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"I Should Be Dead" - Ice Cube's Untold Stories: Impact of Hip Hop on Society, Surviving L.A. Gangs | PBD Podcast | Ep. 438

Jul 15, 2024
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Ice Cube
Ice Cube discusses his upbringing, near-death experiences, gang encounters, and reflections on divine intervention. He explores the inspiration behind 'Fuck the Police,' his journey in 'Boys in the Hood,' and encounters with Tupac. They delve into Tupac's music evolution, the mysteries of Tupac and Biggie's assassinations, collaborations with Diddy, and hip hop's impact on society.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 5min
2
Journey Through Personal Experiences and Influences
05:21 • 23min
3
Creation of 'Fuck the Police' and Its Context
28:42 • 2min
4
Reflections on Being Cast in 'Boys in the Hood'
30:42 • 13min
5
Reflecting on 'Boyz n the Hood', a Mission to Promote Gear, and Early Encounters with Tupac
43:51 • 4min
6
Exploring the Complexities of Tupac's Journey in the Music Industry
47:42 • 18min
7
Exploring Assassinations and Personal Involvement in Investigations
01:05:20 • 3min
8
Reflections on Collaborations, Power Dynamics, and Personal Experiences
01:08:49 • 23min
9
Impact of Hip Hop and Influence in Society
01:31:28 • 25min
10
Discussion on 'All About The Benjamins' movie, Big Three progress, and potential signing of Kaitlin Clark
01:56:31 • 2min
11
Discussion on Player Motivations and Excitement Levels in the WNBA and NBA
01:58:31 • 2min
12
Reflections on 1994 Lakers Team, Cedric Ceballos' Rap, and Guest's Life Journey
02:00:52 • 3min