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Lord Jamar, is an American rapper, actor, and social commentator. He is best known as a member of the hip-hop group Brand Nubian, which gained fame in the early 1990s for its socially conscious and politically charged lyrics. Beyond his music career, Jamar has appeared in various TV shows, most notably "Oz," where he played the character Supreme Allah. He is also known for his outspoken views on various cultural and social issues, often shared through interviews and his podcast, "Yanadameen Godcast." His commentary frequently addresses topics related to hip-hop culture, race, and politics.

In this episode, we had the privilege of interviewing Corey Pegues, who is one of the most accomplished black officers in the history of the NYPD. His memoir "Once A Cop," published in 2017, provides a riveting and insightful account of his life story. Pegues grew up in Southside Jamaica, Queens, where he faced many challenges due to growing up in poverty as one of many children. Despite his challenging circumstances, he found solace in playing basketball and eventually turned to selling drugs to make ends meet. In our interview, Pegues opened up about his past and shared his experiences with us. He talked about his family dynamics, the challenges he faced growing up, and what motivated him to pursue a career in law enforcement. He also recounted his days as a basketball player and how he transitioned to selling drugs for the notorious Supreme Team. Pegues shared how he navigated out of that situation and ultimately found his way into the NYPD. As a police officer, Pegues worked tirelessly to serve and protect the people of his community. He rose through the ranks and became one of the highest-ranking officers in the department's history before retiring due to health issues. Throughout his career, he worked to build bridges between law enforcement and the communities they serve, and he continues to be a respected figure in the field of criminal justice. If you're interested in hearing more about Corey Pegues and his incredible life journey, be sure to check out the full episode, available on all audio platforms.

Today, we sat on the couch with the legendary Vin Rock of Naughty by Nature. Swung by the shop to talk about all things naughty by Nature in Ill Town Slugger. You start off with growing up in New Jersey and forming the rap group Naughty by Nature in a lot of the perils that came alongside doing such a huge task. They would call several times being not accepted by the New York Hiphop community because they were from New Jersey. Just didn't stop them of course this just made them want to prove themselves in the music business even more. This sort of gave them a chip on their shoulder that they use today advantage. Surely, it helped them with making a a slew of hits such as OPP, hip hop hooray, jamboree and so on and so forth. Talk about the break up of naughty by Nature and what brought them together for the first time since the pandemic. We also get into their new ventures such as Illtown Slugger clothing. Follow us: Website: www.thanx4askin.com Instagram: @thanx4askin YouTube: Thanx4askin

Ladies and gentlemen, we are back for the second season of Thanx4askin. This season we have a lot of new and exciting guests that will entertain, thrill, and spark plenty of emotions. Today we sat down with the one and only Esso! We talked about everything that he went through to get him to the position that he's in now. We clarify whether he's from the Bronx or Queens. We also discussed what it was like growing up in Rochdale as a kid playing basketball. From that, we talk about his relationship with Curtis 50 Cent Jackson as a kid. We talked about how he became a basketball player and transitioned his way into the music business. We also discussed his relationship with Rockwilder and the twins and how much that has played a major role in his career. However, despite all that success, there have been some setbacks that he had to overcome. Some of those setbacks include him being nearly black balled by Tommy motola and Sony Music because of his ambition to be a great music earner. He also had a near-death experience at the hands of an associate he thought was his friend in Baltimore.

In this episode of Thanx4askin, we sit down with the brother of Fredro Starr, 6ambu Starr (Bambu), and discuss family, rap, and all things in between. 6ambu opens up about what it was like growing up with his brother Fredro Starr and what it was like during Onyx's meteoric rise as a rap star. We talk about his new album "Choppers is out". through that week learn about the trappings in the perils of what it's like streaming in today's time. We break down the number zone and how much money you would make for streaming. Also, we talk about the drug culture in Hip-Hop and its influences from now until back to Hip-Hop's inception.

In this episode, we have OG Jus sit down on the couch in the barbershop to talk about his life and times as a drug dealer. OG Jus was a drug dealer in Queens who was Fat Cat Nichols during the 1970s and 1980s. Jus talks about his early start into street life during the 70s. He later elaborates on how he generated roughly $50,000-$100,000 a week in sales from selling drugs at the height of his career. However, earning this money came with a severe price that he had to pay. HE spent multiple stints in jail. He almost lost his life being shot by the Pappy Masons crew The Bebos, in a case of mistaken identity. It was Pappy himself who realized that he was not the intended target and told everyone to stand down. He lost several family members to the street for various reasons. He eventually became addicted to the drugs that he was selling which completely ruin his life. Jus's drug addiction led to him losing his wife and kids. To this day, His relationship with his children is strained, at best. We hope you enjoy this episode.

BaisleyLa and Foe Glizz make a well-needed visit to the Thanx4askin podcast show. We discuss BaisleyLa's origins as to how and why he started rapping. He breaks down his first encounter with 50 Cent and talks about their relationship, thereafter. We get into the confrontation between them and Meek Mill at Club Amazura in Queens. We talk about how that started and Kevin Heart's reaction to being in that same club. He breaks down him getting shot 4 times in Baisley Projects. B-La tells the story of how the police attempted to convince him that his own friend shot him. This created paranoia and removed his ability to trust anyone after this traumatic experience. Foe Glizz talks about how his passion for creating the podcast @tellemhowyoufeelpod and the process it takes to make a podcast of such magnitude. Glizz also discusses his reaction to his cousin BaisleyLa being shot. We get into BaisleyLa One time experience with Cherokee D'ass which led to him giving her fellatio at the strip club. We talk about BaisleyLa and Foe Glizz future endeavors such as BaisleyLa's upcoming album and Web series.

Today we have Coach Dawn of @itscode31everything37 in the shop to discuss her life as a young athlete, basketball coach, and media presence. Coach D talks about how her origins start with her wanting to be just like her brother Mark Ellison. She would follow her brother everywhere. It began with playing baseball and then it eventually transitioned to basketball. As a young basketball athlete, Coach D would shine in this role. Riding this gift all the way to Mercy College. At Mercy she began to understand a new level of discipline; being that she couldn't get away with the same antics as she did on her high school team. this would result in her starting off the bench for her freshman and sophomore years. Nevertheless, Coach D persevered and became one of the highest-scoring players in the college's history. Fast forward, Dawn becomes a coach in memory of her brother Mark who tragically passed away. By doing this, she mentored so many young children, including the son of our very own G Vasquez. She helped his son get his very first trophy. She also worked in college and high school as an assistant coach in those professional settings as well. Eventually, Coach D had to go on disability because of several injuries she suffered from. Due to this extra free time, Dawn tapped into a long-lost passion for writing and doing entertainment media. Coach D started the media company Code 31 which stands for competition officially doesn't exist 31 was her basketball Jersey number. who's this company she's interviewed several Legends and hip Hop such as KRS-1, TI, Ralph McDaniels, etc.

Von talks about his early introduction to music as a young DJ. He discusses his production credits such as AZ and a bunch of other hip-hop artists. He delves into what it was like raising a family as a producer and artist. Von also gets into why he started Music Buff Radio and how he plans to take it to the next level.