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E-40 joins Boardroom’s On Record to break down the stories behind his legendary career, from the unexpected creation of “Tell Me When to Go” with Lil Jon and Keak da Sneak to how T-Pain made the hook for “U and Dat” from scratch in just 20 minutes.
The Bay Area hip-hop icon reflects on the making of My Ghetto Report Card, how the album helped take hyphy worldwide, and why he never claimed to create the movement himself. E-40 also shares how he built an independent career before the streaming era, worked with Cash Money Records in its early days, and helped shape the sound and slang of West Coast rap.
Plus, E-40 tells the story behind his diamond-certified collaboration with Big Sean, looks back on his relationship with Kendrick Lamar and the Pop Out, and weighs in on why he thinks too many rappers sound alike today.
E-40’s new 40-track quadruple album, Turning My Money Over, is also part of the conversation, as he explains his approach to music, independence, and building a legacy on his own terms.
Topics include:
01:58 — E-40's Louisiana Roots and Early Music Career
05:07 — The Story Behind My Ghetto Report Card
07:54 — How "Tell Me When to Go" Came Together
09:11 — How E-40 and Lil Jon Started Working Together
12:07 — How E-40 Discovered T-Pain and Made "U and Dat"
16:03 — My Ghetto Report Card's Impact on Hyphy
16:42 — E-40's Influence on Rap Slang and Today's Artists
20:04 — The Story Behind E-40 and Big Sean's Diamond Record
22:59 — E-40's Relationship With Kendrick Lamar
26:26 — Inside E-40's 40-Song Album, Turning My Money Over
27:47 — E-40 on Independence and the State of Hip-Hop
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