

Common Shares Untold Kanye West Stories, Getting Trash Talked by Michael Jordan, John Wick, & More
May 16, 2024
Award-winning rapper and actor Common shares untold stories of turning down Kanye West's beats, getting trash-talked by Michael Jordan, and becoming a memorable villain in the John Wick franchise. The conversation delves into the competitive nature of sports banter, player comparisons in basketball and music, mental preparation for competition, timeless sound in hip-hop, the evolution of relationships, pursuing new passions like acting, and reflections on transitioning between career paths.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Art of Trash-Talking in Sports
01:35 • 4min
Reflections on Basketball Competitiveness and Player Comparisons
05:16 • 2min
Hoops Talk and Rapper Comparisons
06:46 • 13min
Preparing Mentally and Strategically for Competition
19:41 • 21min
Exploring Timeless Sound and Soulful Hip-Hop Excitement
40:37 • 2min
Nostalgia of Creating Music
42:43 • 4min
Sports Predictions, Encouraging Creativity, and Kanye West Anecdotes
46:53 • 4min
Evolution of Relationships and Pursuing New Passions
50:57 • 17min
Evolution of Style and Acting Passion
01:07:50 • 12min
Promotions for SeatGeek, BetterHelp, and Peloton
01:20:13 • 5min
Cross-Sport Player Transitions and Personal Reflections
01:25:25 • 17min