Ryan Leslie Speaks On Why He 'Disappeared' From Music, Direct To Consumer Marketing + More

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[@genodavis3325]

“Just because you don’t see my progression, doesn’t mean I’m not progressing.” - This is what I’ve learned. Build in silence.

[@reelnatebrown]

Geno Davis word.

[@sososanchez3512]

@@reelnatebrown Dam Right..

[@as8088]

Absolutely!

[@3yungskinny3]

I feel like everyone felt this except dude asking for a sub lmfao.

[@YungIllie]

Daryl Stoner Simpson who talking to you though

[@yoanneM]

Breakfast Club so limited they’re trying to make him feel like he is missing out on fame meanwhile this man is being fulfilled in his own lane smh society nowadays

[@check2000]

They are not on his level on an intellectual level

[@nettycharice6254]

Great point

[@Aliogana]

Yoann Makita 🎯🎯

[@jessicaviera6874]

Soooooo True, Ryan Leslie did something innovating and CTG kept focusing on Cassie

[@yoanneM]

@@jessicaviera6874 Like he says himself when the lies are more entertaining than the Truth people focus on the lies. Ryan has moved on but CTG is trying to go viral for the Holidays.

[@nadirrealestate2886]

" Wealth = Ability to make Decisions because you Own your TIME" - Ryan Leslie 💪🏾🙌🏾

[@chaychay7817]

Yap

[@AtheneHolder]

so powerful huh

[@TheHieldCompany]

This interview drove me nuts. How you have this legend of an artist/entrepreneur on and instead of digging for gold, you browbeat him about an ex. Dude was seriously dropping nuggets of wisdom. Salute to one of the greats.

[@BVTMVN007]

That’s what the job is for them is to b the evil guys

[@ReedMySole]

When you went to harvard and play multiple instruments, the pennies they pay you from streaming is not enough. Knowing your worth is very important.

[@melanatedintelligence6977]

ReedMySole Facts 👏🏾

[@gravestone93]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🎓

[@Sprezza_tura]

ReedMySole He graduated at 19 years old!

[@ReedMySole]

@Billy Backwoods give me some proof. I need bank statements and forbes listing

[@trepremium8871]

ReedMySole this nigga said bank statements 😂

[@PoloLuciano]

This interview is a great example of someone that is happy in their own life and doesn’t need the validation of the masses.

[@FlexNFly]

So true!

[@christophergresco9677]

Life before social media...ohhh the good ol days.

[@sonja4164]

Exactly

[@asegal4677]

Dude is wise.

[@matthewtracy8876]

Ryan texted me in 2014 and invited my little brother and I to the lobby of his building to discuss his (new at the time) platform and provide advice for my brothers music career. Everything he said in this interview is REAL and we appreciate you!

[@johnpaularango8627]

This gentleman is smart. Elevated himself to more than a musician.

[@MIMIX015]

John Paul Arango np mom pyou hvvvvvvv

[@Tajare215]

Word up. 💯

[@JBCJackson]

Dude graduated Harvard at 19 he was always gonna do great things

[@Crimsshit]

"Wealth is being able to make decisions because you own your time" big facts.

[@GOODVIBESONLYPEEPS]

Yes!!!

[@DEBBO8080]

"

[@naturallynene1119]

Deep

[@tc8387]

Kidbx175 I’m so thankful you highlighted this or I would of probably never heard or seen this. I pray each night for health & wealth for myself & my family. Anyway you highlighting his words made me realize that I have received my prayer without knowing it. I am able to not work a normal job while working towards my goal of making a 6 figure income by creating instrumentals at my home. Thank you.

[@tc8387]

🙏

[@TataBeretta111]

This guy’s a genius, his work is underrated

[@cookiesmells12]

He's the Souilja boy before the Souilja

[@jimmycordelltheessentialwo5079]

👌🏾

[@jimmycordelltheessentialwo5079]

He’s really intelligent like forreal

[@MrBrentblair1130]

Harvard graduate

[@DJRenee]

@@cookiesmells12 soulja was first

[@ccn777LLL]

I love the way he articulates his points. And he’s being very diplomatic with his responses too. You could tell that he’s a solid dude

[@sosawillduma1073]

thats what makes him lack and not fit into the Rap culture. We are used to rappers speaking their minds. Ryan is a nice but smart dude so he a gentleman. He doesnt even curse on his records.

[@yassingurhan6204]

Sosa Will Duma he don’t need the same recognition as these mainstream artists tho. He’s making millions with out a label and there’s plenty of intelligent soft spoken rappers who fit just right in. It’s only a matter of marketing oneself and clearly he doesn’t care much for the fame

[@juliajohnson1557]

@@yassingurhan6204 EXACTLY. Like Ryan said, he's hella happy about where he's at currently stable. Good for him!!

[@S5King7]

He's a sharp guy. Harvard grad... if I recall he graduated years early.

[@ravecomedical9647]

This dude is smart and innovative. He clearly did a good job not being sucked into Charla’s negative energy about Cassie. He’s making money and doing it his way and looks totally at peace.

[@kaysha]

Too smart for music. He realized that there's way more money outside of fame

[@nightmoodandy9146]

L'ancien, glad to see, that you share his point of view. R.Les a toujours été dans une catégorie à part, musicalement et dans le domaine des affaires. Cheers.

[@wangiartha5208]

Hey Kay, C’est bien te voir ici. Mes salutations

[@alltheworldsastage4785]

Yep.

[@SA-cp4tw]

The guy was rich before music and is Harvard smart. Music wasn’t his primary source of income.

[@kaysha]

@@SA-cp4tw Brains make the difference. I know a few people that came from more money than him that are poor today

[@mariodubz2685]

Let’s not forget this brother scored a perfect 1600 on the SAT and graduated Harvard at 19.

[@MJM8715]

👌🏾

[@Astroandy1]

How is that possible on graduating that early

[@Moham153]

@@Astroandy1 he went to Harvard at 15 years old

[@dwilz1183]

Good comment.

[@papaduck2600]

Wow 😲

[@TyHarrellShow]

I really loved how Ryan Leslie handled himself in this interview. He was clearly saying he doesn't need the fame and is quietly making big moves but sadly Charlamagne kept trying to derail the conversation with foolishness about Cassie. Smh.

[@asktheglutenfreechef3072]

Ty Harrell Typical Charlamagne

[@kempsmith4678]

Ty Harrell yesss... I like Ryan Leslie music

[@kempsmith4678]

Ty Harrell Charlamagne need to be quiet

[@TyHarrellShow]

Kemp Smith Me too I saw him in concert a few years back, he gives a very good show.

[@zaytoony]

foolishness indeed. Ryan seperates himself from the rest of the pack.

[@SimplySoul]

"Your life is an aggregate of the choices you make." This man is a visionary. ❤️

[@PhocusQuest]

Facts

[@tristanaoc]

You had a harvard graduate black man who is a certified genius..and you talked about Cassie

[@insomthegreat]

He's a Harvard graduate certified genius and he was messing with Cassie.

[@lavonnealexander6936]

insomthegreat lmao 😂 he was living his best life.

[@HypnoticHollywood]

When the average person only thinks about people, places and possessions then what do you expect?

[@anasibndawood6696]

So black man in Harvard is special? I don’t understand

[@trackgrad08]

Anas Ibn dawood it is considering the fact that slaves built the institution and at one point in time only served the students who took their slaves with them to college. So that’s why. From serving to walking the halls as a student of a place that once didn’t get think Blacks were incapable of attaining a college education. I suggest you read “Ebony and Ivy...” by Wilder

[@TheExcelllence]

Ryan Leslie was so far ahead of everyone when he launched *Superphone* years ago. Props to him.

[@acharich]

💣💣💣💣💣

[@fedoramcclaren4294]

I was just speaking about this last week... now a few other corporations have emulated...

[@accordingtovonn5529]

Wow! I really love how Ryan Leslie conducted himself in this interview. He was patient with the questions asked that were really irrelevant and stayed true to his mission of talking about his vision and spreading the word on his current and future projects. He was graceful throughout this entire interview. I wish him well on his continued successes.

[@NicoSantanaMusic]

Sheesh. So refreshing hearing an artist that's an actual visionary.

[@CrownPROMOtv]

Bigger ?? maybe they are big as big as they needs to be

[@brickcityjonjon8577]

Breakfast Club was messy as hell in this interview. Great job to Ryan Leslie on avoiding the bullshit and dropping mad jewels.

[@roybankz1975]

Django for reals. Could of learned way more. But they kept asking bs!

[@jonathancineus6424]

When are they not messy?

[@beegnutzz]

Nah. As someone who liked Ryan back in the day, I think they asked the questions I wanted to know.

[@tacobell2576]

“They try to put me in a box, it’s impossible!”

[@ProseccosKitchen]

Taco Bell I see what you did there lol

[@acegotvybez6517]

Real R Les fans know what’s up

[@Sheila0000]

Too funny

[@dwalker112]

Les fans know 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@BrooklynKnightz]

I remember that video. Was anyone a Renegade? I still let my black flag fly!!!!

[@alanyoung1220]

I can listen to Ryan for Ever...and his intelligence is so worth noting.

[@takudzwashayamapiki4271]

This guy is giving us a marketing clinic, intelligent guy.

[@beyoutifullyunique03]

This is a prime example of a real solid man and his high level of intelligence being in a room with people of a lower caliber in not only intellect but mentality. He is so above this room. It’s sad that the majority of people follow waves of corn ass people who they think are hot but always want to bash or think someone fell off who has real substance. Real ones always fall back and walk alone in their authentic essence. 💯

[@wynterskys6003]

Absolutely very well put ❤️

[@cameron_fairchild]

Well put.

[@michaelwatkins8167]

Well put

[@nyunn-yaabyzz-nyass3977]

🙌🏾

[@mmhnma]

Facts

[@lizdarden3989]

He needs a podcast or something. Ive followed his career sense the beginning and he said all this before it even happened. So great to see it worked out just as he said. He is the true key to the streets

[@mb-w5825]

Hes got a youtube channel with business info I believe

[@lizdarden3989]

@@mb-w5825 I'm gonna have to check that out. Thank you

[@frankheadbehavior6679]

Foh everybody n they dead grandparents gotta podcast...all talking about the same shit n sharing the same guests

[@MrHENRYTHEGAME]

I remember too, watched one of his keynotes way back when like 50 mins long or so

[@lizdarden3989]

@@MrHENRYTHEGAME I would have loved to see that

[@416Spark]

I like that Angela seemed to lead this interview. She did an excellent job of further the conversation and prodding into the right topics.

[@mike5mser]

@@marshahill02 yes it was...he needs to learn how to interview people who are insightful not just controversial

[@FreddyFerry12]

This is a man. No other artist can compare to Ryan Leslie.

[@TellemQShotYou]

One of THE MOST!!! UNDERRATED Super Producer/Singer/Writer/Rapper - TALENTED Artist in the Industry!!!!!! And he can do it without degrading Women, Himself, and/or People of Color PERIOD!!!! #FanForLife

[@mellow1750]

Tellem QShotYou I agree

[@itsdriese947]

For life!!

[@nofamegod2270]

He is a genius, he's not underrated. He's feared, respected, and intensely observed as an Alien species.

[@terrellchristopher1430]

I was just about to say that. He’s definitely not underrated just independent. He’s also Harvard law degree and also a millionaire. Net worth is $9 million. He’s produced for Beyonce, Kanye Wast and a whole lot more.. Grammy and Billboard nominated. Everybody in the music industry knows about this cat. Peep this link when you get a minute. www.forbes.com/sites/julianmitchell/2015/07/30/ryan-leslie-sells-out-of-5k-albums-talks-building-brands-through-true-authenticity/

[@charmaine1775]

All facts.

[@blackequitynetwork1669]

Ryan Leslie didn’t come up here for this conversation.. he came to talk business 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@KingKosta89]

KOG Acquisitions Real shit they ain’t diggin deep enough imo

[@sarcofaygo6218]

@@KingKosta89 doesn't matter. This gets his name out there more and he will build on that

[@mindyourwellbeing]

Zackly. I use to like CTG. His line of questioning expose how petty, insecure, bitter, unhappy and ignorant HE is. Ryan is curving him with intelligence when he tries to be gossipy bringing up Casey, his "feelings" about Diddy. Suggesting Kanye and Drake bite his style. Ryan was like, I'm focused on facts and ideas...NOT feelings.

[@mindyourwellbeing]

@@KingKosta89 they can't dig deep because they are shallow and petty minded. They are mad LATE to all this discussion. Ryan been on the circuit for 3 years discussing his tech moves. Why are they just now interviewing him? He should have been a guest. He's been a keynote at Google and others.

[@youcommenttoomuch]

Diddy had some to do with that I'm sure.

[@refiloevictor4095]

I watch this interview once every year because it feels like a lecture. I had to like and save it this time.

[@bhdproduction2007]

Ryan Leslie is honest and humble. Good artist man. He's like donell jones, super underrated.

[@acresofdiamondsproductions6357]

Ryan Leslie is a legend for coming to the breakfast club and telling people to learn a programming language alone

[@ORGANICsoulJAZZ]

They had a Harvard educated, multi-talented brother, that created a new form of technology to empower those without and they asked 30 questions about his ex girlfriend 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@tatahesambe7775]

Sad

[@beyoutifullyunique03]

OrganicSoulJazz 💯 levels

[@duleyspace4319]

OrganicSoulJazz kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5XLhoGprLWrjJI

[@diamondhickspharmd2808]

They don’t do any research for any of their interviews

[@mwheeler22]

OrganicSoulJazz #facts

[@spotlifetv]

This Brother is so classy and his growth and development inspires me. He speaks from a place of true discernment , empowerment and wisdom. You don't hear a bitter artist but a person that know his worth and ability to continue to make moves.

[@ST-nz4bf]

💯 I think growing up in Christian household has given Ryan the moral & spiritual to be a better man !! God bless him ! 🙏

[@taiodus3401]

T pain should have this he has loads of fans that didn't know about his shows.

[@russcastella]

Damn he owned his own choices and didn't blame anyone. That's rare.

[@nicknickels7951]

Golden.

[@bklynzcoco]

That called being mature Growing means taking responsibility good or bad

[@A.Shawnee]

Ryan Leslie in his prime made some of the most fire beats in Hip Hop and R&B. Salute!!

[@Private-Citizen1]

One of my all-time favorite artist and producer.

[@RizzoDaManiac]

That Cassie - Me and You beat is still one of the hardest beats ever dropped.

[@Rhinosaurus1000]

A Shawnee 🔥🔥🔥💪🏿

[@trillaroyale]

That Cheri dennis record sheesshhh 🔥🔥

[@IknowMoreThanYou]

Still in his prime

[@entyce66]

Ryan Leslie is so talented and a musical genius he doesn’t get the recognition that he deserves

[@CrownPROMOtv]

I'd say, he does get it

[@musclewarlord]

I think of Nipsey Hussle when I watch this interview just Ryan’s thought process and his mind , just not with the bullshit , works hard , low key , and knows who he is

[@JustinBlazzzee]

J MTLFIT You serious? You would never say this if Nipsey were still alive. Nispey wasn’t a brilliant mind at all. I watched him speak and he was just another guy that people worshipped because he rhymed words. Meanwhile, Ryan Leslie graduated from Harvard at 19....

[@musclewarlord]

JustinBlazzzee ok

[@daboe-sr8ce]

@@JustinBlazzzee sorry brotha, but all you saw was the rapper in front of you, you didn't see Iddris Sandu, David Gross and Marquise Harris Dawson behind him.

[@JustinBlazzzee]

daboe0909 I researched the first name and saw that he is a brilliant coder. Good on him. That’s a talent and one that will serve him well in a world that relies more and more on technology. But I fail to see how this reflects brilliance in Nipsey.

[@daboe-sr8ce]

@@JustinBlazzzee all those that I mentioned were working in conjunction with Nip. When Nip found Iddris (who I know personally) he was coding in a corner at a Starbucks, David Gross was scrambling around L.A looking for someone to back his Vector 90 play. Marquise Harris Dawson was just a nobody city councilman pleading for investment in his district, Nip was able to bridge all those worlds and bring them together. Most importantly he was able to invision what the second and third phases of what those partnerships would look like, that was his brilliance.

[@BybaTee]

This man is a pioneer, an innovator , a genius! They took his ideas and thought they were cheating him out of fame. At the end, he still came out on top ever so gracefully! Legend🙌 his cup will never run dry

[@KingKan]

I literally just said the same thing! LOL a lot of people really don't understand!

[@BybaTee]

Abasi Akan they really done understand. It takes a higher level of intelligence to get it

[@thomasholmes3568]

Yes he is

[@Dynasty19]

This guy has great temperament he never let them throw him out of character with those personal questions not even once, it’s always a special thing to see a well composed brother.

[@williewilsoniii1797]

I didnt like that im like why yall gotta ask him all that

[@VaughnieP]

That's that Omarion level of temperament cuz Charla...💆🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@RobynKimberleighPetersen]

He is so mature and well put together. What a great example.

[@leolux09]

If not caring about what society thinks, but knowing what society needs was a person, it'd be Ryan Leslie.

[@xavierchavez4859]

They’re actually letting him talk. This is awesome. He’s really dropping gems in this interview!

[@mstoi38]

I've been on Ryan's text list for yearrss! He DOES, in fact, send texts and wish you happy holidays, etc but I had no idea that it was for actually NETWORKING too 🤦🏾‍♂️. Brilliantly talented man.

[@thomasholmes3568]

How do you get on this list?

[@mstoi38]

@@thomasholmes3568 I don't remember but he does say it in this interview. I signed up in like 2009 when he first announced the list.

[@alexandralarco]

Thomas Holmes just send him a text [phone]

[@thomasholmes3568]

@@mstoi38 thank you for your response. Much appreciated!!

[@mstoi38]

@@thomasholmes3568 no problem. Sorry I couldn't help more 😊

[@nofamegod2270]

Since we all agree that Ryan Leslie is genius, might I extend the notion that a genius qualifies as such after crossing the thresHOLDs of normality? I've noticed a lot of comments sharing the narrative that he's underrated. Respectfully deliberated, it is my opinion that neither he nor his work is (currently) underrated. Even when you dissect his fall-back (after a traumatic experience) option as his best resolve, you'll conclude him as a master-contriver. This has many results, including the cloak of "out of sight and out of mind." In this cloak, one can continue without distractions. Plainly I say that the gems in this interview are going to change the music industry forever. Similar to when RYAN first changed the industry by using pre-sells of his album for budgeting the record by the release date. GENIUS!

[@dreduvon2248]

I have mad respect for this educated and solid brotha. As results of this interview, I am taking theses pearls of wisdom he dropped and running to hills with it and get my whole life together. I hope to network directly with him soon.

[@brittneyrobinson2761]

I like how Ryan did not let Charla derail him.

[@chadwickbrashear7796]

Brittney Robinson HUGE FACTS!

[@Canm4]

Effortlessly

[@anthonymarquez1775]

Leslie, knows how to respond eloquently. When he said that rapping maybe alienated his fan base, due to how his 10 year anniversary played out which focused on his first two albums. Charlemagne couldn't even go further on that since the was no leeway left since RL admits it cannot be proved even with anecdotal evidence.

[@joshuamcdowell5782]

@@anthonymarquez1775 Charlemagne has the intelligence of an ant.

[@leolux09]

You can easily tell that CTG didn't really WANNA like Ryan, but he simply couldn't help it. He also couldn't derail Ryan with any of his negativity, nor could he refute any of Ryan's points and ideas. He simply lacked any intellectual contributions for the conversation. All he had to say was "WORD". Ryan engineered the entire interview, Envy was unusually a non-factor and Angela Yee was in rare form, fully immersed by the content. She was a star amongst her colleagues here. Great interview.

[@isvvx]

Facts, you could Tell Yee was genuinely engaged & CTG felt a way from the start; He kept trying to downplay Ryan with questions from whatever tabloid-esque source he kept citing.. Ryan would just shrug off his BS, give him a highly intelligent & leave CTG sitting there looking foolish time after time.

[@shalalala868]

Envy couldn't engage b/c Ryan was def talking about people like him when he talked about scarcity mindset. Envy is like that. I'll never forget when Mark Whitten came on to teach us about wholesaling and Envy almost lost his mind when he thought Mark was telling us (the audience) about deals he didn't tell Envy about first. It was really telling of his hoarder's mindset. He's ok with you being successful, as long as he's more successful and successful before you.

[@stevenwolf2647]

you pointed out everything great about this hahaha!

[@along58]

shalalala my thoughts EXACTLY! He just had to sit back and take notes.

[@CharlieGotem]

Naaa. GREAT ASSESSMENT💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@tonderaisanyagore7548]

For those old enough at that time know for a fact Drake got most of his juice from Ryan leslie not taking away from Drake but Ryan leslie definitely gave him inspiration

[@mlungisimkhaliphi654]

Facts

[@hiesteemdesigns1238]

he said it on his mixtape "Comeback Season "

[@MrJbee73]

In other words he stole his style and everything else

[@UndercliffRap]

I also think drake got hands on that laptop 😂😂😂

[@insidethemusik7114]

This interview was very inspiring. He dropped a lot of jewels.

[@dreduvon2248]

💯💯💯

[@sicklymaad]

He went to Harvard for a reason. Critical thinking skills is on a 1000. 🙏🏾🙌🏿👍🏿

[@7DMEDIA1]

Sometimes u gotta move in silence. I drove a hooptie for 4 years. Then Came to work in a 60k benz.. the said "whos car is this". Haha. They said ,"this u". Yup! "Oh so you put all your money into that benz" "no, i brought a home and my benz after I sold a rental i had for 5 years.. Yup. Moved in slience.. peace!

[@hiswife6296]

Thats whats up!

[@honeyybabe1O9]

That’s goals right there

[@queenteireigns6212]

Congrats!

[@seancoonery2559]

K John Pix of Benz and luxurious house

[@lyndakonde3590]

That's how you do it!🙏🏾

[@Sammy-uh6cp]

Love how he conducts himself. He didn’t let Charlamagne negativity get to him. Not one bit. 🙌🏾

[@DJObiSmalls]

Justice 4 Ryan Leslie!

[@JeromeGigante]

“ YOU’VE GOT FASHION AND STYLE , IM LOVING YOUR SMILE “ 🔥 ..... only real ones remember 💯

[@detailzentertainment1439]

baby you're my cure… so sincere and pure..

[@Kikigreentea]

"Started off with a kiss, never expecting this..." Addiction was underrated

[@chavaliernsharps159]

And the way you get down!

[@tmac8604]

"Wealth is really about being able to make decisions because you own your own time" 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 #BARZ

[@asktheglutenfreechef3072]

Tristan Charles yesss hunny

[@ForrestDel]

Ryan Leslie smart as hell. Meanwhile people thought he was just tryna rap more and fell off lol he was innovating the whole time.

[@aaronanthony3843]

The way he explained the “cost” of negative petty energy to yourself and you mind i felt like i was gifted a secret of the universe. . All decisions however obscured even in ones minds have a COST.

[@andresoto6747]

Definitely agree!

[@Microwavegreese]

Why do we as a people feel like “ fame and money “ is success? This man is not only a genius, he is happy !!! Love brother . You were always one of my favorite producers. It’s sad that we think money means your doing good . RIP juice world it isn’t always that. This man is a legend in my mind . “ Money is the route to all evil” and success is in your own mind. Salute this genius. And I’m glad he is happy .

[@shalalala868]

@52087G Money is a tool that cannot be good or evil. The LOVE OF MONEY is the root of all evil.

[@chadbutler8634]

frankie cerezo bc they never had shit

[@FlexNFly]

This is straight joy and knowing your purpose. This is what it looks like.

[@Microwavegreese]

I just love positivity, I love to see people genuinely happy. The quote I used wasn’t mine. I do believe more negativity comes from money than good. Love to all of you who replied thank you 🙏.

[@prettyuniquell2011]

1 Tim 6:10-For the LOVE of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. This scripture is always misquoted 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@IAmKaia]

He should be way bigger than he is . Ryan Leslie is super talented.

[@MAHONEYDRO]

True indeed, but basically he's like forget the Fame, just give the check.. most ppl want fame over fortune

[@andremotivation6561]

VERY underrated, I'll never forget when he made when he made beats for Cassie's biggest songs. Most of them he shoulda kept for himself to be honest.

[@sylvia4065]

I believe that comes at a price he didn't want to CONTINUE to pay. He's too smart for that and created another avenue for himself. But he won't be on Wendy Williams or anything like that cuz he ain't stupid or suicidal.

[@NBnNC]

He is waaaaay big - just behind the scenes..

[@starrgazer9]

He would be if he didn't have such a huge ego. He brought something fresh to the scene and ruined his own style.

[@Coatomc]

I can’t stand CTG in interviews like this. Ryan Leslie has SO MUCH MORE to offer than his past love triangles or what have you. CTG wasted damn near the whole interview talking about petty ish. This guy is a musical genius. Ivy League grad, taught himself how to code, and travels the world making millions and he’s not even on most peoples radar anymore. He is the definition of self made. He took out the middle man before anyone knew there was a middle man. R Les for Pres.

[@asktheglutenfreechef3072]

Coatomc speak on it

[@minusx31]

Coatomc Yea...and he wont mention how dirty of a dude Diddy was for messing wit his girl...

[@deebal4037]

I agree you have an intelligent man and ppl askin dumb questions smfh

[@MrJbee73]

Well he calls himself God. What do you expect. Self loathing

[@rawstepper]

I like how he handled all the dumb questions with intelligence. 👏🏾

[@aran08504]

IKR and there were plenty of idiotic and irrelevant questions to go around.

[@ToneFury]

99% of artists dont even know how much they're REALLY supposed to get paid from these streaming services..that was a genius move by Ryan

[@Soundsliketara]

Tone Blue I don’t even think they really plan on making money off the music anymore It’s endorsements, tv shows, clothing lines that they really make money from

[@ToneFury]

@@Soundsliketara all of that STARTS from the music though..

[@asktheglutenfreechef3072]

Tone Blue yesssss

[@ExodusX13]

@@ToneFury It starts from fame. If you have enough fame and a good business idea someone will invest in it. Look at Kanye he was broke and then Adidas took a chance on the Yeezy line and he made 100s of millions

[@ToneFury]

@@ExodusX13 adidas "took a chance"? Lol..Kanye already was selling shoes with Nike. them signing him was a no brainer

[@DonInADress]

I will marry a man this smart, innovative and successful

[@jarelanderson1787]

Don in a Dress u betta claim it girl!!

[@DonInADress]

I have claimed it and I’m announcing it up and down!!!!!

[@jarelanderson1787]

Don in a Dress 👏🏾👏🏾

[@missmarionlewis]

Yes girl!

[@iman4352]

!!!!👏🏼👏🏼

[@Mrcee215]

Genius level.. Scored a perfect 1600 on his SAT’s at the age of 14, graduated from Harvard university at the age of 19...

[@shamarianharris5885]

"I want to always have enough mental space to be as much a visionary as possible". My answer next time sometime asks me a petty ass question!! 🙌🏾 I love this interview, full of nuggets and wisdom. Never heard of him till this interview, I've been missing out! And I love that long quiet pause he gave CTG after he made that unnecessary comment about what happened to him in the music industry was an indictment to others insecurities.................. Silence 🤫 😂

[@brooklyngorilla]

He didn’t disappear, he was in the gym getting money!

[@shanemeadows1810]

This man knows his business. Guess that Harvard degree wasn't a waste.

[@faniro8270]

Ryan's music is like Mathematical rhythms that flow along the inside of my veins!!!! I'm CONNECTED!!

[@kennethtucker8831]

Harvard man... My kid's up there (thank Jesus!) 1 1/2 year down... 2 1/2 to go... The ultimate resume filler...

[@cjbobo66]

He got a accepted at like 16 to Harvard I think genius

[@KNuckleZification]

@@ChrisS_55 So Harvard Law is trash? Idk man.

[@cjbobo66]

J. Carson kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHXIeIhuo7lonLs

[@ahmedmusa2426]

He speaks so well and is so positive, he is calm and it is clear he is internally happy and confident

[@peterchileshe9760]

intelligent,business knowledege..this man took the back seat and hes making hes money quietly.....he shud give a Ted Talk hope most of these artists can have a chance to watch this

[@DynamicallyDC]

Ryan's talent can't be minimized. He is such a gifted musician. 💫

[@Fifth3rd]

He wasn’t here to spread the word on music, he came to speak to the world about coding and technology. Empowering young black minds to teach themselves how to code! I brought my son STEM toys for the holidays and I’m going to learn with him. Making it a second language in the household

[@imagineth]

Super dope. With you and you're son learning together watch how the blessings come to you. There's so much you two can and will create with the knowledge you'll obtain and apply. I genuinely wish you the best! Peace King.

[@liquidjackson7172]

Aye_EC where can I purchase these stem toys bro? I’m very interested in all of this.

[@Fifth3rd]

Meneler Jackson I brought them on Amazon.

[@okayjamar9722]

I think there's a possibility to monetize the attention you could bring in from sharing that journey of learning STEM applications with your son via vlogging. I believe Ryan made reference of people "painting pictures" by uploading video content, IP which technology companies use to better understand lifestyle. 'Lifestyle' in and of itself is a hot commodity right now. Best of luck with you and your family.

[@Fifth3rd]

Jamar G wow I never thought of doing that! That’s a GREAT IDEA!!!

[@damitrioustucker1576]

Man Ryan Leslie handled this interview like a true boss 👏😁

[@HONEST.HOUR.]

Cassie got me deep diving on everything this weekend 😂 21:00

[@OrIgInAlMan1914]

Salute to Ryan Leslie, who recognized early the VALUE of his Intellect, love of Technology, and that of his Business Acumen.... each supercede his artistry(as dope as it may be)!!

[@msja540]

Definitely

[@CremedelaCreme777]

Loved how you worded that.. & I agree!! Genius-level tingz. Lol

[@marksteen1]

Great expression.

[@dwillwilliams1240]

It’s clear that Ryan did not want to sell out

[@tbreezohbk5450]

I don't blame him

[@dwillwilliams1240]

t breezo hbk and he was too smart for the industry, they had to X him out, he went against the grain

[@tbreezohbk5450]

@@dwillwilliams1240 yup they rather him be another sheep

[@rahsaanhill5781]

This brother is about positivity.

[@CEFreeVideo]

This was a great demonstration of leadership, forbearance and knowledge of self.....and the man graduated Harvard....he is getting at the money his way.....BRAVO!

[@persistentlydriven9390]

My grandpa told me if you go outside of yourself looking for the answer you’ll always be lost

[@along58]

persistently driven your Grandpa is a brilliant man for that lesson! Love it!

[@geearc2448]

You just blew my mind with that one! 🤯 DEEP WATERS

[@Radio8400]

Most people don’t know this, Ryan scored 1600 on his SAT’s at the age of 14. This dude is a genius.

[@amab1853]

Yes! I remember that about him. He graduated from Harvard early too. I love how complex he is. Very intellectual & creative

[@Radio8400]

Ama B Me too. I think he was a bit too advanced for them on this interview. I think CTG was trying to shed light on those who copied his style. He’s like, I don’t care, I’m beyond that. He’s looking to be someone people will talk about for the next 6 generations.

[@EtcEtcEtcPodcast]

Wow! He’s too intelligent, to be limited to just the music industry. Salute to this brotha!

[@along58]

Right! Breakfast Club wasn’t ready for this one!

[@thomasholmes3568]

@@EtcEtcEtcPodcasthe is definitely a role model

[@carsonbeats5689]

Ryan Leslie is a god damn legend fr... this guy made the one of first ever beat making videos 🤯

[@Jaeflame94]

Carson Beats seriously, ppl need to respect the goats while we still have them!! He was the first ARTIST I seen in video show himself producing his own music.

[@yassersaleh881]

My IQ just got upgraded after the interview

[@bikerchic650]

yasser saleh right?!?!?!

[@robbholmes9215]

Breakfast club insulted the intelligence of their audience with this1. we dont wana talk abt cassie we tryna elivate as a people bee 😑

[@crystalperry2163]

Straight up.

[@appetite4chic878]

Exactly!! This man Ryan Leslie mentioned text message marketing tactics, investing in crypto currency and broke down record deals. I’d much rather hear that

[@lexgraham2118]

THEY AND CHARLAMAGNE DO THIS OFTEN.... HE'S ALWAYS TRYING TO STEER AND CREATE FALSE NARRATIVES FOR GUESTS INSTEAD OF LISTENING. NOBODY CARES ABOUT 10 YR OLD STUFF WITH PUFF AND CASSIE. THEY DID THE SAME THING INSULTING STEPHANIE MILLS....

[@carlwilliams6238]

You'll have to think that they also have an gossip fanbase too

[@danny5669]

Real ass comment

[@tmac8604]

I like how Ryan didn't dance around any of the petty questions but then ventured off into to why he's not focused on any of that! 💯

[@Walking-MY-Path]

He kept it very professional and he kept his poise.

[@mzgemini0006]

Yup .. numbers don't lie and he schooled them on that!

[@andremotivation6561]

Not even the Cassie questions, didn't even know that she didnt show up to do the Diamond girl track... smh, She really f'd up

[@jcincorporated6207]

Tristan Charles, exactly. Not cluttering his mind with pettiness is gold.

[@tobia.1281]

He operates from a mature not messy ‘place’ he saw them coming from a mile off

[@wjsjallday]

Let’s talk numbers: HE GAVE EM THAT HEAT✊🏿✊🏿🔥🔥

[@asktheglutenfreechef3072]

D L S and Char was pressed boots

[@tythebelieveguy4228]

This is one of the most VALUE filled interviews on TBC... Ryan is deep beyond his years...

[@herstory___4062]

This mans business acumen has been impeccable and it’s been exciting watch him grow. Ryan came to my HS in Boston 10+ yrs ago and gave us these same gems. I believe he was studying @ Harvard and gave us his time. We were the 1st all technology HS and learned a lot from him then about tech. #TechBostonAcademy - Those same gems have been etched into my brain about how I do business. Look how far he’s gotten!! Thank you Ryan!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@yaasupreme8080]

L BD teaching anything on tech ?

[@jyoungswag]

🔥🔥🔥

[@02122_]

My lil bro went to Tech Boston. Obama visited his school a few years back, y’all get all the dope guests.

[@hansverdieu7770]

I went the Wilson, the middle school before Tech Boston

[@KingBoraBeats]

This guy is a human CRM, he is legit and strategic.

[@KingKan]

lol trueeee

[@PeytonFan1816]

They did Ryan Leslie a disservice with this interview. Tbh. He is a phenomenal individual and genius. A great person overall

[@tallykimble5561]

How can you not like him after this interview all he did was use this to reach more people like myself I wasn't a fan before but I'm a fan now!! Keep doing your thing my brother!

[@richardovalles5008]

Knowing your worth is KEY! Ryan Leslie knows that, just like Dame Dash.

[@CourtneyCheese]

Um Dame just went bankrupt didnt he

[@marielleford6390]

That would be a great partnership

[@lavonnealexander6936]

Lmao 😂 don’t compare please.

[@maswanimatiki]

Dash is stupid bro 😂😂😂

[@joeblass]

@@lavonnealexander6936 facts

[@BrodieLTW]

The vid of Ryan producing “addiction” is still one of my fav vids on KZbin

[@Queendomcruz]

And the "right there" joint, so dope

[@BrodieLTW]

X CRUZ as well as the 5 minute freshen up

[@charlita25]

Good thing he didn’t let the industry jade him.

[@EliseoWay]

Omarion learned how not to be petty from Ryan lol

[@greenmatrix30seven]

🤣😂😃💀☠️

[@shannonstewart4792]

AND I AM LEARNING IT FROM BOTH OF THEM LMAO. I SEE IT PISSES PEOPLE OFF MORE IF YOU JUST DONT GIVE A FUK AND KEEP MOVING & MAKING MONEY💪☺️

[@EliseoWay]

@@shannonstewart4792 Factss

[@FEO_London]

RYAN LESLIE is one of my favourite human beings. The music is dope, he’s mad talented, a genius, so positive, humble af & trying to improve humanity 🐐❤️

[@PlayaflyJoe27]

If you listen and apply what he's saying here, you too could make millions of dollars without being seen all over the place

[@daysrays3987]

FACTS

[@thewavyteacher]

I still revisit the making of “Addiction”...one of the best things I’ve ever watched on KZbin.

[@BigGuyZee]

Same here. I head back there whenever I need some creative inspiration! :-)

[@reggieart]

When he said he lost Watch the Throne songs on that laptop my heart felt a pain in it🤦🏿‍♂️😔