Questlove Supreme QLS Classic: Prodigy
Nov 9, 2020
Prodigy from Mobb Deep talks about his jazz roots, the Def Jam incident, and his new cookbook. The hosts discuss his childhood in Queensbridge, fights, beats, and his time in prison. They also touch on the cultural importance of 'Shook Ones' in hip hop and the dietary restrictions in the prison system.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
QLS Classic: Prodigy
01:52 • 4min
The Introduction of a Cultural Icon
05:46 • 17min
Backstage at Grandma's Concert
23:05 • 20min
Arranged Marriages, Robbery, and Guest Introduction
43:19 • 4min
The Beginnings of a Partnership
46:56 • 28min
Confidence and Determination in their Work
01:14:48 • 2min
Teenage Experiences and Creating Identity
01:17:06 • 4min
The Rise and Fall of 'Juvenile Hell'
01:20:45 • 10min
The Cultural Importance of 'Shook Ones' in Hip Hop
01:31:08 • 16min
Navigating the Rap Community
01:47:02 • 24min
Prodigy of Mob Deep and Kathy: Ad, Bank of America, Hilton, Berkeley Online
02:10:50 • 3min
Reflections on a Violent and Angry Lifestyle
02:13:35 • 22min
Dietary Restrictions in the Prison System
02:35:31 • 11min
Advocates for Better Health
02:46:58 • 19min
Reunion Albums, Live Projects, and Gratitude
03:06:00 • 3min
The Unpredictability of Jail and the Importance of Avoiding Trouble
03:08:46 • 4min