We Control The Cool: A Cultural Conversation with Charlamagne Tha God and Rapsody

[@S.Limbombe]

I could listen to her talk about the weather and would still be enthralled. She's so intelligent and eloquent in her conversation.

[@ThePoshMel]

She’s so intelligent and beautiful. She’s one of the best rappers doing it, period. ❤️

[@Malouco]

CHARLAMAGNE THINKS HE IS A GOD 👋 JUST BE HAPPY UR SEXY CHARLAMAGNE 🤌

[@phillipbboatright91]

Rapsody’s eyes 🥰

[@robbinhatchett4179]

Her eyes are nice and very alluring

[@Debbiestylez]

yes the eyes have it

[@timothydodd7412]

Eyes, lips, hell her voice lol

[@appointedvillainy]

Honestly! So pretty! 🤩🤩

[@Bridg3Tim3]

This comment: 😍🔥🤍❕

[@DaleCupid]

She isn't underrated, she's under-appreciated

[@destinixshakur]

Absolutely

[@Natak222]

Her music is boring and her interviews show that. We need those HITS but from what I’ve seen, she’s very comfortable where she’s at so I can’t fault her.

[@thanigerian7098]

@@Natak222 her music is boring?? You listen to cardi b toi much

[@rasonfrancis5068]

N Her music is more to do with thinking not shaking ass and throwing money like people ain’t got no damn sense. A lot of people make forgetful music, she’s one of the type of artists to have their music played many years

[@michaelpollard439]

Yes!!

[@dmcdade75]

“You break down the black woman, the village goes with it” -Rapsody

[@lyndsay_ultra]

Scripture!!

[@ScaryToRemarry]

Powerful quote

[@mr.lowkee6161]

The village STARTS...with the man. Smh.

[@dmcdade75]

Ok Bro Bro. All things being equal, does the oligarchy then end with the man?

[@mr.lowkee6161]

@@dmcdade75 That's not what you said OR meant. You were inferring that if you break down the black woman (like she's the HEAD of the family smh) then the village goes with it. That is false, lil buddy. Were you raised by a single mom? If so, that explains why you think like a woman. There is no "equality" when it comes to men and women. (1 TIM 2:11-14).."Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. For Adam was first formed, then Eve. And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression." In case that isn't clear enough...(1 COR 11:8-9).."For the man is not of the woman: but the woman of the man. Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man." All things being "equal" huh? Ever heard of "buck breaking"? Ever seen Roots? Apparently not. The slavemaster would take the slave (MAN) that wouldn't bend to whitey's rules, and attempt to "break" him in front of everyone else to instill FEAR. If he didn't "break", they would KILL him. THAT is what makes the village crumble. If you break down the black MAN, the village goes with it. Why? Women WERE NOT DESIGNED to be the HEAD. (1 COR 11:3).."But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God." Shalom.

[@dernprofitness]

We have to accept real authentic rap with substance ain’t for everyone. She’s forever dope and gon be legendary. Love you Rap

[@WeTalkWeeklyTV]

Success is being able to wake up everyday and do what you love! #facts 💯

[@metcalfethegod]

After 2 years I had to revisit this interview. It's aging so well. I love this woman so much. Rapsody is so important in hip hop and I'm thankful she's always who she is. So beautiful and authentic. One of the greatest ever. Much respect to Rapsody. ✊🏾❤️✨

[@inokerogoyawa]

She just effortlessly cool...Saw her open up for K.R.I.T. and wished her set was an hour long 😂

[@juicyparsons]

yeah that was one of the best hip-hop shows I ever seen

[@derrickzorns6506]

Inoke Rogoyawa I felt the same way Domani did good but Rapsody set should have been longer

[@c0wboys4life]

*No worries she's planning a EVE tour so we gonna her full set next time around*

[@ScaryToRemarry]

I saw Raps in concert when she opened for Common in Texas. I WISH she would have done more songs. She’s my favorite hip hop artist

[@jeromethomas8857]

Her grace is amazing

[@nancyjohns-bozeman6897]

I don’t understand why this interview doesn’t have more views. Rapsody is an intelligent young lady first and dope emcee second. CTG is my favorite cultural journalist.

[@jackiem2194]

Because she's not as "mainstream" as people would like to think someone should be. But I appreciate her thoughtfulness and realistic view that's true to herself good, bad, or indifferent.

[@henryabuya]

Nancy Johns-Bozeman your have captured my thoughts as well. Much love from nairobi kenya

[@Beetwixt_N._Janeen2112]

Rapsody is one of the dopest MCs in the industry. She reminds me of Lyte; beautiful, eloquent but spits nothing but flames. Great interview! 👏👏

[@harnessedenergy3737]

“Niggas in Jerusalem waiting for signs, God comin’ she just takin’ her time.”-Tupac Shakur

[@jaymacc93]

Blasphemy is that shit that gives me goosebumps every time I listen to it. 🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@evltwn7128]

❤️

[@godussop391]

God isn’t real people been waiting for over 2000 years and no evidence yet

[@ElleBoogie_]

YES. RAPSODY is a beautiful, black, talented QUEEN. So underrated, underappreciated, undervalued, all that. THIS is who we need to be talking about. 💜👑🙌🏿

[@ajulumakhulo2362]

this is hands down the best interview i have watched and im only 4 minutes in...

[@preezypatel]

He cut out the middle man that is breakfast club. XD

[@huumphoxus680]

🗣 NORTH CAROLINA STAND UP ‼️💛

[@IAmErikaBlaze]

All fucking day!!! NC roll heavy....

[@davidsmall3051]

#NCRepresent

[@Faust-Hell]

252

[@AestheticallyJazzy]

NC all dayyyyy!!!!!!!

[@redstreet8012]

Fayetteville

[@ShawnHazzMcdonald]

Great interview I love me some Rapsody her spirit is so genuine God bless

[@stefanyb7573]

Shawn Hαʓʓ McDonald God Bless everyone on this thread, and everyone in general! 🙏🏼🙌🏼❤️💯

[@robbinhatchett4179]

What's your favorite song from Rapsody? My favorite song from Rapsody is Lonely Thoughts remix featuring Chance & Krit.

[@ShawnHazzMcdonald]

@@robbinhatchett4179 the entire Eve album is fire.. Cleo on repeat.. please subscribe to my channel God bless

[@bowling4clarity817]

Rap is so fine bro . Her skin is never not radiant, her lips gloss perfectly, and she has the warmest yet sultry eyes . Yeah Rapsody is dope artist, but Marlana also a Baddie .

[@bigzizzo]

bowling 4clarity she is.

[@jaybee5832]

Come on now . You don't come to an interview busted .

[@angelicaterry3367]

@U1F441 UFE0F meaning?

[@lehakoempho691]

😂

[@serenitybeats1677]

@@jaybee5832 what?

[@mdubb9621]

I already KNOW this gone be a convo wit SUBSTANCE !! make that thumb BLUE!!💯💯

[@kikidotdtv]

Facts

[@angelicag.9182]

Rapsody is an absolute BOSS at everything she touches. I appreciate her so much and I will support anything she is doing. People always try to downplay the Carolina’s but we really are delivering quality product for mass consumption. Keep doing your thing, Rapsody and you will always have a supporter in me. Thank you Uncle Charla for the interview. Much love!

[@kenonlattimore]

"We create what's cool, we create what's dope" This is the most underrated aspect of black culture.

[@levelleferguson5399]

Wow Doggy... you're so effin correct within your choice of words within this statement: MOST UNDER RATED ASPECT OF BLACK CULTURE!!

[@RMlux88]

"Your word is not enough, it's like we need the approval of them to validate us, and that's where we've lost our way.. and you kinda give the culture away..the culture define what's dope" - Rap

[@TGTN_Network]

"This is OUR culture we can't just give it away"

[@jamesmarie]

This is the best interview so far.

[@clarencedialsjr.6337]

Is it better than Gucci 🤔

[@thanigerian7098]

@@clarencedialsjr.6337 yes because he called yee out of her name!! So disrespectful!!💯

[@kristafrog10]

Around the 36:00 mark about manifestation & @41:00 mark about dimming her light for others....In other words, It's been past time for Rapsody to really start talking her SHIT!!!! She's been a humble beast for way to long when it comes to her music. She knows she's one of the greatest gifts of hip hop!!!

[@liveyourtruthlyt]

CTG. Glad to see you proving to yourself the greatness you seek. Live Your Truth King

[@KyleMurphyTV]

Such a Healthy conversation.

[@wunfoe]

Lil Kim had them bars too package with great marketing and looks.

[@lets_play_a_game268]

I loooooooove her energy and vibe😊💯

[@meli9042]

Rapsody is a true rap queen. Her music is real and authentic. You can tell it’s coming from genuine place. If you haven’t already please go listen to #Eve. You won’t regret it.

[@ILacy]

Raps’ music speaks for itself...her Talent speaks volumes! Salute Queen!

[@Johnson_Johnson1]

Best interview ever! Pure soul she is! Thanks for uplifting black Queens 👸🏽

[@panafricanqueen]

Eve definitely is the album of the year, and will always be one of my fav albums. I had the pleasure of meeting Rhap when she came to St. Louis and toured with K.R.I.T. Such a beautiful, genuine spirit ! Keep making beautiful music with substance Queen! 💜✊🏾

[@ticiao]

“We cry together, hold you down the days you broken and sad” she has so much power in her words keep speaking.

[@JML1974]

I grew up right off the I-95 in Dillon, SC. I grew up at South of the Border (South Carolina/North Carolina border)

[@kristafrog10]

Joy Lytch hey neighbor!!!

[@ashleyford2288]

From fayetteville NC. Not too far from the border

[@caracasaltavista]

Love this woman so much! Such an smart, talented and skillful lyricist with a big heart, great personality and humbleness

[@davisdowell1986]

Love this woman...She so soft spoken and sweet you wouldn't expect her to have bars like she does

[@DaughterOfTheKing_]

She’s very intelligent! I wanna know more about her she has a dope personality 💯

[@dmcdade75]

Chantel Onfroy check her old mixtapes

[@VOAxInsanity]

Kendrick Lamar better

[@IntentionalCr8tors]

@@VOAxInsanity He's actually her mentor! ❤Rapsody

[@VOAxInsanity]

@@IntentionalCr8tors good

[@thanigerian7098]

@@IntentionalCr8tors no 9th wonder is!💯

[@ChessNotCheckersTV]

I enjoyed this from start to finish!!

[@dealowmorgan885]

I love Rap and think she is an elite lever MC. This interview was like a therapy session about not being nominated for a Grammy. I felt like way too much time was spent on that. Keep making great music and us as a people will always love and respect.

[@kimberlybecoatstudio7020]

she needed to speak on that in a safe space...nothing wrong with that. Let her speak on it...no one knows what it feels like to work hard on something CREATIVE and then have it not get the kudos it rightly deserves.

[@justheropinion1758]

She speaks to me I didn’t think at my age I could have someone to look up to but I literally look up to her she so dope seeing her love was the highlight of my year

[@rodesia2]

I'm so grateful for this interview. Rapsody's honesty is so relatable and refreshing.

[@BlackDynamite901]

She's got real beauty and real talent.

[@Erika-be9hq]

Awesome interview with an awesome human being. I just started listening to Rhapsody this year and my ears and heart are so thankful for her contribution to hip hop.

[@highfrequencyseeker7]

I love a bop that gives me knowledge.

[@macherieamour3613]

I love Rapsody! Just saw her in concert. So down to earth and intelligent. Very non judgmental “there’s space for all types of musical content “ type of attitude.

[@cedpage1]

Being from SC, 35 and hearing her talk just bring back memories!

[@dmcdade75]

Her song “The Man” is for sure my favorite!

[@robbinhatchett4179]

My favorite song from Rapsody is Lonely Thoughts remix featuring Chance & Krit.

[@tracysimon7972]

Yes Sir

[@kuntryboy8641]

It's so many for me but I love hard to choose and a song about nothing

[@stevenlowe7219]

She's hella cute.... 😍

[@ashleybohanon4186]

She’s dope. I’m glad she’s telling her story.

[@artbykeenan]

I love her!! Her spiritual voice and her energy is powerful!!💯❤️😍

[@princenero1212]

Damn I ain’t know she was this gorgeous and she can spit imma buy her album

[@PhaedraKaRiyma]

I have so much love and respect for Rapsody. She represents us so well. Most definitely one of the best

[@rebeccag0327]

Just became a huge fan of hers based off this interview. So intelligent !!!

[@TheAlkebulanTrust]

Who else agrees that this interview was needed? (Rapsody her skill as a MC requires moor recognition)

[@ScaryToRemarry]

What a transparent interview! I felt Rapsody pain with the validation. I believe that’s something we all struggle with, even if we don’t acknowledge it publicly.

[@cj10109]

I love her! She’s a talented rapper! I just started getting into her music and her last album has to be one of the best this year!!

[@sheltonfoye6962]

Eastern NC....Snowhill NC...Rhapsody is top 3 of the new era. And she is beautiful

[@supernovamoore6175]

She looks absolutely beautiful in this interview.

[@phillipndlovu2737]

Clicked like before the vid even started. Love Rapsody! Love from South Africa!

[@icebergmays]

I can answer the why is she so underrated. I know she dont want to say it but ill say it for her. She aint showing her ass on tv. She is a woman. She isnt ultra cute or sexy (tho she is), nor do she promote it since she dresses so tomboy-ish. Also since she is so lyrical, and not trendy, simple minded listeners dont wanna listen to her material. Right now, she is one of the best lyricist, not even female, lyricist. I hope this keeps her hungry, and keep putting out classic work. Also she dont even have to beef with anyone to get recognition..

[@TruthBTold-op9kv]

Thank you for the interview the both of you for taking time to make this happen🙏👍🏿💯

[@TDaBody]

I listen to her album at least once a week!!! I love her so much!!!

[@Deddrong1]

I’m so in love with Rapsody...Bars and Beauty...That’s a Pure Queen.!!..❤️❤️❤️💯

[@egnimatic_minnie]

I pick you because you have more love for women. Then these men and women do our here. You have more love for women of color than most of us in all shades have for our selves. You’re saying everything we need to hear and some women aren’t ready for that. I love that you don’t compromise yourself because I get judged for wearing wind breaker pants to a hip hop lounge. They tried to strip me to a mini skirt. Na. Na. Na. I don’t need any MORE attention on my sexuality then comes. That’s not what life revolves around. You’re saying things that matter. Like that you can be a beautiful ass woman and not have to be a certain image. Showing everyone that they gonna LOVE you for YOU before they love Anything else. Don’t stop doing what you do. Imma strive to show 20 women of color your music every month because it matters. The Grammys don’t matter. Your message matters. It’s forever And then records getting Grammys these days aren’t forever. They’re for the moment. They’re snap shots of pop culture. And you are so much deeper than that. You deserve more than that. You deserve a legacy . Them nominations are your wins. I hope you get it. And you can hear it through a decade of your growth. What ever you do. Just don’t change up your integrity. Don’t change the value of your message. Your sound is dope all of it. No matter the sound of the tracks. But your message is imperative. The message you came with in your heart. It’s imperative you share it. You are a legacy artist. You are legendary. Period. You have gods favor. Would it have hit you so hard if you hadn’t been nominated before ? Beauty and the Beast is worthy of so much. You the realest. Ain’t no one else like you. You are beautiful and I hope to find people especially women like you in my life more.

[@josec.lichucha4385]

Albums of the Year Rapsody - EVE and Let Love by Common two Classics

[@levelleferguson5399]

Totally Agreed Upon!!

[@koolaiddrowland]

Im mad these two albums aren't getting spoken about much.

[@loyalty773]

she is so pretty... This is how Queens look.. NO SHADE TO ANYONE BUT MY OPINION IS THIS.. IM 39 so I have a different view than a female 25.. sooo dont @ me because I dont like the fake butts, nude women, twerking all day, weave to your ankles, lashes longer than your fingers etc... MUCH SUCCESS RAPSODY...

[@juanla5243]

So cool and confident. She so different in a good way. Music to my soul.

[@AleeaShaka32]

Haven’t even watched it but I’m sooooooo happy you interviewed her, she’s so slept on. Two beautiful souls.

[@how2winstupidprizes244]

She needs to give lectures on Hip Hop she’s definitely telling the truth about East coast influences on North Carolina’s Hip Hop origins 💪🏿

[@Rizzi_Roz]

Warren G's Regulate was the first CD I ever owned too! My older brother gave it to me when I was 10. I'm starting to love this woman!

[@gregorystjacques9988]

This queen will out rap most of these male emcees easily. She’s a legend in the making

[@jaleelwhite3238]

CHARLOTTE NC! 704! Rap is the Queen!

[@siaismyname]

Wow... I took notes. Thank you so much.

[@blackice3241]

That dimming your light conversation is facts.

[@lagrande42]

Dope interview! She is definitely under-rated!

[@ScaryToRemarry]

One of the greatest to ever do it! Eve should be album of the year. I appreciate your work Rapsody

[@AwakenedHebrew]

SOOOOoooo very happy for Charlamagne, he is the ONLY reason I watch the Breakfast Club. But, I prefer the interview segment over all else. I'm here for THIS!!!

[@kudzaiguzha2048]

Push Up Season 1 Episode 2: Featuring Rapsody

[@huumphoxus680]

North Carolina stand up‼️

[@katanasunshine8050]

I saw her open with K.R.I.T. and wow.. just wow like she's just so DOPE. I love Rapsody's music, her style, her energy, and her humbleness is just nothing short of amazing.

[@jran7887]

Her hair and fit... 😍😍

[@romeconner3053]

Lawwwd I love this woman.. Rapsody will be a legend 🥰

[@kumasifitts2248]

This interview is everything. We need interviews like this. And we need more Gucci type interviews lol

[@thanigerian7098]

🤣🤣

[@thatothamae1394]

Defining something, by definition, includes showing the limits of a thing, but the purpose of that labelling/boxing in is not to make the thing weaker or disregard it, but to show why it's unique ..kinda like Mos Def in all his "introduction" verses he's not defining to limit but to proclaim

[@juicyparsons]

Meth n Mary J All I Need was my brother's favorite song in the whole world!!

[@jokatech]

The age of the listener and the thinker is over, so you will get reviews like that everywhere. People base their "experience" on their preconceptions.

[@lishadixon5560]

You being the OG you needed 🔥

[@TheeKaylaMarieOne]

Love music and her energy 💓💓💓

[@haildahigh]

Great interview sir!!! Salute Rapsody!!!

[@princeamu]

Educating yourself on the Grammy process.....she hit the main 🔑

[@OmazingFitness]

I love how she talks.

[@princeamu]

I’m only 17 mins in and this convo has hit me like 100 times

[@HomelessMillionAirTV]

Great interview: Sidenote, the disregard and disrespect of the BET Hip Hop Awards is crazy, people act like it doesn't exist and it's shockingly pretty good.

[@jolaflare4840]

Allen York I always liked the hop hop awards better than the bet awards.. it they both use to b a MUST SEE. Now I don’t care UNFORTUNATELY

[@bknightify]

Her explanation of success made me think of success defined by Lauryn Hill in an interview. They both have a insightful perspective on life.

[@soulpower7760]

She is AWESOMELY SKILLED BEAUTIFUL TALENTED DOPE!!!

[@lamaraverytv]

Rapsody The healing Goddess Of Hip Hop! I would love to play her one on one in Basketball and have a uplifting conversation.

[@sachamusica1]

Maybe I'm late but CTG shirt is the best thing I've ever seen

[@maxamillionpegasus6597]

Idk why but watching this interview made me feel like that hip hop is, for me, the closest thing to a super power and these people are really heroes. Especially when she stated that when she goes home she’s not Rapsody she’s just Marlanna. I’m so proud of hip hop and how far it’s come and really just to be a fan of it and dope artists like Rapsody

[@user-tk7rl6hw6c]

She’s so gorgeous. I wish I could find someone Ike her

[@danawilson1020]

She most definitely is!

[@jacquelinekeys3376]

Just Plain Good Conversation!!!