Doin’ Traces
Ghostface Killah fills within the blanks.
Interview: Aleia Woods
Editor’s Word: This story initially appeared within the Summer season 2024 challenge of XXL Journal, on stands now.
1. The rap recreation wouldn’t be what it’s with out the forefathers of rap.
2. Speaking about Africa was my favourite half about writing my e book, Rise of a Killah.
3. My chicken is my most prized piece of jewellery.
4. One factor I miss concerning the Wu-Tang Clan days is being younger, performing with my brothers.
5. Happening stage with Beyoncé is my fondest rap reminiscence.
6. If I may return in time, I might inform my youthful self, “Save your cash.”
7. Going by the water or seaside is how I decompress from stress.
8. “Come Go With Me” by Teddy Pendergrass is one in every of my responsible pleasure songs.
9. If cash wasn’t an object, I’d feed hundreds of thousands of individuals, construct a number of mosques [for] individuals to go pray and put water in sure locations the place individuals don’t have water.
10. One place I’ve visited that I wouldn’t thoughts returning to is Benin.
11. Breakfast is my favourite meal to cook dinner.
12. Ghostface Killah and the women go hand-in-hand.
13. My golden eagle cuff is symbolic of being free.
14. If I wasn’t from Staten Island, I’d prefer to be from Philly.
15. Ghostface is an underrated rapper.
16. I felt dangerous when the Knicks misplaced within the semi-finals towards the Pacers as a result of my brothers [are] Knicks followers.
17. ’87 to ’88 and ’93 to ’95 have been the most effective years for hip-hop.
18. The Quran is one in every of my greatest influences.
19. My favourite cities to carry out in are Philly, Boston, Chicago and North Carolina.
20. Bugatti is a automotive I like, however I’d by no means buy.
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