THE FATHERS DAY EPISODE

06/19/22 • 32 min

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Welcome to the Hip-Hop Hidden Gems tribute to all the dads out there. In this Father’s Day special Willie and Mo talk about some of their favorite celebrations of the father/child relationship in hip-hop. Included in this episode: Jay-Z, Nas, The Game, DMX, Juelz Santana, Will Smith & Shaquille O’Neal.
Then the hosts focus on two of their favorite songs about fatherhood ever produced in hip-hop:
“The Foundation” by Xzibit & “Father’s Day” by Chino XL.
Finally Willie & Mo turn their attention to the next generation, the kids of the art form:
Wu Tang, Ice Cube, Eazy-E, E-40, Big Pun & Ras Kass have all sired some talented children.
Come celebrate with us.
Happy Father’s Day.

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