Talib Kweli & Ice Cube Talk N.W.A., East vs. West, Squashing Beefs, 'Friday,' BIG3 | People's Party

On the 33rd episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper, actor, producer, director, writer, sports league founder, and all-around legend among legends: Ice Cube. The conversation covers a multitude of subjects and starts at the beginning -- with the story of Cube growing up with aspirations of playing pro-football before transitioning into one of the most respected, prolific lyricists of all-time. The trio discusses the origins of Ice Cube classics like "Boyz-n-the-Hood" and "It Was A Good Day," the booming growth of the BIG3 basketball league, and emcees who had the most impact on Cube coming up and the development of his pen-game.
Later in the episode, Cube is asked if there is such a thing as a good cop, and they discuss police force gang mentality and bullying within the department to escape accountability. Cube also sums up why so much of America loves Trump, how he balances family-friendly entertainment while still maintaining his gangsta-rap persona, and stories surrounding the making of "Janky Promoters," and the Friday franchise. They also discuss how Cube's group Westside Connection was formed as a response to some of the East Coast backlash to West Coast rap dominance of the airwaves at the time, and reflect on how he feels about beefs of the past with Common and B-Real of Cypress Hill.
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Interview timing:
2:22 -- Talib recounts the first Ice Cube concert he attended, as well as the first time they met.
4:07 -- Cube explains the inspirations for his iconic song "It Was A Good Day."
5:40 -- Cube speaks on growing up a huge sports fan, playing football as a youth, why he stopped, and his full transition to the world of hip-hop after meeting Dr. Dre.
9:19 -- The trio discusses the "BIG3" -- a 3-on-3 basketball league Cube co-founded, featuring former NBA, and international players as well as talented walk-ons. Cube explains how it came together, and details the unique rules and dynamics of the league.
24:35 -- Cube talks about writing "Boyz-n-the-Hood", tells about how it wasn't originally intended for Eazy-E, and speaks on how he learned to craft rhymes that tell a story. He also details why, to him, Slick Rick is the greatest "storytelling emcee" of all-time.
30:53 -- Cube talks about his Mt. Rushmore of hip-hop -- those that had the most impact on his development, and the influence that Public Enemy had on N.W.A. and his early solo outings.
32:57 -- Talib asks Cube if there is such a thing as a "good cop." The trio discusses many police departments being essentially gangs with badges, using loyalty as way to keep any potential whistle-blowers from speaking up.
38:23 -- Cube speaks on his quote from a recent interview where he gave his take on Donald Trump's popularity.
40:03 -- Cube touches on moments surrounding the release of his album "Death Certificate," and the backlash from critics over it's controversial content.
44:44 -- Talib asks Cube how he has been able how to successfully balance making movies like "Are We There Yet," while maintaining his gangsta rap persona.
49:21 -- Cube speaks on his approach to working with comedians on his projects, giving them full creative freedom. The movie "Janky Promoters" gets discussed, as well as Cube's real-life experiences that inspired making that film.
55:26 -- Cube talks about working with the late, great John Witherspoon, and the incredible legacy he leaves behind. The trio goes on to discuss some favorite moments from "The Friday After Next", and it being the first hood Christmas movie.
1:01:58 -- Talib mentions the second concert of Cube's he attended where rapper King Sun was in the audience, somehow got a mic, and attempted to call out Cube out for stealing the song "Wicked."
1:07:15 -- Cube discusses the creation of Westside Connection and tells the story of how he felt like east coast radio and a couple of rap diss tracks were eating into the respect levels that West Coast hip-hop had gained.
1:19:58 -- Cube speaks on his son's feeling of obligation to play his father in "Straight Outta Compton," which then led to him having further acting ambitions.
1:22:25 -- Talib asks Cube about Common appearing in "Barbershop" and how they squashed any beef between them. Ice Cube details their reconciliation, working together, how he feels about Common now, and discusses how his ending the beef with B Real played out similarly.
1:26:51 -- Talib asks Cube about his history of being affiliated with the Nation of Islam, and where he is with religion present-day.
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[@uproxx]

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[@ivanbrown4564]

Another classic interview done by the legendary *Prime Minister Kweli* with the legendary *Ice Cube* at the *BROOKLYN EMBASSY*

[@MrFastpitch01]

Much respect ! Always great interviews

[@candor-court1880]

Snoop and the Dogg Pound kicked the New York buildings down before Westside Connect even came out. So why Cube on here talking like he lead the movement? It was a great album but them niggaz was late to the party!

[@dawolf856]

As a Bklyn dude, and an early NWA fan. Buying and hearing "AmeriKKK's Most Wanted" for the first time... Blew my fucking mind !! Still in my top 10 greatest Hip Hop albums!!

[@AlKhidarBenEl]

This was an excellent quality show with great content -would love to reach out about hosting members from the Murakush Society to discuss the issue of 'Moor nationality among the denationalized so-called 'black's' in N. America and it's healing effects to offset many of the injustices facing the people today. Shalom/Salaams

[@goonygugu5006]

"Rather be judged by twelve than carried by six" Steady Mobbin’ (1991) Nearly 30 years on and still fire.

[@OmegaBlacc]

Crazy. First time I heard that line was "Tried by 12"

[@nachobidness_luv]

WAIKATO CHIEFS.... NIIIIIICE 1 BROTHER

[@deebrown4877]

💯

[@tobiasmitchell9826]

Hey man, Cube is highly underrated IMO. I consider him the greatest rapper alive. Lyrical skills, longevity and cultural impact. He was Tupac before Tupac

[@frankcurl5686]

Listening to Death Certificate right now One of the gr8est of all time💪🏿

[@Jedimonk]

Best podcast going right now. Shouts out to Talib Kweli.

[@tylowe78]

His setup seems more like an interview with good info being delivered. Very professional...

[@lethal5flow679]

Podcasters can take notes from Talib....he knows how to hold a conversation without talking over his guests.....pretty fuckin rare in the podcasting game....kudos Talib

[@EyeTunz]

So true.

[@tylon2999]

That's because he puts in the work.

[@dmar5714]

nore on drink champs can learn always interrupting

[@DuceVasquez215]

​@@dmar5714I'm sorry Nore is half the reason those interviews are hilarious 🤣

[@Miss-Ann-Thrope]

Death Certificate was one of the coldest all-around pieces of art ever put out in hip-hop. The work is genius and should be studied at a university level.

[@themisfitta6723]

Dawn Brooks I concur!! I know you feel me when I say “the work is genius”is so correct but also an understatement.Death Certificate changed my perspective on many different issues plaguing many of our(African descent)communities in America.Every track is dope lyrically with music to ride to(no skips-EVEN INTERLUDES ARE DOPE!!).Although I’m fortunate to have one of the many original CDs’ bought almost three decades ago,the experience of listening,enjoying and receiving the vibrations as well as evolving mentally,all happening simultaneously is priceless!🔥💯💪🏾🙏🏾

[@Reevesbeatz1]

Truth!!! True indeed

[@DarrickandLeslie]

Absolutely!!!!!!!

[@KtotheG]

Amerikkka's Most Wanted and Death Certificate are two of the best albums of all time.

[@lamotte]

That album literally changed my life and my whole thought process

[@fmic3213]

He wrote Friday at the mere age of 26, black creativity & excellence...✊🏾✊🏾

[@fmic3213]

Alex F valid to a extent...brilliance goes beyond societal traits

[@MrIncognito2020]

Talib is a true hip hop historian. That King Sun incident was a moment in hip hop.

[@nashonbenjamin9563]

Yes, but I kinda remember the incident differently than cube. As per King-Sun, he played Cube a song with the Wicked hook. Months later Cube comes out with his song. Same thing with Cypress Hill. They played a song with their hook, then Cube comes out with a song with similar hook. Fortunately his skin in the game outweighs these two blemishes on an otherwise brilliant career.

[@MrIncognito2020]

Nashon Benjamin yeah I heard Cube admitted to taking King Sun’s song and basically saying “ yeah I took it and what are you gonna do about it”

[@bigbaba1491]

@@nashonbenjamin9563 three, he changed his flow after hearing volume 10, a crafty underground mc with no mass appeal, who had a pretty unique style but was not very well known. So ice cube took his style and ran with it

[@tylowe78]

He did make a song called Jackin Beats. Why stop at beats...

[@ace11235]

Nashon Benjamin But CH done came back with a dis track and Cube had his too. One of my best dis track tbh. Both parties acknowledged what happened and squashed it later on.

[@dawolf856]

Yeah... over 30 years old. "The Great Adventures of Slick Rick", is STILL one of the greatest examples of pure lyrical storytelling ever !

[@georgelopez718]

Talib Kweli Sir, this was one of the best Ice Cube interviews I've seen. Congratulations.

[@uproxx]

G R A T I T U D E !!!

[@dawgpound187]

I'd agree, cant remember hearing so much game and intelligence in one interview

[@erickhenderson7052]

Cube is one of the most influential public figures I've ever seen in my life. Respect!

[@KBHfinanceguy]

That respect that Ice Cube gives to Talib gives me chills. That's so dope!

[@milestone8585]

KBHfinanceguy it’s a mutual respect

[@KBHfinanceguy]

@@milestone8585 Definitely; I just like the things Cube was saying at the beginning. That's a cool thing.

[@soulpower7760]

This episode is so wonderful, I drew a tear or two with the discussion of true forgiveness. Two Black Men coming to a common ground and it’s all love. For the culture!! For Black people specifically ❤️🖤💚

[@uproxx]

Really cool moment!

[@DJGary0910]

At least i can say Cube never ran from beef he always confronted no matter what He took his

[@uproxx]

Yeah, the man was fearless in beefs. He'd take whole crews.

[@dodgerblue5658]

Cube doesn’t always get the respect in this game that he deserves. #Legend

[@uproxx]

Agreed -- especially as a protest-conscious rapper!

[@AndreiBerezin]

@@uproxx he was that only for a few years out of his 30-something career

[@rakim1goat525]

UPROXX Video. You're Absolutely Correct My Brother! Especially For His "BE TRUE TO THE GAME" Track, That Joint Is Straight Fire PEACE!!!

[@peoples2296]

@@AndreiBerezin check the discog if you really think that.

[@deebrown4877]

💯💯

[@abrahamramirez3980]

When I get to Heaven is one of the most underappreciated Ice Cube songs ever. He spits some real knowledge on that track!

[@alissa6]

That's my favorite Cube album.💉

[@thomass6365]

When I get to heaven and really doe for me!

[@eastwood1026]

Fave Cube joint.

[@rustymalik]

Finally someone asked Cube different questions instead of when's the next Friday coming out lol

[@KtotheG]

Talib is a great interviewer.

[@BlackFaithProduction]

Should’ve asked when the next Friday was coming out.

[@Opshun1]

This interview revealed a number of gems. The one that struck me most is when Cube spoke on his past beef with Common. I never understood it until this interview. I also recall Common referencing the beef in his bars in one of my favorite tracks by The Roots "Act Too (Love of My Life)." Cube still has the venom he had in my childhood but he also has that full grown game on full display. Many blessings to all who represent the culture in such a beautiful light!

[@uproxx]

Great breakdown -- Thanks so much for engaging!

[@Chino3xl]

Cube even added Common In the latest Barbershop movie

[@coachcoach1176]

Do you not have the internet???

[@wendybuckley5230]

This was a very well written observation.

[@Opshun1]

Wendy Buckley Thank you

[@thecunninlynguist]

This is gonna be classic

[@uproxx]

Got Cube dropping his top five!

[@jayqsamo]

Yet another Monday saved! I was so happily surprised to see Ice Cube there!

[@JayJayRealhiphop]

word

[@geocyo8835]

Just wakin' up in the morning got to thank God I saw this in my recommendeds.

[@uproxx]

Well played.

[@dwadeisthegoat2020]

Geo Cyo 👌🏾

[@carlosmartinezjr3501]

I guess you could say that today was a good day....

[@koldmafia9392]

I dont know but today seem kinda odd

[@erfbgu2643]

The wisdom and intelligence of Cube is vast. Dope interview.💯

[@CainaanDC]

Thanks to Cube for making classic hip hop music.

[@wrse2476]

got my day off bowl packed and new ice cube interview as a hip hop head I appreciate thiss

[@dawb86]

People I'd love to see on the show: MC Hammer, MC Serch (Yes I did that on purpose lmao!), Mos Def, Raphael Saadiq, Q-Tip, Aceyalone, DJ Quik, Questlove, Will.I.Am, Kwame, Phonte, Queen Latifah, Marley Marl, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Killer Mike, David Banner, RZA, Lil Jon, Akon, E-40, Lord Finesse, Missy Elliott, Ja Rule, King T, Busta Rhymes, Wyclef Jean, Mike Bivins, Spike Lee, Jermaine Dupri, Dru-Ha (Duck Down), Pharrell, The-Dream, Zo!, Janelle Monae, Childish Gambino, J. Cole, Kamasi Washington, Redman.

[@uproxx]

Working on a lot of those names already!

[@mhc12k]

Good list

[@michaelgayle68]

Can I add Damian Marley, Method Man, Akala, LL CoolJ, Chuck D?

[@Eb984-r7b]

@@uproxx need to get Kool G Rap on here too

[@Skjackson850]

Bone Thugs Too

[@allthewayupnorth_8155]

Cube is EVERYTHING to the west. Cube is in my top 5.

[@DarrickandLeslie]

Mine too!

[@tonylee2139]

Ice cube is my top 3

[@cripsgangpitic1]

is number 1 for me

[@PrincessCamilla3762]

same 😊

[@nickhughes4800]

Ice Cube's nuanced views on the Police force was really refreshing to hear. Casting off all police as bad people or evil is counter productive to getting any sort of mutual respect. I also really liked his point about cop's expecting civilians to snitch on each other while not doing the same when one of their own fucks up. Predator was my first CD. Ice Cube is a legend!

[@4everykingacrownent]

Love this!! Spent my morning on this..Cube is hands down one of my FAVORITE artist all time..grew up on him..watched his whole evolution. Never sold out..never played himself.. mad love and respect..great interview guys..great questions....✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@mellofello6792]

HBO Home boys only. G & L .2 Brothers From Jersey. Moved to Cali(Santa Ana/Orange County)in the mid 80's.! RIP L!

[@dwadeisthegoat2020]

Legendary 2 of some of the best lyricists in one room

[@part4693]

War & Peace and Ghetto Vet are two very underrated story telling tracks by Cube on one of his most slept on albums

[@dexxxhunt]

“I’m on some KRS,Ice Cube,Chris Wallace shit.Main Source,De La Soul bumpin 2Pacalypse now” Wordlife y’all.Some of my fav emcees choppin it up.This about to be a dope ass interview.Legendary cats right here.Big ups/Peace

[@patricesankara3081]

‘Yo, I speak at schools a lot cause they say I’m intelligent, no it’s cause I’m dope, if I was whack I’d be irrelevant’

[@TheCause]

Word!!

[@NoofGoof]

One of my faovite Talib line's!

[@wendybuckley5230]

Peace!

[@Anthony-by6wr]

This shit right here is 🔥🔥🔥 Nice one Kweli. Cube is a #Legend. He doesn't get enough respect in the culture.

[@Mr.Memphis10]

Dope interview! Ice Cube favorite WC rapper all time

[@donaldtrump9247]

Talib is a great interviewer. Ice Cube is a hip hop legend. Both guys are highly intelligent and black icons.

[@productions271]

Ice cube sounds like he had a very nice meal before the interview

[@edddmund]

That food coma hittin'

[@rbiznezz2]

He kinda always sounds like that

[@hustlebufalino9170]

Lmao

[@blackzetsu466]

Nah he for real sound winded or out of breath.

[@Keukeu45]

sounds like Ev on painkiller

[@dawgpound187]

I cant remember the last time I heard so much game in one interview, cube has as much intelligence as any one

[@VengefulBatz]

Talkin bout good storytellers like Cube n slick Rick. We should add GhostFace to that list..

[@VZAAGE]

Two of my top 5 rappers in one spot! Nice! When are you guys going to do a song together? Kweli's deep introspective look combined with Cube's storytelling would make for a classic banger.

[@damonlewis3672]

GREATEST MC EVER!!!!!!!

[@ITellYah]

Hands down the best interviews on KZbin. For the guests, for Kweli’s knowledge and research for the content. Just great

[@onedos23]

Thank you Talib for the past, present and future Hip Hop events you've experienced. And nowbeing able to tell them to your idols and peers on this platform must feel great and rewarding. Keep up the great production and in depth conversations! BTW waiting patiently on the MADDBLACKSTAR album, saw your freestyle at the Zebra show in L.A.. Peace, Kevs!

[@gldflcn]

Y’all don’t understand, this conversation is EVERYTHING!! Only a top tier emcee like Talib can get Cube to open up like this, I was fanboying the entire hour and a half hour

[@randumbryan]

Maybe the best Ice Cube interview I seen

[@Jmurda1983]

Bruh I can't keep up with all these podcasts! I'm finding new podcasts every freaking day.

[@uproxx]

Now you found the worlds best podcast!

[@MrGimmix81]

Legends in the building! The dopest podcast right now. Kweli is to me what Cube is to him! Much love and light to all of yall!

[@havetraveled5419]

Death Certificate....greatest album ever......production, skits, story telling. all still revelant almost 30 years later

[@Xeroxattnp]

Ice cube is a prolific lyricist.. America’s Most one of the best albums of all time!!

[@rlflynn62951]

Thanks for bringing the Don Mega aka the greatest lyricist/storyteller of our culture!

[@alexanderscott9001]

Cube and Talib... almost what it would be like if Malcolm and Huey were MC's. Just having this interview is a good look.

[@nagare-9901]

That was dope but I wished you could have asked Cube about what he said about his children not being Hollywood , that to me says something unique about the man. Keep bringing these guests man awesome show love and peace fam The Nagare1

[@factthatdude4059]

Great interview! Would have loved to hear some mention of Del and the Hieroglyphics connection.

[@blacktasticmedia3769]

The best interview I've seen with Cube!

[@LaCheleWallace]

I enjoyed this interview through and through, fellas. Ice Cube is a gem and he needs to be protected at all costs. Nothing but love.

[@borngreat-4-life930]

Imagine ice cube with fellow Gemini rapstar Jadakiss in a song. That would be historical. Long live the legend.

[@RadBanks]

It’s da PEOPLE PARTYYY!! Thanks Kweli! Happy Monday y’all

[@k0bayashi]

JANKY PROMOTERS is the SHIT!!!!!! slept on classic

[@Chino3xl]

Ice Cube: Gangsta Fairy tales Part 1&2...........Ice Cube continues to give others exposure .

[@kennymac2824]

His cousin Del Tha Funkee Homosapien wrote Gangsta Fairytale & Jackin' For Beats. CUBE IS WAY OVERRATED

[@mellofello6792]

@@kennymac2824 UNDERATED

[@theenemyspublic681]

Talib is a very good interviewer!! A masterful MC!! This is so dope!! Ice Cube is one of the best MCs to grab a mic.

[@kevcraig7127]

Ice Cube is a legend ✌️bro this interview is true 🔥🔥🔥💯

[@miked3910]

Death Certificate is Ice Cube's masterpiece.

[@marcusmartin6937]

AMW for sure, and Raw Footage is dropping knowledge. I would play cuts to some of the young men did therapy with to get them to pay attention to their behavior and choices. Every album this man dropped gave you knowledge. You can't leave out WestSide Connection both albums

[@aggrock7808]

FRIDAY AFTER NEXT: ICE CUBE " Its small in here" Mike EPPS: " U BIG in here"

[@capcity1902]

Talib kweli jus asks the perfect questions hes a genius and ice cube is a humbled legend shout outs to hip hop

[@jamesmarie]

Cube has always been an intelligent dude. Kweli, my brotha, you have found your platform. Keep it up.

[@kennethscarborough2742]

I remember back in the days when I saw ice cube and the lynch mob at the Apollo 94

[@devantethedcguyreactstoo252]

Kenneth Scarborough lench mob

[@allthewayupnorth_8155]

Lench Mob!!! Hell yeah. I remember my uncle use to have 3/4 length bomber coat that said lench mob with the logo on the back just like the ones they wore. It was so dope.

[@devantethedcguyreactstoo252]

allthewayupNORTH _ oh cool

[@clintongray5065]

My all time favorite Cube song till today is The Product if you ever get a chance listen to it ppl word play is incredible Damn I miss real hiphop

[@melvinchilds6674]

One of his best and most important and interesting.

[@peaceblessings7344]

Talib Kweli track "4 women" is arguably the best storytelling track under the sun

[@patricesankara3081]

!!!!!!!!

[@dynamic9016]

Legend ICE CUBE and today was a good day, is my ringtone and one of my all time favourite rap song... Respect Kweli for this interview.

[@blazehelldorado]

Nore saying he based life decisions on if Ice Cube would do it or not. 😆

[@spliftDnise1]

Where is this audio/video?? Link

[@blazehelldorado]

@@spliftDnise1 The Ice Cube drink champs ep. Some other episodes as well. 😄

[@EROCK4T]

People's Party. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾✊🏾

[@DoggieNYC]

Talk about a brother who did it the right way and transcends the genre.

[@cedmc6711]

Ice Cube is just the best, great interview!!

[@eyezlikeydrums]

One of the best interviews I've seen and listened to in a long time. Mad respect for real.

[@thedividedsnakesofterroris6595]

Cube got the vision

[@youngmario1999]

Ice cube is the truest😊

[@DJSlikk]

I can tell you are a true fan of Ice Cube by the way you executed this one! Super Dope interview!

[@inNYCC]

Great interview. Watched the full video. Big pops to the legend, the og. And big up to Talib for the great interview/questions. Thank you for conserving the legacies of hiphop

[@miketaylor8885]

He got me on rap outside of the east. I felt like cube was by far the best to do it. He was a beast in the booth. His rhymes was like a video

[@johnjoyce2928]

I can imagine Talib And Cube doing a single together Gangstas Poetry.

[@Iss88885]

Cube is in my top 5 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@Malouco]

EVEN WHEN I HAVE A BAD DAY!!! 🥦 🔥 🍺 I STILL HV A GOOD DAY

[@AntB9496]

Bringing the heat as usual 💪😎

[@thalgott3]

Last question & response was the best! 🔥🔥

[@markhall1216]

Greetings respect and maximum honour 🙏, im a hip hop fan from 1978, getting wbls cassette tapes , and playing basketball ! In depford London, I remember the blast in 2000 , with Gill Scott Heron ! I really appreciate and respect you for your growth in this platform, your delivery of information, is like a Sergion! Keep up your fantastic work, and I hope to meet you in NY , cos I'm 59 , and I love our Consciousness towards our frequency, bless up my brother ♥️🖤💚💪

[@MercMercury]

Almost forgot to give a comment for your engagement metrics! So many interesting questions, I've seen Cube disinterested in other interviews but you can tell he was having a good time here :D

[@bernardusirjames1610]

Another great interview Talib and Jazmin

[@JasminLeigh]

Bernard/Usir James thank you for tuning in

[@michaeldew1508]

Legend

[@skylaindigoink2013]

TEAM:iCube! I so appreciate this conversation. The sacred-tool of Storytelling. All thanks be to you Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh! You are greatly honored and appreciated.

[@aaronj.brooks1977]

This was a great interview with the Legendary ICE-CUBE big ups to Talib Kweli for this 👍🏾

[@bhanani5480]

It's a good day when you make the 'Wake Up' list, dope video, Ice Cube is good people.

[@judoxx8877]

I LUV the VISUALS in these interviews. TK holds every guest very close, Jasmin ad libs so eloquently.. this is great!

[@AdamAnthony7]

Ol girl gotta be hella young. She laughed at the word shenanigans like she never heard it before lol

[@Ruhul612]

I don’t know if this will ever happen, but I’d love to just see Talib talk to Yasiin Bey. It’s probably just normal to Talib but I don’t think I’ve ever seen or heard them just talk to each other.

[@uproxx]

It will definitely happen.

[@patricesankara3081]

I heard them on the Blackstar album in 1998. That was a deep conversation.

[@re-birth8865]

the girl is so cute her smile is radiant

[@frankbermudez7336]

Re-Birth gotta make LOVE to a woman like that

[@morvieous]

Finally a interview I can care about

[@jaygoodwin886]

I hope everyone doesn’t mind, but I’m copying and pasting the points of discussion in the comments section to make it easier to get to! ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿👀❤️ 2:22 -- Talib recounts the first Ice Cube concert he attended, as well as the first time they met. 4:07 -- Cube explains the inspirations for his iconic song "It Was A Good Day." 5:40 -- Cube speaks on growing up a huge sports fan, playing football as a youth, why he stopped, and his full transition to the world of hip-hop after meeting Dr. Dre. 9:19 -- The trio discusses the "BIG3" -- a 3-on-3 basketball league Cube co-founded, featuring former NBA, and international players as well as talented walk-ons. Cube explains how it came together, and details the unique rules and dynamics of the league. 24:35 -- Cube talks about writing "Boyz-n-the-Hood", tells about how it wasn't originally intended for Eazy-E, and speaks on how he learned to craft rhymes that tell a story. He also details why, to him, Slick Rick is the greatest "storytelling emcee" of all-time. 30:53 -- Cube talks about his Mt. Rushmore of hip-hop -- those that had the most impact on his development, and the influence that Public Enemy had on N.W.A. and his early solo outings. 32:57 -- Talib asks Cube if there is such a thing as a "good cop." The trio discusses many police departments being essentially gangs with badges, using loyalty as way to keep any potential whistle-blowers from speaking up. 38:23 -- Cube speaks on his quote from a recent interview where he gave his take on Donald Trump's popularity. 40:03 -- Cube touches on moments surrounding the release of his album "Death Certificate," and the backlash from critics over it's controversial content. 44:44 -- Talib asks Cube how he has been able how to successfully balance making movies like "Are We There Yet," while maintaining his gangsta rap persona. 49:21 -- Cube speaks on his approach to working with comedians on his projects, giving them full creative freedom. The movie "Janky Promoters" gets discussed, as well as Cube's real-life experiences that inspired making that film. 55:26 -- Cube talks about working with the late, great John Witherspoon, and the incredible legacy he leaves behind. The trio goes on to discuss some favorite moments from "The Friday After Next", and it being the first hood Christmas movie. 1:01:58 -- Talib mentions the second concert of Cube's he attended where rapper King Sun was in the audience, somehow got a mic, and attempted to call out Cube out for stealing the song "Wicked." 1:07:15 -- Cube discusses the creation of Westside Connection and tells the story of how he felt like east coast radio and a couple of rap diss tracks were eating into the respect levels that West Coast hip-hop had gained. 1:19:58 -- Cube speaks on his son's feeling of obligation to play his father in "Straight Outta Compton," which then led to him having further acting ambitions. 1:22:25 -- Talib asks Cube about Common appearing in "Barbershop" and how they squashed any beef between them. Ice Cube details their reconciliation, working together, how he feels about Common now, and discusses how his ending the beef with B Real played out similarly. 1:26:51 -- Talib asks Cube about his history of being affiliated with the Nation of Islam, and where he is with religion present-day.

[@uproxx]

Team work making the dream work

[@robertcollison4127]

You are a God sent

[@patrickoakley7890]

Jasmin has a smile that could light up Las Vegas.

[@joelarvell9895]

My brother was bussed to Taft high school like Cube and we was the last to ride the RTD. People getting stabbed, lots of fights. The dark era of LA in the early 90's. Some wild memories.

[@jzw55]

Ice Cube said cops want us to snitch on each other but won’t snitch on each other. Facts

[@dlxinfinite801]

Two generations of brilliance. Talib is a natural as a interviewer. Cube is legend. Subbed.

[@LDAWG2272]

I appreciate this interview! Cube is my favorite MC and Death Certificate is my favorite Hip Hop album of all time! It was the perfect blend of consciousness and street. I bump it till this day and would put that version of Ice Cube up against any MC!!