Talib Kweli & Eric Andre Talk Comedy, Pranks, Trolling RNC, Rawkus, & Hip-Hop | People’s Party Full

In this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with comedian, actor, writer, producer, and musician Eric Andre. The hilarious-yet-insightful discussion kicks off with Kweli recalling his own appearance on Eric's show where he was viciously tased with a cattle prod by Murs. They dive into great advice Eric got from Dave Chappelle, his biggest influences, crate-digging for records, and his close friendship with comedian Hannibal Burress. Later, the trio discusses the professionalism of Ice Cube, unhappy celebs over the chaos they were subjected to on 'The Eric Andre Show,' and someone brandishing a knife on Eric during the filming of 'Bad Trip.'
Eric also speaks on his love of Rawkus Records and the album 'Soundbombing II.' He reflects on how he identifies with his Jewish heritage and Kweli asks about Eric risking his life while trolling Alex Jones at the RNC. Bouncing off of a question from Jasmin, Eric explains what separates his forthcoming movie 'Bad Trip' from 'Jackass,' and sounds off on why artists shouldn't explain their art. As the interview nears its close, the trio speaks on the genius of Tiffany Haddish, who stars in 'Bad Trip,' and why she volunteered herself for the project.
Finally, everyone shares their personal experiences with recreational drugs -- which is a pretty damn strong way to end an episode.
Full episode arrives on Monday 6/8 at 9AMet/6AMpt.
🔔 Subscribe to UPROXX Video and ring the bell to turn on notifications: uproxx.it/5rzazsh
🎙️ New Episodes of People’s Party with Talib Kweli every Monday 9AMet/6AMpt. Watch all the episodes here: uproxx.it/avxtjgf
🎧 Audio Podcast -- Listen, Subscribe and Review!
Apple: applepodcasts.com/peoplesparty
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/72bYFZB...
Soundcloud: / peoplesparty
The UPROXX Family
🎧 UPROXX Music / uproxxmusic
🎥 UPROXX Studio / uproxx
FOLLOW UPROXX
➕UPROXX.com: uproxx.com
➕Instagram: / uproxx
➕Twitter: / uproxx
➕Facebook: / uproxx
FOLLOW Eric Andre
➕Instagram: / ericfuckingandre
➕Twitter: / ericandre
More Jasmin Leigh:
/ jasminleigh
/ realjasminleigh
Hip-Hop Heads Playlists:
90's Hip Hop ▶️ bit.ly/90sHipHopPlaylist
2000's Hip Hop ▶️ bit.ly/2000sHipHopPlaylist
90's R&B Hits ▶️ bit.ly/90sRBPlaylist
ABOUT UPROXX VIDEO:
UPROXX Video celebrates Hip-Hop, Style, and Creativity through a mix of original shows and music videos from the biggest artists, entertainers, and innovators from our culture.
PEOPLE'S PARTY WITH TALIB KWELI
People's Party is a weekly interview show hosted by Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh. Guests range from the biggest names in hip-hop to global entertainers to the most progressive minds moving our culture forward. The audio podcast is available on Apple and Spotify.

[@UPROXXVideo]

TIME STAMPS:
2:11 -- Talib brings up being on 'The Eric Andre Show', along with Murs, and a bunch of rappers whose names he wasn't familiar with. He recounts Eric taking it easy on him when he was cattle prodding all the guests, but Murs going all in on Kweli when the cattle prod was passed to him, Talib explains why. They also discuss Eric's Bukake Birthday flyer, and Dave Chappelle bringing his wife and kids to Eric's show not knowing what they would be bearing witness to.
6:59 -- Eric speaks on his biggest comedy influences, why he gravitates towards those comedians, and shares some insightful advice he got from Dave Chappelle before filming his Netflix special. They also discuss crate digging, sample clearance, and Eric asks Talib who his favorite producer is.
10:44 - Talib asks Eric about studying upright jazz bass at Berkeley University, asks him if he can still play, Talib talks about recording sessions with Yasiin Bey for the new Black Star album, Talib asks Eric if he feels he gets pigeon holed as a prankster comedian, and Eric talks about how he became great friends with comedian Hannibal Buress.
14:39 -- Eric asks Talib how it was interviewing Ice Cube, Talib outlines Cube's professionalism, Eric asks Talib who he grew up listening to, they talk Bobby Brown in Ghostbusters 2, Jasmin asks Eric which celebrities were the most upset with Eric's hi-jinks when appearing on his show, and the Flav and Chuck D situation gets a mention.
18:45 -- Eric is asked how many people come on his show fully aware of what's about to happen, he talks about Adult Swim's artistic freedom, where he filmed his first show, what it was like in his early days in New York bombing as a struggling comic, eating microwave indian food, and waking up on park benches. He also tells about getting a knife pulled on him while filming 'Bad Trip'.
24:59 -- Eric illustrates how he identifies with his Jewish heritage, they discuss violence in the Bible, Talib tells Eric why his interview with Larry King was one of his favorite interviews ever, Eric tells why he thinks artists shouldn't have to explain their art, he recounts seeing Talib perform while touring with Common, speaks on his love for Rawkus Records', and how 'Soundbombing II' was such an influential album.
32:13 -- Talib mentions his satisfaction with seeing Eric troll Aex Jones at the RNC, Eric outlines how he had to barge his way through the alt-right crowd to make his way on stage with Alex, he gives his take on Joe Biden as a potential presidential candidate, Talib and Eric discuss the biggest differences of his prank movie 'Bad Trip' vs. 'Jackass', Johnny Knoxville pissing off Raekwon, and Eric explains how he avoided getting recognized when making 'Bad Trip'.
38:10 -- Eric asks Jasmin why she's sitting so far away from the table and Jasmin questions if all the reactions in 'Bad Trip' were 100% real. They also discuss the versatility of Tiffany Haddish, Eric tells the hilarious story of how Tiffany got put on to the movie, Talib reflects on seeing Eric's name during the Lion King film trailer, Eric recounts being told why he doesn't see many black people showing up to his sets, and the trio discusses their personal experiences with recreational drugs.

[@dustycomputer1806]

u spoiled the whole thing 👿👿👿

[@ickylark5354]

or you could just watch the whole thing, cos it doesnt bore

[@gardensofthegods]

Yo I AM A HYENA ... and I said that in the past month or so in a number of my rhymes .
.... proud to be a HYENA ... the most BADASS animal of the TIMES

[@davidfernandorosado7863]

He studied at Berklee College of Music, not Berkeley University.

[@mariusetternavn6214]

You can't spell American Dream without Eric Andre

[@bakaridevonte8244]

Literally 😆

[@UPROXXVideo]

Solid.

[@lmnt1153]

No shit, sherlock.

[@mariusetternavn6214]

@@lmnt1153 Original..

[@wormsali]

Bru that's 2 deep

[@Nik-ff3tu]

Eric's one of the most effortlessly funny dudes around.

[@RebornLegacy]

Yay boobay!!!

[@corvid_k]

Cheers bro, I'll drink to that

[@liamclark4873]

Josh Klutch sup mello

[@diesinjapanese4754]

​@@RebornLegacy Yah boobay yah boobay yah boobay

[@flex_piper]

Agreed 👍 Theo Von as well imo.

[@dwill6362]

Why he got on those Curious George boots lmaaao

[@jmpsthrufyre]

Do you even know who EA is? Looks like not

[@RebornLegacy]

He's ILL

[@bobbishintwat1021]

Hes bicurious george

[@markfelt5650]

because they're fire

[@jmpsthrufyre]

@@bobbishintwat1021 Has also married to what's her name? She is fyre af fr fr

[@ITNoetic]

Shoutouts to the camera man in the back with the reactions. Shaking his head when Eric's talking about being atheist, shaking his head when Jasmin says acid is better than mushrooms. 😂

[@JasminLeigh]

Lmao it is but stay away from drugs haha

[@xxelaxela333]

I love eric andre. Anyone who records footage of him and uploads it online is doing a service to humanity

[@ldawg7117]

His movie bad trip comes out the 26th, just FYI. Been looking forward to that for a year

[@xxelaxela333]

@@ldawg7117 it's been on streaming sites for months. It's great

[@ldawg7117]

@@xxelaxela333 do you have a link??

[@galindoof]

The chemistry and charisma in the room is off the roof! One of the best interviews here yet

[@garybierman1621]

Did I just hear Madlib is doing the whole new Blackstar album??

[@UPROXXVideo]

You heard correct

[@idgafdude326]

@@UPROXXVideo YOOOOOOOOOOOOO FONJFHIEGGIEGIG

[@elderchildren]

holy fuck whaaaaat dude

[@derekholden2550]

@@UPROXXVideo Excuse me? Let me find my sweat rag.

[@0oidiedinatimemachineo024]

i'm kinda confused about this cause I swear I heard some years ago that there WAS already a Madlib Blackstar album but it just hasn't been released. Or maybe that was a Talib solo album with Madlib producing.. something like that. (now that I think about it though didn't Talib have an LP or EP produced by madlib in 2010 or so?)

[@iliketoeatfoodlike12]

most normal eric andre interview lol

[@UPROXXVideo]

He’s a real Kweli fan, so....

[@ryky94]

Eric andre threw a chair at my friends middle school teacher during a live show. you had to sign waiver like contracts to go to the show. It was hillarious

[@ukno1062]

Madlib's doing the whole Blackstar album! Madlib's doing the whole Blackstar album! Madlib's doing the whole Blackstar album! Madlib Madlib Madlib. Maaaad lib!

[@UPROXXVideo]

YESSSSSSS

[@B0ULLIE]

Deadass??

[@dahalofreeek]

I'm still not sure Madlib isn't the second coming of Christ. I just think he gets too high to get that across.

[@runningwolf7264]

Whhhhhhhat, that's too dope

[@michaeljohnson5949]

Word!!!Please God, let there be a DOOM verse. Please, on all that is righteous in this world.

[@alexrush4140]

I love this. Just came across this podcast. Grew up listening to Talib.

[@UPROXXVideo]

Welcome to the Party

[@Subdivision21]

Eric Andre being interviewed by someone he respects is so much better than Larry King

[@jamertheramer240]

@ip2p p I don't think that's true, my dude.
Also Eric Andre is half Jewish lol

[@purewater3292]

Larry King don't like the Jewishfro

[@sky-mz5ro]

@ip2p p Damn bro youre so woke tho #bless #illuminati #flatearth

[@MSA]

I think Larry King was a great guest on Erics show if you know what i mean

[@cousinbieber]

This is one of the best eric andre interviews.

[@carlossixtos]

Naw this was boring and I’ve heard 90% of everything he’s said already

[@ratskraad5890]

Everyone says that on all his interviews

[@kolewaters1652]

lmao every eric andre interview turns into eric andre interviewing the host.

[@brianhood1044]

This show is so great we don’t really need time stamps because there’s no need to skip. But I understand not everyone has time to watch the whole show.

[@mariusetternavn6214]

I love the timestamps man

[@UPROXXVideo]

@@mariusetternavn6214 LOl we gotcha

[@bobbyrussell1837]

Time stamps are really good when you come back to videos if you wanna watch a certain part.

[@Lord_Pilaf]

Grew up listening to Talib and Black Star and Eric Andre is one of my favorite comedians. Hella hyped for this interview. Bird up!

[@AnthoinetteMiessie]

😂🐦🆙️♻️✅

[@robertpoff8442]

“I can make your dream a reality but it’s gonna get dark quick”

[@angeldejko8842]

that what the masses say to celebrities, without the getting dark part.

[@janitor890]

"He wanted to get outta there expediTIously" lmaoo

[@officialleroi4741]

Not gonna lie them paddington bear boots is kinda fye lol

[@JasminLeigh]

I loved them

[@mariusetternavn6214]

Can't wait to see his Netflix Special. Eric Andre is a genius, nothing less.

[@itz_akuma]

Eric Andre would come thru.....
With rubber ducky yellow. Rain boots on. 😭😭😭😭

[@alx42013]

I lived in Aventura for 7 years...
Nicest place i ever lived...next to sunnyisles beach....
ALL Jewish,Russian,Israeli,Brazilian,Argentinean and Haitian....
Badass mall too... I use to just jump the fence in front of my door... And i was in the mall parking lot.
I seen Eric Andre around South Florida back in the days....
He was always weird AF!

[@beelzebubbla]

That was amazing, so entertaining. I especially enjoyed the way Eric would ask questions of his own as if he was the one doing the interview. Great podcast as usual!

[@phillylegend215]

Eric Andre is going to play Patrick Mahomes in Mahomes' bio movie.

[@USMCLP]

LMAO

[@chrisalan6476]

Wait a minute, Hannibal ACTUALLY kicked Flavor Flav in the face?! I thought that was fake lmao

[@querecep]

it was fake! eric is fuckin around lol

[@Captainpuntymidgets]

Evan Morris it’s fake but they both started saying it’s real as a joke because flava gets pissed lol

[@querecep]

@@Captainpuntymidgets yep, I forgot about that part. it makes it tht much funnier! thanks for reminding me!

[@kevinpiastra]

Keep the myth alive

[@chrisalan6476]

@@Captainpuntymidgets Lmfao

[@kharyrobertson3579]

I love how Jasmin was ready to go along with the clip. Great producer instinct lol

[@brendancassidy3312]

i love how eric just randomly starts to interview talib at times

[@liamclark4873]

Respiration is one of my favorite songs and I’ve loved how Talib raps and have been a fan for a few years and I’m so fucking happy he’s a cool ass dude

[@mariusetternavn6214]

I love the mood and energy of this podcast crew, and Eric Andre is the perfect guest for it.

[@Jacob890]

Great interview, great episode.
I love Kweli, I love Eric Andre, I love Madlib too, so that was even more of a benefit.
The time flew by.

[@sidious501]

Man what a cool interview went by soo quick I was into every topic

[@MrNatev715]

Rawkus Records still is staple to me. I found so many artists through their records and the SoundBombings and LL's are still amazing albums. From High & Mighty, Rugged man, Big L, Monch, Mad Skillz and all the artists i heard on the mixtapes. Still listen to this day

[@danielscottburke]

Thank you for your time and space 💫

[@hayk3000]

Wow this was fantastic! It's the best Eric Andre interview I've seen.
Honestly at first I couldn't focus on what they were talking 'cause I was seriously shocked at how incredibly beautiful Jasmin is. Once they started talking some quality politics I knew I was gonna watch more of this show. And I'm definitely checking out Jasmins' stand up! Great job guys!

[@alexr.5389]

2 of my FAV. people, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

[@TheAybar100]

Talib I stumbled upon this just the other day, always been a fan since Black Star, keep.it up!!

[@fartkerson]

12:16 "If I was Jay-Z I'd be learning ancient languages and studying kung fu." Greatest thing I've heard all year.

[@urmama54]

what if he really is but all that public stuf a front

[@markfelt5650]

I love all Eric Andre interviews. Was kind of cool to see him legitimately answer questions and not be a nut job haha. Similar to his Marc Maron one.

[@Th3wobbler]

“It’s the shit that makes you burn slow” goosebumps

[@rogerjerabek9574]

Yes, Jasmin should be at the table. I've felt strangely about that from the beginning of the show.

[@yehor_ivanov]

that's cause she black

[@bahrnun8562]

Great episode!!

[@jaredcallahan7167]

When he mentioned Port Arthur, TX! 😂😂 Awesome

[@tjriz91]

Hearing Eric Andre tell the story of Talib smoking on stage 20 years ago made me think of my experience more recently. Talib performed at a local beer festival in Wilmington, DE like 4 years ago, which was literally the ONLY reason I paid for a ticket, considering I had recently stopped drinking alcohol. It was a very tame event and there were a lot of families with children etc. But seein Talib Kweli live...I had to bring some of that real sticky icky icky. Even though I immersed myself in the older crowd by the stage who knew his music, I'm fairly confident I was the ONLY person getting stoned. And it was really good stuff. Had multiple bewildered white folks turning around wondering where that sweet smell was coming from, as I was being discreet. And then Talib comes closer to my side of the stage and made a joke about seeing all the kids and smelling the ganja. Something like "I smell ya'll at this family event Wilmington. (Imitating a child's voice) Mommy, why does it smell like pine trees??" Yup, I was the pine forest that day lol. Great episode! I love both of these guys.

[@motive]

What a great interview !!

[@aidenschwartz9008]

Damn Eric pulled out the name Ahmed Jamal he understands the sample finding hustle

[@mobes3]

Check out his "In The Bag" at Amoeba Music. He has great taste in music, found a lot of fun stuff from watching it.

[@theelectricant98]

best podcast of all time

[@UPROXXVideo]

HUGE GRATITUDE

[@JasminLeigh]

Worlds Best Podcast 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@eddiegutierrez7861]

Another amazing fun Interview in the books

[@bazzyblack5895]

When Talib said "SNAP INTO A SLIM JIM!!" I died

[@81VALERA]

THANK YOU

[@maddoxjj]

get akala on interview with two great minds would be sick

[@jac185]

Great shout. Him or Lowkey would be dream guests

[@Power-9Hunnid]

Nice interview. The Eric Andre Show was hilarious!!!

[@pt2hays]

Only Andre can wear yellow rain boots..

[@capricornking560]

Bruh 😂 I literally paused the video to check the comments for this same observation 😂🤣💀

[@billycrunches8117]

Do you see that metal thing ? Its probly some designer brand

[@CoreyMcKinneyJr]

🙌🏽 Saving this for later 🙌🏽

[@pastense]

Soundbombing 2 is THE BEST mixtape ever made, specifically made by the greatest DJs on earth. The Beatjunkies, J-Rocc and Babu are the dopest Djs to ever make such a classic mixtape. If you don’t know, fight me. You youngins wouldn’t know what a REAL mixtape should sound like til you heard Soundbombing 2. DJ Evil Dee on the first Soundbombing did his thing too. Another noteworthy mixtape from this era would be DJ Premier’s New York Reality Check 101

[@brian3634]

boomer

[@HertoftheCity]

Barter 6 is the best mixtape ever made

[@derwolf9668]

Much respect to you, y'all liiving phenomenas

[@ErikGiovani]

I never seen talibs, can they just put the girl at the table it feels like she’s being ignored lmao

[@vintagerealityvr]

This is a standard talk show setup. The host has their sidekick chime in to keep things going but isn't a main part of the interview. Pretty much every talk show does this

[@sandgaijin]

I laughed for two minutes straight after Talib says "Let's go to a clip!" and the confusion on Eric's face.

[@calvin8370]

Eric is the funniest person I have ever seen. So cool you got to interview him

[@Sn0reSnoreDan]

Eric Andre is in my top 7 Favorite comedians. Absolutely a genius, and a big influence on the way how I interact with people.

[@oraz.]

I'm so excited

[@TheDawsonFamily2526]

Great content

[@BGeorgeVideo]

QUESTION: Does this podcast benefit more if People watch on youtube or via a podcast site! I wana support to the fullest

[@YourFriendWithACamera]

Probably the website. But either helps

[@bruckner6290]

watched the movie after this interview n gotta say that they killed it. good interview, good movie, n good vibes all around

[@devzeppilin]

Oh I gotta smoke one and come back to watch this tonight.

[@UPROXXVideo]

Lol, we’ll be here

[@brimichelle6271]

Probably the best Eric Andre interview I've ever seen

[@BABA-is8kv]

Bad Trip was funny as hell, Great Podcast as well, propz to Talib.

[@UPROXXVideo]

Agreed. We saw screeners to prep for the ep and loved the movie!

[@mariusetternavn6214]

@@UPROXXVideo it's fucking amazing is what it is. A master piece

[@treverrerko387]

Where can I watch it? I can't find it anywhere.

[@an8648]

@@treverrerko387 movieboxpro

[@crusherjones6809]

2:43 Jasmine going FULL mermaid with this look!

[@JazzJune7]

Seeing yasin bey at flog gnaw last year was unreal

[@J.5.M.]

Love this show, Talib is a great host!

[@JoannaSternbergYoutube]

I love the sentence "I was down for the shenanigans"

[@brianhood1044]

I think everything is setup perfectly on this show. Two people at the table, with Jasmines pretty self in the directors chair. It’s different,fresh,and everything flows great 👍.

[@marras122]

This is literally the best thing possibly ever

[@MrRigdon97]

Super dope podcast honestly, talib is the shit and I actually got to seem him with PL
*airhorn drrrr drr drrr drrrrrr*

[@gudaguda5523]

Thank, this is a nice trip

[@humphreybouvier9381]

Of course Eric had to wear rain boots 😂😂😂😂 I love that man and everything he does

[@mistaizmbeatz]

@44:05 taking me back to that Lifting Off joint. Peace!

[@soulbro7614]

I caught that too

[@Jeffrey1999ify]

probably the most normal interview with Eric Andre lol

[@thecunninlynguist]

Bad Trip is wild, I am also curious about the reactions...from the bloopers in the credits, it seems like the scenes were framed as something else, then Eric does his thang to get the real reaction

[@CurrentRapCurrents]

A. Dope hat Kweli!!
B. Dem boots Andre... LOL!!!

[@moncheri2300]

Normal Andre is so hot to meeeeeeee!!

[@zenstateofmind9907]

Well guess it's time to deliver a Pizza Ball

[@Funkadelic3]

Man, I really wish they had that clip lmao

[@chinsymcgee1327]

I heard soundbombing 2 in scotland back in the day!

[@pierrevanacker]

Um salve do Brasil rap na veia 👊👋

[@AnthoinetteMiessie]

I ❤ this Eric André quote 'bout creativity of creoles e.o. & beautifull conversation. P.s. w.t.f. is blarfing?

[@solomonwest6063]

Woah what an interaction

[@allamaraine8066]

Weird mixed dudes who can’t focus or be bothered with a normal conversation, UNITE!!! I love this n***a! 😂

[@817Moon]

I love Eric Andre 👏🏾

[@deankruse2891]

Best interview Eric Andre has gotten

[@Megatronmarc]

Highlarious

[@Primalintent]

"If Joe Biden gets the nomination I'm going to go ape shit."
I wish I could see his response...and hug him. I'm only lucky I'm not in the US

[@kwenatsotetsi5885]

Sup with those boots Eric😂😂

[@zipjones6208]

I love his hair cut

[@stephent3992]

yoo Talib's laugh at @12:47 lmaoooo

[@vs.1862]

AYO SOMEBODY ORDERED A PIZZA BALL

[@koreanfriedchildren]

I love Eric hahaha

[@patricesankara3081]

André is a genuine Kweli fan.

[@samgarncarz1430]

talib's glasses are fly asf

[@thosethatcan]

44:00 haaaaa.. wow great story.