Kinfolk Kia Shine joins the Don’t Quote Me Podcast for an unforgettable episode packed with history, game, and never-before-heard stories. From the rise of Memphis music and landing publishing deals to writing Drake’s biggest record, exploring fatherhood, making moves in Hollywood, and even meeting The Rock, this episode is a ride through hip-hop culture you don’t want to miss.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

02:23 Cast Intros

05:21 Memphis Music History

10:10 Starting in the Industry

17:27 Rain’s Jay-Z Story

23:30 Publishing Deal

25:18 TVT Deal

29:37 Chitlin Circuit

31:58 Swag Rap

39:00 Jim Jones Story

44:52 Crispy

52:17 Chris Lighty & Business

56:51 Starting a Label in 2025

1:05:59 Writing Drake’s Biggest Song

1:20:04 Glorilla + Hustle & Flow

1:21:58 Pivoting to Movies

1:37:17 Raising Child with Autism

1:53:13 Meeting The Rock

1:55:44 Jelly Roll

1:57:52 The Craziest Story

2:08:08 Memphis Bleek Trivia