The Breakfast Club INTERVIEW: Havoc Talks New Mobb Deep Album, Prodigy's Legacy, 50 Cent, Jazmine Sullivan + More
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Oct 7, 2025 Havoc, a veteran rapper and producer from Mobb Deep, opens up about the emotional journey of creating the new album, Infinite, after Prodigy's passing. He shares how he incorporated Prodigy's verses and sought his family’s blessing. Reflecting on their turbulent history, Havoc discusses reconciliations, industry pressures, and his time with 50 Cent's G-Unit. He also touches on the impact of Biggie and Tupac's deaths on artists, and his vision for a Mobb Deep comic book, highlighting the duo's enduring legacy in hip-hop.
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Putting Prodigy's Verses Back Together
- After Prodigy's death Havoc dug through unreleased verses, Alchemist's archives, and family-provided snippets to assemble Infinite.
- He rearranged tempos and cleaned vocals to fit new beats and preserve Prodigy's voice for fans.
Family Blessings For The Album
- Havoc involved Prodigy's family in the album process and played early material for Prodigy's daughter to get her blessing.
- She became emotional hearing her father's acapella lines and supported the project's direction.
Rebuilding Brotherhood With Prodigy
- Havoc says he and Prodigy had a strained period but reconciled before Prodigy's passing, even shopping for healthier living together.
- Their renewed brotherhood grew gradually and they returned to touring and studio work.
