During an interview on “Cousins with Vince Carter & Tracy McGrady”, the veteran rapper said he wants to hear Drake lean further into his lyrical side.
Fab reflects on releasing his debut album on September 11, 2001, and how growing up in Brooklyn shaped his connection to hip-hop. He talks about how mixtapes helped build his career, the differences between promoting music through radio and magazines then and social media today, and why The Soul Tape is his favorite mixtape.
He also shares stories about working with Lil Wayne, including their first studio session. Plus, Fab names the artists he’d like to hear explore their lyrical side, explains his approach to features, and discusses why artists need to keep evolving. Fab also opens up about his competitive mindset, his love for the New York Knicks, and Brooklyn’s influence on his style and identity. He names his five most influential Brooklyn figures, responds to 50 Cent’s claim that Jay-Z never dominated a hip-hop era, and explains why artists should build a brand beyond music. He also talks about starting the podcast Let’s Rap About It.