Kia Shine on Writing For Drake, Jay-Z Jacking His Slang & Jelly Roll Selling Dope - Don’t Quote Me (Ep. 72)

Kinfolk Kia Shine joins the Don’t Quote Me Podcast for an unforgettable episode packed with history, game, and never-before-heard stories. From the rise of Memphis music and landing publishing deals to writing Drake’s biggest record, exploring fatherhood, making moves in Hollywood, and even meeting The Rock, this episode is a ride through hip-hop culture you don’t want to miss.   Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 02:23 Cast Intros 05:21 Memphis Music History 10:10 Starting in the Industry 17:27 Rain’s Jay-Z Story 23:30 Publishing Deal 25:18 TVT Deal 29:37 Chitlin Circuit 31:58 Swag Rap 39:00 Jim Jones Story 44:52 Crispy 52:17 Chris Lighty & Business 56:51 Starting a Label in 2025 1:05:59 Writing Drake’s Biggest Song 1:20:04 Glorilla + Hustle & Flow 1:21:58 Pivoting to Movies 1:37:17 Raising Child with Autism 1:53:13 Meeting The Rock 1:55:44 Jelly Roll 1:57:52 The Craziest Story 2:08:08 Memphis Bleek Trivia