Ras Kass Talks Nature Of A Threat, Dr. Dre And Jail Time

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Ras Kass Talks Nature Of A Threat, Dr. Dre And Jail Time

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Aug 26, 2019

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On this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh converse with long time friend and collaborator Ras Kass. They discuss his legacy as a lyrical heavyweight on the west coast. He reflects on how he feels about his song "Nature Of A Threat" almost 25 years later and more.

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Aug 26, 2019

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