Talib Kweli And John Salley Talk Playing Jordan, Rap Dreams, Bad Boy Records | People’s Party Full 

This is quickly becoming my favourite podcast. Great guests, great questions, and great stories!

I learn so much every time I watch this show! Big ups to John Salley. He’s one of the most interesting people that you’ve interviewed to date. I love his energy. Talon and Jasmin, keep up the good work. It’s very important for our people. Love you guys!

Love this dude, I've learned alot from listening to him about health and life. He's mad smart, nuff respect John Sally.

TIME STAMPS: 1:58 -- Talib asks John if he ever finds old unlabeled VHS tapes laying around that he doesn't know what's on them. John responds with the fact that he has 200 VHS tapes in his garage that he won't let go of. Talib mentions he found a tape recently with his first performance ever on TV, that happened to be on 'BET Live', while John was the host. The trio discuss how the movie industry has changed, schools in Brooklyn, and the Decepticons gang. 8:18 -- John admits to not being a huge basketball fan coming up, having ambitions of being a rapper, painter, actor, or dancer. However with a family full of athletes he felt like he was obligated to play sports. They also discuss Salley being the first one to sign Slum Village and J-Dilla to a record label, John's love for hip hop, and the current battle rap scene. 11:52 -- John speaks on playing for Georgia Tech in his college years, and him being the engine in bringing them up from being the worst team in the country to number one. He also talks about his time on the Detroit Pistons when he was a part of the infamous 'The Bad Boys', and gives us some insight on what it was like playing against Michael Jordan, and disputes that Michael hated the Pistons. 19:50 -- Talib brings John's close friendship with Eddie Murphy and John says that he inspired him to try standup. John reflects on early days of studying the genius of Richard Pryor and his elements of comedy. They discuss comedy coming from pain, John shares some lessons he learned from Eddie, John talks about a cameo in a Luther Vandross music video, and one for LL Cool J, and explains why he asked the producers to edit him out of it. 25:10 -- Jasmin asks John what it was like coming up in an era when black celebrities had to be liked by white people to reach true fame, and to compare and contrast that era to the 90's and 2000's. The trio debate the idea that integration has destroyed black culture, black owned businesses, and pro-black not meaning being anti-white. They also discuss in length John and his daughter's cannabis business, how that came to fruition, and what the true intent behind that venture. 36:34 -- John illustrates the people that inspired his move from the NBA star to the media world. One of the names mentioned being O.J. Simpson. They talk about celebrities like O.J. and others transcending race. Talib also asks John how he navigated his talk show 'The Best Damn Sports Show' without having extensive knowledge of sports, John speaks on how much the sports celebrity has changed, Jasmin asks John about his experience doing reality television, and Talib asks John if he thinks that type of programming has been corrosive to society. The trio debate how much TV, music, and social media influences the youth, especially those from broken homes and don't have great role models. 49:55 -- John talks about his youth growing up in Bed Stuy Brooklyn, and his mom winning a lottery to move into a brand new apartment complex built in the Jewish neighborhood of Canarsie, them being the second black family to live there. They also continue the discussion of parental discretion, and censorship. Talib brings up RZA's creative use of sword sounds to mask ODB's cursing on the Brooklyn Zoo album. John also tells how he got his daughter to leave the nest. 54:35 -- Talib brings up an interview where John said, "I had high cholesterol at 27 years old. I was full of sugar, honey, and iced-tea". John touches on his path of choosing the life of veganism, talks about how people of color get the worst of every disease, speaks on how he views food as medicine, and outlines his regiment of eating only fresh vegetables, seeds, and nuts. Salley also digs into his thought process in regards to animal treatment that's helped him keep the discipline needed in order to maintain this lifestyle. 1:08:14 -- John is asked about the vegan restaurant he opened called 'Planet Health Compton' on Compton Blvd in Los Angeles, largely inspired by Nipsey Hussle and his Maraton clothing store venture. He talks about him feeling the need to provide a healthy alternative to a community that has long been considered a food desert. He also expresses his desire to turn it into a franchise and expand it's reach to as many underserved communities as possible. 1:14:38 -- John talks about his love for the hip-hop group The Lox, and he asks why people slept on them. This leads Talib to outlining the history and evolution of Bad Boy Records, and especially how Diddy and The Lox had to fill the void for Biggie. John goes on to talk about how he got introduced to Diddy when Bad Boy records was first getting started, while John was still playing in the NBA. He also touches on his wine 'Vegan Line'. 1:20:37 -- John speaks of his friendship with Will Smith, how he inspires Salley to remember that keeping yourself happy is nobody else's job but your own, and they discuss Will's son Jaden and his vegan food truck. Then Talib brings up John starring in one of his personal favorite movies 'Black Dynamite'. John remarks on how much fun he had being in the movie, and details how seriously he took getting into character. Talib talks about auditioning for 'Tropic Thunder' and 'Benjamin Button', and they touch on the versatility of Queen Latifah and Common. 1:28:45 -- John gets back to talking about his plans of moving to Africa for 6 months, and attempting to visit as many countries on the continent as possible, with a desire to get in touch with his historical heritage. They also discuss how black people have been programmed to believe that Africa is a place lesser than the rest of the world.

Y'all easily my favorite podcast now! ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

GREAT INTERVIEW..... Much love from Jamaica 🇯🇲

This is a fantastic conversation. I've never heard John Salley get so into what he's passionate about! Keep the great guests coming!!

I don't know if y'all entertain doing a repeat of a guest but whenever John makes it back from Africa, hopefully you all can get him back on. I love that this interview took place well before The Last Dance documentary.

John Salley is the best interview on any media. Period.

Peoples party has been great for me to watch during this pandemic. This is becoming one of my favorite podcast Talib has real guests on here he asks the real questions and he makes hes guests feel comfortable while interviewing them. Cant wait to see who else they have on the show. Much respect to Talib and Jasmin keep up the good work

Once again, thank you. ✨🔥 #peoplesparty

Great interview.

Jasmin has the best smile in the game.

Brother Talib! You brought back memories “Kenmore on Church Ave” The spot! 🔥🔥 💯!

LOW KEY THE BEST EPISODE OF THE POD THAT IVE SEEN SO FAR

Another great interview 👍 Health is Wealth eat healthy yall John one of my favorite people glad to hear from him again I'm from Royal Oak Township the townhouse right behind the studio you own back in the day in Detroit/ Ferndale

By far the best podcast.

Another great interview 🔥🔥🔥

Great discussion on so much for people to look up from all three of them adding in their experiences, knowledge, and personal enlightment...dope convo!

Sean Price n' em was Deceptacons, Rockness has some insane stories. Please get him on the show!

Great interview!! Definitely one of my favorite shows!!

Jasmine has grown so much on this pod man I have great respect for her work ethic to take the criticism and use it to improve this is commendable to talib and jasmine

Thank you for clearing that up for the young lady and her generation. The level of disrespect to the culture coupled by the ignorance to how alot of people in this culture come up (devoid of parental guidance and look to the culture for care and leadership) is rampant in this day and time!!✌🏽

This was so good! The always amiable Salley bringing joy with him. Even when it got serious.

25:56 he's right Black American culture influenced everything hot.

This is dope

Awesome interview, John Shalley brings a treasure chest of experience and knowledge.

I'm absolutely addicted to this show. John Salley is one of the smartest men on the planet. I just pulled up "Daughters of the Dust" on CinemaHD on my FireStick. I'm going in...

This was a great interview 👏🏽

Shoutout to Talib for talking about the Kenmore Movie Theater

Kweli, I love your movement, brotha. Keep the great guest coming. Quite is kept, I spread the word about PP to everyone Wish List: J. Cole, Immortal Technique, Phonte, Akala, Ron Finley, Lowkey

I love how Jasmine represents black women in a good light and actually has a great perspective of things her kweli complement each other well keep it up

Excellent!

My dude stands up and both his head and his feet are out of the frame.

I'm here in Compton, I'm going to check that spot out.

Maaaaaaaayne. Talon and Jaz....GREAT interview with that Bad Boy Salley!

Love this Show💚

😂 I remember the John Sally talkshow.

RESPECT

Epic talk,gentlemen 👍🏾🍻

Shoutout to John Salley trying to say “ guanabana “(soursop) in Spanish lol.

My ONLY problem with this episode........ TOO DAMN SHORT!!! Keep up the solid work Brother!!!!

John Salley uprocked all the other guests and the future ones

Salley's my guy!🙌🏾

"Oh I see y u don't want me to eat the apple (cannabis), I can see everything" Spider Sally... FACTS 💯💪

Great Show

So fucking informative. Has me reevaluating my life.

Yo!... Digable Planets were Dope!...

wow. He is huge.

this guy is cool as fuck

@1:03:47 he’s talking about Screamers in Crown Heights!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

John! this Vegan conversation should be on Joe Rogan! Also Talibs politics should be there tooo!

Gotta get Brad Jordan Scarface on the channel, south side! Love from Australia reppin bro! 👍🏻🍻

My moms give me 6 months after I got kicked out my 1st university to leave, and said "Don't test me" and I have been out my house since I was 20 years old.

Damn, this interview could have been 3 hours long. Need to pick John's brain about all the stuff he was touching on.

@22:00 Bro: You talking about a HARD childhood🤦🏽‍♂️ This is why I’m so wild as an adult now. - Signed 05/22/2020

Damn, can we get a list 9f those cheeses he named? And the company that freezes the superfoods? And the other 30 ventures he was into? Lol

damn this guy is cool as fuck

There is a weekly certified farmers market every Saturday at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw mall walking distance from the J’s where Jasmine stays

Im so glad they bashed that love & hiphop show cause for years Ive been saying that show is the complete opposite of love and theres no hiphop in it what so ever. There should be a board of members that represent hiphop that comprise of people that had a valuable contribution to the culture from artists, record company executives, Djs/producers, even clothing designers and break dancers. This board should obtain the legal right and ownerdship of the word hiphop so when shows like L&HHNY would either have to change its name or pay a heafty fee to get licensing rights to use it. Im even getting tired of Hot97 claiming to be the home of hiphop but when was the last time you heard any hiphop on it? They should change it to the home of Trap cause thats all you hear. Hiphop has elements they are Music/Rapper/Dj, Dance, Graffiti, Clothing, and slang/swag if one of these elements are absent then you have no right to call it hiphop. Once radio stations sold out to the mainstream beast system they replaced the Dj with programmers that program your mind to force you to like there records made from the beast system by playing it so many times that you catch yoursefl singing them when cleaning or taking a shower. Talib you have the power to make this possible if I was you I’d be outraged all these companies benefitting from the word hiphop needs to pay and that money needs to go to the appropriate people the ones that put in all the hard work to get it where it is today however sadly those people dont have anything to show for it. Wheres Roxane Shante? I saw her Twitter page I think she works at the post office and I have more followers then her, wheres Stesasonic at??? The list goes on and on...

Officer Vlad Taking Notes on how to interview...

Get Krs One please.

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I would nvr take Salley’s advice lol 😂

I like!

If you're here for the J. Dilla comment....it starts at 9:30

53:06 -- Think Salley ment A$AP Ferg not Q. Plain Jane!

Dr Afrika I think he passed away recently

Jasmine trying to explain the premise of that stupid reality show, kills me. WTF ?!

He meant tsu surf not turf

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If you mention Black Star, Slum Village, and Little Brother in the same sentence you will just be a good person. not rich tomorrow.

@57:30 timestamp

McDonald's is 🍟 fries are made with corn starch.

dude I though Jas was my age she's still look 18 lolol

YOu should interview Erk Tha Jerk

If any of these burgers have Soya or corn it's GM

Spider rules

LMAO! you can see the SJW in Talib get really uncomfortable when John said "tube steak smothered in underwear"

Imagine John Salley Back Ina Day Knocking On You’re Door @ 9:00 Am Sharp Telling You That Gods Judgement Day Or Armageddon Is Coming Soon

Yo yall gotta interview doja cat after that didnt do nuffn song came out. I feel she needs guidance.

Kweli pls comeback to Cape Town, RZA.

Smoking weed and drinking in the movie theaters in the 90s were they staple me and my Bros smoked out forty deuce movie theaters many times times

why does Talib always says MCEO.Can anybody tell me abt that plz.

dude's funnier on Curb

I loved Digable Planets but I lost interest after their first album.😄

Jasmine 32??!?!?

People didn’t like the LOX because their debut album lacked a lot of focus. People in the late 90s didn’t care if your punchlines were great and you’ve sold a million bricks. That shit was trash to us. And to this day, people love Jada and Styles skills, but people can’t tolerate an album full of skills and frills. And on top of that, one of the niggas is an African immigrant, ones father owns a fucking coffee company, and the other one is insignificant. They’re just not relatable to the masses of black people.

This Girl adds nothing to this show. I know she is the cohost / engineer but i just don't feel her. She interrupts at times when guests are on a roll with some dumb shit. Not hating on her just not my cup of tea.

I respect John Sally but he's comparison of eating animals to how slave owners see Black people is a little extreme. People have been eating meat way before slavery yo. If you choose to be vegan, cool, but there are ways to not be vegan and still be as healthy even while eating meat. But I do agree on the immense sugar intake of people though, too much.

Big words, i hope that John is not going to be under whitey american radar.

Spider

Every guest since Everlast totally not interesting people.. Who even are they