Pharoahe Monch Talks “Simon Says” Lawsuit, Internal Affairs, Rawkus Era, Facing Depression, Eminem Shoutouts, Politics & Race, And More

On this episode of People’s Party with Talib Kweli, Kweli and co-host Jasmin Leigh sit down with underground legend Pharoahe Monch to talk about his career up and downs — from the smash success of “Simon Says” to the lawsuit that followed and beyond. 

If you’re a fan of pure lyricism, you know who Pharoahe Monch is. His layered, searing rhymes have influenced everyone from Kweli himself to Eminem, Proof, and the D12 crew. In this conversation, everyone’s favorite rapper’s favorite rapper holds nothing back. He gets raw and keeps everything 100 — whether he’s talking about his “sex bars,” his bout with depression, or the contract frustrations that nearly derailed his career.