Lil Rel Howery wants IN on Fat Joe’s ‘Get Out’ sequel + talks ‘Haunted Heist,’ Wu-Tang Clan & Blake Griffin ghosting him (w/ Karlous Miller)
Summary
Joe and Jada welcome comedian Lil Rel Howery, who discusses his transition to directing and his role in *Get Out*. He shares a bizarre story about attending a party at Kevin Liles’ house that felt like the black version of the film. The group also debates Wu-Tang Clan’s legacy, internet comedians’ consistency, and Joe’s conspiracy theories about AI robots in Dubai.
Topics discussed
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Childhood stories: Chaguito, Johnny Cash, and hood antics
Growing up in Chicago and New York hip-hop influences
Relativity Records, Wu-Tang Clan, and All-Star Weekend
The 'Black Get Out' story at Kevin Liles' house
Charity work and the Kelly Moore Foundation
Transitioning to directing and comedy behind the camera
Independent filmmaking and breaking Hollywood gatekeeping
90s predictions, crypto, and futuristic tech
Comedy club stories: Stephen A. Smith and crowd work
Dave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy, and being thrown out of movies
New Year's Eve traditions and buying a Benz with old money
Haunted Heist, personal losses, and closing ads
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