Uncle Luke always left Diddy’s parties early
Summary
TLDRThe transcript captures a candid conversation about the hip-hop generation, the East Coast-West Coast rivalry, and the impact of violence within the industry. It delves into personal experiences, the attempt to squash beefs, and the influence of big business in the music industry. The discussion highlights the importance of peace and the challenges faced by artists like Diddy and Kanye West when they clash with major corporations.
Takeaways
- 🎤 The speaker reflects on the East Coast-West Coast hip-hop rivalry and its associated violence, particularly noting the impact of Biggie and Tupac's deaths.
- 🏙️ The environment of South Beach and its distractions are mentioned as a potential counter to violence, suggesting that positive surroundings can influence behavior.
- 🏈 The speaker discusses personal experiences growing up in Liberty City and playing football, which shaped their perspective on violence and conflict.
- 🤜 The speaker mentions their involvement in the music industry's conflicts, including a personal beef with Suge and Death Row Records.
- 📀 The exchange of diss records between artists is touched upon, highlighting the competitive nature of the hip-hop scene during that era.
- 🕊️ The speaker's desire for peace and their efforts to mediate conflicts, including those between Biggie and Tupac, are emphasized.
- 🚨 The impact of Biggie and Tupac's deaths on the speaker's approach to conflict resolution and their involvement in the music industry is noted.
- 🔍 The speaker shares insights on the challenges faced by artists in the music industry, particularly when dealing with big business and corporate interests.
- 💼 The power dynamics within the music industry are discussed, with a focus on the influence of major corporations and their potential to impact an artist's career.
- 🚨 The speaker comments on high-profile incidents involving Diddy and Kanye West, offering opinions on the consequences of their actions within the industry.
- 🌟 The importance of resilience and the possibility of career resurrection in the music industry, even after significant setbacks, is acknowledged.
Q & A
What is the main topic of discussion in the transcript?
-The main topic of discussion in the transcript revolves around the hip-hop generation, the East Coast vs. West Coast rivalry, the impact of violence in the industry, and personal experiences and perspectives of the individuals involved in the conversation, including their thoughts on the situations involving Diddy and Kanye West.
How does the speaker describe the environment in South Beach and its influence on people?
-The speaker describes South Beach as a distracting environment due to its vibrant and luxurious atmosphere, suggesting that it might prevent people from engaging in violent activities when surrounded by such positivity and beauty.
What was the speaker's role in the East Coast vs. West Coast hip-hop rivalry?
-The speaker mentions being involved in a minor way in the East Coast vs. West Coast beef, but he did not actively participate in the violent aspects. He was more focused on trying to mediate and bring peace between the involved parties, including trying to broker peace between Biggie and Tupac.
How did the deaths of Biggie and Tupac affect the speaker?
-The deaths of Biggie and Tupac deeply affected the speaker, making him more involved in resolving beefs within the hip-hop industry and more invested in the lives of the youth. He emphasizes using one's platform and knowledge to save lives, reflecting on his numerous conversations with both Biggie and Tupac.
What is the speaker's opinion on the federal raid on Diddy's homes?
-The speaker views the federal raid on Diddy's homes as a grandstand situation, suggesting that it was done in broad daylight to send a message. He expresses concern about the potential trauma to the children involved and criticizes the approach taken by the authorities.
How does the speaker compare the situations of Diddy and Kanye West?
-The speaker believes that Diddy might be able to weather the storm more effectively than Kanye West due to the nature of their respective situations. He suggests that Kanye's issues are more complex due to his public statements on religion and politics, which have broader implications for his career.
What advice does the speaker give regarding dealing with big business?
-The speaker advises that one should not underestimate the power of big business. He emphasizes the importance of alliances and understanding the corporate structure, warning that big business can tarnish one's reputation and financial stability if they become an enemy.
How does the speaker describe his own approach to his career and business?
-The speaker emphasizes the importance of acknowledging that one cannot achieve success alone. He stresses the need for collaboration and reliance on others, as well as understanding one's place within the larger corporate structure.
What is the significance of the story about the other Steve Smith and the dancer?
-The story serves as an anecdote to illustrate the potential dangers and distractions in the entertainment industry. It highlights the speaker's role in trying to protect others from making unwise decisions in the heat of the moment.
What is the speaker's stance on the importance of having friends and allies in the industry?
-The speaker underscores the necessity of having friends and allies in the industry, especially when dealing with big business. He believes that having the right connections and support can make a significant difference in navigating challenges and disputes.
How does the speaker reflect on his past experiences with partying and the influence of certain individuals?
-The speaker shares a humorous anecdote about leaving parties early to avoid potential negative situations. He implies that he has been selective about his interactions and careful about his reputation, which has likely contributed to his longevity in the industry.
Outlines
🎤 Hip-Hop Generation and Personal Growth
The speaker reflects on the hip-hop generation, mentioning iconic figures like Biggie and Tupac, and the violence associated with that era. They discuss their own experiences in the South and how they were not deeply involved in the rap scene. The conversation shifts to the speaker's admiration for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and the vibrant atmosphere of South Beach, suggesting that such positive environments could deter violence. The speaker shares personal anecdotes of growing up in Liberty City, playing football, and their transformation from a tough guy to a peacemaker, even attempting to mediate the infamous East Coast-West Coast rivalry.
🕰️ Reflecting on Beef and the Music Industry
The speaker delves into past conflicts within the music industry, particularly the East Coast-West Coast beef, and their personal interactions with Suge Knight and Death Row Records. They recount a specific incident that was featured on the BMF series and how it led to a physical altercation. The speaker emphasizes their role as a peacemaker, including efforts to resolve tensions between Biggie and Pac. The conversation then pivots to the impact of Biggie and Tupac's deaths on the speaker, highlighting their increased involvement in the music industry and the importance of using one's platform to prevent violence.
💼 Navigating Big Business and Celebrity Relations
The speaker discusses the challenges of dealing with big business, referencing the raid on Diddy's homes by Homeland Security. They critique the public nature of the raid and its potential impact on Diddy's children. The conversation extends to the power dynamics between celebrities and corporations, with the speaker advising on the importance of understanding the business landscape before entering into conflicts. The speaker also touches on the resilience of figures like Diddy and Kanye West in the face of adversity, offering insights into the potential for career resurrection in the music industry.
🎉 Party Stories and Personal Experiences
The speaker shares amusing anecdotes from their experiences at parties, emphasizing the importance of knowing when to leave a good party. They recount a specific story involving Steve Smith and a dancer, highlighting the potential dangers of becoming enamored with the nightlife. The speaker positions themselves as someone who has saved others from such situations, while also sharing the consequences for those who ignored their advice. The narrative concludes with a reflection on the speaker's own approach to enjoying social events without getting caught up in negative outcomes.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Hip-hop generation
💡Violence
💡Distraction
💡Liberty City
💡Beef
💡Peacemaker
💡Diddy
💡Big Business
💡Resurrection
💡Independence
💡South Beach
💡After parties
Highlights
Discussion on the East Coast and West Coast hip-hop rivalry, mentioning artists like Biggie and Tupac.
Mention of the environment in South Beach as a potential distraction from violence.
Personal anecdotes about growing up in Liberty City and the transition from a tough guy to a peaceful individual.
The founding of the Liberty football league in 1990 and its significance.
Involvement in the West Coast and East Coast beef and the impact of Suge and Death Row.
The story of the confrontation in Atlanta and its depiction in the BMF movie.
Cortez Kennedy's presence and his decision to sign with Seattle following the chaotic event.
Efforts to be a peacemaker between Biggie and Pac, and attempts to squash the beef between New York and California.
The influence of Biggie and Tupac's deaths on personal behavior and involvement in the industry.
The importance of using one's platform and knowledge to save lives and make a positive impact.
The transformation of relationships in the industry, such as the one between Snoop and the speaker.
The impact of big business on individuals in the entertainment industry, especially when they become adversaries.
The importance of not underestimating the power of big business and the need to be cautious in dealing with them.
The role of public perception and reputation in legal battles against big business.
The possibility of a comeback in the music industry, with specific reference to Diddy and Kanye West.
The challenges faced by Kanye West due to his statements on religion and politics.
The potential for Diddy to weather the storm due to his connections and character.
The importance of recognizing the value of collaboration and the role of stakeholders in business success.
Personal party stories highlighting the allure and potential dangers of the entertainment industry lifestyle.
Transcripts
interesting question I don't know if
this was ever asked to
you we saw East Coast West Coast we talk
about the hip-hop generation Biggie
Tupac all of that we' seen the violence
that occurred in the years past and
stuff like that never heard much about
that with you I'm talking I don't know
whether that's true or not first of all
I want to say is that true I wasn't
following the rap game in the South even
though I knew about the two two Live
Crew but I I I'm I'm thinking about you
bringing up Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders
I'm thinking about you bringing up the
women out here in South Beach and I'm
saying if there is anything that would
distract you from violence it would be
an environment like this on the on on
the rooftop of the Betsy Hotel South
Beach right behind I'm right behind and
in front of me I'm looking at those
things and I was saying you ain't got
time to think about violence when you
got this kind of stuff surrounding you
is that possible Well it Well you know
grow growing up as a kid in Liberty City
and actually coming over here on the
beach uh being busted over here to play
football uh I was a little tough guy at
one point in my life and I never wanted
to sing a rap about that you know I let
other people on my label uh do that and
by the way that Liberty football league
was founded in 1990 just a yes sir yes
sir uh but at the same time I did get
into a little West Coast uh East Coast
beef right uh you know because again
Suge and uh deathro they were you know
roughing up a lot of different uh people
and then it came about where we ended up
trading disc records it was you know
Snoop and uh Dre did a disc record of of
us and then uh we didn't set another
disc record uh we didn't did our disc
record but then again you know I grew up
kind of tough around here you know I had
a whole bunch of successful Brothers I
was the black sheep of the family I was
a bad guy um something that I'm not
proud of uh during those times but then
when that beef came to us it ended up uh
in Jack the rapper so which was in
Atlanta they did a uh they did a little
story about it on they did a episode on
BMF last week right about uh that whole
little incident and um and what ended we
ended up having a confrontation there uh
a little touchup event where some people
got touched up all right because we w we
w we Wen we W no punks right you know
and so when that when that beef came to
us then we had to we had to address it
you know uh we tried I tried to squash
because I'm a peaceful guy right you
know but the the organizer of the event
saiding there was no need and I was like
yes there is a need and because if they
come we come then it's going to be a
problem right and it became a problem uh
at the hotel and it was a melee and they
kind of showed that in the uh in the in
the uh in the uh BMF movie uh
show you know which another crazy uh
part of that story there that was when
Cortez Kennedy was holding out okay and
Cortez was in the hotel with us before
we went to the to the actual
convention good Lord you saw Cortez
running out there he went signed up with
Seattle right the next day he was like I
can't hang out with you because you know
because it it was a chaotic situation I
could I could just say that a lot of
people got touched up and at the end day
me and chug and Snoop and all them if
you look online you'll see a picture of
us uh in my suite at the Dolphins
stadium when uh I think it was
Cincinnati Bengals played San Francisco
for the Super Bowl I invited them down
with a few other people because I always
tried to be The Peacemaker even between
Biggie and Pac right you know both of
them was my friends you know I love both
of them I sat down and had conversation
with Pac uh when all the stuff was going
on and I sat down and had conversation
with big and you know I was trying to be
the broker between that as well and then
you know squash the beef between us and
and these guys but at the same time
squash the beef between New York and uh
and uh and Cali during that time and we
had all the powers that be in this suite
and we did how much did the deaths of
Biggie and Tupac affect you in light of
what you just said how much did it
affect you and whatever changes may have
taken place in you since then man it it
it it it made me be more involved when I
saw beefs in my industry it made me be
more involved if I saw you know it made
me be more involved in in the kids lives
that I'm at every day it showed me that
you know yeah you take your platform and
take the knowledge that you have to be
able to save some lives because you know
I mean it was you don't know how many
conversations I had with both of them
guys you know uh I remember you know
which was the wild part about here man
and Snoop a couple years before had beef
but then when we heard that biggie uh
died me and Snoop was actually in the
studio together wow and so we sitting
there and every the phones go to ringing
and everybody's like whoa whoa whoa you
know now here me and a guy who had beef
you know sitting in a studio uh making a
record and then you know because of this
same situation these guys uh biggie
didn't get get murdered uh and we and
him both went to the hospital that night
so I mean it just you know and and we
share a lot in common men Snoop when we
dealing with the kids snoops my brother
mean snooping out real tight he's one of
the best people I know bro I got a lot
of love for him and I think it's amazing
what he has done with his life and how
he has transcended yes the beyond the
hip-hop industry he's never left yep you
know him I think about him a guy like LL
acting and doing the things the movies
and television show I just Jay-Z
producing producing shows producing
movies we can't ignore all of that I
Marvel at that but I asked you that
question because I want to transition to
something else as well the news about
Diddy oh we I mean the the you know
Homeland Security raiding his homes in
La in Miami they're raiding P Diddy's
property I never thought I'd see that in
broad daylight in broad daylight yeah
cuz you know normally when the federali
come they come at 4:00 in the morning
when you sleep so because they came and
bro daylight what do you make of it I
think it was a big grandstand situation
because it was Daylight it was Daylight
it was sing a message it was sending a
message that this is what we going to do
how we going to do it I mean it
obviously covered every news station
everybody got to see you know them
grabbing the kids out which which I Pro
I had a little problem with you ain't
after the kids you after him that's not
yeah yeah you you know and that I mean
grabbing the kids dragging them out
putting them in handcuffs I mean that
could be traumatizing for these type of
kids these type of kids ain't Liv no no
Street Life they don't know nothing
about that they live the the good life
which you know because the parents uh
provided that for them but um but I I
think uh you know a lot of guys like the
diddies and the Kanye westers out the
world you know when you go cut them
deals when you go in the B room and you
cut them deals with the major
corporations you need to know
know what the hell is going on but I do
feel this way in the world of big
business and this needs to be said while
I'm sitting right next to you Luke
Campbell in the world of big business
when you make an enemy a big business
along the way they know enough about you
yes they do to come for you when they
want to come for you yes yes they do you
say and and and and it don't have to
involve jail it doesn't have to involve
a crime it can involve them squeezing
you out of your money making sure they
humble you beyond repair yes and and and
that's the that's what you see right now
with Diddy and you see that with Kanye
West you know when you look at these two
brothers you know they cut the deals you
know with Adidas and Adidas spend
millions and billions of dollars and
putting into these dudes Pockets you
know and and and the liquor companies
putting all these millions and billions
into their pockets these guys you know
when you turn on them you better know
what you doing you know and I always
advise guys don't you can't fight them
because it becomes like CEO you know big
Bank take little Bank you know and and
big Bankers on win every time you know
and at the end of the day you when you
go into that war with these individuals
you need to know that you know they they
their their ideal of you they own you
and if you turn on them they're going to
break you they going to Humble you you
know they're GNA take everything that
that they gave you away from you humble
you find another brother M and put him
on that pedestal the same pedestal that
they put you on but as independent as
you have been throughout your career I
think it's important to bring this up
because I try to bring this up you know
I'm 56 years old I've been in my
business for a long time and I try to
tell folks all the time stop acting like
you completely own and operate
everything yourself everybody needs
somebody and everybody answering
somebody your bosses answer the bosses
those bosses answer to somebody else
those bosses aners the shareholders okay
and and and board members and board
members that's right and board members
and shareholders and oh by the way in
the end you GNA have to deal with the
public at large you can't achieve
success by yourself you always need
somebody and to me I think it's a
mistake when people try to act like I
can do this by myself I don't need a
damn Soul because you gonna find out you
gonna have to ask for something from
somebody at some point am I wrong in
thinking that way oh no no question
about it you you're going to have to
you're going to have to lean on other
people when you when you get into that
part of uh of of big business and you're
dealing with big business you're the
spokesperson for big business big
business is is is a it's a stock
exchange traded stock and you're moving
that stock because you you make these
claims and accusations about them oh
trust me before you get into that
courtroom they're going to tarnish your
entire reputation so that jury that you
think is the jury of your peers they
going to already have this this
understanding as to who you are and you
you're going to lose before you get in
there and that is how big business works
so you brought up P didy you I brought
up P didy you brought up Kanye West as
well this is the music industry it
always I mean it's like a metaphor for
Resurrection for crying out loud there's
there's always a second chance there's
always additional opportunities with
Kanye West I believe that to be the
case with P Diddy I'm not so sure it
depends Kanye Kanye he can't get a a a a
a ample cleared wow got B out all these
venues so you think he's in more trouble
than Diddy in terms of being able to
resurrect his career I think I think
Diddy probably can weather the storm
more so than Kanye okay uh because Kanye
Kanye is at a place right now where he's
barred out of Arenas uh he can't get
records cleared uh he can't get features
nobody don't want to do features and in
this day of of entertainment unlike when
we grew up you know it was no features
you know these dudes need to be on there
with other people you know and so he's
he's going to have a a harder time did
he may be able to come back from this uh
you know did he if he's innocent if he's
innocent you know when you think about
it's no charges press no chares what I'm
saying is it's just it's like they're
trying to they're trying to embarrass
him stain him Etc if there are no
charges and there's not going to be any
charges if they charge him with
something we can't think like that
that's a different game that's a whole
another movie right security yeah home
Ain local
LAPD saying Miami PD the Federalist you
know saying that's a different ball game
so he would Diddy would have to go back
cuz Diddy ain't made all kind of
statements about people religion and all
that right you know Diddy could come
back from it he could he could go have a
conversation with certain people and
again like you say you're got to need
friends right you know and some friend
down the line may say okay all right you
know kind of work this thing out and
take these handcuffs off off me uh
literally take the handcuffs off me and
then he could pretty much kind of but
kany but Kanye is different because
Kanye talking about people religion Rel
belief when you go into that and when
you go to bre you know all kind of when
you get into politics and so you then
you know you're losing people all across
the board and you know you got to know
what you're talking about so you're all
over the place yeah it's going to be
tough for him I I think you know it's
going to be enough people can vouch for
Diddy as being a good person
and not a bad guy cuz he's not a bad guy
okay you know I mean I knew him from the
time he was with big right you know and
when they were together and he's a real
sensitive dude way back then even you
know now he's just he a nice humble guy
he's not this big uh animal you know I
don't know what people do at the end of
the party because when I go to the party
Steve I leave right you know when I
party get too good it's time for me to
go you leave good parties yeah I leave
good parties and you leave good part and
you leave somebody else to had a good
time yeah and I hear about it the next
day right but you ain't participate no
negative I'm not going to no no you
ain't participate in the parties in
South Beach the After parties in South
Beach where with with with with every
flavor you could imagine well I created
my own parties right yes I did I it's
still after party yeah it's still your
my own parties you want me tell you
another party story go ahead man it was
me Steve Smith
the other Steve Smith not this one
Stephen A Smith is me the you talking
about the other Steve Smith right keep
cleaning that up I'm got to make sure I
got make sure I got make sure you
talking about
me I gotta make sure that
man I'm trying to catch
you see he this guy sharp right here I
know you you sh hey hey like you sharing
this sker you you Shar so we were on the
boat we on my yacht right right and it
was me Steve Smith the other one
and right and now we had this one of my
dancers
again and uh went downstairs with the
dancer we
said you got to Don't Fall in Love Don't
Fall in Love Don't Fall in Love cuz this
girl was a beast so you talking about
somebody this is like the equivalent of
of the white dude in Harlem Knights when
when Eddie Murphy and Richard PRI you
know
suck the sunshine you understand what
I'm saying and he picked up the phone
and called the wife said I ain't never I
ain't never coming home you talking
about you talking about the brother was
in that kind of danger is it in that
kind of danger he was in that type of
danger she was that bad and he oh Lord I
can tell you more stories about her
because she was she was that girl and it
can go high it could go way up the flag
pull that out but there were some people
that I saved from her wow and then there
was some people that didn't listen and
he go down he went down to the bottom of
the boat and it was all kind of noise
coming back and he came back with a big
smile on his face and he was in love and
he was in love A year later he got cut
from the Heat and went to the Sixers we
sent him we sent all our our gu to the
Sixers and she went with
him and I can't tell no more party don't
don't don't tell don't tell no more
party stories
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