The Breakfast Club FULL SHOW: Verzuz Returns Live, Offset Clears the Air on Saweetie, Cardi & Migos + Lil Jon, Cam Newton & Ashley Nicole Interview
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Oct 8, 2025 
Lil Jon, the Grammy-winning rapper and crunk pioneer, shares his inspiring journey of mental and physical transformation, revealing details about his meditation album and plans for upcoming performances. Cam Newton, former NFL star, discusses his new role on 106 & Sports, the dynamics of athlete representation in media, and candidly addresses the challenges facing athletes today. The conversation dives into relationship transparency, the impact of personal narratives, and how Cam and Ashley Nicole found their chemistry on the show.
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From Club DJ To Crunk Pioneer
- Lil Jon recounts rising through Atlanta nightlife, working with Jermaine Dupri and turning club chants into hits.
- He credits local DJs and collaborators for creating the bass-heavy sound that birthed crunk music.
Crunk As Emotional Release
- Lil Jon frames crunk as an emotional outlet that let Black youth release stress and anger in clubs.
- He links crunk's chanting energy to deeper cultural and spiritual roots.
MTV Moment Defined Mainstream
- Lil Jon describes crunk crossing over via MTV moments like TRL and the Video Music Awards performance.
- He recalls Get Low playing into mainstream consciousness and sparking global recognition.