Episode 15 - Mickey Factz Featuring Mickey Factz, Musalini & Seth Byrd

Episode 15 of Lemme Ask You This featuring Talib Kweli and Tef Poe welcomes Bronx born MC Mickey Factz and guest co-hosts Seth Byrd and The Musalini. Talib explains how he met Seth and thanks Mickey for what he brings to the culture. Talib asks about Mickey's online lyrical breakdowns and Mickey talks about his school, Pendulum Ink. Mickey talks about the legacy of Rakim and growing up in the Bronx. Talib asks about the blog era and Mickey's desire to make pop records. Mickey talks about how Talib combats racists online and why he makes anti MAGA music. Tef talks about how dangerous it's been to talk about Trump and Mickey talks about how he knew Trump would win. Mickey talks about being a fan of battle rap and how his opinions get him in trouble. Talib asks Mickey about his diss records towards Royce The  59 and his friendship with Lupe Fiasco. The conversation turns towards J Cole's comments about not being the best. Mickey says that trying to be the best is futile and Tef asks The Musalini about his rise in hiphop. Talib brings up his beef with Aye Verb and asks Mickey how him and Aye Verb started beefing. Mickey breaks down how Aye Verb has ghostwriters and talks about his Aye Verb diss tracks. Talib challenges Mickey to make an entirely conscious album. Tef talks about the demise of the Midwest Movement. Talib tells a story about a troll showing up in person and Mickey talks about his beef with Rum Nitty. This leads to a conversation about whether or not battle rappers can make songs. Talib salutes Mickey on his new music and asks him about teaching at NYU. Mickey shows love for Talib. Talib asks about Mickey's comic book centered podcast, which leads to a discussion about the best MCU content. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co.Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcastThreads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast