From the inaugural XXL Freshman Class of 2009 to the lecture halls of NYU, Mickey Factz has walked one of the most unique paths in Hip-Hop history. In this episode, we sit down with the Bronx emcee to discuss his transition from a "Blog Era" pioneer to a literal professor of rhyme. Mickey breaks down his new role at the Clive Davis Institute, the founding of his lyricism academy Pendulum Ink, and why he never compromised his pen game during his seven-year hiatus. We also dive into his latest album, One Above All, and his mission to institutionalize the craft of MCing for the next generation.