In this full-length interview, Russell "Big Block" Spencer states that although he is primarily associated with Atlanta hip hop, he spent several years of his childhood in Los Angeles because of his family ties there. The iconic businessman then discussed what it was like to grow up on both coasts and do a 4.5-year prison bid for involuntary manslaughter. He then talks about meeting 2Pac's sister at a nail salon, upon his release from prison, which eventually led to a meeting with 2Pac. In a shocking revelation, he also shares that 2Pac's mother, Afeni, is the one who helped him land his million-dollar record contract with the same guy who signed her son. He also talks about what it was like to lose 2Pac on the same exact day that his daughter was born.
As the conversation changed course, the hip hop CEO talks about starting Boyz N Da Hood, signing Rick Ross to Suave House, and signing Ciara to Sho'nuff. Russell "Big Block" Spencer then shares some details about his relationship with Kandi Burruss from Xscape and their daughter, Riley. Lastly, the Atlanta native talks about working with P. Diddy, getting out of the hood, becoming a Muslim, his falling out with Yung Joc, and the collaborative efforts that he expects to roll out in the future.
Interview by Shawn Prez
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