In this exclusive Mile High Minute interview, Nef the Pharaoh breaks down his journey coming out of the Bay Area and why the Bay has always moved like “outcasts” in hip-hop.He talks about getting discovered and signing a rare 50/50 deal with E-40 (no 360), releasing 5 albums under 40’s label, and why he still has love for the legend to this day — even getting “40” tattooed.Nef also shares his thoughts on Cash Money vs No Limit, the Thizzler list, the Super Bowl leaving Bay artists out, his relationship with G-Eazy, and opens up emotionally about what happened with his sister.One of his most personal and game-filled interviews yet.Tap in for real Bay Area history and industry knowledge.

MO3’s manager Rainwater sits down with Mile High Minute for a raw, unfiltered conversation covering everything from the moment he first discovered MO3 to why he believes MO3 is still bigger than the entire New Dallas wave. Rainwater opens up about MO3’s legacy, reveals that there are still two unreleased MO3 albums on the way, and breaks down how MO3 separated himself from artists like BigX Tha Plug, Zillionaire Doe, Go Yayo, CJ Kasino, and Yella Beezy.He speaks on the rise of the New Dallas movement, why drill rap is dying, and why he believes blogs and media platforms now have more power than record labels. Rainwater also explains how he helped start the era of managers becoming public figures and personalities instead of staying behind the scenes, and why Texas has become the center of hip-hop media.The conversation also dives into Denver, including his first time realizing there were real hoods in the city, wild Colfax stories, and why he says Denver artists aren’t working hard enough yet to earn a deal. He discusses Lil Ronnie’s murder, debates who was bigger between Go Yayo and CJ Kasino, gives his thoughts on BigX and Zillionaire Doe, and explains why Yella Beezy had more hits than all of them.Rainwater also talks football, his connection to Shedeur Sanders and CU, why he feels Colorado isn’t the same anymore, and how he deals with people saying he’s only known for managing MO3. From Dallas politics to industry power, legacy, controversy, and real behind-the-scenes stories, this is one of Rainwater’s most unfiltered interviews to date.

Layzie Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony sits down with Mile High Minute after their show in Denver for a real conversation about hip-hop legacy, greatness, and the music industry.In this interview, Layzie reflects on coming out of Cleveland, becoming hip-hop legends without being from a major rap hub like Los Angeles, New York, or Atlanta, and how that journey relates to cities like Denver today. He also speaks on manifesting meeting Eazy-E, working with him shortly before his passing, and why he believes Eazy-E would’ve been the #1 rapper of all time if he hadn’t passed so early.Layzie also gives advice to independent artists, breaks down why it’s called “show business,” and explains why artists need to focus equally on the show and the business to last in this industry.🎤 Topics Covered:– Bone Thugs-N-Harmony legacy– Eazy-E impact on hip-hop– Becoming legends from a smaller market– Advice for upcoming artists– Music industry game & longevity📍 Filmed after the Bone Thugs-N-Harmony show in Denver, Colorado👉 Subscribe for more exclusive hip-hop interviews and legendary conversations.