Memphis Bleek Prices His Fresh Pair At $40K, Talks Jay-Z Getting Him In Trouble, Rihanna & A$AP Mob

Memphis Bleek talks about being Rocafella Records first signee, Jay Z in the studio, working with Just Blaze, A$AP Mob reminding him of Rocafella, working with Rihanna early, Dear Summer, the songs that changed his life and more.
Timecodes:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - Sneaker Check
2:00 - Memphis Bleek reacts to Fresh Pair shoes
3:00 - Memphis Bleek clowned an artist for wearing these
4:00 - where Memphis Bleek grew up
4:30 - first song he rapped over
5:30 - Just Blaze didn’t want to give Memphis Bleek this song
7:30 - passing up on beat for Fabolos
8:30 - Memphis Bleek Was Mad Joe Budden Got Pump It Up Beat
9:00 - How Bleek got involved in Dusse
11:00 - making history
12:10 - ASAP closest to re-creating Rocafella feel
12:25 - Bleek used to get in trouble for hanging out with Jay Z
15:20 - Bleek’s first solo record
16:30 - favorite Just Blaze beats
18:00 - losing an entire hard drive of music
19:30 - how this song changed the perception of Bleek
20:10 - Irv Gotti influence on hit songs
20:30 - the genius of Jay Z
22:20 - Memphis Bleek is “so mad” for not shooting Rihanna music video
24:00 - Florida
25:00 - why Memphis Bleek is “mad” at Dear Summer
28:00 - Memphis Bleek prices his shoes
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[@uproxx]

Would you rock the Dear Summer Memphis Bleek sneakers? What would you price them at?

[@twizrock7081]

I would rock them , custom a1’s I would probably price them at 200-250$ 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ivan363]

No 👎🏾

[@uproxx]

@@ivan363 What don't you like about them?

[@lesuelbrown3969]

Those 🔥 no 🧢!

[@boe6879]

2k

[@hiphopdx]

These shoes go crazy.... Bleek is a legend

[@sheronknight8903]

I agree

[@uproxx]

Let's goooo!

[@delmarfo]

No he isn't. He's known for being Jay Z's little man.

[@Fluxwithit]

Bleek comes off as a dude that could make any conversation go well. needs his own show for sure. and that YES track is heat!

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@heavykoe]

The culture needed a Bleek and AZ collab with a Blaze beat!

[@unpopops]

Yo Bleek gives dope interviews but let’s be real, nobody wanna hear him rap with no damn AZ. That’ll be a waste of a Blaze beat.!

[@akingwithwords2144]

I never even realized him and Jay-Z were so far apart in age. It makes their relationship make even more sense to me now. Jay-Z is LITERALLY his big homie.

[@demetriousholmes1179]

That's Jay Z's nephew on a level. He always said Jay Z's sister and his mom were best friends.

[@YungSplashM]

Bleek a real one, right here is a classic and he bodied "hey papi" the sneakers are 🔥🔥🔥

[@ispeakmucho]

And It's Alright. That verse is beyond classic. From the block, to the hot 2 seaters, ya heard

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥🔥

[@pedrogates3189]

Bleek bodied a lot of shit during “the dynasty “ era

[@EHN2024]

Hey Papi summer of 2000

[@KiingTRell]

Yooo bleek ain't change in the last 25 years. Shout out to that man.

[@uproxx]

truth

[@beeweezee71888]

Facts 💯💯

[@not_the_same_]

Fax

[@midgetboy5567]

He was the swag of the roc j n same was old af think about it the way he had the durag headbands Mitchell& ness that’s bleek all the way he was DIPLOMATIC B4 Cam & juelz

[@globalike424]

Facts only!!!

[@prod.soxldies]

Bleek need a podcast .. highkey a funny dude I'm sure he got hella stories

[@uproxx]

He has one -- brand new through Rocafella!

[@kingmoses7530]

RocSolid is the Podcast

[@KattyCustoms]

He’s hella funny!!!

[@prod.soxldies]

I know now lol

[@bigfaces305]

@@uproxxit’s with drink champs company

[@KattyCustoms]

Bleek hella funny! It was a pleasure creating a shoe for him, Dope person overall

[@twilla-wf7pq]

Bleek has the best interviews

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥🔥

[@EHN2024]

He is funny asl.

[@user-sc5pf5wz3c]

Bleeding kills it on Drink Champs with N.O.R.E hosting the podcast.... When they meet MJ.

[@ChampWilson-gy1xm]

Bleek's verse on Celebration off the Streets Is Watching soundtrack is one of the greatest verses ever!

[@fasteddiep43]

Let's not forget loyalty to that list of accolades. This guy never stepped out of line and never turned, dudes a rider for real

[@play4keeps800]

Always a plesure to to see and hear from Bleek 🔥🔥🔥

[@uproxx]

Every word is sort of a bar!

[@treasuredre]

A

[@ColdJelly19]

Marcy on the Tongue is 🔥🔥 the colors go crazy! These are perfect

[@sheronknight8903]

I agree

[@lux9117]

“Round Here”……SUPER Classic!

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@AjCubia]

Picturing beans knocked out sleep while the pump it up instrumental is playing is hilarious because of how much energy that beat has

[@sheronknight8903]

😂

[@enzomussolini]

Bleek and Just Blaze both legendary 🏆 dope interview great content we need more like this!

[@KingPrattis]

Bleek the reason why I wear my fitted how I wear it Frfr 💯💯💯 a legend!!!

[@sheronknight8903]

Cool

[@TrevorJacksonTV]

Bleek is a hell of an artist, the industry never gives him his flowers because the expectations was so high, because he was Jay-Z man.

[@sheronknight8903]

2🔥

[@p11479]

Bleek is super honorable and down to earth salute pimpin❗️

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥🔥

[@JODofficial]

Copped the Jordan's, two weeks before they came out

[@sdotjohnson5048]

I’m a sneaker head…I’m feeling da Memphis Bleek kicks 🔥

[@sheronknight8903]

Me too and those insoles are awesome

[@uproxx]

love to hear it!!!!

[@soloro7112]

Holding up a candle 🕯️ to the sun ☀️

[@twizrock7081]

Nah those custom Air Force ones are FIRE!!!! the colors are very nice 👍🏽!!!!…..

[@uproxx]

love it!

[@QueenKesh181]

This was dope! I forever will be a Memphis Bleek and Just Blaze fan. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥🔥

[@Life_943]

Bleek interviews b fire n i think even if he didn't see eye to eye with Jay he would still talk Positive about Jay....

[@trentyates418]

Bleek is one of the most realest MCs ever, Round Here is a legendary joint

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥🔥

[@Twin_shawn021]

Them shit flamed really tho 💯 I wish they would've made them Rocafella logo fitted hats I'm still looking forward to them fitted hats droppin

[@sheronknight8903]

There was a rocafella hanging though 😅

[@carolynholley8208]

Salute Bleek,hats off 2 ur channel, 1 of the most known unknown, tru artist

[@sheronknight8903]

❤

[@martezcole9100]

I love Bleek interviews, he funny AF. He the only that can make fun of Hov a lil bit, you can tell they real brothers.

[@uproxx]

facts.

[@AliPo-ne3yf]

Orange, yellow, Blue & green. The Perfect gift 🙌🏼🕊️🗽🌉🗺️

[@KattyCustoms]

Yoooo Bleek was the coolest 😎

[@uproxx]

Such a great dude!

[@kevinarrington6736]

Damn a Jordan I need these in my life the concept fire Color way fire

[@unitedwestandunitedweprogr8946]

#Chicagoluv brother & sister 💪🏽💯🔥📈📌 dope interview with #Bleek he was tuff when i was younger im 36 🤷🏽‍♂️ new subscriber ✌🏽

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥🔥

[@9Ether_God]

I been a Memphis Bleek fan since I was a youngin’ runnin’ the streets at like 14/15 & rockin’ my fitted hats like how Bleek was rockin’ his lol.. Shout Out to the OG & Legend Memphis Bleek🐐👑🫡

[@sheronknight8903]

❤

[@mely28mel]

Bleek always a great guest and the kicks are fire but that Styles P custom still my favorite

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥🔥

[@Fairytail_Fan]

I had a big crush on Memphis Bleek back in the day!😍

[@sheronknight8903]

❤

[@fifth4109]

Love how y'all do the intro with their reaction 💪

[@mynameisoruko8225]

This is one my favorite series, and these are as usual 🔥👑

[@sheronknight8903]

I agree ❤

[@Feverdrice]

This was a dope interview!! KICKS is🔥🔥🔥

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥🔥

[@GunsNGames248]

Yall still wear forces

[@pastense]

Wasn’t the hugest fan of Bleek, but I always really love this dude’s energy

[@Chris-ze6oh]

that’s true.

[@sheronknight8903]

Great energy

[@Drank305]

This interview 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Takes me back.

[@popeyedamc]

That quick trip down memory lane caused an edit!! Lol... Can't wait to see BEANS episode!! Just saw State P at Fat Joe & Friends!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@bmoreemoneybags2226]

I say that all the time (round here ) let the south in door 🚪. When t.i yelled them 24,s make them 20,s look like 10,s down here. I knew the South wasn't playing... bleek ty for helping the south take over frfr 💯.

[@Epicmod31]

Bleek as always stand 10 toes down and knuckles up. respect to you and hungry at a young age it paid off, It's the rock you bastard

[@johngreen6521]

Bleek was my favorite from Roc-a-fella. That Round Here was on repeat everyday!

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@flippingkicksetc4643]

Dope!!! Glade I checked in . Bleek usually is a good Vibe💪🏾😎

[@sheronknight8903]

❤

[@baccpackpee]

Air force ones go good with anything.

[@uproxx]

facts.

[@LouieTzepher]

Bleek is one of the best story tellers, always love hearing him.

[@sheronknight8903]

I agree

[@user-zp6kj1lv5n]

LEGEND 🙏🏽🙏🏽,stay blessed big bro.

[@FukTweleve]

Did anybody else go watch the "Round here" video after this??

[@BThaSmoovUno]

Nope

[@LegionAire8911]

Yup

[@TerrialPeal-wz8qz]

No just the playoffs

[@EdgetoEdgeCutz]

I'm about to lol

[@DvNgEr93]

GoodOne 👍🏿

[@Jaiwavbeatz]

I use to work at circlehouse, he right bout the brownies… lol , I remember making lemonade “mix” for t-pain and tay dizm when he was recording his first album, they were pretty kool down to earth dudes…

[@Lboogieclt]

Fresh pair thanks for the content for the culture

[@user-cl2wz3ni1n]

I love my G Bleek he’s hilarious 💯

[@bankruptmusic9806]

Nice work fellas shoes r crazy 😮

[@retroesso]

22:57 Surprised Just acknowledged Bink

[@dontique3]

Salute!!! fresh pair that was dope

[@sheronknight8903]

✅️

[@stryfetc1471]

Just did Bleek's best song- "Round Here"!!🔥🔥

[@rahjauhnrobinson1630]

Interview was elite Bleek always the same.... Salute to the Legend

[@sheronknight8903]

I love the interview ❤

[@dannymiller380]

Bleek always a great listen, we need the podcast.

[@benhillSWATS]

She did a good job, great interview with one of my favorite rappers 🫡💯

[@JohnDoe-hj5mc]

Salute to y'all

[@uproxx]

thanks so much!

[@KD_SWAGGER]

Memphis Bleek deserves those sneakers. I enjoy his music. Salute to him on his accomplishments.

[@sheronknight8903]

I agree

[@KD_SWAGGER]

@@sheronknight8903 Awesome!

[@uproxx]

indeed.

[@KD_SWAGGER]

@@uproxx Salute!

[@pocketfullofghost2347]

22:00….WHATS da hot record out rt now?😂Hov” what ever beat Bleek pass on last month 😂😂😂.

[@Datflyguyjones]

I used to cruise to i95💪🏾😎👌🏾💨

[@iabnharper2384]

This is dope, luv bridging the gap of 411

[@eurk]

It's crazy cuz I been listening to that clue mixtape

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥

[@eurk]

@@sheronknight8903 definitely 🔥 tho a few songs I didn't like

[@eurk]

@@sheronknight8903 🔥

[@user-hm8gv7gx8h]

This my favorite KZbin show

[@sheronknight8903]

🔥🔥

[@uproxx]

TELL THE WORLD

[@SliverDc5kiidFF]

I like this

[@sheronknight8903]

❤

[@THEMRPETERPARKERSHOW]

Iesha by ABC one of my ALL TIME favorites.. My guy Bleek

[@jKHAHN215PA]

This was dope ..Bleek def a personality #215salute ✊🏾

[@sheronknight8903]

❤

[@eastbaldamorepreppy]

my fav bleek song is holla on da dynasty album

[@ArtisanWindchimes]

Me too

[@brickflipper5273]

Me too. He went off

[@justblaze]

Def a sleeper classic

[@Dobbystyles]

I enjoyed this

[@sheronknight8903]

🎉

[@kayflip2233]

One of the most underrated in the game. Should've had a bigger career.

[@sheronknight8903]

❤

[@alexhayes7853]

m extra money. glad to see bleek on the scene

[@teedotfoster]

That Coming of Age album cover had me spending my refund check on Avirex 😂😂

[@lhbbq]

Classic!

[@sheronknight8903]

❤

[@brintonthomas371]

Just Blaze has such a calming voice, he should do some voice work.

[@sheronknight8903]

❤❤

[@uproxx]

He's on so many tracks -- once you start hearing it, it's everywhere!

[@kdel215]

🔥🔥🔥

[@tweezemoney420]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jeremiahmityero7501]

Bleek needs to be on something weekly too many stories and jokes

[@juangarza5096]

🔥

[@GoMikeG]

I rock with bleek so tough man. Pray he rich forever.

[@Charles-qm3mo]

Dope

[@marcusplummer1]

Fresh🔥🔥🔥

[@bashawnofficial6806]

Those 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@sheronknight8903]

I agree 👍🏾

[@antoinehearns2177]

Yoda interview was straight fire

[@marcusplummer1]

I only own 2 pair of AF1s, definitely would make that the 3rd🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@uproxx]

Love this!!!

[@play4keeps800]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@eugeneaustin9491]

Dope interview

[@ibraheemhameed8859]

The Bleekster Big up lyte say cram to understand you…. 😊😊😊

[@dt9162]

Showed me what bottle service & VIP WAS LIKE AT THE SCHOOL LUNCH TABLE if you know you know 💯💯💯💯💯💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Chris-ze6oh]

the pair yall gave to dave east was sooooooooo tuff!

[@sheronknight8903]

I agree

[@justblaze]

Thank you!! We love that one

[@uproxx]

@@justblaze FACTS

[@user-sl7xg7so8d]

Bleek need his own podcast

[@T2PV7]

The guest the pick are perfect for the show. Can’t wait til they get Fab on here!

[@AfroKidOne]

Diz IZ TUFFFFF!!!

[@bdgsiyatheFlameTHEguy123]

Nice

[@user-sc5pf5wz3c]

Memphis Bleeding deserves a Netflix special, or some opportunity to do stand up his energy is turnt.. He is funny as KcuF.. HE and Tony YaYo are able to describe a terrible at times situation, and make it hilarious.......

[@Gagemusicx]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@r-eazy8953]

This should have been longer