Talib Kweli & Cappadonna On Wu-Tang Clan, 'Ice Cream,' Prison, Killa Hill, RZA | People's Party Full

In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with rapper, writer, actor and member of the Wu-Tang Clan:

CAPPADONNA

Here's what we discussed with one of Staten Island's finest:

• Being born and raised in Brooklyn until the age of 7 and moving to Staten Island.
• The early days of Park Hill hip hop and Cap's love of graffiti and street fashion.
• Method Man crediting Cap for his induction into the Wu-Tang Clan.
• Catching the notice of RZA when Cap would take victories at local freestyle battles.
• Cap's character appearing in 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga'.
• Breaking down lyrics on 'Savage Life' about missing the holidays.
• Cap's favorite food while he was locked up.
• His appearance on Raekwon's 'Ice Cream' being his introduction to the game.
• The days of hustling designer belts with True Master being his supplier.
• He recites bars from 'Winter Warz' and shares his mindset when he wrote that iconic verse.
• The origin of the pro-black, spiritual and educational aspects of his music.
• How Cap felt when Ghostface revisited the title and concept of his song 'Run'.
• Where his affinity for classic R&B that's so apparent in his music comes from.
• Moving to Baltimore in 2003 and living out of his car while he worked as a cab driver.
• The history of his longtime kinship with fellow Wu-Tang member Inspectah Deck.
• Cap's take on how The Wizard Of Oz links up with Five Percenter philosophy.
• Why he feels it's so important to be open in his songs about life's hardships.
• 'Baby Mommas' outlining the responsibilities of a man and woman raising a child.
• Why Cap feels it's his duty to showcase female emcees as much as possible.
• The early inspirations that contributed to Cap's impeccable fashion sense.
• Where his strong Reggae influence originates from.
• Cap's infatuation with how around the way girls would chew their bubble gum.
• Feeling honored to be close to his mother before her passing.
• The controversy surrounding the album cover art for 'Black Tarrzann'.
• Cap's name standing for "Consider All Poor People Acceptable Don't Oppress Nor Neglect Anyone".
• What Cap has coming down the line for his fans.

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