In light of the Island Boys going viral over speculation that they have ties to Jeffrey Epstein, we take a look back at Ed Lover's 2021 interview, where he addressed French Montana's claims that it's easier to make it in the NBA than it is to break into the rap world. Ed disagreed with French, and he pointed to the Island Boys as an example of rappers catching a vibe and gaining popularity. Despite being booed, Ed stated that the Island Boys were booked to perform at Miami's famed LIV nightclub. You can hear more above.