Memphis Bleek Prices His Fresh Pair At $40K, Talks Jay-Z Getting Him In Trouble, Rihanna & A$AP Mob

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  • Опубликовано: 8 июн 2024
  • Memphis Bleek talks about being Rocafella Records first signee, Jay Z in the studio, working with Just Blaze, A$AP Mob reminding him of Rocafella, working with Rihanna early, Dear Summer, the songs that changed his life and more.
    Timecodes:
    0:00 - Intro
    1:00 - Sneaker Check
    2:00 - Memphis Bleek reacts to Fresh Pair shoes
    3:00 - Memphis Bleek clowned an artist for wearing these
    4:00 - where Memphis Bleek grew up
    4:30 - first song he rapped over
    5:30 - Just Blaze didn’t want to give Memphis Bleek this song
    7:30 - passing up on beat for Fabolos
    8:30 - Memphis Bleek Was Mad Joe Budden Got Pump It Up Beat
    9:00 - How Bleek got involved in Dusse
    11:00 - making history
    12:10 - ASAP closest to re-creating Rocafella feel
    12:25 - Bleek used to get in trouble for hanging out with Jay Z
    15:20 - Bleek’s first solo record
    16:30 - favorite Just Blaze beats
    18:00 - losing an entire hard drive of music
    19:30 - how this song changed the perception of Bleek
    20:10 - Irv Gotti influence on hit songs
    20:30 - the genius of Jay Z
    22:20 - Memphis Bleek is “so mad” for not shooting Rihanna music video
    24:00 - Florida
    25:00 - why Memphis Bleek is “mad” at Dear Summer
    28:00 - Memphis Bleek prices his shoes
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Комментарии • 374

  • @UPROXXVideo
    @UPROXXVideo  Месяц назад +74

    Would you rock the Dear Summer Memphis Bleek sneakers? What would you price them at?

    • @twizrock7081
      @twizrock7081 Месяц назад +9

      I would rock them , custom a1’s I would probably price them at 200-250$ 🤷🏽‍♂️

    • @ivan363
      @ivan363 Месяц назад +3

      No 👎🏾

    • @UPROXXVideo
      @UPROXXVideo  Месяц назад +1

      @@ivan363 What don't you like about them?

    • @lesuelbrown3969
      @lesuelbrown3969 Месяц назад +2

      Those 🔥 no 🧢!

    • @boe6879
      @boe6879 Месяц назад

      2k

  • @akingwithwords2144
    @akingwithwords2144 Месяц назад +55

    I never even realized him and Jay-Z were so far apart in age. It makes their relationship make even more sense to me now. Jay-Z is LITERALLY his big homie.

    • @demetriousholmes1179
      @demetriousholmes1179 19 дней назад +4

      That's Jay Z's nephew on a level. He always said Jay Z's sister and his mom were best friends.

  • @hiphopdx
    @hiphopdx Месяц назад +67

    These shoes go crazy.... Bleek is a legend

  • @KiingTRell
    @KiingTRell Месяц назад +84

    Yooo bleek ain't change in the last 25 years. Shout out to that man.

    • @UPROXXVideo
      @UPROXXVideo  Месяц назад +3

      truth

    • @beeweezee71888
      @beeweezee71888 Месяц назад +2

      Facts 💯💯

    • @not_the_same_
      @not_the_same_ 29 дней назад

      Fax

    • @midgetboy5567
      @midgetboy5567 28 дней назад

      He was the swag of the roc j n same was old af think about it the way he had the durag headbands Mitchell& ness that’s bleek all the way he was DIPLOMATIC B4 Cam & juelz

    • @globalike424
      @globalike424 24 дня назад

      Facts only!!!

  • @Fluxwithit
    @Fluxwithit Месяц назад +26

    Bleek comes off as a dude that could make any conversation go well. needs his own show for sure. and that YES track is heat!

  • @prod.soxldies
    @prod.soxldies Месяц назад +110

    Bleek need a podcast .. highkey a funny dude I'm sure he got hella stories

    • @UPROXXVideo
      @UPROXXVideo  Месяц назад +13

      He has one -- brand new through Rocafella!

    • @kingmoses7530
      @kingmoses7530 Месяц назад +12

      RocSolid is the Podcast

    • @KattyCustoms
      @KattyCustoms Месяц назад +1

      He’s hella funny!!!

    • @prod.soxldies
      @prod.soxldies Месяц назад

      I know now lol

    • @bigfaces305
      @bigfaces305 Месяц назад

      @@UPROXXVideoit’s with drink champs company

  • @YungSplashM
    @YungSplashM Месяц назад +34

    Bleek a real one, right here is a classic and he bodied "hey papi" the sneakers are 🔥🔥🔥

    • @ispeakmucho
      @ispeakmucho Месяц назад +4

      And It's Alright. That verse is beyond classic.
      From the block, to the hot 2 seaters, ya heard

    • @sheronknight8903
      @sheronknight8903 Месяц назад +1

      🔥🔥

    • @pedrogates3189
      @pedrogates3189 29 дней назад +3

      Bleek bodied a lot of shit during “the dynasty “ era

    • @EHN2024
      @EHN2024 22 дня назад

      Hey Papi summer of 2000

  • @heavykoe
    @heavykoe 28 дней назад +15

    The culture needed a Bleek and AZ collab with a Blaze beat!

    • @unpopops
      @unpopops 14 дней назад

      Yo Bleek gives dope interviews but let’s be real, nobody wanna hear him rap with no damn AZ. That’ll be a waste of a Blaze beat.!

  • @twilla-wf7pq
    @twilla-wf7pq 29 дней назад +23

    Bleek has the best interviews

    • @sheronknight8903
      @sheronknight8903 28 дней назад

      🔥🔥

    • @EHN2024
      @EHN2024 22 дня назад +1

      He is funny asl.

    • @user-sc5pf5wz3c
      @user-sc5pf5wz3c 17 дней назад +1

      Bleeding kills it on Drink Champs with N.O.R.E hosting the podcast.... When they meet MJ.

  • @KattyCustoms
    @KattyCustoms Месяц назад +22

    Bleek hella funny! It was a pleasure creating a shoe for him, Dope person overall

  • @AjCubia
    @AjCubia 26 дней назад +5

    Picturing beans knocked out sleep while the pump it up instrumental is playing is hilarious because of how much energy that beat has

  • @JODofficial
    @JODofficial Месяц назад +20

    Copped the Jordan's, two weeks before they came out

  • @play4keeps800
    @play4keeps800 Месяц назад +27

    Always a plesure to to see and hear from Bleek 🔥🔥🔥

  • @lux9117
    @lux9117 27 дней назад +7

    “Round Here”……SUPER Classic!

  • @ColdJelly19
    @ColdJelly19 Месяц назад +13

    Marcy on the Tongue is 🔥🔥 the colors go crazy! These are perfect

  • @enzomussolini
    @enzomussolini Месяц назад +15

    Bleek and Just Blaze both legendary 🏆 dope interview great content we need more like this!

  • @KingPrattis
    @KingPrattis Месяц назад +10

    Bleek the reason why I wear my fitted how I wear it Frfr 💯💯💯 a legend!!!

  • @p11479
    @p11479 Месяц назад +10

    Bleek is super honorable and down to earth salute pimpin❗️

  • @sdotjohnson5048
    @sdotjohnson5048 Месяц назад +8

    I’m a sneaker head…I’m feeling da Memphis Bleek kicks 🔥

  • @soloro7112
    @soloro7112 25 дней назад +3

    Holding up a candle 🕯️ to the sun ☀️

  • @twizrock7081
    @twizrock7081 Месяц назад +20

    Nah those custom Air Force ones are FIRE!!!! the colors are very nice 👍🏽!!!!…..

  • @TrevorJacksonTV
    @TrevorJacksonTV 26 дней назад +4

    Bleek is a hell of an artist, the industry never gives him his flowers because the expectations was so high, because he was Jay-Z man.

  • @Life_943
    @Life_943 27 дней назад +3

    Bleek interviews b fire n i think even if he didn't see eye to eye with Jay he would still talk Positive about Jay....

  • @ChampWilson-gy1xm
    @ChampWilson-gy1xm 17 дней назад +2

    Bleek's verse on Celebration off the Streets Is Watching soundtrack is one of the greatest verses ever!

  • @QueenKesh181
    @QueenKesh181 29 дней назад +4

    This was dope! I forever will be a Memphis Bleek and Just Blaze fan. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @fasteddiep43
    @fasteddiep43 15 дней назад +2

    Let's not forget loyalty to that list of accolades. This guy never stepped out of line and never turned, dudes a rider for real

  • @AliPo-ne3yf
    @AliPo-ne3yf Месяц назад +6

    Orange, yellow, Blue & green. The Perfect gift 🙌🏼🕊️🗽🌉🗺️

  • @FukTweleve
    @FukTweleve Месяц назад +18

    Did anybody else go watch the "Round here" video after this??

  • @trentyates418
    @trentyates418 25 дней назад +3

    Bleek is one of the most realest MCs ever, Round Here is a legendary joint

  • @KattyCustoms
    @KattyCustoms Месяц назад +10

    Yoooo Bleek was the coolest 😎

    • @UPROXXVideo
      @UPROXXVideo  Месяц назад +3

      Such a great dude!

    • @kevinarrington6736
      @kevinarrington6736 20 дней назад +1

      Damn a Jordan I need these in my life the concept fire
      Color way fire

  • @9Ether_God
    @9Ether_God 25 дней назад +2

    I been a Memphis Bleek fan since I was a youngin’ runnin’ the streets at like 14/15 & rockin’ my fitted hats like how Bleek was rockin’ his lol.. Shout Out to the OG & Legend Memphis Bleek🐐👑🫡

  • @TwinThug021
    @TwinThug021 Месяц назад +9

    Them shit flamed really tho 💯
    I wish they would've made them Rocafella logo fitted hats I'm still looking forward to them fitted hats droppin

  • @Fairytail_Fan
    @Fairytail_Fan 26 дней назад +2

    I had a big crush on Memphis Bleek back in the day!😍

  • @carolynholley8208
    @carolynholley8208 25 дней назад +2

    Salute Bleek,hats off 2 ur channel, 1 of the most known unknown, tru artist

  • @mely28mel
    @mely28mel Месяц назад +5

    Bleek always a great guest and the kicks are fire but that Styles P custom still my favorite

  • @martezcole9100
    @martezcole9100 Месяц назад +4

    I love Bleek interviews, he funny AF. He the only that can make fun of Hov a lil bit, you can tell they real brothers.

  • @pastense
    @pastense Месяц назад +5

    Wasn’t the hugest fan of Bleek, but I always really love this dude’s energy

  • @unitedwestandunitedweprogr8946
    @unitedwestandunitedweprogr8946 Месяц назад +6

    #Chicagoluv brother & sister 💪🏽💯🔥📈📌 dope interview with #Bleek he was tuff when i was younger im 36 🤷🏽‍♂️
    new subscriber ✌🏽

  • @johngreen6521
    @johngreen6521 29 дней назад +2

    Bleek was my favorite from Roc-a-fella. That Round Here was on repeat everyday!

  • @Feverdrice
    @Feverdrice Месяц назад +5

    This was a dope interview!! KICKS is🔥🔥🔥

  • @icefrombrooklyn
    @icefrombrooklyn Месяц назад +7

    Air force ones go good with anything.

  • @stryfetc1471
    @stryfetc1471 28 дней назад +2

    Just did Bleek's best song- "Round Here"!!🔥🔥

  • @Lboogieclt
    @Lboogieclt 24 дня назад +1

    Fresh pair thanks for the content for the culture

  • @mynameisoruko8225
    @mynameisoruko8225 Месяц назад +2

    This is one my favorite series, and these are as usual 🔥👑

  • @Epicmod31
    @Epicmod31 Месяц назад +2

    Bleek as always stand 10 toes down and knuckles up. respect to you and hungry at a young age it paid off, It's the rock you bastard

  • @rahjauhnrobinson1630
    @rahjauhnrobinson1630 Месяц назад +2

    Interview was elite Bleek always the same.... Salute to the Legend

  • @fifth4109
    @fifth4109 Месяц назад

    Love how y'all do the intro with their reaction 💪

  • @user-cl2wz3ni1n
    @user-cl2wz3ni1n Месяц назад +3

    I love my G Bleek he’s hilarious 💯

  • @alexhayes7853
    @alexhayes7853 25 дней назад +1

    m extra money. glad to see bleek on the scene

  • @Datflyguyjones
    @Datflyguyjones 28 дней назад +2

    I used to cruise to i95💪🏾😎👌🏾💨

  • @jKHAHN215PA
    @jKHAHN215PA 26 дней назад +1

    This was dope ..Bleek def a personality #215salute ✊🏾

  • @user-hm8gv7gx8h
    @user-hm8gv7gx8h Месяц назад +5

    This my favorite RUclips show

  • @Jaiwavbeatz
    @Jaiwavbeatz Месяц назад +2

    I use to work at circlehouse, he right bout the brownies… lol , I remember making lemonade “mix” for t-pain and tay dizm when he was recording his first album, they were pretty kool down to earth dudes…

  • @Drank305
    @Drank305 15 дней назад

    This interview 🔥🔥🔥🔥. Takes me back.

  • @bmoreemoneybags2226
    @bmoreemoneybags2226 28 дней назад +2

    I say that all the time (round here ) let the south in door 🚪. When t.i yelled them 24,s make them 20,s look like 10,s down here. I knew the South wasn't playing... bleek ty for helping the south take over frfr 💯.

  • @JohnDoe-hj5mc
    @JohnDoe-hj5mc Месяц назад +5

    Salute to y'all

  • @benhillSWATS
    @benhillSWATS 28 дней назад +1

    She did a good job, great interview with one of my favorite rappers 🫡💯

  • @retroesso
    @retroesso Месяц назад +2

    22:57 Surprised Just acknowledged Bink

  • @dannymiller380
    @dannymiller380 4 дня назад

    Bleek always a great listen, we need the podcast.

  • @eastbaldamorepreppy
    @eastbaldamorepreppy Месяц назад +3

    my fav bleek song is holla on da dynasty album

  • @flippingkicksetc4643
    @flippingkicksetc4643 Месяц назад +1

    Dope!!! Glade I checked in . Bleek usually is a good Vibe💪🏾😎

  • @LouieTzepher
    @LouieTzepher 21 день назад +1

    Bleek is one of the best story tellers, always love hearing him.

  • @user-zp6kj1lv5n
    @user-zp6kj1lv5n 22 дня назад

    LEGEND 🙏🏽🙏🏽,stay blessed big bro.

  • @jeremiahmityero7501
    @jeremiahmityero7501 29 дней назад +2

    Bleek needs to be on something weekly too many stories and jokes

  • @iabnharper2384
    @iabnharper2384 17 дней назад +1

    This is dope, luv bridging the gap of 411

  • @popeyedamc
    @popeyedamc Месяц назад +1

    That quick trip down memory lane caused an edit!! Lol... Can't wait to see BEANS episode!! Just saw State P at Fat Joe & Friends!! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @r-eazy8953
    @r-eazy8953 21 день назад +2

    This should have been longer

  • @user-sl7xg7so8d
    @user-sl7xg7so8d 20 дней назад +1

    Bleek need his own podcast

  • @KD_SWAGGER
    @KD_SWAGGER Месяц назад +3

    Memphis Bleek deserves those sneakers. I enjoy his music. Salute to him on his accomplishments.

  • @kenyanthornell9717
    @kenyanthornell9717 14 дней назад +1

    Great interview. Memph cool and engaging personality

  • @kayflip2233
    @kayflip2233 Месяц назад +2

    One of the most underrated in the game. Should've had a bigger career.

  • @SliverDc5kiidFF
    @SliverDc5kiidFF Месяц назад +2

    I like this

  • @Chris-ze6oh
    @Chris-ze6oh Месяц назад +2

    the pair yall gave to dave east was sooooooooo tuff!

  • @brintonthomas371
    @brintonthomas371 Месяц назад +3

    Just Blaze has such a calming voice, he should do some voice work.

    • @sheronknight8903
      @sheronknight8903 Месяц назад

      ❤❤

    • @UPROXXVideo
      @UPROXXVideo  Месяц назад

      He's on so many tracks -- once you start hearing it, it's everywhere!

  • @dontique3
    @dontique3 Месяц назад +2

    Salute!!! fresh pair that was dope

  • @bankruptmusic9806
    @bankruptmusic9806 28 дней назад +1

    Nice work fellas shoes r crazy 😮

  • @pocketfullofghost2347
    @pocketfullofghost2347 Месяц назад +3

    22:00….WHATS da hot record out rt now?😂Hov” what ever beat Bleek pass on last month 😂😂😂.

  • @THEMRPETERPARKERSHOW
    @THEMRPETERPARKERSHOW 23 дня назад +1

    Iesha by ABC one of my ALL TIME favorites.. My guy Bleek

  • @T2PV7
    @T2PV7 24 дня назад +1

    The guest the pick are perfect for the show. Can’t wait til they get Fab on here!

  • @marcusplummer1
    @marcusplummer1 Месяц назад +2

    I only own 2 pair of AF1s, definitely would make that the 3rd🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @GoMikeG
    @GoMikeG Месяц назад +2

    I rock with bleek so tough man. Pray he rich forever.

  • @tweezemoney420
    @tweezemoney420 29 дней назад +2

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @lhbbq
    @lhbbq Месяц назад +2

    Classic!

  • @Rap__GPT
    @Rap__GPT 20 дней назад +1

    Thank God Fab got “can’t let you go” 8:00

  • @Dobbystyles
    @Dobbystyles 20 дней назад

    I enjoyed this

  • @dt9162
    @dt9162 28 дней назад +1

    Showed me what bottle service & VIP WAS LIKE AT THE SCHOOL LUNCH TABLE if you know you know 💯💯💯💯💯💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @ibraheemhameed8859
    @ibraheemhameed8859 Месяц назад +3

    The Bleekster Big up lyte say cram to understand you…. 😊😊😊

  • @Charles-qm3mo
    @Charles-qm3mo Месяц назад +2

    Dope

  • @nicethelyrical1529
    @nicethelyrical1529 17 дней назад +1

    Bleek is so Dope👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 BIG SHOUT MY G! And we got ABC IN COMMON 🤣🎶💪🏾

  • @Gagemusicx
    @Gagemusicx Месяц назад +2

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @traderentertainment5626
    @traderentertainment5626 29 дней назад +2

    We need more Bleek interviews and less Dash!

  • @clintonbarrett9427
    @clintonbarrett9427 16 дней назад +1

    Bleek is the best story teller

  • @eurk
    @eurk 27 дней назад +1

    It's crazy cuz I been listening to that clue mixtape

    • @sheronknight8903
      @sheronknight8903 25 дней назад +1

      🔥

    • @eurk
      @eurk 25 дней назад

      @@sheronknight8903 definitely 🔥 tho a few songs I didn't like

  • @antoinehearns2177
    @antoinehearns2177 6 дней назад

    Yoda interview was straight fire

  • @DvNgEr93
    @DvNgEr93 27 дней назад +1

    GoodOne 👍🏿

  • @bashawnofficial6806
    @bashawnofficial6806 28 дней назад +1

    Those 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @marcusplummer1
    @marcusplummer1 Месяц назад +1

    Fresh🔥🔥🔥

  • @user-sc5pf5wz3c
    @user-sc5pf5wz3c 17 дней назад +1

    Memphis Bleeding deserves a Netflix special, or some opportunity to do stand up his energy is turnt.. He is funny as KcuF.. HE and Tony YaYo are able to describe a terrible at times situation, and make it hilarious.......

  • @donaldedmond3294
    @donaldedmond3294 11 дней назад +1

    please do a Sneaker

  • @BLOCKWORKBOSS
    @BLOCKWORKBOSS Месяц назад +2

    Classic