Episode 164: Entertain with a Purpose (feat. Charleston White) [Part 1]

Jan 29, 2023

Charleston White delves into the differences between artists and rappers, controversy with TI and Boosie's kids, Tay-K's charges, and street culture dynamics. Discussions on gangster image projection, childhood trauma effects, parental influence, and the transition to manhood. The episode tackles societal expectations, parenting challenges, and navigating public scrutiny in modern relationships.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Evolution of Rap Music and Authenticity

02:17 • 6min

Understanding the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma on Violent Behavior

07:59 • 21min

Navigating Parental Influence in Street Culture

28:45 • 19min

Exploring Assumptions and Controversy in Podcast Goals

48:04 • 2min

Critique of Hypocrisy and Misogyny in the Hip-Hop Industry

49:42 • 7min

Transition from Boyhood to Manhood: Evolving Values and Behaviors

57:01 • 2min

Navigating Public Scrutiny in Modern Relationships

58:51 • 20min

Charleston White is back on our podcast for this two part episode. On this part, he talks about Tay K, the mentality and psychology of young black boys growing up in impoverished neighborhoods, his issues with TI and Boosie and their kids.

By the way, a recording error that we discovered in Post is the reason why the video is a bit choppy. The audio should be fine but the video is a bit choppy or laggy. This is our fault and we apologize.

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TIME STAMPS

(00:00) Intro.

(00:30) Charleston White breaks down the difference between an artist and a rapper.

(03:00) Charleston White explains why audiences need to allow rappers to project a gangster lifestyle in their music but not live it.

(05:00) Charleston White explains why Tay-K should not have been charged as an adult.

(07:38) Charleston White tells a story about his childhood friend committing a murder at 12 years old.

(14:58) Charleston White regrets advocating for a lengthy sentence for Tay-K in the past.

(17:30) Akademiks and Charleston discuss Marlo Mike and his relation to Boosie Badazz.

(22:27) Akademiks asks if Charleston believes he went too far when discussing Boosie’s and T.I. 's children.

(27:34) Charleston White doubles down that if T.I. 's son tried to attack him, Charleston would lethally defend himself.

(32:15) Akademiks asks if privileged kids can still be street.

(34:10) Akademiks and Charelston discuss Ksoo’s father snitching on his own son.

(38:31) Ak and Charleston speak on Gunna and the rest of YSL snitching.

(45:06) Akademiks asks if the streets are over.

(48:33) Charleston White discusses his issues with Wack 100.

(56:24) Charleston explains why he believes he cannot work with Wack 100.

(59:30) Akademiks speaks on his recent issues with Blueface.

(01:03:05) Charleston gives advice on how to deal with a woman like Chrisean Rock.

(01:06:10) Ak and Charleston discuss why Blueface puts up with Chrisean abusing him.

(01:15:00) Akademiks speaks on Blueface losing his passion for rapping.