And we have been fortunate enough to experience what Ras has given to hip-hop.īVB: I'm really curious about the virtual reality show you did with Ed O.G. It’s clear that he’s hopeful for the future and appreciative of what this life have given him. He has spent the last few years putting his heart into projects he truly believes in because he wants to live life to the fullest while he’s still here.
I get the sense that while these tragedies have been hard to navigate, they’ve also motivated Ras to continuing building his legacy. It can’t be easy watching your peers leave this earth, one by one. It was clear when I talked to Ras that these deaths have had a huge impact on him. It’s a glaring reminder that life isn’t promised to anyone, not even our heroes. Just as we start to process one loss, we’re faced with another. It’s taken a lot from hip-hop lately and shit just isn’t letting up. We spent some time talking about X (we paid our respects right before saying our goodbyes), and we spent some time talking about death. I swear he was a comedian in another life. And of course, Ras Kass is a funny ass dude, so he was able to make me laugh. Maybe it was because I was connecting with someone who understood what I was experiencing without explanation. I felt a sense of support in that. So, I went through a rollercoaster of emotions that day. One thing I was feeling strongly was guilt. I had a conversation scheduled with Ras Kass that evening and I did not know how I was going to get my shit together so that I could give him the attention he deserved. And this was about the time the universe did that weird it does sometimes, putting us in situations we don’t think we’re capable of managing.Īs soon we logged onto Zoom and started conversing, I felt at ease. He had few things in common with people I know and love, namely his battle with addiction. And there’s connectivity in trauma which is why I always had a lot of compassion for Earl Simmons, the man behind the dogg. When DMX died, it triggered a lot of shit inside of me. But my connection with DMX goes deeper than that. His music has been a huge part of my life for so many years.
We’d all been holding our breath that week, praying for the best possible outcome. The chances of recovery seemed slimmer with each passing day and when his fight was over, we were left heartbroken over the loss. April 9 was a day of mourning for many of us and I imagine we’ll be grieving for years to come. I was a fucking mess after I heard the news. Hours before we spoke, DMX was pronounced dead. I’ll never forget the day that I interviewed Ras Kass.
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