Steve Rifkind on Prodigy’s Passing, Big Pun’s Bracelet Story, RZA & ODB Memories

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 Timestamps
00:00 – Building a roster of self-contained artists (Mobb Deep, Dead Prez, Akon, Three 6 Mafia, Wu-Tang)
01:40 – Memories of Prodigy & the impact of his passing
03:30 – Big Pun’s Cuban link bracelet story after going multi-platinum
06:35 – Pete Rock & Raekwon spark Soul Survivor deal
07:25 – RZA partnership & hotel deadline story
08:20 – ODB’s infamous “Wu-Tang is for the children” Grammy moment
10:55 – Working with Kanye West & his 5-album run
13:00 – On Yeezy sneakers, consulting Kanye, and Wu-Tang’s 25th anniversary
14:50 – The missing sense of community in today’s music industry