Silky Slim on Winning Pimp of The Year, Leaving The Game & More

Sharp and Silky Slim talk about their legacy in the "game", how he moves in the industry based on what he learned from the streets, and more!
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00:00 Intro
1:15 - Silky Slim on moving on from the game, applying the pimp mindset to business. “The world is full of pimps and hoes”
4:57 - The origin of the name Silky Slim, a combination of nicknames from his OG Primo Velasquez
9:15 - Thoughts on how the game is played today. Not paying any mind to the squares who have snuck into the game via social media
15:25 - The game requires strength. Women in the game are the strongest women. There are a lot of women in the game that shouldn’t be
18:38 - Sharp and Silky coin the phrase “Pimp in your lane.” Not encouraging people to jump in the streets
24:42 - Importance of investing money. Resisting the urge for instant gratification
29:33 - Silky doesn’t want to be in the game forever.
32:10 - Everyone always thought Silky was older because he had been in the game so long. Grew his hair out because he couldn’t afford a haircut
37:01 - Silky doesn’t feel like being in a relationship should be hard. Avoiding toxic bitches, people, and relationships. Not trying to change people
39:27 - Realizing that you can’t be successful in the game and in music at the same time
40:45 - Recording his latest album while on house arrest. Most thoughtful project yet.
48:48 - Silky reflects on being named “Pimp of the Year.” Sharp voted for him
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[@ezekiellimon2943]

Sharp needs more interviews with people on his level or more. Not these females with just onlyfans capabilities.

[@sammymobs3889]

You mean pimps ? Cmon man

[@gregoryporter8627]

Damn Skippy!!! Let them kick the shit and tell a few good stories! Stop giving these rats attention.

[@ezekiellimon2943]

@@sammymobs3889 anything but airheads!

[@jamezcodean1238]

I think a lot of people in that lifestyle don’t wanna talk about.. Sold not Told! as they say

[@SLUM_GAUD]

Definitely needs to keep bringing on the pimping mane

[@blake253]

They given Sharp a lot of goof balls to interview. I’m happy to get to see him talk to somebody that speaks the same language as him.

[@DJV94022]

You aint joking man, but sharp has to be the bigger guy, two big guys will cause conflict on politics behind scenes, the interview that was the best was when he prooved that bluejasmine girl wrong

[@LQueFitz]

He picks his own interviews

[@onlyinyaks]

Seems like Silky outdid him tbh lol every hater remark Sharp had, Silky had a logical solution to it.

[@loualbino5536]

You mean a dude he wouldn't dare to disrespect out of fear of being beaten? Sharp is a 304.

[@vibezlogistics7453]

@@loualbino5536LoL bro u know most pimps are.. they not Frontliners gangster's...

[@chafogo]

Pimping comes in various forms. This is one of the most inspirational convos ive seen. I apply pimping in the corporate track everyday and make these companies choose me ! Big ups to the ISSM

[@gB-gm7vy]

IZM**

[@Mr_Big_Lou]

From listening to his music I already knew that Silky Slim is one of the most authentic and charismatic rappers in the P genre. From watching this interview I now also know that he’s a very intelligent, humble and level headed individual as well. Silky is good for the Game, I salute him.

[@r.w.6556]

Sharp has actually surpassed everyone on No Jumper including Adam at this point.

[@Really_Gaines]

Can’t say he passed TRell they both the best interviewers

[@tekkadan6913]

He's the real true pimp of the year word to Dru Down

[@TheDamnWinner]

At what? Interviewing people none of us have ever heard of who barely have shit to say?

[@r.w.6556]

@@TheDamnWinner at being an interesting human, at being someone who treats guests with an appropriate amount of respect dependant on who he's talking to, and his interviews are actually more interesting than Adam's. What you all gotta understand is bmxers and snowboarders are rich kids,you need money to go to a mountain or purchase a BMX. Skaters are the real shit, always have been always will be.

[@r.w.6556]

@@TheDamnWinner Adams whole porn thing makes No Jumper weird. He should separate porn from the brand cuz it reduces his credibility just like it used to do to Vlad. I come to No Jumper for underground hip hop interviews.

[@BigGuff304]

It’s good seeing sharp finally getting to talk with someone from the same walk of life. You can tell he’s so in his element with this interview. I wanna see him sit down with one of his actual OG P’s that showed him the way

[@Messi-Only]

Lol check out the Philthy rich interview

[@aircnc9385]

@@Messi-Only he not no P.

[@aircnc9385]

Yee fsho cause that onlyscams Budget suite pimp he had on sharp tank was not the pimpin. Lol

[@Messi-Only]

@@aircnc9385 yea the fact u just said that tells me u ain’t tapped in at all

[@Untitledt]

Tell adam call don juan shit’ll go platinum

[@RGsev]

This awesome to see Sharp in his own element talking to someone who he would choose to talk to himself talking the same language. Sharp has got to be the best move Adam ever made and thats just bein real. The man is a million views waiting to happen on any given day with unlimited energy. Sharp we salute u 🙏🏻 CHURCH!

[@LXVCC]

Thank you Sharp, Silky, & No Jumper. Blessings. A place for the real ones to come to.

[@juniyananajukyu]

Pimpin aside, these two are dropping knowledge. “May your next move, be your best move”. That’s truth right there. Youngsters nowadays want but don’t want to put in work. Focus on yourself and not what others are doing. Silky talking about reading and absorbing information is truth, no one is going to hold your hand.

[@slayersangelripper83]

dumbass aint no pimpin aside big moves are pimp moves

[@slayersangelripper83]

@seson naw god n my experiences gimme life lessons i learn from da truth homie

[@omegawicked1]

yessir

[@MyYouTubechl]

@seson facts

[@navajorezathlete1202]

Pimpin Ken said that one

[@wolf7el356]

I would love to see Sharp interview Suga Free

[@TKuSh92]

Word lol that would be kinda dope lol. Feel like them 2 could relate and have an actual conversation about it lol.

[@yokobagley7592]

Suga ain't fucking with him Sharpe not on his level don Juan don't know him

[@TraeSonYbc24]

This interview had alot of layers. Glad i clicked to watch i needed to hear some of these things in my life rn💯

[@extraordinarygentleman6023]

I know a lot of our young brothers want to become Pimps after listening to Sharp and Silky because the game sounds glamourous, but you can't wake up and one morning then decide to Pimp. You must be able to endure everything that comes with this life and it ain't easy , but many are called and only few chosen. Keep your day job, stay sucka free, and stay out the way if it ain't in you already.

[@francinedelery8758]

That part💯‼️

[@Florida239Rican]

You know what im saying

[@progressiveoverload252]

"Once you understand that concept, you can apply that to anything you do" game off top

[@559wonder]

I ain't finished the interview yet but I know that's the greatest game givin off top

[@TheDamnWinner]

Hes literally talking about how everyone in the world is either a manipulator (pimp) ir a victim of manipulation (hoe) and y’all looking up to this fool like he’s some type of great stand up person. This whole shit is seriously so ridiculous.

[@MrSilkylimPGO]

Real talk 💪🏼💯

[@hehehehehehehehehehe2881]

"Once you pretend youre doing something ealse and not what youre doimg to justify it, youll end up on top" -hypocrite criminal

[@Tyler7412788]

@@559wonder He says that in the first two minutes of the interview around 2:07 and just says once you understand the concept of “the game”, the concept of the game can be applied to anything in life. It’s not game at all though and is basic shit lol all these dudes that are charismatic speakers can spin something basic as fuck and make it sound like it’s some game they’re giving out and is more complex than what it is, which is arguably their best talent. Great for content too lmao

[@bigdogstatus7659]

Never seen sharp so happy in an interview 🤣

[@QueenSinger]

Just with Mark on SWU💪🏾 they have incredible conversations

[@kpreme8]

😭😭

[@traviscurry7507]

Cause this is his lane so to have a guess that comes from where he from and on his level was refreshing to him

[@mrreid5843]

This is sharps best interview because he’s finally interviewing one of his peers! Somebody really from the game ✌🏾✌🏾🫴🏾 CHUCCH‼️

[@six9766]

great interview 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 yall keep up a good light into life and growth.

[@ntobekomtetwa266]

Silky Slim is a great interviewee - would like to see him back on any other No Jumper show. And Sharp - on point as always. Really good conversation between these men.

[@lol33380]

This is one of the realest interviews No Jumper has out. Sharp really doing his thing.. Shoutout Silky Slim

[@MrSilkylimPGO]

💪🏼💯

[@Florida239Rican]

You know what im saying

[@thunderh0rse961]

Silky seems like a real one. Probably the best informational Sharp interview so far.

[@thetexassaint6571]

Real game and wisdom kicked here. I knew it. Success in every area requires many things in the person embodying them. Whether a person is a top level P, or a top whatever, success requires certain things. Great show

[@teewhy5075]

Sharp on a different level. Not many others are doing interviews by themselves. He's the best right now to me.

[@DeadBoyCE]

Facts

[@stevenf7752]

Trell does interviews alone too but they all cool to me

[@Paydro787]

Facts it's between him and t rell

[@fishkeeper4199]

What? Yall are tripping. Sharp talks like that dude in highschool that thought he was the shit and tried real hard to convince others that he was cool. You gotta watch out for those loud mouths. They have to talk loud so they'll actually be heard. Nothing real about him. Hes just good at trying to convince folks he is.

[@Aaron12V]

Absolutely love Sharp's evolution as a host and podcaster on No Jumper.

[@mazi997]

Cause he pimpin them out

[@pambeforethestorm9784]

Same here...he is Good at this forum and shines in it 💯💯

[@Florida239Rican]

You know what im saying

[@desidoom]

Def need more interviews like this, hell we need a RAW one where y’all dishing out crazy stories and more ism. - Desi D

[@heliozaiya]

Sharp, bring him back. This was eloquent, fruitful, and very stimulating of a podcast episode. This was amazing.

[@zario9541]

Not a pimp. Never will be a pimp. Can’t be a pimp. I got some solid advice and insight on a aspect of the world I live in. This interview going crazy! Salute to y’all for giving us some game.

[@MrSilkylimPGO]

Appreciate you tuning in 💯

[@amgofficial7791]

🎯

[@vizzybabyy]

yall energy together is unmatched . yall gotta come together again and spit game !

[@realtinny99]

See that’s where you got the game fucced up !

[@stoleethatsme]

I really enjoyed the interview. I just discovered that Sharp had this show after checking out all of his interviews on soft white under belly so i definitely had to look him up ASAP! love it and will forever be a supporter!

[@FundsOverBuns]

right away I can tell this man real af. for him to tell the world he got all his game from somebody and gives that much credit shows a lot about this dude. I respect that, a lot of folks can learn from this.

[@spurbronc9449]

Sharp is a gem! People assume every interview is gonna go left but the reality is that People are just not on Sharps level. The interview is always gonna be fire 🔥 if the guest is on Sharps level. He is just a no nonsense type of individual and thats real pimpin!!!

[@russellganaya]

Sharp is iconic

[@rueseanfranklin7646]

Sharp the type of dude that will beat the brakes off a woman and then run from her brother

[@LeonardVidaureAKASkinner]

Sharp isn’t a dull ass piece of glass let alone a gem. He lame af. Just a loud ass , confrontation piece of shit! Church!

[@LeonardVidaureAKASkinner]

@@rueseanfranklin7646 Bet, 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 🏃

[@LeonardVidaureAKASkinner]

@@rueseanfranklin7646 Buck on some pussy, run from a nigga!

[@jgordy6522]

This interview is actually a great vibe. Loving it, just like 2 homies on a porch chopping it up.

[@jgordy6522]

Can we have Silky Slim back please? I'd love to hear more covo from these two!

[@MrSilkylimPGO]

@@jgordy6522 I’ll definitely be back! Thanks for tuning in 💯

[@ddaywillcome6153]

Wow very inspirational talk! The Sharpest broadcast 🤩👍🏼

[@orlandobetancourt365]

THIS IS A GREAT CONVERSATION AT ANY LEVEL!!!

[@dtowntexg]

13:07 *"This aint build-a-bear, Biich"* 🤣🤣😂😂 I spit out my drink 💀

[@heyjessie884]

😭🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrSilkylimPGO]

😂😂😂🤷🏽‍♂️

[@leafvillage8486]

I’m dying 💀

[@leafvillage8486]

“At the same time ion even want the bih”

[@savannahyemane4705]

😂😂😂😂

[@jetboy6988]

After Sharp’s interview with Mr Organik, this is my second best, these guys are giving free game…Bless up brothers✊🏾

[@protegemartinez6282]

Right😂😂😂

[@thefloridiancanuck2721]

Proud of you Sharp. Your growth hasn't gone unseen.

[@Mula510]

Watching sharp interviews tryna get caught back up, Happy I came across this one Sliky Slim A REAL 1 💯

[@lavishmackdocious6060]

This was well worth the wait! A ton of game in this interview!! Good to see Mr. Silky Slim on here ✌️

[@MrSilkylimPGO]

Throw ya P’s up ✌🏼

[@jonoconnor3162]

I’m super impressed by Sharp’s interviewing skills on this one! Keep going!!

[@protegemartinez6282]

He’s my favorite besides Adam 💁🏾‍♀️📌✔️💯😀

[@putinpainnovladimir4976]

yo this interview was next level and a lot of things silk n sharp said stickin wit me !

[@christophermudd7844]

Man ! You getting better and better with your podcast, and your guest specifically the representation from the GAME always top flight. I appreciate that and anticipate on the next one Fam! Keep doing it the good work……

[@DrillupVRoy]

Nojumper is the new Mtv!! 🏀🔥🔥

[@DrillupVRoy]

@@BREND0h more like Yomtv raps. But everyones got an opinion 🤷‍♀️

[@heyjessie884]

💯

[@heyjessie884]

@@BREND0h 🤣

[@Youmademyday333]

Facts

[@MovieMonkez]

SHARP IS THE TRUTH love seeing this man continue to grow his platform n prosper

[@southerncontributions]

Gentlemen of leisure. What a podcast. 🔥 🔥 🔥 Sharp is great.

[@80_vee39]

It's awesome to see another guy who was in the same industry as sharp, the vibes between the two are for real for real......when slim mentioned the whole idea of squares being in the game the days the first thing that came to mind was that square bear sharp interviewed talking about that " digital pivot " bullshit hahah big church I think he called himself cuase no one who matters calls him that we know that for real

[@bigcrill4155]

Same I was thinking bout cuz the whole time

[@InPlainSight33]

Can you (Sharp) please do more interviews like this? The respect you had for him was apparent. This was you at your best 👌🏿

[@doucheberry]

Nah. Him arguing with fake pimps and bum broads is way more entertaining.

[@GreenvilleSCHairstylist]

Love seeing Sharp enjoy the interview so much!!! 💪🏽‼️🔥

[@doit4yazzy235]

Best interview from Sharp yet real recognize real 🅿️💯🥂

[@silksaleem]

I was tuned up & in on this episode. Well done Sharp..

[@blowfish8203]

So true about how you're well off but admiring someone that's rich driving a Bugatti. And then at that point, you don't realize people lesser than you are admiring your Benz. It's until you snap back to reality that you realize others are admiring you the same way you're admiring the dude in the Bugatti. I drive a sort of newish Kia, and when I saw a Ferrari, it made me feel jealous and poor. Then I seen people with some old broken down 1991 Honda and it made me appreciate what I have. Bottom line there's always going to be someone above you, and someone below you. But don't stress where you are in the totem pole because at the end of the day, we're all gonna die.

[@youknowwho9983]

Bring silky BACK! Loved this interview.

[@marcelg423]

Getting blessed by this conversation

[@nataliehinckley4896]

2 Cold Pieces Right Here...💯💯. Some Great Game2Soak Up!!

[@terrellhooks3891]

Great chemistry keep dropping these type interviews w/Sharp

[@devonowens4185]

Sharp’s interviews are either very Informative or extremely left but he knows what role to play to keep the people interested

[@cecilhunnicutt7053]

Loved this interview, keep it up sharp

[@andreamarieism]

I love you both so much for this. Thank you.

[@protegemartinez6282]

Real talk 😊I’m listening 😅hard😊❤

[@Damian-yj8um]

This was the best sharp interview I’ve seen and actually really learned from

[@dodgydave4897]

This might be the best sharp podcast thus far. Bring on sone more pimps with class sharp! You was in yo element but silk was a great guest damn near took over the show!

[@HustleMom7]

This was an Awesome Interview Mr Sliky Slim & Sharp is So Handsome .. The Echelon of Izm. So proud of Mr Sliky Slim Comes From The Game & He has Excelled in his Music Career and I’ve seen him Grow Year After Year and He Is Not Going To Stop No Time Soon

[@backtoafrica1822]

appreciate the reminder to focus on what I want not what I don’t

[@valeriebravo1467]

Great interview! Silky Slim shared some great insight. I love his view on life, on the game, everything. Sharp, please have him back again.

[@MrSilkylimPGO]

I’ll definitely be back 💪🏼💯 thanks for tapping in 🥂

[@tazzzyy]

This was great. SO many 💎's. ' relationships should not be hard" 🙏🏻

[@redtoon12tv]

Sharp is a inspirational individual bro… just know the game isn’t falling on deaf ears 💪🏾🖤

[@protegemartinez6282]

Say it louder 😊they can’t hear in the back 😂😂😂

[@zeeman3891]

I was waiting for this 1

[@matthewworsham4906]

I think Sharp's interviews keep getting better and better

[@hustlegamefilmsandproducti868]

This Is One Of Them Ones Loc, Solid Work. The Real Will Awayz Relate On All Levels. This Is Growth&Development Amongst Two Giants In The Game Cuzz. I'm Pulling Up Silky Slim Right Now

[@bluecollar825]

I don't mind sharp but its hilarious the way he says common sense statements and acts like hes dropping jewels everytime he speaks, it cracks me tf up lmao!

[@GrandChamp100]

He’s dropping lab diamonds

[@payme2806]

Awesome interview

[@chahrlzel13]

When is Sharp going 2 interview Suga Free??

[@b.o.1951]

🔥🔥🔥

[@DJPreK]

4 real tho

[@erysse24]

One of the best interviews I’ve seen 🙏🏽

[@smileyguymo8287]

Sharp need his own show.....that shit would be a hit....dropping gems and bringing more people like this for interviews to show ppl how its sposed to be.....bringing light to these young brothas that's lost out here....grindin it, moving it, workin it .....but have no "direction" : no plan, no contingency, no exit strategy....and most of all no VISION. You gotta be able to visualize where you wanna be at before you begin the process of making that reality. Excellent Interview...no cut straight raw 👌

[@keehingwong2182]

gets boring after awhile, too much game. lol.

[@elenodelgado400]

Thank you. Real talking real truth in a world of lies . The world would be a better place if everyone did pimp in their own lane 💯

[@osiris2426]

I got to agree with Ezek, when Sharp has someone on his level the interviews are entertaining and enlightening. 💯

[@petercormier2929]

This is the realest interview of the year straight from the game for real cut from the authentic cloth 💯

[@DonaldSturgeAnthonyMcKenzieII]

LOVE THIS INTERVIEW 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bankzbadazz1206]

He said u kno what I’m saying more then I blink my eyes 😂😂😂

[@slumn8334]

Oh yeah 😎 you know what I'm saying 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Sheisimmaculate]

I thoroughly enjoyed this💕 interesting from start to finish. Once again, I enjoyed another episode and really enjoyed you and slims dynamic/chemistry. Look forward to seeing more of him on. He carry’s himself well but I didn’t expect less.

[@tazzzyy]

Agreed, lovely conversation

[@MrSilkylimPGO]

Appreciate you for tapping in 🤞🏼💯

[@Sheisimmaculate]

@@MrSilkylimPGO of course, got you, keep doing your shit💪

[@Onthegrinddd]

First full interview I finished with sharp, man’s goes hard 💯 crazy to see he was a host not too long ago keep it up 🅿️

[@marshabranch7042]

All that Pimp Knowledge 🎤in the same room! Sharp... Smooth as silk💯

[@shevronbarrett8270]

This interview was a real one sharp needs more guys like this to interview

[@WhoopinFeet]

i want to have sharps ability to keep a conversation going and smoothly transition into different subjects , that’s a cold trait 🥶

[@rohulla94m65]

We need one with Sugafree!

[@brittanycamille6460]

That’s what I said! Haha 😂

[@dashar9046]

I enjoyed this interview. We need more like them.

[@3.kingsdetail]

Man this gems right here 💯🫡 best interviews.

[@alejandromariscal9164]

I appreciate Sharp's vision & content. Always shining the light on authentic player's & independent heavy hitters. Philthy,Yowda,BooYa etc & now this gentleman just gained a fan/follower because the music matches the authenticity of the wordplay. Gratitude & much more success to come sir.

[@xDAJMx]

I’m happy to see this man get more than 30 minute interviews/conversations. 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@Enuhhm]

Need a part 2 of this!

[@Esclo]

One of the realest vids I’ve watched these 2 talk the real

[@Mr.Matteon]

People in the game got so much more knowledge than a gang member. Theyre not worried about where the next man is from or what set they claim. They’re focused on one thing and thats the money my boy.

[@rocklee2282]

Every interview of a pimp I’ve seen they are our modern day philosophers. The introspection, awareness of self and others is so consistent with all of them Philosophers have followers and pimps have broads that follow them. Aristotle really pimping our college professors

[@KyxLimitless]

Because gang member don’t have to use their brain they just listen and take orders from they big homie

[@luxkycharm8434]

I love this interview 💕 He dropping all game so listen carefully 🙏

[@drewtv333]

Sharp owns his word!! Mad respect🙌🏽💯❤️

[@girljordan]

Authentic game 🔥 Sharp back at it a-mfn-gain. This interview went crazy!!!!

[@chiefwahoo4130]

Sharp puts out nothing but bangers. Flakko start learning from a real one like Sharp. Keep doing your thing Sharp!

[@GG-jn9fx]

I’d like to think every got potential but I’m pretty sure flakko a lost cause.

[@DeifiedThoughts]

@@GG-jn9fx what scares me is many people on this channel actually think flakko is a real one and thats indicative of how low the benchmark for a real one has become.

[@bonafideone4083]

Great interview, good chemistry

[@1BWONA1]

This the shit we need to see pure game the whole interview shout Sharp and Silky Slim

[@HustleMom7]

I love this Interview Sharp! Mr Silky Slim is Telling the Real. The Izm isn’t for Everybody.. Stay In Your Lane, These Streets aren’t for Everyone

[@MrSilkylimPGO]

🥂

[@QueenSinger]

Hey queen. Ur a real one urself!

[@slayersangelripper83]

@@QueenSinger who is that hoe

[@HustleMom7]

@@QueenSinger thanks Love One

[@hellojewels9371]

@@MrSilkylimPGO I didn't know you had a KZbin channel. I been following you on Instagram and listening to your music since Collins Avenue and Clean As A Whistle. I am definitely going to subscribe.

[@rxjxmmy4852]

I’m really starting to fuck with the Sharp Tank 🔥🔥🔥

[@cvpixels1769]

Yeee

[@cvpixels1769]

Every Thursday

[@heyjessie884]

💯💯💯😭

[@myco_space_kc5558]

These brothas got the sauce All the real pimps have that quality where they can command the room I could listen and learn all day from these 2

[@lafamiliattg2016]

Amazing interview. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@JeanyusGraphics]

This shit was dope, keep it up sharp! Controversial conversations like this between two like minded individuals brings new perspectives to what’s happening today.