Episode 29 - KRS-One Ft. KRS-One

Episode 29 - KRS-One Ft. KRS-OneEpisode 29 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe features legendary, foundational MC KRS-One and begins with KRS, Tef and Talib having a conversation about the cruelty that  drives the MAGA movement. KRS talks about how white society does not control it's criminals and how white supremacist ideology ensures that the right people do not lead. KRS talks about how MLK speeches remain relevant and then he is introduced. KRS talks about seeing Talib's show at the Los Angeles Blue Note and praises Tef Poe's performance. KRS talks about how being homeless early in life led to him always wanting to give a great show. Talib talks about meeting Tef, and KRS praises the performances of Georgia Anne Muldrow, MED and Blu. KRS shows love to Talib's band and Camau Bernstine joins the conversation to talk about hiphop drumming. KRS talks about helping to create boom bap hiphop with his album, Criminal Minded, and then talks about his new documentary. KRS talks about hiphop's spirituality and philosophy, then breaks down the theory of the aquatic ape. Tef asks KRS about his philosophy and KRS breaks down the principles of hiphop. Talib thanks KRS for letting him perform at 1520 Sedgwick Ave for hiphop's 50th anniversary show and KRS talks about how he got that show done. Talib talks about how BDP influenced his song Definition and reminisces about calling up KRS on the radio. Talib asks KRS to break down his lyrics from HipHop Lives and KRS talks about how MC Shan and Marley Marl are a part of his legacy. KRS shows love to Queens MCs and tells a story about MC Serch at Latin Quarters. Tef compares KRS to Young Jeezy which turns into a conversation about staying grounded. Talib talks about how Self Destruction inspired HipHop For Respect and KRS talks about how some Black people were bred to be agents of white supremacy. Talib talks about using KRS lyrics in high school and KRS talks about building a hiphop city in Newark.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