Ta-Nehisi Coates on How Rap Influences His Writing | Extended Interview | DESUS & MERO

DESUS & MERO sit down with author Ta-Nehisi Coates to discuss his new novel "The Water Dancer," how to answer the phone when Oprah calls, current events and how rap has influenced his writing. Ta-Nehisi Coates is also the author of "Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet Book 1" and "Between the World and Me".

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DESUS & MERO, the Bronx’s very own, reconnected online in the early days of Twitter, where they unleashed their potent personalities and found themselves kindred spirits.. That led to stints on Complex and MTV, the Bodega Boys podcast, and a daily late-night show on Viceland, developing a feverish following. The quick-witted duo brings a distinct voice to late night, delivering smart and comedic commentary on any and all topics, that keeps audiences buzzing. DESUS & MERO continue to host their Bodega Boys podcast.