The Bootleg Kev Podcast

In Episode 39, I sit down with Haiti Babii to talk about his viral freestyle moment from 2019 with me and DJ Hed, his new album Trap Art, what it's like trying to break into the industry being from Stockton, how he linked up with Wyclef Jean, digging through the crates to learn from legendary artists, and MUCH MORE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 37, I sit down with DDG to talk about his new music, why he doesn't like being called a YouTube rapper, his public relationship with Rubi Rose, why he writes all of his own rhymes, how he started making 6 figures a month by uploading to YouTube daily, if he would fight Jake Paul for a check, investing in Bitcoin, why every girl in the world should have an Only Fans account, and SO...

In Episode 38, I sit down with DJ Drama & Generation Now to talk about their legendary history in the rap game, the Gangsta Grillz mixtape series and the mixtape era, how they discovered Lil' Uzi Vert, the success of Jack Harlow, why Atlanta has had the most dominant run in Hip Hop history, how Drama and Cannon getting arrested changed the mixtape game forever, what makes them interested...

In Episode 36, I sit down with $tupid Young from Long Beach, CA. We talk on everything from his new album "From Here On Out" to how he linked up withe frequent collaborator MBNel, how he missed out on Lil' Baby and Nipsey Hussle features, being locked up with Drakeo The Ruler as a juvenile, how an Asian Crip Set formed in Long Beach, how being a rapper is the most dangerous job, and...

In Episode 35, I sit down with Pasadena's own Katori Walker to talk about his new EP "Idols" where he dedicates songs to his favorite MCs, who the best rappers in the game are, DaBaby's music video being similar to one of his, Top Dawg calling him wanting to sign him, hi favorite album of 2020, and MUCH MORE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 34, I sit down with Crenshaw's own, J Stone, to talk about his new album The Definition of Pain, how Nipsey Hussle came up with the name of his album, finding out Roddy Ricch is his blood cousin, the police killing his mother when he was 3 years old, Nipsey bringing him to the studio as soon as he got out of jail, the current state of LA hip hop, the legal system being designed for...

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In Episode 32, I sit down with Drakeo The Ruler, who was recently released from prison, to talk about his time being incarcerated, writing over 200 songs in jail, his lifestyle changes after being released, the current LA music scene, rappers using his style, rappers having to check in due to street politics when they come to LA, the possibility of a new joint project with 03 Greedo, and much more...

In Episode 31, I sit down with South Carolina's own Blacc Zacc, to talk about his new music, who the first artist to cosign him was, his relationship with Da Baby, the importance of the Carolina in building a music career, the biggest L he took in the streets, how he invests his money outside of music, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 30, I sit down with the legendary Pete Rock to chop it up about his new instrumental album "Petestrumentals 3" with his band the Soul Brothers, who his favorite newer lyricists are, who he'd like to work with in the future, his take on the current state of hip hop, working with Kanye West, how he met Nas, who is favorite producers of all time are, and much more! See omnys...

In Episode 29, I sit down with Price, 1/2 of Audio Push, to talk about his new album "CLRD", the years with HS87 and Hit-Boy, why he' staying an independent artist, how bad his firs record deal was, the importance of financial freedom, and we get into a long argument over the importance of voting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 28, I sit down with Jae Millz, formerly of Young Money Records, to talk about his new project "Wood Panel Walls", his relationship with Lil' Wayne, his 10 year span with Young Money, the times Drake and Nicki Minaj got kicked out of Young Money, ghostwriting in hip hop, who won the Pusha T and Drake battle, why people should say Jay-Z has ghostwriters if they hold that ag...

In Episode 27, I sit down with the Goodie Mob to talk about their legacy, linking back up with Organized Noize to create their new album "Survival Kit", starting fashion trends in Hip Hop, how they got Andre 3000 back in the studio on the new album, career regrets, Cee-Lo's solo success and how it affected the group, getting back to their roots, and much more! See omnystudio.com/lis...

This week we have the Carolina homie Toosii on the podcast. To say the least it was a very hilarious and interesting conversation. From stories about sleeping with men's wive's who are locked up, to threatening to put hands onto Lil Pump; this is a great listen. He even slides into a celebrity's DM's LIVE on the podcast! Enjoy!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

In Episode 25, I sit down with Harlem's own JR Writer. We talk about his history in music and how he met Cam'ron and got involved with Dipset, the possibilities of a Dipset reunion, who the best rappers out of Harlem are, his new project "I Really Rap Too", what it's like being in the studio with Lil' Wayne, his 2 year prison bid and how it changed him, the state of l...

In Episode 24, I sit down with Symba. We chop it up about everything from The Bay Area sound and why he doesn't fit the expected mold, if Drake has a classic album, how he got signed and found his sound, the importance of staying true to yourself, the best rap albums of 2020, who his top MCs are, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 23, I sit down with Buffalo's own, Benny The Butcher. We talk about his new album "Burden of Proof", when his songs with Drake are dropping, his time in Federal Prison, the energy that Hit-Boy brings to the studio, talking to Jay-Z about doing a song together, how much money you can make int he merchandise game, possible joint projects with Conway The Machine and Freddie...

In Episode 22, I sit down with Alabama's own Yung Bleu. We talk about the struggles of being an artist from Alabama, what he's learned from being around Boosie after signing with Badazz Ent, how he ended up being managed by Meek Mill, his entrepreneurial investments outside of the music game, how he buys jewelry as a tax write off, voting in the next election, and much more! See omnystud...

In Episode 21, I sit down with Chevy Woods of Taylor Gang to talk about his long awaited debut album, the origin story of Taylor Gang, if 2Pac is still alive, who the current members of Taylor Gang are, the best NBA players of all time, the current presidential election candidates, and Chevy opens up about something he said he hasn't spoken publicly about yet...the time he almost got killed i...

In Episode 20, I sit down with Reason to talk about his new project "New Beginnings' which is out now, why he doesn't have a Kendrick Lamar verse yet, why he chose music over a basketball career, why he thinks Rapsody is a Top 5 MC, his first meeting with Top Dawg and how he got signed, why it's been so long since TDE has dropped music, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listene...

Fredo Bang talks NBA Youngboy Beef, finally talking to Boosie (his cousin), his time in prison, his love for COD Warzone, going to a mosque with Kevin Gates, dedicating his album to his best friend Gee, and so much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 18, I sit down with Blxst. We talk about his acclaimed project "No Love Lost", who will be feature don the deluxe version, Why he signed with Red Bull Music over a traditional label, new music with Tyga, how he linked up with Russ, his dream collaboration, and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 17 of The Bootleg Kev Podcast, I sit down with Action Bronson to talk about everything from changing to a healthier lifestyle, how quarantine has helped him improve his life, his new album "Only For Dolphins", the best way to eat shrooms, why he feels people don't deserve him, longevity int he rap game, the future of his TV shows, and much much more! See omnystudio.com/li...

In this week's episode, I sit down with the Compton's legendary MC Eiht. We talk about his history in the rap game, how gang banging has evolved over the years, how he linked with Kendrick Lamar to be featured on Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City, his relationship with DJ Premiere, the lessons that LA can learn from Nipsey Hussle's life, his role in Menace 2 Society, and much more! See omnyst...

In Episode 15, I sit down with Hit-Boy who's having a legendary year. We talk about his growth as a producer, how it was to produce a full Nas album with "King's Disease", his first time meeting Jay-Z to work on Watch The Throne, his G.O.O.D. Music days, executive producing "Detroit 2" with Big Sean, what it meant to win a Grammy with Nipsey Hussle, what artists he wa...