Episode 98: Artist Manolo Rose talks controversial lyric with Nation of Islam, 5% Nation Belief

Summary: Artist Manolo Rose joined Grass Routes Podcast to discuss with Erin Ashley Simon and Brandon killabh Hall where he started in rap and business (1:32), his beliefs in the 5% nation and how it has influenced hip-hop over the years (21:45), his encounter with the Nation of Islam over a lyric he said in a freestyle with French Montana and how he caught flack for it but worked it out (27:51), and his New Jack City themed music video I Get Money (40:59). He's signed to Memphis Bleek's Warehouse Music Group, in partnership with Roc Nation. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/grassroutespodcast?uid=ae1JCaKGwUV_x6OAaP5blg&sub_confirmation=1&app=desktop Join our post-episode discussion on Grass Chat (free GroupMe chat): https://web.groupme.com/join_group/37511634/XDlrxy Buy a Grass Routes Podcast T-Shirt: https://grass-routes-podcast.myshopify.com/products/grass-routes-hoodie Twitter https://www.twitter.com/manolo_rose https:/www.twitter.com/GrassRoutesPod https:/www.twitter.com/killabh https:/www.twitter.com/erinasimon Instagram https://www.instagram.com/manolo_rose/ https:/www.instagram.com/grassroutespod https:/www.instagram.com/killabh/ https:/www.instagram.com/erinasimon/ Shot/Edited: https:/www.instagram.com/crownedyb https:/www.twitter.com/crownedyb Grass Routes Podcast is a deep dive into the Culture, touching on the future, past and present of both the hosts Brandon "Killabh" Hall and Erin Ashley Simon and your favorite influencers, celebrities and artists. Our podcast explores the honest, personal and vulnerable stories, thoughts, opinions and introspective statements that helped shape our guests and hosts into who they are, their careers and more.