KingsOfKings
π«οΈ πππππ πππ πππππππ π«οΈ
Key discussion points:
- Tribute to Young Bleed: The interview begins with Mac and King Vito sending condolences to the family of Young Bleed, a talented artist integral to Baton Rouge hip-hop, reflecting on his impact and their last interactions (2:43-4:27).
- Verzuz Battle Experience: Mac shares his experience at the Verzuz battle in Las Vegas, highlighting the positive fan reception, reconnecting with peers like Swizz Beatz and Snoop Dogg, and the strategic preparation of the No Limit team against Cash Money's commercial hits (4:40-10:37). He emphasizes the significance of Master P and Baby shaking hands as a historic moment (11:37-12:42).
- Early Life and Influences: Mac talks about growing up in Uptown New Orleans, his family background, and his early interactions with other artists like Soldier Slim, BG, Fiend, Juvenile, and Lil Wayne, detailing their personalities and how they influenced each other (13:17-18:00). He also credits Rakim for inspiring him to read and become a straight-A student (20:06-20:51).
- Signing with Yo Records: Mac recounts how he got signed to Yo Records at a young age, around 11 or 12, through his uncle and Gregory D (21:10-22:16). He discusses winning a talent show that led to his signing and his initial dislike for the song "I Need Wheels," which was written for him by Gregory D and Manny Fresh, as he preferred battle rapping (23:02-25:11).
- Transition and "shyt in Trouble": Mac explains his transition from Yo Records and how he recorded "shyt in Trouble" with BG while signed to Ionic. He reveals that his verses in the song were from a pre-existing track called "Cops and Robbers," and how this song marked his emergence as a young man in the New Orleans hip-hop scene (30:02-32:51).
- Almost Joining Cash Money: Mac shares that there were discussions about him joining Cash Money Records and forming a group called "Uptown Connection" before the Hot Boys were fully established. He believes his departure ultimately paved the way for the legendary Hot Boys (33:12-35:05).
- Meeting Kevin Liles and Def Jam: Mac discusses how DJ Wild Wayne set up a meeting for him with Kevin Liles at the Gavin Music Convention in New Orleans. He recounts performing for Liles and being offered a potential deal with Def Jam, which he pondered due to the idea of living far from his family (35:50-37:50).
