Styles P Talks LOX Unity, DMX, "My Life" & "Good Times," Cops, & Personal Growth | People's Party

In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," filmed live at the Blue Note Jazz Club in NYC, Kweli sits down with hip-hop legend and co-founder of The Lox, Styles P.
The two discuss working with DMX early on, making "24 Hours To Live," the impact of "I'm Black," and what it's like being locked up while famous.
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[@UPROXXVideo]

🔥🔥🔥STYLES P x TALIB KWELI! What's your favorite Styles P project?

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!! 👑🇯🇲🔥💥🌟⭐💯💎

[@blackmagic7743]

time is money

[@blackmagic7743]

ghost green project

[@youknow9316]

World according to P, Ghost in the shell

[@lamontricks1074]

9.5 is my joint

[@silverback1073]

That Havoc and Styles is the most slept on album of the year.

[@dillinger445]

biggest let down

[@mizzo_beeto]

​@@dillinger445facts wasn't hitting foe me neither

[@devinealexander7883]

I didn't hear about that project! What's the name of the album?

[@RuthIessVillain]

@@devinealexander7883it’s called “wreckage manner”

[@yodigak8810]

Your comment made me aware tho 🙋🏽‍♂️

[@mr.e3247]

It is a honor to watch SP grow as a human. Very inspiring!

[@UPROXXVideo]

facts. Super inspiring!

[@airjordanian1989]

Love this guy. His music has improved my day to day life since the 90s

[@UPROXXVideo]

he's a truly special person!

[@KD_SWAGGER]

The LOX have done great things for Yonkers, New York, hip hop and the awareness of health. Great conversation between Styles P & Talib Kweli!

[@p.o.p.presents]

This is a dope podcast. I like the respect Talib has for fellow MCs. Great conversations.

[@asiatic1979]

I agree. I think it’s one of the best podcasts out there. I love how he brings the artist on to talk about the art and not gossip and rumors. He focuses on the craft and gives the guest the most upmost respect!

[@EVAlutioN100]

Styles got me through hard times, the most underrated

[@mr.e3247]

same here! for over 20 years!!

[@UPROXXVideo]

ghost forever

[@Ricardo-dv9vv]

Never underrated

[@jacobmoss3745]

Styles has so many 16 bar 90 second freestyle that will forever be stuck in my head. No hook needed

[@TebogoMbonani-xo3xk]

Styles have evolved a lot as a human, I just love the person his becoming. His a living legend and a real one

[@tkkirkland9341]

That was so dope! Watched so many styles interviews and people always ask the same questions or try to open the same doors. Thank you Talib for interviewing the most hardest mc that ever touched ground on this planet called Hiphop. Styles is the man, his words carried me trough so much hard times in my life. I can honestly say, mr. David Styles made me a better person and I thank him for that from the bottom of my heart.

[@james441]

One of the greatest to ever touch a mic. The best to do the mixtape game too

[@DBrown-zk5rz]

"Green Piece of Paper" ...that song is my theme song when on my way to work...Styles P a legend

[@Life101_mindset_makeover]

His longevity is incredible yo. He’s literally been dope since the 90s and is still dope. That in itself makes him legendary🔥

[@kaithemagi]

Yoooooooo LOX is the greatest group next to Wu Tang. Hands down. True legends and worthy of study. Grandmasters of The Temple of HIP HOP

[@rongeojohns7906]

I agree them and Wu are my top 2 in any order

[@nesta4749]

Man I love styles he fr bodies every feature… he my fav verse on 24 hours to live, reservoir dogs, I’m not you , etc… P the 🐐

[@kaydub7396]

Styles and papoose always my top 3

[@brokenalgorithm]

easy

[@ericgilbert8849]

I promise gangster & gentlemen to me I will argue you down is one of the best full length album alot of songs but the best albums I've heard in my 40yrs +...when it came out till this day 2 me..

[@williammoultrie9049]

Ghost is my Number 3!! Only behind Thought and Red! ✊🏽

[@mrt3637]

There is only 1 Gangster & Gentleman. Salute to you AND family Holiday Styles P the Ghost. Love from UK

[@karldallaire8939]

God bless David Styles P! 👑 I could listen to this guy for hours ✌🏼

[@dakritic]

What an incredible interview. Much respect to Styles P, his endeavors, and his ultimate strength.

[@AlexanderDivineEmcee]

So many gems in this one. Thank you

[@TheJDeuce]

Man I'm glad The Lox and Rocafella beef didn't go beyond wax, but my favorite P bar is always gonna be "I get a lot more violenter/ I swear to God, like what I wouldn't do for a shotgun silencer!//" Salute to the podcast! Very dope one here

[@sorah4576]

I'm a South African 🇿🇦 I didn't know his mother is from here..thanx for this interview.

[@SolidSnake240]

Sp Da Ghost! One of my favorites emcees of all time 🔥

[@pacinomontana8506]

I seen 24 hrs to live the Making..I CLICKED IMMEDIATELY

[@eddiebaltimore1072]

SP put out a lot of good quality music!

[@tommydagun32]

Thank you both Talib Kweli and Styles P.

[@AYATOLLAHBEATS]

Truly an honor to have made music for both of these hip hop titans🙏👑👑🌹🌹🎼 Ayatollah

[@1way448]

So much wisdom from the ghost

[@tornado649]

"There's a privilege in loss" damn.... that's growth

[@okashgagaale3650]

Grew up of the ghostly seasons tapping from southern greater Somalia 🏇 Shout out to talib n the mcee's n the real hip hop heads.

[@robertjordan525]

One of the GREATEST of ALL TIME!!!

[@UPROXXVideo]

no doubt.

[@trentyates418]

Styles is definitely one of the most tightest rappers in Hip Hop, to grow as a human, it’s motivational

[@calebtheviceroy]

The way Styles has evolved is incredible. Salute to host and guest!

[@gene322]

Styles makes me so proud I love him so much the way he’d stop and try to properly articulate and utilize the practices he’s using to better himself. bless HIM styles we are so proud you are mindful

[@queenjerz3190]

Finally here for the dmx story

[@DESIPLAINES]

Styles P is my favorite artist 🤷

[@THEJAESTER718]

When two GOATs 🐐 🐐 are just building!!!! 🏭🎁🏭🎁

[@eddyjamez20]

If anybody dislikes this King, you’re a loser.. Salute to Styles P and another stellar interview by Talib.🫡👑

[@Ray-mq6cy]

Its impossible to dislike sp

[@fullmetalpatr10t]

I love what Styles said about animal rights activists' need to stand with us melanated humans first.

[@EHM625]

I enjoyed his final album calm wolf. I am looking forward to the beloved 2 with Dave east. Styles also owes us the IN and Out joint with Kiss. Not to mentioned the collaboration joint with Big puns son.

[@bxpupil]

incredible Dialogue

[@adriancline-bailey3301]

That was so dope, amazing to hear how Styles stopped eating beef and he's written a book, i'm so jealous, lol :))

[@AliPo-ne3yf]

Top 5 Ded Or Alive@Styles P~The Ghost☝🏼♥️💎🌉🕊

[@kingslashforeverfly6326]

Ghost Stories one of the best mixtapes of all time

[@therealestMSG]

I remember back in 2000. I used to think styles was irrelevant til I heard gangsta and a gentleman. He immediately went to my top 10 list and stayed there for 20 years. Intelligent gangsta with a heart of gold and bars of fire

[@jamaaldavis7907]

Smh..glad u awoke..styles was neva irrelevant

[@josephmorris9604]

One of my favorite MCs one of the realest

[@casonbrown6239]

One of the best to ever do it and also showed many of us what an man should be Salute 🫡 to Styles P the Ghost and salute 🫡 to Talib for this dope interview

[@Son1UPTu]

Dope interview

[@rhymesandpolitic]

Dope episode 🙌🏽

[@blackmagic7743]

dope interview

[@lamontricks1074]

The album wit Havoc Wreckage Manner was 🔥🔥🔥

[@BtrDaze]

Nas, Prodigy. styles p. Top 3

[@Ralphunreal]

2pac goat 🐐

[@jayboydakid8299]

My favorite styles p project🤔there’s so many The phantom menace wit big Mike Gangsta n gentleman- I remember when I brought that album- long time ago when I was in junior high - Ghost dime Hit a blunt- This my fav mc

[@samking2783]

ITS THE 🔥👻🔥

[@KemuriStyle]

Ghost is a LEGEND, will forever be my favorite rapper, because he is one of my favorite people, all the insight, mindset, craft, health, what you learn from SP can be applied in any industry in the world, dude genuinely wants the best for people, every time I listen to him whether it be his music or on podcasts or social media there is always some form of knowledge to be obtained #ghost

[@lavenderlunchbox]

This interview is hilarious just because how wild the 90s were lol

[@brandonjohnson3189]

Styles P is one of the greatest MC's of all time and I got smoke with anybody who disagrees!

[@kgatlhiso]

love from South Ahh 🇿🇦

[@ahayahyashayah9093]

Only 3 P's I know...Sean P.... Prodigy and Styles P

[@UPROXXVideo]

Paul Wall?

[@ahayahyashayah9093]

@@UPROXXVideo 😃 he's ok...but he's not in my play list

[@Sameer-Mustafah-Raza1-2-1]

Are we forgetting Pharoahe Monche? “Simon Says Get Your Hands 🙌🏽 up! 😉

[@ahayahyashayah9093]

@@Sameer-Mustafah-Raza1-2-1 he doesn't call himself P

[@MrMaris88]

Much love for Talib for doing this amazing interviews!!!

[@EastsideLegendz412]

My favorite Emcee ever the Phantom…and it’s crazy my mom from the hood and my dad from South Africa 🤯

[@ADyani6]

That was an amazing Intro

[@changeforus1]

Fabulous conversation. Big up to Two Great MCs. and humble Souls.

[@kaithemagi]

Today must be a holiday

[@UPROXXVideo]

SP the ghost in the building!

[@kennyrodriguez2718]

Great session love the knowledge and the conversation God bless 🙌 🙏

[@Shula-ho1ez]

Salute Styles P son of Azania 🇿🇦

[@thecunninlynguist]

your favorite rapper's faverite rapper. The ghost!

[@lonnielynn9566]

Styles such a nice guy these days

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!! 🇯🇲🇯🇲🔥💥🌟⭐💯💎

[@brownphotos8677]

Beloved pt2 and Seven pt2👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💯💯♐️

[@marionavejar5381]

STYLES P FOREVER!

[@BirdEyeViewsos]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Krugmeister]

Two honourable MCs, love their music and personalities and love to see them grow! 🐐 🐐 MAAAH

[@ScumMoneyMusic]

🔥🔥🔥🐲

[@__nohalfsteppin__]

Styles P is a cool dude…. I respect his growth. #Salute

[@jameelharris5636]

To the platform and Honored Guest! I really want you to understand what positivity you Bring to our community! In my lifetime yall have made a Godly impact on my Life! My Pops was a HIPHOP HEAD! May Allah Forever Stay By Our Side! C-City's Finest im just loving life every day....

[@spikerzombie]

KEEP GOING!!!🌞🌞🌞💎💎💎

[@davidcovington1046]

Sp longevity is incredible

[@goodpromo313]

🔥

[@johnnymolten7689]

The ENCYCLOPAEDIA TALIBICA of HiP HOP ♥️💚🖤

[@charlesjohnson536]

'WENT TO GET FIFTY .. THEY THREW ME FIFTY XTRA .. HIGHLY APPRECIATE DA REAL STRONG GESTURE .. SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS .. I NEVER FAILED A SEMESTER' ..

[@mildmayheadless5217]

Fully loaded 9 with the big Winchester!!!!

[@VerryRichmonTV]

dope

[@cwill5829]

Man, 1 of my fav ppl in hip-hop.

[@clintonlackey4266]

Salute to the family, show,true Masterfully spitters of Host Talib K. and Styles P. as solo artist the lox,D-Block group like the music 🎵 💯 % you Brothers are truly a great inspiration to me being a man,husband and father in these turbulent times were moving through again Salute

[@jamesjuniordunford2653]

Styles P - "I used to dream of this, bt now I got the money & house & the shit seems meaningless".. deep!!!

[@warsr519]

Pinero… G Host! Still my Favorite

[@miguelortiz98]

I just want to say thank you to every involved in this interview and made it possible. Y'all open my eyes heart and mind, God bless you all 🙏 STYLES P #THE REALEST!

[@k2datrack]

"Never Fight An African" is my shit! I got his mixtape cos of that record

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

🤔 Styles wasn't on before?? 😂 I thought he had been. Another good guest and conversation.

[@mr.e3247]

Nope 1st appearance. Now all 3 have been on the show...I want to see them all there together! Long Live the LOX!

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

@@mr.e3247 Yeah, maybe that's why I thought he was already on, because Kiss and Ghost have always reminded me of each other 😂

[@jonathangarcia3306]

I love this show. I’m DYING for a dope conversation between Talib and Chairman Fred Hampton Jr.

[@iam1hu]

Love from Dkr and paris

[@christopherbenning6085]

Let go💨💨💨💨💨💨

[@MarlonD805]

They always say jada is the best out the lox. But I disagree . It’s this guy

[@davidcovington1046]

I agree

[@GenEsiZDv]

CMONNNNNN MFS...... WE TALKIN SP DA GHOST!!! Gwannn Talib for bringin us this... Appreciate you 💯

[@KAMOYA17]

Since umama wakhe uwase eClermont, can we also say that naye, uwase eClermont by association?

[@christopherbenning6085]

Where that beautiful struggle mix tape at🔥🔥🔥🔥 vol 1

[@SPKnows111]

When yaw bringing Jasmine back I miss her in the background

[@JBoOG18]

I was wondering what happened with her. I haven’t seen her on the new format.

[@HaitiDBlock2222]

Haiti inTha House.. best bar for bar Artist Alive.. ou deja kone