People's Party with Talib Kweli

People’s Party is a weekly interview show hosted by hip-hop legend Talib Kweli. The show features big-name guests exploring hip-hop, culture, and politics.

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Episodes

Perry Farrell Talks Ice-T’s Legacy, Lollapalooza & Protest Songs

Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with Jane’s Addiction and Porno for Pyros frontman -- and Lollapalooza founder -- Perry Farrell. The conversation goes from Perry playing Lollapalooza with Ice-T and favorite protest songs all the way to... a discussion of other dimensions.

Jul 29, 2019•47 min•Ep. 7

T.I. Talks Early Albums And ASAP Rocky

Talib Kweli sits down with hip-hop legend and T.I. to discuss his trap past, early albums, Trap Music, his upcoming Flint water movie, ASAP Rocky detained and in jail in Sweden, Jay Z, being "King of the South," and potentially running for mayor of Atlanta.

Jul 22, 2019•55 min•Ep. 6

Angela Rye On Hip-Hop Vs. Pop Rap And The 2016 Election

Talib Kweli sits down with political activist Angela Rye to discuss hip-hop’s influence on culture, their approaches to Twitter trolls, the impact of the 2016 election, and the need for people to better understand where they get their information.

Jul 08, 2019•43 min•Ep. 5

B-Real on Cypress Hill and Early Gang Life

Talib Kweli sits down with legendary hip-hop artist B Real to discuss Cypress Hill, Prophets of Rage, gang life, and marijuana and cannabis activism.

Jul 01, 2019•54 min•Ep. 4

Jemele Hill On LeBron, Donald Trump and Athlete Rappers

Talib Kweli sits down with sports journalist and former ESPN host Jemele Hill to discuss her role with LeBron James’ “Shut Up And Dribble” documentary, Shaq and Kobe’s rap careers, and Donald Trump’s white supremacy agenda.

Jun 24, 2019•54 min•Ep. 3

Lamar Odom Talks Addiction And His Biggest Regret

On the second episode of People's Party, Kweli sits down with former NBA star and celebrity public figure Lamar Odom. They discuss being famous vs infamous, not taking advice from Jay Z, living in the spotlight, addiction, and Lamar's relationship with Kanye West as well as the Kardashians.

Jun 16, 2019•42 min•Ep. 2

Bun B On His Biggest Influences Growing Up

On the world premier of People's Party, Kweli sits down with Texas rap icon Bun B. They reflect on his biggest influences growing up in Port Arthur, the evolution of UGK, his lyrical style, as well as his and Pimp C's breakthrough getting on the Menace II Society soundtrack. We hear his story of hotboxing with Biggie Smalls, and how it felt like he was smoking out with the Godfather. He also gives detailed insight about the home invasion he and his wife experienced recently.

Jun 09, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 1

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