Episode 25 - Diamonds Are Forever Featuring Diamond D

On Episode 25 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe, the guest is hiphop icon Diamond D. After Diamond is introduced, Talib Kweli and Diamond talk about the creation of their collaboration album, Gotham. Diamond shares stories about visiting Yellow Springs Ohio and Talib talks about how Diamond supported him before he had a career. Tef asks about the authentic NY sound and Diamond talks about how music has to evolve. Diamond talks about the legacy of Big L and the enduring nature of his Diggin' In The Crates crew. Talib asks Diamond about working with John Forte and Fat Joe. Diamond explains why he moved to Atlanta and tells the story of being in the car with Tupac during a shooting. Tef asks Diamond about his new music and Diamond talks about unexpected collaborations. Talib talks about making hiphop that resonates with women and his new song with Diamond, Black Queen. Tef asks Diamond about what he looks for in an MC and then asks Diamond about his fashion sense. Talib and Diamond talk about the elitism of NYC. Diamond asks Talib about his collaborative album with Large Professor and Talib talks about the importance of having one producer on an album. Tef asks Diamond about the evolution of hiphop and Talib compares hiphop to a collage. Diamond talks about the impact of his Stunts, Blunts and HipHop album. Talib talks about how working with Diamond on Pharoahe Monch's The Truth helped to cement his legacy.

Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co.

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