Birthplace of Greatness | Kwamé on Slick Rick’s Storytelling, Will Smith & Hip-Hop’s True History
Podcast: Shawn Stockman's On That NotePublished On: Wed Sep 24 2025
Description: Kwamé sits down with Shawn Stockman to break down the birthplace of musical greatness — the neighborhood that produced Slick Rick’s legendary storytelling, Will Smith’s crossover power, and an entire generation of Black excellence in hip-hop. From the roots of East Elmhurst, Queens, to the rise of icons who shaped rap and pop culture, Kwamé reflects on the lineage, the legacy, and the voices that created hip-hop’s real DNA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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