What if hip-hop could change how you see yourself, and the world? In this episode, Wild Child, Soulja, and Bill Blass keep it all the way real. They talk about where hip-hop came from, how it’s bigger than music, and why it still hits different when it comes from the soul. From its roots in Africa to the streets of the Bronx, they break down how hip-hop helped folks survive, stay united, and speak their truth. Bill talks about teaching the youth with his Rap and Learn program and building community through the ANTS Movement. They speak on growth, fatherhood, faith, and why being yourself is the real win. Whether it’s pain or praise, this one’s all love and purpose.

Episode highlights:

(2:16) Africa to the Bronx—where hip-hop really started

(3:50) Zulu Nation, peace, love, unity, and fun

(6:05) Rap and Learn—building up the youth

(9:02) Music as therapy: getting through stress and struggle

(14:02) The spirit in the music...hip-hop is soul food

(21:13) Staying real and consistent when the world follows trends

(27:05) Individuality in hip-hop. Don’t get tricked out your spot

(35:59) Ego, pride, and learning to grow through it

(41:00) God → Self → Family → Community → World

(50:01) Turning L’s into lessons

(56:00) What they walked away with and why the mission ain’t over

(58:27) Final bars and straight fire to close it out