Rapper Aminé discusses topics such as mispronunciation of his name, getting arrested in Mexico, firing assistants, his New Balance collab, bananas in his music videos, the special relationship with Kaytranada, and more. The hosts also talk about fashion, watches, sunglasses, hip hop's influence on style, holding grudges, basketball players, and funny incidents.
Aminé discusses his experience of being mispronounced and how it led to funny situations and misconceptions.
He shares his arrest story in Mexico while under the influence and how he learned a valuable lesson.
Aminé talks about the importance of getting a reaction, even if it's controversial, and why it matters for artists.
He reflects on his personal style being underrated and overlooked, and the importance of embracing individual swag.
Aminé shares his special relationship with Kaytranada, including swapping rare Japanese sunglasses and supporting each other's craft.
Deep dives
The importance of personal style
Lil Mosey talks about the importance of personal style in the fashion industry and how he dresses for fun rather than trying to fit into a specific mold or follow trends.
The relationship between rappers and the fashion industry
Lil Mosey discusses the mixed dynamics between rappers and the fashion industry, highlighting that some collaborations are genuine and authentic, while others may be more transactional or clout-chasing.
The significance of the Charmander jacket
The Charmander jacket Lil Mosey wore in his music video gained attention and helped him establish his personal style. It serves as a symbol of his come-up in the music industry and represents his creativity and unique fashion sense.
Balancing music and fashion
Lil Mosey prioritizes his music career and believes that his music should be the focus. While he enjoys fashion and being stylish, he does not want his style to overshadow the quality of his music.
My Experience with Hollister
One of the worst jobs I've had was working at Hollister, where I had to wear tight jeans and flip-flops. The music and cologne were a headache, and it was overall a not-so-great experience.
My Thoughts on Charts and Success
While I appreciate and celebrate chart success, it doesn't necessarily define my career or success as an artist. For me, success is about creating memorable moments for my fans and building a community around the music.
Wildest Fan Interaction
I've had some interesting fan interactions, including a few stalkers, which freaks me out. But overall, I love connecting with fans and creating meaningful moments for them.
My Unexpected Fear
I have a fear of spiders. They really creep me out!
The importance of self-care and fitness
The speaker discusses the benefits of working out and how it can improve mental health and physical well-being. They mention the advantages of swimming as an alternative exercise for those who dislike traditional workouts. The speaker also highlights the positive impact of exercise on joints and the role of a personal trainer in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Personal preferences and reflections
The speaker shares personal preferences, such as enjoying vacations and spa treatments as self-care activities. They mention purchasing luxury items like designer clothing and jewelry, particularly being drawn to Louis Vuitton's collaboration with Virgil Abloh. The speaker also discusses their attitude towards haters and the desire to maintain a decisive and confident approach when dealing with criticism.
On this week’s interview with rapper Aminé did we just become best friends?! Aminé came through to spit bars on people pronouncing his name wrong then immediately asking for a favor, getting arrested in Mexico while tripping balls, how to fire your assistant, his upcoming New Balance collab and why he picked the 610 plus a myriad of bells and whistles, getting a reaction is the goal even if it’s of the peepee poopoo variety, what the hell is up with all the bananas, playing a little over/under in real time with the YouTube numbies on his breakout hit ‘Caroline’, trying to get him to drop the humble act and own up to his criminally underrated and overlooked personal style, campaigning for this year’s Fitties, being embraced by Jacquemus, why all types of rapper swag is good for Hip-Hop, being from Portland is he really about that gorpcore life or nah, the difference between a good stylist and a fit butler, justice for Damian Lillard, where exactly is this clit thing we’ve been hearing so much about, why you just can’t be out here eating coochie on the first date when you’re famous, the special relationship between him and Kaytranada that includes ganking extremely rare and expensive Japanese sunglasses, XXL Freshman Class of 2017 word association, how to judge success as a musical artist in 2023, not feeding the stalkers, training your body under water like Adonis Creed, when your boy’s hookup wearing a T-shirt with your face on it goes wrong, living through the veneers epidemic, his omakase papi status and much more on this instant classic episode of The Only Podcast That Matters™.
