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West Coast hip-hop icon Kokane joins Norman Steele for a powerful, no-holding-back conversation about the realbusiness behind the music. In this explosive interview, Kokane opens up about his long career, his role in shaping the G-Funk era, and the royalty controversies that have followed some of the biggest names in rap.
For the first time on record, Kokane discusses the financial disputes that impacted both him and Daz Dillinger, and why he believes Snoop benefitted from royalties that were never meant to land in his pocket. This episode dives deep into the realities of publishing, paperwork, loyalty, and the hidden politics of West Coast rap’s golden age.
Whether you’re a fan of G-Funk, a student of hip-hop culture, or someone who wants to understand how artists lose millions through bad deals, this interview offers rare insight from one of the genre’s most influential voices.
Listen for:
Insider stories from the Death Row era
How royalty splits and publishing really work
Kokane’s firsthand account of disputed payments
The business decisions that shaped West Coast history
Lessons every independent artist needs to hear
A raw, honest, history-making episode.
In the 2nd half we also tap in with homie Cam Capone from Cam Capone TV where he says fame is better than money!!!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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West Coast hip-hop icon Kokane joins Norman Steele for a powerful, no-holding-back conversation about the realbusiness behind the music. In this explosive interview, Kokane opens up about his long career, his role in shaping the G-Funk era, and the royalty controversies that have followed some of the biggest names in rap.
For the first time on record, Kokane discusses the financial disputes that impacted both him and Daz Dillinger, and why he believes Snoop benefitted from royalties that were never meant to land in his pocket. This episode dives deep into the realities of publishing, paperwork, loyalty, and the hidden politics of West Coast rap’s golden age.
Whether you’re a fan of G-Funk, a student of hip-hop culture, or someone who wants to understand how artists lose millions through bad deals, this interview offers rare insight from one of the genre’s most influential voices.
Listen for:
Insider stories from the Death Row era
How royalty splits and publishing really work
Kokane’s firsthand account of disputed payments
The business decisions that shaped West Coast history
Lessons every independent artist needs to hear
A raw, honest, history-making episode.
In the 2nd half we also tap in with homie Cam Capone from Cam Capone TV where he says fame is better than money!!!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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