Marcus EZ Flow - On Cash Money/Young Money Era, Celebrity Boxing Matches w/ local naysayers & More | Big & Lazy Podcast Episode #181

Episode #181Marcus "EZ Flow" sits down with Big & Lazy to discuss meeting Birdman & Drake, buying out his record deal, his 501(c)(3), and why he wants to box Angie B & Hurraseason.He started freestyling at 14 for $50. By 18, he was at Cash Money Records meeting Birdman, Mack 10, and a young Drake (yes, caterpillar eyebrows). He was part of the original Young Money formation, but got cut — and doesn't regret it.Instead of staying bitter, EZ Flow bought his own way out and built a legacy on his terms. His first single "Stop Sign" went to MTV. His nonprofit, Kentucky Hip-Hop Project, teaches kids real production credentials through certified Ableton & Pro Tools training. He did 56 sold-out dates independently last year.But here's what people keep bringing up: Is he a "janky promoter"? He addresses Q Smoke, Angie B, Glenn Fox, and every accusation head-on. He's got receipts. He's ready to box.Plus: He's 75% deaf from a childhood medical procedure. He reads lips. He still built an empire.00:00:00 — Intro01:00:00 — How EZ Flow Started in Music at 1402:19:00 — The Freestyle Battle That Won Him Jordans03:06:00 — Meeting Birdman at Cash Money (Young Money Era)04:11:00 — First Record Deal & Creative Partnerships05:53:00 — Buying His Way Out of the Contract07:07:00 — His 56-Date Independent Tour09:27:00 — Growing Up in Louisville's West End10:27:00 — Music Influences: LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg, Boosie12:24:00 — Starting His Label at 18 (That Boy Productions)13:13:00 — Developing Local Artists & Weeding Out Quitters15:24:00 — Kentucky Hip-Hop Project (501c3 Nonprofit)16:34:00 — Goals for 2026-202717:27:00 — Why He's 75% Deaf & How It Shaped His Career18:47:00 — The Q Smoke Conflict & Janky Promoter Accusations21:04:00 — Setting the Record Straight on Payment23:21:00 — His Biggest Show: Hip-Hop & Barber Fest24:28:00 — Message to Up-and-Coming Artists25:22:00 — Angie B & False A&R Claims (Empire Records)27:08:00 — Glenn Fox Situation & $5K Theft Allegation28:11:00 — Celebrity Boxing Match Proposal31:50:00 — Addressing "Janky Promoter" Label34:22:00 — Bubba Sparxxx Show Coming June 5th (Club Deathway)38:28:00 — OutroYou can find us on Instagram: @bigandlazypod @[email protected] by @b.haywood8 If you're starting a podcast in Louisville, Ky, and need support, Confirmed Multimedia is here for you: [email protected] Out We Them Girls PodcastCheck Out Confirmed Podcast Network