Yelawolf Reflects On Career, Biggest Disagreement W/ Eminem & Making LA Reid Cry W/ A Rap Verse
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Yelawolf sat down with HipHopDX to talk about his career journey from LA Reid to Eminem and had some crazy stories to tell in between. Tune back in for the full interview this weekend!
Guest: Yelawolf (@yelawolf)
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Interview By: Jeremy Hecht (@jeremy_hecht)
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Senior Content Strategist & Videographer: Jaysn Prolifiq (@jaysnprolifiq)
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Edited By: Thereza Pena (@wit_rilla)
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Do you guys think Yelawolf is the most underrated in the rap game? & what’s your favorite Yelawolf verse of all time? Let us know in the comments below!🔥Also, for those asking, here are some time codes:
1:30 - on realizing power of the internet
2:57 - on Pitchfork/ Fader giving Trunk Muzik a good review and writer
4:47 - On going to Atlanta/ having to travel the world to really find himself
(Take out a lot of the pauses)
6:30 - on seeking out Kawan Prather
7:20 - doing shows with Rittz, KRIT, BOB, b etc. Drunken Unicorn
Janelle Monae coming in to watch his show
8:40 - arena rap and Fantasia twerking on stage at a Yelawolf Show With Lil Wayne, DJ Khaled, LA Reid
9:40 - not knowing what to do with Yelawolf’s sound
10:30 - on LA Reid not wanting to sign him
10:45 - Malay Leaving Yelawolf To Go Create Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange
12:50 - Marshall signed a white boy everybody wanted a piece
13:20 - On Radioactive being cringeworthy
14:00 - 4 songs from Yelawolf’s old mixtape Arena Rap made it onto Love Story
15:00 - American You and Eminem telling him to add a rap verse for the song?
“Dude, I’m Eminem”
15:40 - Yelawolf’s Biggest Disagreement With Eminem (Let’s Roll With Kid Rock)
17:17 - On calling certain things wouldn’t work for Radioactive
17:48 - The label wanted UK singer Ed Sheeran to sing the hook for AMERICAN you
18:30 - Yelawolf remembers the first time he heard Eminem + Raps the verse
19:30 - relating to Eminem’s “white boy shit” and his early work
20:00 on hating white rappers
20:15 on not liking Asher Roth because he sounded too much like Eminem
22:05 - Bloody Sunday - G-Eazy and Post Malone
22:20 - I expected bars out of G-Eazy
22:30 - on expecting bars out of Post Malone
23:23 - Rap Devil Reaction
24:10 - How the MGK beef started
25:22 - Yelawolf had a record with MGK and asked Eminem to be on it but Em no replied
26:15 - Yelawolf putting out the song and asking Eminem if he could put it out
27:15 on first hearing Rap Devil
27:50 on siding with Eminem > MGK
28:30 - on Eminem being psycho and rapping random bars
29:30 - describing Eminem’s voice as an instrument
30:00 - MGK being impressive
30:30 - Eminem rapping Yelawolf’s “Pop The Truck” back to him perfectly
31:30 - Eminem probably had to only listen to it once
32:13 - Eminem
32:38 - 9th grade talent show and dissing the whole school
37:20 - 1Train conversation - Big KRIT having the best verse
38:00 - everybody getting the beat seperately
38:38 - on being thankful for ASAP Mob
39:30 - on making LA Reid cry and the bar that made him cry
40:20 - on why it was so important to not rap for LA Reid
Police they shoot and kill, they shoot at will
They will at you, they'll execute if you don't leave
Leavin' the impression no one's safe inside this dungeon in the city of the beast
Nope 👎 when was he ever dope
@@TheJeremie247 hater
Billy’s on the corner with the crystal meth, and he ain’t slowing down, also his second verse on bow ties
I love Yelawolf . Yes he's so underrated. I haven't heard him that much so I can pick a verse.
The interviewer was so good. No disrespectful interruptions. No unnecessary questions
Thank you. Because Yelawolf to me is an ICON.
yeah he is!!
Far from an Icon.
15:05 for biggest disagreement with Eminem.
Random player thanks bro
Thanks
Not all heroes wear capes..
I've heard all these comments.. Think of something new or just say thanks
Faith in humanity restored. You’re a gentleman and a scholar.
You can absolutely say that yelawolf is an artist. This dude paints when he writes. Glad it happened in my lifetime
Yela is a dope artist ain't no sound like his call it wat u want but this dude is unique
Eliazar Perez lol when was he ever dope
@@TheJeremie247 hes been dope... sorry in MY OPINION hes dope 😁😎
Maybe some shit he puts out aint for you but dude is dope from the stuff ive heard from his other stuff not on my playlist but hes versatile and has dipped into more than just rap.
Unique doesn’t always equal good unfortunately
Jeremie Mickens why u watchin then kid?
Yelawolf on The Joe Rogan Experience make it happen!
K R yes
I just had that thought five minutes ago !
Yellow wolf is very well spoken and surprisingly deep loo
Yes please some one get in touch with joe!!!
@@chriswalsh6893 its yelawolf dumbo I guess you are not from the south but down here it's all about the respect and frankly I don't see that u have it for my boi if so get the name right
I'm a HUGE Eminem fan and I discovered Yelawolf thanks to him. And I must say he is one of the best even though nobody seems to recognise that. I'm glad Shady saw his talent, even if sales were not always the best and such. Great interview.
Shady picked a winner for shure
@@nicholasbastardo2318 Yela was a winner long before he signed with Em ... his underground shit is straight fire 🔥 . Go check out his older shit and Colabs with Struggle ( before Strugg did his fed time ) , Jelly , Ritz , tech 9 ..... !!
@@jasonsparshott7208 so many winners dont make it without the right backing ......
Agreed!!
He better than em, o believe em said this in a video.
Who else has been a Yelawolf fan for over 10 years? 🖐
⚡️⚡️
SlumLife bro
Cant say it's been 10 years but found "Kickin" on the tube and been a fan ever since. Too many good songs to list
🤘🤘 fuckin eh!!
Wish i was
I need 3 more years
I'm going to see him perform live in two months.. cant wait
Most underrated and overlooked lyricist. I recommend someone who don’t believe me to go listen to all his music then come back
I mean he is underrated, but not most underrated.
I met him in Decatur Alabama about 13yrs checking out beats at my friend's studio. He's an extremely down to earth guy and very intelligent. All around cool dude. I highly doubt he remembers me or even my friend. But it was a cool day,a looong time ago.
blessedlife93 🗑
Thank you
Roberto Canelo you welcome
His music ages well, he seems to have gotten much better as time goes on
Who else wishes the interview was longer?
I watched it a few times, I can listen to my fave all day long he's so mesmerising.
hell yeah me
fuck yeah instead of scattered released
I’m surprised ghetto cowboy wasn’t even mentioned especially being his latest record. I was hoping to hear a little about it but yes definitely wish it was at least a couple hours long. I love listening to Yela Jelly Struggle etc talk about the hard times and their success and come up!
Great interview!!
Great to hear a new yela interview
Love Yelawolf. Still can’t believe I watched this whole thing without clicking off in the first 5min
This interview went so well, you can tell the man behind the camera is a huge shady records fan. He added so much to this in terms of support. Great Video HipHopDX!
Besides the deafening hyena laughs from the interviewer
Man I thought they’d talk about trial by fire, that albums criminally underrated
I think this was my favorite of his so far and it never is talked about
@@CMClaudio1989 100%%!
Facts
first cd I went and bought from the store in over 10 years just to support this man bc his music means so much to me
That has to be the best album from his time at shady records …( that’s my favorite album from yelawolf)
So basically Yelawolf s saying he wants to be his own man and Artist and not sit in the shadows of Eminem..... respect it💯💯
dion smo shadows of Eminem 🤔 sounds pretty shady to me 😭😭 pun intended
Trunk Muzik is still a dam classic....Love Story is my favorite shit from him though
Eklypised - Love Story, imo, is one of the most complete, yet underrated, albums ever.
Love story was my first time listening to wolf. Love that album, his best for me too
trunk muzik and love story are pretty impossible to compare for me. They represent his two sounds - the super raw ghetto energy on trunk muzik and the laid back dixie flow on love story. If i had to pick one i would say trunk muzik just because he was nothing at that point and didnt have the resources and features he had on on love story. Would love a love story sequel (besides hotel which is great) but maybe two albums down the line since he just did ghetto cowboy which is in that style
I love trunk muziks ill raps and flows. But love story is by far my favourite album. It’s a masterpiece 👌🏽
bombus He had Gucci, Bun B and Raekwon...
Thats crazy empty bottles is that old, one of his best songs by far
Nozge
Right?! Im barely 22 😂
@Greg B No Tennessee Love?
@Greg B now that his new caskey collab album dropped, would you revise this list? I dont see how at least a few on your list, need to get swapped out.
2 yr old interview and I still cant stop watching YW articulate his "realness" and loyalty to his fans and his upbringing. Respect for real. Love this man.
this guy is a real diamond in the rough
My husband & I met him & his beautiful wife earlier this year. We didn't know who he was. We were just hanging out & talking about life. He is such a genuine, good human being. My husband respects him so much! I adore him!
Best Yelawolf interview ever
And he rarely does them.
Big up
This was a great interview. Lots of good questions asked
His accent is not as thick as I thought it was. Its more noticeable when he raps
Fellow Alabamian here- the southern accent in Alabama in particular is odd. As in, people from the bigger cities -Mobile, Huntsville, Birmingham--- have significantly weaker souther drawls. Our southern "accent" is exposed in our vernacular and slang terms. The smaller towns are more apt to embrace the southern trademark accent, therefore producing the folks who sound hella country!
Some people play up on accents or voices when they rap
Yelawolf sounds like boosie on a song with a heavy twang then sounds more lowkey when he talks normally
Thanks for giving the platform to a real one to speak his mind and tell his southern stories. He as an artist means so much to me, it's almost unreal... Looking forward to the next one, hopefully in 2020
It's Yela about the greatest artist? One of my favorites...
He is the only person my wife and I see every year
I've been a fan since high school, I'm 29 years old now! He is so underrated OMG
Alex A Santana same here bro I’ll be 30 in a April..I remember bumping yela in the high school parking lot good times!!
@@JSpivey91 lit! Class of 2008 🔥💪🏽
@@alelitty7214 same
Man y'all made me realize how old I really am..
Great interview: No awkward questions or forced tension, just a relaxed conversation
Fuuuuck, his smile is so cute. I have so much respect for Michael. Been following him since 2010. Ghetto Cowboy is an epic album. It grows on you. By the way, to the fellow Yelawolf
fans:If you haven't heard Slum Trap with Catfish Billy and CookupBoss, then you're missing out!
I was never really a fan of Yelawolf nor his music but this interview changed my perception of him. Dude is humble and talented.
Thanks for the interview, you guys looked up for real and good question, maybe a lot of Eminem in the conversation, but it shows that you guys care for the artist you're talking to.
Dope ass interview, but that laugh homie.... gotta find a way around that.
I love yalls simplicity of interviews and questions. Bravo guys.
Wish we could see more collaborations with Em and Yela
I'm pretty sure there will be more in the future. There is alot of respect and professional integrity between them. I bet they will collab at least once in the next few years.
Pass.. Em killed slaughterhouse
@@marcmiller722 Em did everything he could for the group lol. They didn't blow like they wanted, you cant blame eminem entirely for it.
@@shadyxi3217 em could've stayed out of the way and let them do what they do. Listen to their first shady release and you'll hear eminem's bs influences on some records. Even on yelawolfs first release
@@marcmiller722 yelawolf and slaughterhouse both said Em let them do their own thing and didn't get in the way of making the music a ton.
Y’all disappointed me. I’ll be that guy though.
15:10 is where they talk about the biggest disagreement Yelawolf had with Eminem. Like so other people can skip to that part if that’s the only thing they want to hear. Overall great interview though.
Patrick Kemper you are doing the lords work brother
djhask82 thanks man glad I could help
Bless your soul 🙏😇
T H A N K Y O U ❤️
Patrick Kemper why thank you sir. Just came and was extremely disappointed to find no top comments with the time stamp but you came through... truly a man of culture
Been listening to Yelawolf since before Shady, I wish he knew how much his music helped me through life, for real.
True
Thank you for the interview !! We love Yelawolf ! Cheerz from Germany ;-)
Thank you from the bottom of heart to bring this interview, @HipHopDX.
Such a good interview, been waiting in a dope yela interview for a while now!
*Dope interview for real, great questions.*
Great interview - Love Story is a classic . Yela is a legend and still got more to go !
"Dude. I'm Eminem." Lol! Yelawolf should have looked at him really weird and been like... " Are you sure?"
Still want krit and yelawolf tape
Waiting for that shit still
Hometown hero’s was my shit
two of the best to ever do it in the south
Krit, Yela & Rittz
Gdawg 0331 one of my favorite songs to this day.
Been waiting all week for this!!! Thanks for "pushing" your tour bus that broke down 9 hours away to make it to Omaha!! One of my fave meet and greats ❤
Omaha here also
@@shortbus1127 I was happy I didn't have to travel to see Yela this time. Nobody I listen to comes here. Last concert I traveled to was in Detroit with Em and Jay Z but that was a once in a lifetime thing...
@@KJ-hg5ck I never go to show, I probably should but I don't
I'll never forget that night yela was perfect ha we waited in the rain haha
When i met Wolf in Houston TX he told me about how alot of his songs He made years ago that got put on Love story. And how when he made them the record executives were tripping but when he got on shady it was cool to re release them obviously record them to
great interview, awesome questions! good shit
Shit makes me proud to see yeler get the shine hes always deserved! I been fkn wit wolf since trunk muzik 1 dropped and ive watched his artistic growth from a great unsigned rapper to one of the greatest songwriters and musicians of the 80s babies generation in hiphop and in music in general. His platform has changed many times but hes always remained true to himself and the music he wanted to create. Hes grown but only for the better.. one of the few that NEVER sold out. For that he will always have my respect. N if u dont know bout yeler, yall better start diggin in the crates and find the fuck out.. ur sleepin on one of the most authentic and talented musicians of our time.
Yela got that southern style rap you can't find anywhere else. It's such a good tune.
Im so glad ed didnt sing American you. Thats yelawolfs best singing! So good!
To be honest I came for M but after listen to him being so nice and far from arrogant.. interest to know his music more.. and then what.. Fallin in love.. become a fan now.. wish the interview much longer.. 🥰🥰🥰
Love story, trunk music etc... there is a lot to listen too... you'll be hooked!!!
I Wanna hear Eminem recite “pop the trunk”
Hell ya
That would be amazing!!!!!!!
Think he's playing? You better listen what he's saying punk. Dont make me go pop the trunk... ON YOUUUUUUU he got an old Mossberg in the mossy oak duffle bag laying in the back of the donk boy, Dont make me go pop the trunk... ON YOUUUU. that shit go hard af
@@Slabbe1337 crazy hard !! Whole album knocks hard ASF !!
I'm from Huntsville. I remember working at Sonic and he came through with some friends in a Hummer. Met him at a concert in Michigan too. Great performer. He literally sounds the same on stage as he does on his records.
Woooow! You worked at Sonic and gave Yela a hummer.
Great interview!! Just wished it was a little bit longer
THANK YOU HIPHOP DX.
Hearing him talk about turning down Def Jam, then listening to his track “Fame” off Trunk Muzik Returns...
Crazy. What a story.
Catfish Billy!!!
1 of the greatest musicians alive. Point blank period.
Much love YellaWolf. Coldwater/ Saks Al here. Been a fan since before you left Bama and always will be. We lived 20 mins apart wish We could’ve met up around the area one day. RESPECT BRO.
Now that’s an interview! Great one !
Yela's songs take me places only real music can.. I swear to god I've been playing Ghetto Cowboy in a loop for weeks now, It's the kind of albums that give me strength, and give me the power to keep going and not give up.
I love Yelawolf! I can listen to him all day everyday. Ive met him recently he was very nice and I even got a hug from him.
I was asked once that if I could only listen to one artist or band for the rest of my life who would I pick and why. I had never thought about it but without a second of hesitation I said Yelawolf. Why? Versatility. Hip Hop, Blues, Country, Punk Rock. Free verse poetry to make you think, intricate ballads that will make you tear up, bass heavy tracks for the Chevy and club bangers. Don't even get me started on the beat progression of his tracks. Respect is given when its deserved and he's earned more than what he's been given.
Watching this interview is my favourite thing do nowadays. ❤️
Omg that story about the bully in high school 😂
EM and YELA vs the
Wildn’ Out crew!!!!
Yes! It needs to happen
Joyner, Logic, Royce...Marshall doesn't need help, but that would be great to see and listen to.
Logic bahahaha not a diss rapper
@@audited4073 Royce,Crooked, Benny the butcher, 50(he kills it with dissing ppl). But Em could body them in his sleep.
Logic is wack
Never heard of him until i went to a concert with a couple buddies in 2012. Been a fan ever since.
All this blood spilled enough to give a penguin chills💪🏾💪🏾💯💯that line still one of my faves
Em and Yela need to make a song called "Dakota's Carcass on Yoda's Starship"
This interview was so therapeutic man. god I wish this interview was longer lol
Dope dope interview... Love Yelawolf.. keep moving forward big homie
Great interview! Keep making great music Yela!
Love story is my fave album!!
this kid behind the camera is GEEKING
Love his honesty. Been a fan for a while and he's still one of the best. He definitely paved a way for himself
I have to hand it to Jeremy Hecht for being such a great interviewer. No annoying questions, he didn't interrupt or talk over him. So many hosts are annoying these days, it's refreshing to see a nice interview.
But his laugh though....... otherwise it was on point !
Its gotta get old always being asked about Em. But this was dope.
What an interview!!! What an artist. Proud to say I’ve been a fan since before Em came onboard.
I’m kind of glad he’s not mainstream as fuck cos I feel like he does all his tracks for us, the true fans!
Got my tickets to see him in Sydney in 3 weeks and I’m on the edge of my seat waiting.
Anyone know what that black & white video freestyle was near the end of the video?
I've been a fan of yelawolf ever since the beginning of 2012. 8 Years! From all the Ups and Downs He Has Been Through in his career, he still able to make and create music.
About time somebody did a proper interview with Yelawolf. Great content.
Gonna tell my kids this is charlie brown
If you dislike this interview you ain’t hip hop.
If you like this interview u support the Confederate flag and racist !
old Rip Van Winkle “Tell me that I ain't hip hop bitch you ain't hip hop”
@@bennyblanco5366 Aw, you guys need to settle your differences and get on the same page. Isn't that what we should be doing in 2019, especially considering the topic of racism? I mean do it for the people who need you to. People like me...I mean, I'm a racist who hates all black culture, but they won't let me both like and dislike the video.
@@delanogerber3715 Is Rap n r wndt b not Black Culture WTF
Remember the first time i saw yelawolf on muse tv when i was around 13 , became a fan and he is no doubt top rapper in my book. Much respect to yelawolf, i am 23 now still a fan
I am so glad I watched this!!! Love him.
I've been rockin with Wolf since "Kickin" back before 2012. It makes me happy to see him get the spotlight for a second, more people need to listen to him
That shit still bumps 🔥
@@DieselFanatic199 all day every day brother
Original trunk muzik was 2010 so kickin was well before that again.
@@MrBadavidson9 yeah Kickin came out in 2010
My first yela song was daddy's Lambo. I was instantly a fan. I think the chick from storage wars was in the music video
Great interview!
“Let’s roll” is the song that introduced me to Yelawolf. I seen him perform on the late night show and was an instant fan, but I guess I’m not the ordinary guy and have no problem listening to a song and seeing the talent
Great Interview. Refreshingly honest and insightful
Such a great interview
Thanks Yelawolf,
Love your music
Loved this interview... Yelawolf... Wow... Inspiration man ✌️🔥🔥🔥😎
I adore yelawolf. Saw him at house of blues in Chicago 2019 and he was perfect live. Got right in front and was a split second in his promo video. Coolest thing ever.
Seen Yelawolf live the other night one of the best shows highly suggest seeing him live
I watch a lot of reaction videos for Yelawolf...its hilarious because people who haven't experienced him are STILL like "This is dope... But what is it?" They all usually love him by the end tho! Lol! ⚡❤⚡
I'm late to the party. I just started going down the YelaWolf rabbit hole! I was turned onto "country rap" in 2015 when I stumbled upon Ryan Upchurch on YT when I was bored at my office job one day. When I was 15 (in the 80s), I was sneaking into The Park Elevator in Charlotte NC to see Antiseen shows & Judas Bullethead shows. Blew my mind!! So, I've always had respect for the underground, independent artists. I was mostly Outlaw country & metal then, 90s country (& Nascar races) then Hank 3 & Jesco White & the Avett Brothers. Now, thanks to Church (CREEKSQUAD), I found ACal, Tom Macdonald, Struggle Jennings, Burden, Bryson Gray & Mesus & many more! Now, I found YelaWolf! Music has always been so important to me. I love the soundtrack of my life. 🎶📻🎸🎻🥁🎙
Keep this shit going loving this it’s the most real interview with wolf yet
35:39. WHERE IS THAT YELAWOLF/BIG KRIT COUNTRY COUSINS ALBUM?!?! 2019 and we are still waiting!!!!
That wall is amazing. 🔥🔥 I need it
From Florida love in Huntsville Alabama for 4 years now and love it! Wish I could get a break n do a song with Wolf!
Love the El-P shout out. The goat
We need more like him in the industry
Great interview. I’m now a sub.
First time I heard Yela was on Slim Thug’s I Run. Been loving the music ever since. My favorite forever will be all of Arena Rap but especially Come On Over.
A big fan, but haven't heard alot of the songs Y'all's talking about until I seen this video. Now even a bigger fan because of videos like this one.