Lemme Ask You This

Talib Kweli ^ Tef Poe
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From the minds of Talib Kweli and Tef Poe comes Lemme Ask You This, a podcast that lives at the intersection of art and activism.

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 30 - Ab-Soul Ft Ab-Soul

    Episode 30 - Ab-Soul Ft Ab-Soul Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast

  2. Aug 20

    Episode 29 - KRS-One Ft. KRS-One

    Episode 29 - KRS-One Ft. KRS-One Episode 29 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe features legendary, foundational MC KRS-One and begins with KRS, Tef and Talib having a conversation about the cruelty that  drives the MAGA movement. KRS talks about how white society does not control it's criminals and how white supremacist ideology ensures that the right people do not lead. KRS talks about how MLK speeches remain relevant and then he is introduced. KRS talks about seeing Talib's show at the Los Angeles Blue Note and praises Tef Poe's performance. KRS talks about how being homeless early in life led to him always wanting to give a great show. Talib talks about meeting Tef, and KRS praises the performances of Georgia Anne Muldrow, MED and Blu. KRS shows love to Talib's band and Camau Bernstine joins the conversation to talk about hiphop drumming. KRS talks about helping to create boom bap hiphop with his album, Criminal Minded, and then talks about his new documentary. KRS talks about hiphop's spirituality and philosophy, then breaks down the theory of the aquatic ape. Tef asks KRS about his philosophy and KRS breaks down the principles of hiphop. Talib thanks KRS for letting him perform at 1520 Sedgwick Ave for hiphop's 50th anniversary show and KRS talks about how he got that show done. Talib talks about how BDP influenced his song Definition and reminisces about calling up KRS on the radio. Talib asks KRS to break down his lyrics from HipHop Lives and KRS talks about how MC Shan and Marley Marl are a part of his legacy. KRS shows love to Queens MCs and tells a story about MC Serch at Latin Quarters. Tef compares KRS to Young Jeezy which turns into a conversation about staying grounded. Talib talks about how Self Destruction inspired HipHop For Respect and KRS talks about how some Black people were bred to be agents of white supremacy. Talib talks about using KRS lyrics in high school and KRS talks about building a hiphop city in Newark. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast

  3. Aug 13

    Episode 28 - Ras Kass Featuring Ras Kass

    Episode 28 - Ras Kass Featuring Ras Kass Episode 28 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe features legendary west coast MC Ras Kass. After Ras is introduced, Talib and Ras talk about how they first met and how they once went on a double date. Tef talks about how Ras has influenced him as an MC and Ras talks about creating his Five Mics Party. Talib and Ras talk about the legacy of Bigga B and the first time they got paid to rap. Tef asks Ras about the current state of west coast hiphop. Talib asks Ras about how Dave Chappelle ended up using a Ras Kass song for a special. Tef asks Ras about the inspiration behind his song An Interview With A Vampire. Ras talks about being candid in his rhymes and tells a story about almost drowning. Talib asks Ras about his relationship with Kanye West. Ras talks about self accountability and how his mother wanted him to be a a philosopher. Tef tells a story about being compared to Jay Z and Ras Kass and Ras talks about the creation of his song Nature Of A Threat. Ras talks about how his Leopard Eats Face album is a critique of capitalism. Talib talks about being the poster child for conscious rap. Ras shows love to Ab-Soul and Coast Contra. Tef asks Ras about the Four Horsemen.  Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast

  4. Aug 7

    Episode 27 - Christian Nationalist Hip Hop

    Episode 27 - Christian Nationalist Hip Hop Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast

  5. Jul 30

    Episode 26 - Revolutionary Family Values

    Episode 26 - Revolutionary Family Values Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast

  6. Jul 23

    Episode 25 - Diamonds Are Forever Featuring Diamond D

    On Episode 25 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe, the guest is hiphop icon Diamond D. After Diamond is introduced, Talib Kweli and Diamond talk about the creation of their collaboration album, Gotham. Diamond shares stories about visiting Yellow Springs Ohio and Talib talks about how Diamond supported him before he had a career. Tef asks about the authentic NY sound and Diamond talks about how music has to evolve. Diamond talks about the legacy of Big L and the enduring nature of his Diggin' In The Crates crew. Talib asks Diamond about working with John Forte and Fat Joe. Diamond explains why he moved to Atlanta and tells the story of being in the car with Tupac during a shooting. Tef asks Diamond about his new music and Diamond talks about unexpected collaborations. Talib talks about making hiphop that resonates with women and his new song with Diamond, Black Queen. Tef asks Diamond about what he looks for in an MC and then asks Diamond about his fashion sense. Talib and Diamond talk about the elitism of NYC. Diamond asks Talib about his collaborative album with Large Professor and Talib talks about the importance of having one producer on an album. Tef asks Diamond about the evolution of hiphop and Talib compares hiphop to a collage. Diamond talks about the impact of his Stunts, Blunts and HipHop album. Talib talks about how working with Diamond on Pharoahe Monch's The Truth helped to cement his legacy. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast

  7. Jul 16

    Episode 24 - Sam Jay

    Episode 24 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe features comedian Sam Jay and starts off with a conversation about justice vs revenge. Sam talks about how Talib's presence brings levity and Talib and Sam reminisce about Sam's appearance on People's Party. Sam Jay talks about not writing ideas down and how comedy should never feel like school. Talib asks about Black Jeopardy and Sam talks about the SNL machine. Tef asks Sam about Boston hiphop and Sam breaks down the Black Boston scene. Tef talks about how smart street folks in Boston are and Talib talks about not being able to wear a Yankee cap in Boston. Sam talks about Boston style racism. Talib praises Sam's show, Pause, and the conversation becomes about cancel culture. Sam talks about how people try to police language and jokes and how racism is usually not intentional. Tef talks about why people invest in MAGA and Sam talks about how republicans are better at marketing. Talib breaks down the impact of slavery and Sam talks about the need for a Black constituency. Sam suggests going to the UN and Tef tells his UN story.  Talib asks about how Tef and Sam spent their 4th of July and then talks about how homophobia helped drive some Black folks to Trump. Sam talks about how younger generations are returning to older values and how having empathy is important. Sam discusses how resistance to change is dangerous for humanity. Talib talks about how MAGA wants Trump to be king. Tef asks Sam about how she became a thought leader. Sam credits her mother as inspiration. Talib asks Sam's opinion on the roast of Kevin Hart. Talib asks Sam about why she shares so much of herself in her comedy. Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast

  8. Jul 10

    Episode 23 - 38 Spesh

    On Episode 23 of Lemme Ask You This with Talib Kweli and Tef Poe, we have MC/producer 38 Spesh as our guest. We start by talking about why we are filming at the Apollo Theater in Harlem and Talib gives a history of the theater. Spesh talks about the consistency of upstate MCs and how NYC acts as a gatekeeper. Tef asks Spesh to provide his version of upstate's Chitlin Circuit. Spesh talks about his Son of G Rap album. Talib asks about Trust Comes First and Spesh breaks down his relationship with Benny The Butcher. Talib and Spesh talk about not having a plan B. Spesh explains how crack sells itself. Talib asks Spesh about his mother and Spesh talks about the song Mother and Gun. Tef asks Spesh about his vision as an artist and Spesh talks about wanting to teach thru music. Talib talks about Spesh's album with Planet Asia. Spesh talks about being inspired by the Five Percent Nation and how hiphop changed while he was locked up. Spesh talks about the importance of staying true to your sound. Spesh talks about focusing on the fans and how people used to sleep on him as an artist. Talib asks Spesh about making beats and Spesh talks about how he learned to produce while on house arrest. Talib asks Spesh about linking with DJ Green Lantern and DJ Shay. Tef asks about the difference between a good lyricist and a great lyricist and Spesh talks about studying greatness. Talib talks about being a conscious consumer. Talib asks Spesh about working with Benny The Butcher and Ransom. Spesh talks about cooking gumbo in jail. Talib talks about how Method Man no longer curses and how the Make 'Em Pay beat got rappers in their feelings. Talib asks Spesh about how radio DJs are out of touch. Tef asks Spesh about niche marketing and Talib gets clarification on Spesh's comments about Jadakiss. Spesh shows love to Jadakiss and Talib tells a story about Grafh. Talib asks Spesh about Che Noir and their song about mental health. Tef brings up the importance of having messages in music, and Spesh talks about how his children have helped his career.  Shot and Edited By Chino Chase. Additional Filming By Aaron Ross Media Co. Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast Threads https://www.threads.com/@lemmeaskyouthispod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lemmeaskyouthispod/ Substack https://lemmeaskyouthis.substack.com/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@lemmeaskyouthispodcast

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From the minds of Talib Kweli and Tef Poe comes Lemme Ask You This, a podcast that lives at the intersection of art and activism.

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  • Creator
    Talib Kweli ^ Tef Poe
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Lemme Ask You This
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