Acclaimed actor, rapper, producer and author Omar Epps joins the podcast to talk to Jalen Rose about getting his breakout role as a teenager alongside Tupac in "Juice," the moment he fell in love with rapping and the origin of his new Afrofuturist novel "Nubia: The Awakening." 

Check out Omar's next book signing taking place on Sunday, November 13: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/omar-epps-book-signing-tickets-439943712487
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Rise And Grind ft. Omar Epps

What up doe, I’m Jalen Rose, a 13-year NBA veteran, best-selling author, philanthropist and TV personality. I’ve partnered with The New York Post and we’re excited to bring you the Jalen Rose: Renaissance Man Podcast. Each week we’re discussing the latest trends in culture, fashion, entertainment, travel, food & wine, technology and more. And some familiar celebrity faces will stop by to chop it up about their latest projects and to answer questions you’ve been dying to know. Nothing is off-limits. I’ll be sharing lessons learned from my various careers including sports, multi-media and beyond and tying them back to current events and themes. We’ll also discuss politics and social justice because part of being a Renaissance Man is using your influence to spark much-needed conversations.I’m excited to share my unique perspective and interests with you and give you a behind-the-scenes look at the many facets of a modern man.

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Oscar-winning rapper, songwriter, producer, actor, entrepreneur and author Juicy J joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about the most shocking moment he’s had while on tour, what it was like putting together his memoir “Chronicles of the Juiceman” and how he looks back on the legacy of Three 6 Mafia.
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Level Up ft. Juicy J

Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Raphael Saadiq joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about the return of Tony! Toni! Toné!, how he spent his time away from music and the lessons he learned from legends like Tupac, the Isley Brothers, The Roots and so many more. Check out the tour dates for Tony! Toni! Toné! here.
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Be Ready for the Moment ft. Raphael Saadiq

The current members of Detroit's own Slum Village - T3 and Young RJ - join the podcast to talk to Jalen about all of the different eras that the rap group has gone through, who are their musical influences and who makes it to their lists of top five rap groups in the history of music.
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The Future of Hip Hop ft. Slum Village

Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens joins the podcast to talk to Jalen about how he discovered who his biological father was, how he looks back on his professional career and who are his top five receivers in the history of the NFL.
Find the full, unedited version of this interview on Youtube!
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Whatever It Takes ft. Terrell Owens

Comedian, actor, writer and director Chris Spencer is joined by comics Gary Owen and Faizon Love to talk to Jalen about their new comedy movie "Back On The Strip," what their own stripper theme songs would be and the entertainers who inspired their own humor.
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Rise And Grind ft. Omar Epps

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