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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 1H 18M

Lil Buck on Memphis Jookin, Hip-Hop & Legacy

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Lil Buck, one of the world's most recognised Memphis Jookin dancers, sits down with The Capsule to break down everything: Where Memphis Jookin really came from, the underground rap scene that birthed it, how he went from watching DVDs in Westwood to performing at Lincoln Center, and why protecting the culture matters more than ever.We get into:The origins of the Gangsta Walk & how Jookin evolved.The legends who shaped it (Dr. Rico, Daniel Price, Gino).How Memphis underground rap still influences Drake, Travis Scott & Kanye today.The double-edged sword of a street dance going global.His foundation & plans to build a cultural arts centre in Memphis.How to learn Jookin authentically if you're not from Memphis.Watch our Michelle Dorrance & Ephrat episode now!Memphis music starting point: DJ Spanish Fly → DJ Squeaky → Three 6 MafiaThe Capsule drops every week: subscribe so you don't miss it.#MemphisJookin #LilBuck #StreetDance #HipHopCulture #TheCapsule #DanceHistory #Memphis

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