Ok so this is the first time I have ever heard of this person. After this interview I love him. I just jumped on amazon and ordered his book. I can't wait to read it.
"Ascension, not necessarily as something that sends you upward, but anything that moves you from the place you were to the place you're going. And sometimes that place, geographically is the same, but is emotionally different. Is mentally different." 💎
I am not a fan of basketball, but the quality and chemistry of this interview with the eloquence of this author have made me want to experience the story.
What a fantastic interview! I've been lucky to have been in Hanif's orbit for many years now and it's awesome to see how far he's come since the first time my jaw dropped seeing him recite a poem at the 2014 National Poetry Slam. This was also my first time even hearing of Michael Kosta and he really made a slam dunk with Hanif here!
I read Hanif’s book on A Tribe Called Quest and it was great. We also wrote for the same online publication at the same time. Congrats on your success Hanif!
0:58 I had never heard of the book or the author. This I was unexpected and just engaging. I can’t wait to get this book. From the interview I think it will be useful for myself but also as a way to engage with my friends and children.
Where does this guy get off being a pro athlete AND a fantastic author? Don't even get me started about this whole thing with being interesting when you talk. "Nostalgia is an endless hustler"... I just enjoyed this phrase so much. If I had a higher tolerance for pain I'd get it as a tattoo.
I can't believe i haven't heard of this man! What an amazing heart and gift of expression! Thank you for this beautiful interview, Michael. I must now go find his work! 💜✊
Fantastic interview and really thoughtful perspectives. That bit about Hanif's Mom and her kindness being the symbol of her legacy is beautiful. I will be picking this book up today, along with Citizen Illegal by Jose Olivarez.
The soul of Hanif...The soul of Hanif...The soul of Hanif. His language and his work is like a hand being placed at the base of my spine. I arch and open and expand in anticipation the "more".
Hanif genius. I'd like to make the argument that well sure basketball and whatever iteration but really like it is such a pleasure to be in an African American community like to have that opportunity to be around oh hey there this is how nice it to be here and to know years later the layers the warmth of that.
We are all certainly going to die, but we are not dead yet. And so, since we are not dead yet, have you ever considered the sunset? (And you haven't really considered the sunset because there are infinite sunsets on infinite days as long as you're alive.) - Hanif Abdurraqib
Ok so this is the first time I have ever heard of this person. After this interview I love him. I just jumped on amazon and ordered his book. I can't wait to read it.
Hanif is a modern treasure. I heartily recommend his poetry book 'A Fortune for your Disaster'.
He’s got a book about a tribe called quest that is amazing great writer
He's AMAZING
If you're on Instagram, he's a great person to follow
All his books are incredible. I really enjoy his poetry. Happy reading. ❤
had hanif as a professor my first year of college! he is an absolute legend and really funny guy, glad to see him getting broad recognition 🥳
What?? Where???
@@cammm6445 butler university :) he was adjunct faculty and his course was a highlight for sure!
A conversation with this man would be priceless and enlightening af.
Yes! So excited to see Hanif featured on this show!
"Ascension, not necessarily as something that sends you upward, but anything that moves you from the place you were to the place you're going. And sometimes that place, geographically is the same, but is emotionally different. Is mentally different." 💎
I am not a fan of basketball, but the quality and chemistry of this interview with the eloquence of this author have made me want to experience the story.
Hanif! The modern day philosopher. You said some very wise words!
Love this man so much, happy to see him getting his flowers
I love a person who creates art with the beauty of words
Hanif is such an incredible writer! Can't wait to read this!
What a fantastic interview! I've been lucky to have been in Hanif's orbit for many years now and it's awesome to see how far he's come since the first time my jaw dropped seeing him recite a poem at the 2014 National Poetry Slam. This was also my first time even hearing of Michael Kosta and he really made a slam dunk with Hanif here!
I read Hanif’s book on A Tribe Called Quest and it was great. We also wrote for the same online publication at the same time. Congrats on your success Hanif!
0:58 I had never heard of the book or the author. This I was unexpected and just engaging. I can’t wait to get this book. From the interview I think it will be useful for myself but also as a way to engage with my friends and children.
"thinking about the many versions of they that there are to come" -- beautiful
ps - steph curry! 'dubs!
Great interview from Kosta, and Hanif also incredibly interesting and thoughtful in his responses. I'm sure that book is a gem
What a great interview. Really appreciate this, thank you. Great Job.
The Daily Show, I loved this video so much, I had to hit the like button!
Thank you for introducing me to this profound book, such wisdom and strength. Thank you for exposing your depth. Blessing to all.
My man on the Daily Show! Brilliant to see ❤
I love his message.
Excellent interview, Kosta did great, and can't wait til he hosts again and to read this book!
Wonderful interview - very relatable.
Glad Kosta had a nice time here in Cleveland!
Love you always and forever, Hanif!
Where does this guy get off being a pro athlete AND a fantastic author? Don't even get me started about this whole thing with being interesting when you talk.
"Nostalgia is an endless hustler"... I just enjoyed this phrase so much. If I had a higher tolerance for pain I'd get it as a tattoo.
I can't believe i haven't heard of this man! What an amazing heart and gift of expression!
Thank you for this beautiful interview, Michael. I must now go find his work! 💜✊
I don't care about basketball, really, but I'm definitely interested in this book. Thanks for the heads-up.
This is the kind of conversation I love listening to.❤ Thank you!
Great guest!
what an awesome person
I just gotta read this book. I love how he uses basketball as a parable to one's life. ❤
So glad he was interviewed! One of my favorite current authors
Excited to read this book
My son’s middle name is Hanif so I sure will be ordering this book for him!
I will be buying this book 100😊
Fantastic interview and really thoughtful perspectives. That bit about Hanif's Mom and her kindness being the symbol of her legacy is beautiful. I will be picking this book up today, along with Citizen Illegal by Jose Olivarez.
That last line 🔥🔥
The soul of Hanif...The soul of Hanif...The soul of Hanif. His language and his work is like a hand being placed at the base of my spine. I arch and open and expand in anticipation the "more".
Love the pink 😅
I find myself hanging on his every word without interest in sports, experience in the Midwest, or any real shared history. Man this guy is eloquent.
It´s always now
Deep...
Hanif genius.
I'd like to make the argument that well sure basketball and whatever iteration but really like it is such a pleasure to be in an African American community like to have that opportunity to be around oh hey there this is how nice it to be here and to know years later the layers the warmth of that.
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Can someone love Michael Jordan, and Patrick Ewing?
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Sounds like what we used to call the encyclopedia.
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We are all certainly going to die, but we are not dead yet. And so, since we are not dead yet, have you ever considered the sunset? (And you haven't really considered the sunset because there are infinite sunsets on infinite days as long as you're alive.) - Hanif Abdurraqib
Lebron the bagless one.
Mid west😂🎉🎉🎉
OK, Poet Emeritus Mr. Biden.
Lol a black guy wrote a book about blacksketball. Stunning
The interviews are the worst part of the show
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Saw Hanif of @MSNBC 11th hour with Stephanie last night and WHAT A GEM! I’m getting the book!