkingsley7036]

Couldn’t have said it better myself

[@kjordan911]

Absolutely 💯 agree R & B Money University 😊

[@listeningviayoutube7229]

Tank, DON'T EVER take your "intro to the top 5" out of the show! It is funny everytime you do it. Also, the chemistry between you & J is poetic.❤

[@JRUFF_CAROLINA]

😂

[@MWFree]

The “Hold on I’m still singing” moment, REAL TEARS 😂😂😂

[@DanielleGillmoreJohnson]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Scorpionqueen1229]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mimiwilliams7281]

F I N A L L Y someone said Carl Thomas 😩😩❤️❤️❤️❤️ He’s sooo amazing!

[@waltbetheone]

He’s definitely in my Top 5!

[@latashagarvin2158]

Yessss I love Carl Tomas His Emotional Album is still in heavy rotation.

[@MrSergeantsmooth]

I said the same damn thing!!!

[@sumdat99]

Shelia mentioned him too

[@TG-et9ns]

J stop playing with us. When are you going to be a guest? You give us tidbits of your story here & there. We want more. #Respectfully

[@sha1841]

AGREED!

[@-Dee-Dee-]

‼️

[@Shanderson1]

RIGHT!!!

[@tanijag]

Agreed!!! We want to know??

[@ess.1020]

Agreed

[@QueenDiva]

Team Butterscotch!! Love this episode!! Love his spirit and Nigerian accent! Much Love & success to Rotimi!! 🇧🇧👑❤️

[@thesinglemomlifecoach]

Rotimi has been added as one of my fav guests on this podcast. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@renayadams7470]

He was awesome. So many layers to his personality

[@SLIMDIVA1]

Whew, when he said he went to give Bob that 10K 🙌🏾...man, this was a great interview. I started following Rotimi when he came to Power, so it was good to hear his full journey.

[@ebonyr.b.1216]

He is so talented! After seeing him on Power then finding out he does music, I was like booo, this is about to be weak, but he's freaking bomb at BOTH!!! And he fine AF. I mean...

[@GoodFilms28]

Rotimi was on Power, not The Wire. Both great shows though…Wire’s better 😉

[@kayd9244]

I've never seen the wire

[@kntayloe880]

Ebony meant Power

[@Anisha618]

This was before she watched lol

[@sha1841]

He is good at both!

[@TheeStrawberryLee]

CARL THOMAS: SUMMER RAIN!!!! And Joe being mentioned more & more makes me so happy!!! 💚✨💚✨💚✨ Rotimi speaking on emotional intelligence in men and how that will change the tide… SPEAK! Much love to Jamie Foxx 🙌🏽🙏🏽💚

[@CarmenRenee]

J.Valentine is FINE 😍 Its hard for me to focus when watching these interviews 😩 Somebody tell him to wear a hoodie, face mask and a hat next episode 😂

[@sheynaedwards3391]

Facts sis.

[@goddess22233]

Ain't he ❤

[@shambramulder4082]

Just pretty❤

[@piperleoperfect]

lord the hoodie will just add even more to his sexy!!!!!!!!!!!!! and his smile and laugh is gorgeous. ❤

[@cecenay82]

Listen cause damn and then when he laughs

[@raymondgallegos3767]

I remember when Tank did Hollywood Unlocked. I knew then he was perfect for podcasting and I’m glad he has the RnB podcast. Tank and J are talented as hell!!!😂🎶💪🏽

[@2LadyDi]

I was such a huge fan of 'Boss' that I was hurt hurt when it abruptly left the air. I don't recall ever knowing why but I ended up buying the soundtrack just to try to console myself by having something to hold on to. Been lightly following 'Butterscotch' shenanigans and his alter egos journey since that show into 'Power'. Thank you for allowing us to appreciate Rotimi/Butterscotch journey. These episodes always bring education, background, hahlariousness, and true bonding of artists who as human beings can share the same space. Team No Egos!! Thank you Tank, JV, and Team R & B Money podcast!!

[@renayadams7470]

The Valentine laughing everytime Tank sings 'i aint saying no names'..... Is hilarious

[@kingares9768]

“I AIN’T SAYING NO NAMES” went straight into Computer Love 😂😅

[@davidramnarine4451]

Tank and jay!!!Jay!!!! We need Joe Thomas on the show immediately!!!!!!

[@judefabiandominic5963]

yo!!!

[@florencetaylor1879]

💯

[@camishameeks4681]

By ALL MEANS!!! My Gawd

[@btaylor917]

I approve this message

[@Inmo2024]

Yes Joe !!

[@beloncekamz2821]

ROTIMI with the Naija accent😂😂. Q:What is the Nigerian wedding song? R:Jesus Paid it All. Tank:You mean like He paid for the wedding? LMAO😭😭

[@celly9719]

😆 🤣 😂 😹 😆 🤣

[@tyiaknox]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JoiBrown2010]

😂😂😂

[@glowingmyway]

Yesss! Mr. Buttascotch himself🇳🇬❤️‍🔥😂

[@nakirach8668]

Thanks to Tank, “I Ain’t Sayin No Names” lives rent free in my head 😂

[@achievertobe]

I’m so grateful for this podcast. Every Saturday at work I look forward to the episode drop. Tank and J. Valentine, thank you for being awesome hosts, letting the artist tell their upbringing story which I love to hear because it’s insightful and inspiring, and for being so cool and genuinely funny. I cackle at work, lol. Y’all let y’all guests speak but always chime in right on time. I love Tank’s segment songs and how y’all really love on guests, I love J always teaching you something about the business, I just love it here. And ROTIMI!!! “Don’t you ever” and “make you say” are THE Jams. As someone with Haitian parents, I was like this music feels like Kompa!! Y’all are all so talented and may you all continue to be showered with blessings and love. Cheers to the good guys winning!!!!!!! ❤❤

[@JoJoB812]

This was a great show! Rotimi is such a humble,fine and funny man. Very likeable person and I wish him much success. The vibes between the 3 were great.

[@FlakoXL]

He didnt sign with Jay Z but this is a testimony of how God will lead you to the right place, he goes to school and that set up the rest of his life even though he didnt do music in school. This is dope

[@xenophoenix8540]

Y’all got my stomach hurting talking about “wanna Sprite”😂😂😂😂

[@eclectikgirl]

Rotimi is such a great actor I almost didn’t watch this cause I’m still mad at him being Dre on Power 🤣🤣🤣 Talented singer and great episode.

[@DeeDee-ik9yg]

It's the "I Ain't Sayin No Names" as Mr. Butterscotch aka "The Lion" for me....🤣🤣🤣 Another great story and another great episode fellas.👏🏾

[@kc7112]

This is my new favorite Podcast!! The comedy and the musical content keeps me tuned in!!! Don't stop Kings keep it coming!! Waiting for the TV show!!

[@Beautifullymade13]

Rotimi 🙌🏽 yasssss Dre…Mr Butterscotch 🥰 we need 2023 video of Mr light butterscotch and Mr dark butterscotch (Rotimi & Godfrey) hilarious 😂😂

[@maddynavarro77]

Teasing with all the Shorts, I've been waiting for this! Looking forward to the interview. 🙏🏽❤️ Thank you gentleman for all you do. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@RiRiTheGr8test]

It’s always worth the wait and the watch! Thanks for never disappointing and continuing to do the work and walking in your purpose! Rotini was amazing and his story is one that needed to be heard. He didn’t take shortcuts and that’s why he’s winning. @R&BMoneyPodcast you have been my favorite for a year now ❤ 💸💸 Blessings to the YoungLion, he showed out today!

[@lulunatural89]

I’m still pitching my show idea Tank and J.V. 🗣 R&B Money: Building a Voltron. The ultimate R&B competition! Y’all do artist development, vocal production, writing, producing. I see it 🗣 and R&B NEEDS it! ❤❤❤ y’all 😅

[@iamyulissa]

I love tank and J interview style. They let people tell their stories without so many interruptions. Rotimi, i love your music. I put it in rotation when im djing. Love that he praised God in his come up. Love the interview ❤️🙏🏽

[@imanjohnson1326]

The top 5 intro/song takes me out EVERY time! Please always keep it 😂😂😂

[@VeelovesChrist]

I'm a woman and can I just say this was the most logical basketball goat discussion EVER! Can't even call it an argument. I love you guys❤ And can I also say to Rotimi (4ever Dre), the humility looks too good on you! It makes your peeling back the various layers of your Blessings and Favor all the more special. ❤

[@denisebooth8963]

👑 Rotimi✊🏿❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Extraordinary African-American excellence, great interview 🤴🏾🤴🏽

[@syckindahead]

Love that wrist band story😄 Thanks to the R&B Money Podcast crew for another great episode.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@MsATLVirgo]

Another great episode!! 💙💙 Computer Chair and Floor Sex need to be song titles on the R&B Money Podcast Album!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@shawnjohnson8502]

😂😂

[@claymorekwaramba6937]

Yo I was thinking the same thing 😂

[@KZ-or3sf]

Lord 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@rrtlife2167]

I ❤ those 2 songs already😂😂😂

[@lequenharper847]

Hell yeah lmao

[@SybilRodriguez]

Tank said “hold on, I’m still singing” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@itsQObaby]

1:42:40 “As I sit dere as a broke nigga!!!”🗣🗣🗣 Bruh had me dying everytime he got loud😂😂😂

[@omolola15]

“I had a computer chair for her as well” and “as I sit there as a broke nigga…” had me dying laughing 😂😂

[@latriviasbrown4472]

I love his dad he's a real one ❤❤❤

[@AmarisLW]

Right

[@babyshy85]

I could listen to these men converse all day long, absolutely LOVE this podcast! 🤗❤

[@vattiewilliams6767]

I’m literally addicted to this podcast… patiently waiting on tank to sing tooooopppp fivvvvvveeee your top 5😂

[@lisabassyoung772]

Can the "The Valentine" get anymore dope!!!!!! His wisdom be blessing folks

[@renayadams7470]

Pure Uncut DOPE. wheeew

[@zephaniah9013]

Yo this young man right here is a beast can’t wait to here about his experience and how it started 🔥🔥🔥

[@pamalalowe2]

I thoroughly enjoyed this interview. It was so much fun to Rotimi's story. The laughs were so contagious. "The I ain't gonna say no names" segment will be a classic. Loved it ❤😂

[@twinmommygenise]

Rotimi needs to go ahead and start working on the Roger Troutman inspired track "Computer Chair"🤣. I love this show!

[@GonzC01]

I look forward to watching you guys every week.😂 I love it.

[@Tricia770]

This I ain’t saying no name segment took me out 😂😂😂🔥🔥

[@ChanteMcCormick]

24:15 As a Chicago native and Northwestern grad, I loved hearing him mention Chicago CD Claire Simon, professor Dawn Mora and NU School of Music and School of Speech (Communications).

[@piperleoperfect]

Another great episode !!!!!!!!! great job guys can we please get a J. Valentine episode!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! can't wait for next Saturday!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@aretharodneyartistry]

As a person chasing dream and purpose I appreciate this podcast so much it makes my process and my waiting a little easier thanks guys ❤️

[@milansworld7028]

Funniest I ain’t saying no names EVER!!! I’m 😭😭😭😭 Great interview! He’s so talented!

[@hopeislovely4467]

Much Love and Respect to Tank and J Valentine. You guys bring out the best in all the guest! 🤎🤎

[@yvetterodriguez4838]

Beautiful to see 3 brother's with integrity, talent and tons of great information. 🤩 Listen up, real wisdom here!

[@TeeFearless]

I have watch the podcast since day one< I am so proud of you Tank and Valentine see how God bless you when you believe in yourself. I love Rotimi< especially his song I DO. one day I'm get married to that song. I hope by the 50th episode we will see Valentine does his story.

[@lifeandbreath]

Top fiiiive your top five... Top FIIIIIVE! 😂😂😂😂 I get weak every time! Love it!!!

[@whitneyf26]

I Loved EVERYTHING About This Video!!♥️♥️♥️

[@Oldsoul_Tae]

I love each and every guest that comes on this podcast. The reason why is because we learn so much from the artist, but we also learn so much from Tank and J. Valentine when it comes to how much they contributed to the r&b culture!

[@oba1560]

This month Tank will surpass LL Cool J's lip licking while talking, to take the lead with 1,003,012 licks, salute the legend 💯

[@AmarisLW]

Omg 😂😂. That's saying alot. I didn't think anyone could surpass LL. But you're right!!! 😂😂

[@blqcreativeb9461]

Great impersonation of Omari Tank😂

[@placebosyndrome]

the "I Ain't Sayin' No Names" in the accent the whole time: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@QueenOyinkan]

Such a good podcast! Im going to be randomly singing "top 5" lollll

[@sumdat99]

Yall just don't change this up too much when yall get real big. Love this show!!! Yall are hilarious and real. J is probably going to need 2 shows with his story. We waiting J.

[@TBdateyourselfgirl]

I remember when Rotimi was fresh out of college. He would play basketball at my homies apartment building. We were all actors but he was new to the industry. I needed help running my lines and he helped me. Such a nice young man and super talented. So happy to watch his journey and how he’s blossomed! Great interview!!!

[@creativequeen8371]

❤ this

[@CornerHouse_Media]

I really really really loved and enjoyed this episode ..this is def one for the books …”Another one !” Tank and Jay ,y’all got one here .

[@sarentet.3836]

Rotimi..so talented, first saw his talent on Boss, great show, should've done on longer. Glad he's doing great things 💯

[@beauty15t]

Love this episode. A big fan of Rotimi

[@rcc3music]

WHERE DO I START? 1) Another great interview on an artist I coincidentally just found out about 3 weeks ago on the last episode of a Netflix documentary about the history and development of afrobeats & Locked "IN MY BED" to the playlist 2) loved the interaction with all three of you and his great storytelling and chronicling of his youth and journey in the entertainment business. Also had me cracking up along the way. 3) almost came to tears of joy when he blessed Bob with the $10,000. Great brother passing along the blessings and keeping his promises when someone did him a solid in a time of need. * so many great interviews but this one ranks up near the top for me for familiarizing me more about Rotimi & entertainment that you guys delivered. Wishing continue to Blessings to Tank, Valentine and Rotimi. The good guy won!

[@melissawhite5688]

Rotimi❤❤Great voice and loved him on Power

[@keerabilo7095]

I loved each second of this podcast. Black men are everyyyyything

[@TG-et9ns]

THE BEST I ain't saying no names story thus far 🤣💀

[@BambiEy3z]

This about to be good 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@liveklp3279]

“That’s a cold bottom of the barrel line.” -JV Need lines for every facet of life… you never know 😂

[@Honeywater75]

🤗Love this podcast!!!!!!!! That Sprite story had me laughing out loud. Amazing work fellas!

[@qtclarke8897]

I LOVE the R&B Money Podcast introduction!!! It’s hypes me up every time! THE AUTHORITY of EVERYTHING R&B

[@quita1859]

Omg this has to be my second favorite podcast video rotimi I ain’t saying no name story was funny af 😂😂😂

[@Kizz007]

This episode was brilliant! From start to finish. Thanks @R&B💵 🙌🏾🔥

[@justtwizzey2429]

Love to hear Carl Thomas getting his Props!!!!!!!

[@wnfrdwnstn]

Awwww…. He didn’t forget about Bob!! That’s what’s up!!

[@syarde1000]

I’m not going to lie, I’ve been waiting on this one. No disappointment at all 🔥🔥

[@antonycurtis4682]

Well since y’all are having the argument about the goat. Y’all ever seen a goat hang by itself? I think they are goats in their era. It’s like who is the Goat of R&B, it’s too hard to name just one mane 💪🏿

[@emilykangwa]

Such a great interview, Rotimi is so down to earth ❤

[@tyana_allday]

This has got to be the best I Ain't Sayin' No Names 🤣🤣🤣

[@prettytallchick9389]

I'm pretty sure I say this every week, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE this podcast! I love hearing the backstories of your incredible guests, and Rotimi is no different! I appreciate what y'all are doing for R&B, and I loved hearing y'all perform live in Fort Worth, TX (a few weks ago) at the NE concert...both of yall sounded amazing! 🥰

[@4545shop]

Amazing and Great podcast👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾😁

[@moet1967]

Simply amazing.. good job kings

[@claymorekwaramba6937]

Every weekend I always look forward to R & B Money Podcast interviews. Rotimi , we need Computer Chair song 😂😂.

[@kanikajoseph4029]

I think it’s time for the J Valentine interview. He has some stories and knowledge. J VALENTINE! J VALENTINE! Let’s get this R&B Money podcast interview done!!

[@karlettaspetko5702]

I'm obsessed with the real brotherly energy. Being a single mother of a Black Young Man, I've learned so much about their energy and why they tic the way they do. R&B Money and The Pivot are my go-to for real talk 👄 💯 🙌🏿

[@moriahdewalt9500]

😂😂😂 I love when he is Mr. BUTTERSCOTCH

[@afrank1416]

I loved every second of this episode. 🔥

[@I.am.a.nicole]

Another great episode! I was lucky to see Rotimi perform live in person right before the lockdown. Such a vibe

[@tiabanks5585]

I ain't saying no name was hilarious!!!!! Great show brother's!

[@liteeyes1882]

Great interview!!! Tank & J have some of the realest relationships in the music industry and it shows in every podcast!!!

[@lynettemcduffie1682]

This is the ONLY podcast i watch!!! Just really getting to know more about the artist is wonderful.

[@CHAR23BEAST]

I enjoyed this one. Well done.

[@nikkiowens128]

Love this podcast!!!! ❤️❤️ Another great episode! Love to Rotimi!

[@nieashapearson5327]

I’m crying at the story yo! With the accent😂😂😂😂😂😂😂