Fabolous, iconic music & cultural figure opens up about his journey revealing hows & whys |The Pivot
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Music has helped me through difficult situations because… it lets me get through them…if you’re going through hell why stop there?" Fabolous
Throughout history, music has been a timeless aspect of society that connects people and has the ability to document the times through lyrics and style. Hip Hop has always connected with sports on another level as a form of expression and often celebration of athletes. On this episode of The Pivot, in partnership with Fanatics, Ryan, Channing and Fred chop it up with one of the most respected and iconic rappers from the early 2000s - Fabolous.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Fab reminisces about releasing his first album in 2001, and the motivation behind creating the chart topping record. To put it in perspective on how it resonated, Fab shares a story on how he saw Tom Brady this past summer and first thing Brady referred to him as is one of the original 01' boys, reiterating what Fab's music represented during that era and Fred recalls the one line that was even about him during that time.
While Fab may be underrated to some, the guys double down on why he's one of the most respected artists of all time in hip hop and for the culture. Fab’s got six albums and over three million records sold in the U.S., but it’s not just the numbers that tell his story, it’s his experiences that have truly shaped him. Relying on OG's in the rap game, Fab always was looking to learn and take chances to get where he wanted to go. He shares some words of wisdom with the guys reflecting on his journey, talking about the rap game then vs. now, what he’s learned about himself as an artist and more importantly as a man and describes how a generational shift in hip hop is shaping today’s music scene differently.
Fab talks about how the intersection of music and sports goes hand in hand and inspired his creativity and lyrics. He breaks down Knicks vs. Nets, plus legends like Michael Jordan, Mike Tyson, and Muhammad Ali-icons who shaped his take on sports and celebrity and shares a story about his son with Steph Curry which is a lesson on opportunity and making most of every chance, an approach he lives by and credits to his music career taking off.
With music being a whole different vibe in the early 2000's vs today’s social media-driven world, Fab opens up about how music helped him overcome tough situations and rise above negativity while discussing how accessibility influences sustainability, especially in a competitive space.
Tap in now for a conversation that starts with music and weaves in and out of 25+ years of stories, experiences and keys to getting to the top and staying there from a legend.
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This interview is an instant classic!
Fab, we need ONE MORE soul tape 🔥
I say this with all due respect, FAB is one of HIp-Hop's GOATs. IYKYK
Son been droppin dope shit for a long ass time no doubt!
Definitely is
Fabolous is the Carmelo of rap. Underrated. Not talked about much.
Bro called Melo underrated. Melo is overrated he should have a championship. He never played defense smh
Facts
@@willardrobinson6234imagine if Melo played D
Good analysis pimpin good analysis ❗️
*Hakeem Olajuwon
"If you going thru hell, why stop there." That's a great quote.
Soultape Series was Classics!!🔥🔥🔥
Facts I still play all of them til this day
BIG FACTS
Facts !!!
No lies told!!
Ong🔥
Just all 3 SOUL TAPES are iconic pieces of hip hop art! Fab will forever be a lyrical genius that never runs out of word to put together . 👏🏼
Fab has been looking 25 years old for forever now.
Lol grew up listening to him when I started listening to rap music 🎶.
He works out he not stressed and he ain’t doing no dumb shit
He does not look 25 definitely youthful though
Nah😂 He looks his age in his 40s
I thought it was only me.. I’m like man!!! How old is he, he still looks 25 for sure
Appreciate yall for having fab…he dont always get these types of looks that he deserves
Fab never does interviews! This is legendary for me! I’m From the Same Projects Fab grew up in BK! A True legend happy y’all gave a 🐐 his flowers!
Check him out on complex sneakers show
Check him out on complex sneakers show
What projects are y’all from?
@@richdollawaybreevort p’s
When fab said.. I'm so NY like Playstation.. that did it for me.. 💪💪Sony Playstation
A fashion ICON, rap legend, his story needs to be studied on how he remained relevant , ways to make $, name still holds weight as an OG in this culture. Never followed trends or did things out of his character....different 🔥
Facts
Fab actually answering questions with detail 💯
lol I said the same this the most I ever seen him talk frfr
I'm a 56 year old grandmother, and I've always loved Fabulous from the beginning🙌🏾❤
FAB still got the best NBA Live song ever
After further review! Facts only! He got busy
You must be insane if you give me the, lane or perimeter. The crossover will sprain every limb on ya
That was the best soundtrack ever
live 2000
What song? I been a 2K player since the Iverson back to back covers on Dreamcast.
Fab is the G.O.A.T of Hip Hop Culture
“I don’t feel T’s Pain cause I never had to buy ‘em a drink.” - Loso 😂😂😂
5 in the jersey cause the kidd so hot
@johnmansaray7323 similar to jason, u point ay da god you better have an appointment with God
Double shot of Loso Baby I am the drink - No Competition
@@BinkonBal4told her lay down on the couch baby, I am the shrink
Loso is my guy right here. I listen to Loso at least one time a week. You put a Loso track on it will take you to the times of what he rapping about.
FAB is nice period for years bro never fell off ever
Salute to the Pivot!! Shoutout to Fabolous!! You are appreciated!! Respect and Blessings!!
“The perks come with the work” 😮💨🔥🔥
Man Fab, Kiss, and Wayne are the metaphor kings as far as bars go. Straight 🔥
I feel that.. Is that the order you put them in cause I got wayne, kiss, fab..
@@Alleycat84 No particular order
💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Add Lloyd banks to that list
@@Mikey-1013 yup...kiss fab banks
Still feel Fab doesn't get his proper credit, been dope since he dropped & has longevity. (Feature killer too) 💪🏿🗽🎤
Yeah well when your out here being a asshole for no reason just like they tried to cancel him it has to be your fans
Fab tricky How many quality albums. Yeah Fab can spit. Will I listen to a whole fabulous album? He got some mixtapes that’s illa. What is Fab biggest hit Mainstream. Old New York love that hustler flow. Underrated maybe If U Know U Know Fab got bars. His personal life is personal till indictments come and that’s for everybody.
@@ATLRoadToRICHESfacts. Good take. I like the soul tapes better than most of his albums, except losos way.
Ghetto Fab, From nothing to something, LosoWay, the album with his son on the front. The rest is all his personal mixtapes. Fab is a Legend
Yes Lawd! Agreed.
Fab is 46 years old and I’m 42. My girl ask me all the time “When you gonna start acting old?” I tell her every time “When Fab fall off, I’m gonna fall off!” Respect to my Young OG
I feel like Fabolous is just now really reaching his prime years! His professional life has really inspired me a lot as well!! I’m 43 and people always tell me I look way younger than my age!! Man fab aging like fine wine!! Truly a blessing to have inspiration from this guy!!
This is a interview we NEEDED 🔥🔥🔥salute to pivot
He 1 of the last 1’s left…IYKYK
Fab so underrated the soul tape is one of the greatest mixtapes ever
I grew up in Brooklyn along Fulton Street. Loved the music in the parks with the rappers. Glad to see and hear FAB talk about his Rap era. He deserves to be heard. He is passionate about his craft and that's what keeps him relevant. Those who are passionate about rap seek him out both young and old. He is definitely a GOAT and survivor! Thats why it's important to tell our history, to write our history and to be heard. Great show keep pivoting!
Man Fab is a legend. Growing up it was FAB. HE KILLED EVERYTHING HIM AND JADAKISS MY FAVORITE
Fab is 1 of the most consistent rappers 20 plus he just not wit the other shit respect!!!
I’ll keep saying this, Fan definitely should be on that Top 50 list
Fab has so many classics from mixtapes to radio hits.
It’s Fab interviewing them after the interview for me ❤
Fab has always been melo and laid back. So underrated. Great interview and him interviewing The Pivot after. Continued Blessings Guys.🙏🏾❤
lyrically. one of the most slept on artist on the last 15+ years
I just drank a whole bottle of you this weekend no diddy
20 plus years
You soul tapes are masterpieces. Top 5 dead or alive. And I'm from CA.
My favorite artist of all time!
I remember how impactful it was the first time I heard, "I Can't Deny It" from Fabolous feat. Nate Dogg, I was thinking to myself, "how did this cat get Nate Dogg on his first record, he too new for that??" Once I heard the verses, I was like, "OK, this guy is phenomenal, lyrically." His career didn't disappoint since then, much love, Fab, been a fan since the Clue tapes. Incredible artist. This was a great interview.
Friday night freestyle tape is 🔥
Dawg👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽
I say that mixtape along with the Soul tapes are in a class of their own.
Fab having a after interview convo that’s just as dope as the interview dialogue was dope. You can see how he really rock with yall
Fab & Kiss should give us another album. That would be fire. Glad yall had Fab on the show.
It was dope to see him still chopping it up with them even after the interview was over. He seem like a genuine dude
Goat. Its not just that i can learn trough his lyrics, but also simply from listening to him talking.
The most healthy personality conversation from Fab. This was a good look! Fab has always been that lyric guy for hip hop! slick talk. nice!
I loved this interview. It was everything and then some. Coming up I heard Fab music but I don’t think I saw him too much do interviews. And this could’ve went all day; because Fab one of those dudes who has enough in the arsenal alone to do a Michael Jackson level world tour. He can headline shows himself and bring featured artist with him. And very few can do that where we would actually just want to hear just them. Fab 1 of none.
Wow literally was running to Fab ‘keeping it gangster’ this morning and when Fab said the Fred T line I was like I wonder Fred T heard this bar before. I opened up UA-cam and this interview is on my notification. I can’t wait to enjoy this one.
Fab has so much dope music is ridiculous. Give your ears a Fab Day. It'll run for hours.
It'll 🏃🏾♀️🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏃🏽♂️🏃🏽♂️🏃🏽♂️🏃🏃 for DAYSSSSSSSSS!!!!¡!!
That story in the end about Rich Paul is crazy, Rich put it in his book too
Fab is the soundtrack to the best time of my life (early 2000’s) - even being from the Bay
YAY AREEEEEAAAAA!!! What part of the bay you from ?
YAY ARREEEEEEAAAA!!!!!!
What part of the Bay you from?
Im glad you guys had fab on. He is a legend do to his longevity in hip hop💐👑🙏🏽🤜🏽🤛🏽👏🏽👍🏽🫳🏽🎤🏴🐐
Dope interview!!! Fab was engaged and had follow up dialogue, which caused the crew to be able to flow and not have to babysit the guest. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Fab’s joints with DJ Drama🔥🔥🔥
Fabolous Is WithOut Question An All Time Great....This Is The First Real InterView That I Seen Him Do And I Am Very Happy To Have Witnessed It!!
This is legendry, been listening to Fab since the late 90's. His flow and charisma still top tier.
Fabolous one of my favorite artist since he came...I remember meeting him at the airport and he really a down to earth guy, gave me an autograph and stuff...wish there was social media back then...that was at the time when we was starting to be mainstream...
4:43 FAB THE OLDEST BUT LOOKS THE YOUNGEST
One of the goats. My Favorite artist. Sports music and fashion. He made a good point. 💯💯
Fab mixtapes have gotten me through workouts. Looking forward to listening to a new playlist at the gym is a great motivator for sure
"If you're going through he'll, then why stop there" That one hit Fab..i'ma keep that one
The life stories the Pivot delves into is both monumental & enlightening...Thanks R.C. Channing & Fred for the Pivot a most apt NAME❤❤❤
I grew up on this nigga right here. Always loved his 🎵 and style.
My most influential rapper of all time.
Born and raised in Brooklyn and Fab and Jada are in my top 5...OF ALL TIME
One of my favorite of all times... he's among the G.O.A.T.S
young legend funeral fab! there was a time I fell out of love with hiphop....fab brought me back. "im raw" "ima do it" were dope af
It’s the F.A.B.O.L.O.U.S (Loso Voice) Fab still the same guy, remember when he came to 258 in Bk on Halsey in the big body escalate truck, handing out the single for “Can’t Deny” and “Keeping it Gangsta”, always been solid since then and the extra few times i seen you, home town hero for sure, Salute king.
Fab and wale are my favorite rappers.
This was such an Amazing interview! Fab drew me in from the very beginning of this convo and had me locked in until the very end.
Fab is so intelligent and very well spoken. Very much underated, but by far, one of the GOATs in this game.
He is such a versatile artist. Nothing but love Fab ❤
This brought me so much joy man.. One of the most underrated artists from NY..
My favorite rapper fab next to Andre 3000 and I’m from the dirty dirty ✊🏽
Fab is a true definition of stay in your lane 💯💯💯
I love Fab. Fab & Kiss is my favorite rappers. There music hell me down through a lot moments.
Great choice for a guest. Fab is a polished & accomplished artist. Word play with a message is rare. I really admire the guy!!
Thanks 👍
Fab, we need ONE MORE soul tape 🔥
Friday Night Mixtape Is My Favorite Fab Mixtape...
He’s always been my top favorite New York hip hop artist ever since he came out, his word play is and always will be cold 🥶 💯🐐
One of the Realest to do it ..
"Kerr got the credit forgot about Mark Jackson " prolly fabs most underrated bar
Bruh, yall gotta Part 2 this interview.. Fab fw yall
Man, I really didn’t want that convo to end…
Great job fellas! Fab is definitely in my top 5. 💪🏾
"Hit a chick once, now she's running back like Fred Taylor!" -Fab
"I'm snatchin everything in the PJ's now..."
Fab still in my top 2 favorite rapper all-time. One of one fasho
*F - A - B - O - L - O - U - S*
Damn SUPER legend. NYC legend. Most underrated. Dude at one point was crushing every mixtape, song, feature. ELITE BARS!!!
FAB we need that Soul Tape 4 fam!!!
My dude man his music still gets me through my day!!!
Fab is just one of one and definitely the most underrated rapper who got bars and still spitting hella bars today and been out since what later 90’s early 2000’s. Loso 4ever bro.
Fabolous is right there’s only one him in the music biz he one of the best rappers to do it in the game 👑
Fab been fresh forever 💯💪🏾
Man I really enjoyed this interview. Y’all gotta get some more rappers up there. I also like that it was a different tone of interview from what we normally get from rap interviews
Crazy I was just listening to Fab Cold Summer and then this popped up Fab definitely one of the them ones Salute guys 🙏
My favorite rapper of all time hands down! Super underrated
I loved every second of this episode. As a Brooklyn native I have the utmost respect for Fab & what he represents for us.
Fab been around for a very longtime and still going solid. One of my favorite tracks by him is Breath
oh wow they got my boy Fab on here this is a real good look One of the most underrated rappers
Brooklyn Forever 🙌🏿
Yeeeeeahhhh MAAAANN. 🫡
Brooklyn always and forever
Great interview. Probably the best Fab interview I’ve ever seen, and I’ve been a fan since day one.
My favorite rapper of all times loso bka Fabolous … goat 🐐, had every album 💿 growing up, from ghetto Fabolous to losoway… even the mixtapes still #1 in my book 👑
Ain’t nobody suppose to watch fabulous interview or
shows except, except me.
Been listening to Fab from the jump . To this day he never fell off lyrically. Top 5
I watch and Seen FAB Grow up in Brevoort Brooklyn. One of the humbling young Men on the planet. I’m very to see him get his flowers and make it big entertainment world from humble beginnings. FAB killed the game but even through life up and down still hold his own. I’m very proud of you and keep striving for greatness and whatever else you want out of Life. You got this.. F A B. LOVE YOU LOL BRO
Comment 444 he’s my lyrical GOAT. The authenticity has always been evident
The lyricism has always been elite. The fashion has always been legendary. Fab you are 44eva the star of hip hop in my eyes- drop sum soon!? I need gems only you give