Rip Micheals on life-changing heart attack, T.I. booed off stage, 20 years of Wild’n Out & the Kevin Hart collab

This week Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda invite Rip Micheals onto the show as he discusses growing up in Chicago, the differences between New York and Chicago pizza, and his rise through the comedy scene into Wild ‘N Out where he has spent over 20 years developing talent and building a platform. He breaks down transitioning from comedian to promoter, the business behind comedians reaching superstar numbers, and the structure of Wild ‘N Out Boot Camp, while sharing stories about the toughest crowds, top comedy greats, and why New York audiences demand the most. Rip also reflects on moments like T.I. getting booed at his show, navigating crowd work, a Kevin Hart story, working with artists like Jacquees and Rich Homie Quan, and turning down company opportunities, along with personal experiences including his heart attack, becoming fearless, waiting for a new heart, a 50 Cent story, and a closing moment with Justina Valentine. All lines provided by Hard Rock BetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.