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Big Daddy Kane On Jay-Z, Tupac, Biggie, LL Cool J, Biz Markie & Kendrick Lamar | CLUB SHAY SHAY

2025-09-24 Music
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Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SHANNON and use code SHANNON and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Big Daddy Kane — hip-hop pioneer, Grammy-winning MC, and one of Brooklyn’s finest — sits down with Shannon Sharpe at Club Shay Shay for an in-depth conversation on his 40-year journey in the culture, from early block parties to influencing some of the biggest artists of all time. Kane opens up about his roots in Brooklyn, discovering hip-hop through legends like DJ Kool Herc, Melle Mel, Afrika Bambaataa, and Grandmaster Flash, and finding his voice in the early 1980s. He recalls hearing kids rhyme on the block, crafting his first slick lines from hustler slang, and eventually linking with Biz Markie, the man who gave him his first big break. From battling in the streets to recording demos no one heard, Kane explains how persistence turned him into one of rap’s sharpest lyricists. He reflects on the next wave of Brooklyn talent — Biggie, Jay-Z, Lil’ Kim, Foxy Brown, Mos Def, Busta Rhymes, Joey Bada$$, and Pop Smoke — and how the streets shaped their stories. Kane shares memories of having Biggie and Tupac freestyle at Madison Square Garden, his friendship with Pac dating back to Digital Underground, and why he believes Biggie could’ve been the greatest MC and Pac the “Michael Jackson of hip-hop” if they had lived longer. The conversation moves into the industry’s highs and lows: lines wrapped around the corner for vinyl releases, the frustration of streaming payouts today, and how fast-food culture has replaced patience and truth in music. Kane talks about turning down Suge Knight’s $1 million Death Row East offer, performing alongside Bobby Brown, and how collaborations with artists like Quincy Jones, Tito Jackson, Wu-Tang Clan, and Madonna gave him some of his most unforgettable experiences. As hip-hop evolved, Kane watched the role of freestyle, lyricism, and beef change. He looks back at battles like LL Cool J vs. Kool Moe Dee and compares them to today’s Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar, pointing out how competition sharpens MCs but can hurt careers if it spills into reality. He also breaks down why artists like Rakim, J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Lady London, Conway the Machine, and Benny the Butcher keep the spirit of lyricism alive. Kane doesn’t shy away from bigger reflections either — from fashion’s roots in Black culture, to working with icons like Marvin Gaye, Patti LaBelle, Luther Vandross, Ray Charles, and Miles Davis. He explains why his Grammy isn’t on display, why fan appreciation means more than trophies, and how hip-hop grew from neighborhood block parties into global festivals. #ClubShayShay​ #bigdaddykane #tupac Buy LePortier: https://leportiercognac.com/products/shay_vsop_750ml/ SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Club Shay Shay content: https://www.youtube.com/c/ClubShayShay?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to the Club Shay Shay podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/club-shay-shay/id1531023690 Listen to the Club Shay Shay podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/060hDdnydsJyMi17TmvyAh?si=iuda1z7oTE-21ZYzwiUdhg&nd=1 Like Club Shay Shay on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ClubShayShay/ Follow Club Shay Shay on Twitter: https://x.com/clubshayshay?s=21&t=PF1soCgsTT_NEerDJm9Lfg Follow Club Shay Shay on Instagram: https://instagram.com/clubshayshay?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Follow Shannon Sharpe on Twitter: https://x.com/shannonsharpe?s=21&t=PF1soCgsTT_NEerDJm9Lfg Follow Club Shay Shay on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clubshayshaypod?_t=8fJ79WZy2fb&_r=1 About Club Shay Shay: Club Shay Shay is a weekly podcast hosted by Shannon Sharpe – 3x Super Bowl champion, member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and co-host of First Take on ESPN. Each week Shannon will sit down with athletes, celebrities and influencers to break down, analyze and discuss the latest headlines in sports, pop culture and everything in-between. Get on the VIP list at Club Shay Shay NOW and never miss an episode! Big Daddy Kane | EP. 182 https://youtu.be/oFWUe3Qs5QI Club Shay Shay https://www.youtube.com/c/ClubShayShay

Top Comments (10)

@DreJ912 2025-09-24

Love seeing Kane get his flowers. Top 5 emcee of all time!

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@mrlawrence3373 2025-09-24

As a 50 year old hip-hop fan, I Love these history lessons!! ✊🏾✊🏾

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@whatthefvckisfashion638 2025-09-24

“Ain’t no half steppin…. We had the best era! Real Hip hop!

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@Texasfaninsoonerland 2025-09-24

I still bump Big Daddy Kane to this day. For one, it doesn't have a lot of cursing in it for my kids, and next, it's lyrical. It forces you to study. It's an exercise in gaining knowledge. Big props to BDK!

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@demeatJ 2025-09-25

“People don’t even want to wait on the truth, it’s not about getting the story right, it’s about getting the story first.” 🐐 talk

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@trentyates418 2025-09-24

Kane will forever be a RAW lyricist!!! One of the best who ever did it 👊🏾🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤

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@jaxjr121 2025-09-25

That man said "People don't wanna wait on the truth. They just wanna be the first to tell the story." MANNNNNN.......if y'all don't understand that, y'all missed a jewel!!💯🤦🏿‍♂️

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@kimwalkermitchell6199 2025-09-28

Big Daddy Kane has always carried himself in a mature, professional artist then through now. Give him his kudos. Respect. 👏🏾✔️🎶

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@calvinhaynes5781 2025-09-25

The young people have no idea how big this gentleman was in my day. I tried to explain it to my daughters, they were like “yeah, ok dad…”

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@pierreedwards5013 2025-09-25

Big Daddy Kane, Rakim and LL Got Me Through My Early Military Days. Still Bump Them To This Day!! Salute To Kane. LEGEND!!

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