RZA: Wu-Tang Clan, Kung Fu, Chess, God, Life, and Death | Lex Fridman Podcast

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  • RZA is a rapper, record producer, filmmaker, actor, writer, philosopher, and the mastermind of the legendary hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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    OUTLINE:
    0:00 - Introduction
    0:24 - Life and death
    7:43 - Quincy Jones
    13:06 - Quentin Tarantino
    16:32 - Kung Fu
    21:28 - Biggie
    23:15 - Tupac
    26:12 - Nas
    29:15 - Favorite verse
    33:13 - Who is God?
    38:23 - Wu-Tang Clan
    42:16 - Bruce Lee
    49:07 - Godfather
    55:03 - Veganism
    59:54 - AI
    1:04:08 - Chess
    1:07:26 - American Gangster
    1:13:22 - Creativity
    1:19:51 - Advice for young people
    1:23:14 - Meaning of life
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  • @lexfridman
    @lexfridman  2 ปีที่แล้ว +257

    Here are the timestamps. Please check out our sponsors to support this podcast.
    0:00 - Introduction & sponsor mentions:
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    - Athletic Greens: athleticgreens.com/lex and use code LEX to get 1 month of fish oil
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    - Eight Sleep: www.eightsleep.com/lex and use code LEX to get special savings
    - BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/lex to get 10% off
    0:24 - Life and death
    7:43 - Quincy Jones
    13:06 - Quentin Tarantino
    16:32 - Kung Fu
    21:28 - Biggie
    23:15 - Tupac
    26:12 - Nas
    29:15 - Favorite verse
    33:13 - Who is God?
    38:23 - Wu-Tang Clan
    42:16 - Bruce Lee
    49:07 - Godfather
    55:03 - Veganism
    59:54 - AI
    1:04:08 - Chess
    1:07:26 - American Gangster
    1:13:22 - Creativity
    1:19:51 - Advice for young people
    1:23:14 - Meaning of life

    • @scottdur3810
      @scottdur3810 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      Thank you for not inviting Donnell Rawlings

    • @APCooper
      @APCooper 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      RZA as "Samurai Apocalypse" in the show Californication was epic..

    • @kelwinkwel
      @kelwinkwel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Lex we love.. but swung by from JRE POD and I saw your guest and said, “WOW”

    • @Wraith3100
      @Wraith3100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Question, is it possible that being we have all the elements of the Earth and stardust,do our Spirits return to Star form?

    • @GiantsAmongMen77
      @GiantsAmongMen77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dao of wu? Is that the correct spelling?

  • @kaojaicam
    @kaojaicam 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1724

    If there was any doubt that Lex is already a legend, this should settle it

    • @vancecookcobain
      @vancecookcobain 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Absolute legend and a true intellectual for this

    • @BigDaddyDru
      @BigDaddyDru 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Agreed.

    • @shawnfaison5118
      @shawnfaison5118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Nuff said. 💯

    • @seanrimada8571
      @seanrimada8571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      = Legend

    • @charliecasson1643
      @charliecasson1643 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@opethdan2408 if true I respect Joe a lot for doing so! He saw a good potential conversation, and a did a solid for someone who should be considered his business competitor. Big props

  • @frba1856
    @frba1856 2 ปีที่แล้ว +442

    Lex has now entered the 36 chambers.

    • @adamgardener8624
      @adamgardener8624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Good thing he's been training

    • @estabblushed07
      @estabblushed07 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      😂

    • @Cer_Eos
      @Cer_Eos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾💯

    • @GM-uw4vp
      @GM-uw4vp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice!

    • @Jdowling357
      @Jdowling357 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yessssss

  • @anubis2044
    @anubis2044 2 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    This is what I wanted on the JRE when Rza was a guest but Donnell ruined it by being obnoxious. Rza is a deep dude, gotta give him room to breathe.

    • @jaimainelee3609
      @jaimainelee3609 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Rogan isn’t smart enough to have this conversation. Lex and RZA killed it

    • @EdwardDTeach1982
      @EdwardDTeach1982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Exactly.

    • @vghpl
      @vghpl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      yep. Can't stand Donnell since then.

    • @Tom_Van_Zandt
      @Tom_Van_Zandt ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Maybe you should focus less on giving energy to what you want or expect, and spend more time appreciating the things you are given.

    • @acayette
      @acayette ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@Tom_Van_Zandt 😂😂😂💀💀💀

  • @joshdover8663
    @joshdover8663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +260

    Hands down best Rza interview.
    Self educated artist that spiritual gives back to the world. Mad respect Bobby Digital.
    I love hearing the Abbott speak.

    • @Vinladen82
      @Vinladen82 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ditto

    • @ronmckee9019
      @ronmckee9019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I Call my Brother Sun,
      Cause He Shine like One...

    • @subfreq3339
      @subfreq3339 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ronmckee9019 love that lyric. First to set off shit, last to run, Wu all together as one, I call my brother... IV got 2 younger brothers, one 8 years younger, the other 3 year younger than him. I called my middle bro son natural, we lost our father when they were still kids, I turned 21 5vday after his funeral. My wee bro took some offence at me calling him son, like it was deminutive or something. I spoke that lyric and the smile as he overstood it was fekin beautiful, pure love and grace from the Wu trip. Never steered me wrong in 27 year. Helped me through my hell and out the other side like nothing else. If you love the Wu like that, who else is even close to the clans level? Jedi mind tricks are awesome, but different, harder. I'd love to hear Rza, n the Wu do a track with Damien Marley and immortal technique n jedi mind. N maybe roots manuva? Be awesome init?

    • @schnarfschnarf5886
      @schnarfschnarf5886 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bobby Digital overthrow your whole citadel

    • @welldweller22
      @welldweller22 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome interview, some keen articulations there with the numericals. How does it relate to life? When they were talking about Allah, the word sounds similar to Jah or Ra. Allah can make God but God can’t make Allah? From those Greek classics they say Chronos birthed Uranus and he birthed Zeus. As for the Qu’ran, I don’t see how it is better than the Bible? In fact, the first 5 Books of Moses (the Torah) is where the Qu’ran comes from. The Gita and other books are just as good IMO.

  • @BadccVoid
    @BadccVoid 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1153

    This is unbelievable. I never expected this.

    • @jordansumner4374
      @jordansumner4374 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Right!? I always connected the RZA and Lex’s love for Chess but never took Lex as a Wutang fan. Feels like a dream interview to be able to witness.

    • @steeltown2424
      @steeltown2424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nor did I. It's great.

    • @T_D_B_
      @T_D_B_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      its a start but I was slightly underwhelmed

    • @brek5
      @brek5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@T_D_B_ Wow, really? I thought it was pretty good. Rza was great on Rogan, and this is a different type of interview and brought up different things. I am, by no stretch of the imagination, a hiphop fan, but Rza has some interesting takes on things, especially art and music. I would hope he'll do another one in the future sometime.

    • @JRibs
      @JRibs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I would have expected GZA

  • @vapormissile
    @vapormissile 2 ปีที่แล้ว +432

    I worked graveyard shift at a motel in Montana. Wu Tang stayed there, & a big imposing, polite, well-spoken guy kept coming down to the desk to get ice buckets, to check on the rooms, pay the bills, is everyone being quiet, etc. I assumed it was the band's bodyguard or rep. It slowly dawned on me, it was this guy right right here. Human being.

    • @vapormissile
      @vapormissile 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@Svyp3r I didn't say he was deep. Deeper than you, maybe.

    • @scottlucas1471
      @scottlucas1471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Svyp3r he never said you get protein specifically from grass but you can gain protein even more so from certain plants than you can from meat

    • @scottlucas1471
      @scottlucas1471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Svyp3r elaborate because I could get proof on my part

    • @scottlucas1471
      @scottlucas1471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Svyp3r why you hating on him so much, jealousy?

    • @scottlucas1471
      @scottlucas1471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Svyp3r black beans and lentils

  • @americanbritton9827
    @americanbritton9827 2 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    Liquid Swords was the first record I ever bought and it inspired me to be a better person, to be thankful for my circumstances in my life. It also brought me into to world of martial arts which has been huge part of my life ever since.
    Thank you Rza, Gza, and all of the Wu, and thank you Lex for this interview.

    • @kidohchi
      @kidohchi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hey.. your last line, it rhymed ~

    • @Rah2daB
      @Rah2daB 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      GREAT ALBUM. I feel you!

    • @ronmckee9019
      @ronmckee9019 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Liquid Swords is a Classic and 1 of the greatest Hip-hop Albums of all time. It's Crazy how the 1st Wu Album (Enter the Wu-Tang 36 Chambers, then the 1st Release of the Solo Albums like GZA Liquid Swords, Raekwon Only Built for Cuban Links, Method Man Tical, Ol'Dirty Bastard the Dirty Version,
      Those 5 Albums are Amongst the Greatest Hip Hop Albums Ever.
      All the rest of Anything Wu is great work no doubt but those 5 Albums are just Something Else.
      I literally remember the very 1st time ever hearing and seeing the Wu on MTV their 1st single Protect Ya Neck and CREAM, I remember thinking Holy Shit Who the F is this and just being Blown Away and having a million questions like how many dudes the F are there? What's all their crazy names? What the heck are they saying lol? It was Amazing.
      It was like hearing NWA and Ice T for the 1st time all over again. Just Amazed at how New and Different it was to anything you ever heard and just Loved it!

    • @kidohchi
      @kidohchi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ronmckee9019 No doubt, dats datt W.. datt's datt Wu baby-

    • @martinlatvian5538
      @martinlatvian5538 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mine was "The W" it was a gift from my mom on xmas.

  • @jaybryanhouston8989
    @jaybryanhouston8989 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    This CD has three separate relaxation/meditation sessions on it th-cam.com/users/postUgkxzpa8CIfZcihW4Z0F_ja0QF3W9KIatrsq guided by a very pleasant and direct male voice. Unlike so many other products of its type, this CD does not have bad synthesizer music, does not feature a phony or affected style of narration, and does not make any bogus claims to be subliminal or to re-train the brain or any of that balderdash. What you get is 1. a guided meditation for getting into a pleasantly relaxed state of body awareness while taking a stroll (superb for those easing back into a fitness routine slowly after an illness or injury) 2. A nice long breath-awareness relaxation session that if followed diligently can put you into very deep states of full-body relaxation and mental calmness, and 3. a buddhist-inspired meditation session designed to help you develop and maintain feelings of loving kindness toward not just yourself and your friends, but toward people you don't even like. The CD makes no claims to be designed for advanced meditators or for buddhists or hindus/yoga practitioners looking for very deep and esoteric stuff. It is geared more toward the average person who just wants to develop the habit of relaxation and stress relief through natural, healthy means. him, if you happen to be reading this, keep up the good work fella, and I love your accent. I would also like to note that I have never fallen asleep while listening to this product. I would like to kindly suggest to the reviewer who said this CD makes him fall asleep, that he might want to get checked to see if he has a sleep disorder, or if he is simply not setting aside ample time for restful sleep at night. A healthy person getting adequate rest at night should be able to go into deep states of mental relaxation without dozing off, if not all the time, then most of the time.

  • @abs2fast2furios
    @abs2fast2furios 2 ปีที่แล้ว +496

    Not the crossover I expected, but one I highly appreciate.

    • @paddygreen3266
      @paddygreen3266 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Well lex is a Bjj black belt….. so they both protect there necks

    • @Filaxsan
      @Filaxsan 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely!

    • @rooksdoubleohseven9919
      @rooksdoubleohseven9919 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This and Mark Normand on the Ghetto Boys podcast have been such enjoyable surprises.

    • @GnuReligion
      @GnuReligion 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, this might interest me more if I knew about RZA already, but Lex is the MIB -- the straight man.
      RZA comes across as entirely heavy.

    • @aimtcb
      @aimtcb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GnuReligion rza from the wu tang clan!? Bobby digital, zig zag zig ,rza is legendary in hip-hop

  • @savvysushi
    @savvysushi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +353

    It’s as if you know the exact moment I need to get work done and drop a podcast that cannot be ignored 😂

    • @max1ms
      @max1ms 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just got up to get to bed, but had to watch at least a couple minutes, not an episode one can ignore no:)

    • @shawnfaison5118
      @shawnfaison5118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      haha I can relate to that with this one.

    • @NorthwestLights206
      @NorthwestLights206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For real!!

    • @glenwantiheimer1415
      @glenwantiheimer1415 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exaaaakly

    • @ImRefraction
      @ImRefraction 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Plot twist: This is the work that you need to be doing

  • @kdr2079
    @kdr2079 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    RZA gave one of the best answers to Lex's favorite stump the guest "What is the Meaning of Life" out of the 20 interviews I've watched so far with Quantum Mechanists, Physicists, Biologists, String Theory, and Pyschologists. I'd figure those people would have figured it out and exactly what RZA said which I was waiting for it would be the simple and perfect answer I would give too. "You making a living by what your earn, and a Life by what you return!" That's what its all about, its a cycle, it gives and we give back -round and round.

  • @landolorean51
    @landolorean51 2 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    I've learned so much from RZA over the years. He so openly shares his wisdom and remains a student of life regardless of his accomplishments. Much respect for this one Lex.

    • @samorpeterenpretene9184
      @samorpeterenpretene9184 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s sad. You learned from a nicka

    • @landolorean51
      @landolorean51 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@samorpeterenpretene9184 it's sad you would say something like that

    • @dubshotbrothers
      @dubshotbrothers ปีที่แล้ว

      @@samorpeterenpretene9184 what’s sad is we all you don’t talk this way openly
      Only behind a screen

    • @fetusbuddha3908
      @fetusbuddha3908 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      5%

  • @mjjumps
    @mjjumps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    Wu-Tang is 100% a part of me. Nothing was cooler than 10 guys that put together slang, Kung Fu, Mafia flicks, anime, gangster shit and then combine that with the fact that every single one of them could rhyme. RZA is the mastermind of all that.

    • @shoyupacket5572
      @shoyupacket5572 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      hell yeh man, I think when I was 14 or 15 I had the first or 2nd ipod and listen to protect ya neck about 100 times in a row after I copped it. da mystery of chessboxing, aint nothin to fuck with, every track they made is pure flame.

    • @WHG369
      @WHG369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And comics

    • @hugofrederico7054
      @hugofrederico7054 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And you truly think that's top?... no wonder no wonder... this podcast it was like 2 completely diff person trying to have an intelligent conversation but never could at any point connect... that's what money does to ppl...next I'll wait to Eric to host same person . ... I bet it will never happen... RZA is random dark human being but it's just my opinion

    • @mjjumps
      @mjjumps 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hugofrederico7054 WuTang

    • @mjjumps
      @mjjumps 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hugofrederico7054 who’s Eric?

  • @jeremygraves7982
    @jeremygraves7982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +569

    This podcast has become something truly incredible

    • @GK-qc5ry
      @GK-qc5ry 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      JRE is getting stuck in the same discussions/topics/guests as much as I like it. Lex is asking questions and letting the guest do the talking. Joe is starting to control the discussion more and bring it back to his view points.

    • @jerkkub
      @jerkkub 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@GK-qc5ry That is exactly my thoughts aswell! Could't saya it any better. I've started to learn more Lex's podcasts than Joe's because of this.

    • @jeremygraves7982
      @jeremygraves7982 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cahles6679 lex seems much more curious and excited to learn new information, and I guess that’s due to his age cuz joe was more like that a few years ago, but I do still enjoy both

    • @BasedAstraea
      @BasedAstraea 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cahles6679 Does Joe do it a lot? I notice this problem with tons of podcasters.
      I just listened to a Sam Harris' podcast with Neil D. Tyson about space and aliens, and the last ⅓rd of the podcast for whatever reason it slowly delved into politics and got deeper, to the point where I had to recheck the title.
      😂 pissed me off because neither of them had good takes on politics, not their area of expertise especially Neil, and the podcast became insufferable because of it.

    • @hugofrederico7054
      @hugofrederico7054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GK-qc5ry well Rogan been sucking for months now but it's my own opinion nobody have to like it but I Cas assure its honest... money really change/corrupt folks... one only can wonder....

  • @ricocargill2216
    @ricocargill2216 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Lex you are great, but this one took you to another level that few have ever achieved. Thank you for this. RZA is one of the most underrated minds in the intellectual space. His intellect transcends many barriers and stereotypes. May GOD continue to bless you LEX and your family.

  • @jesusreyes2186
    @jesusreyes2186 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This was fascinating as hell as a Wu Tang fanatic and Lex being Lex we needa round 2 this was not long enough.

  • @andyatmosphere
    @andyatmosphere 2 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    Lex is now one of the leading figures in the world of seeking a higher state of consciousness.

    • @Nunyabusiness40
      @Nunyabusiness40 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Thank goodness too, since Joe Rogan went conservative and only talked about covid every podcast, the entire podcast, my intellectual curiosity has been mad thirsty

    • @andyatmosphere
      @andyatmosphere 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Nunyabusiness40 Rogan… conservative.? 😂🤦‍♂️ ok

    • @3rdeye931
      @3rdeye931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@andyatmosphere
      Yeah. Hella conservative.

    • @dcarson89
      @dcarson89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Nunyabusiness40 I'm not american and I hate politics but I used to listen to almost every jre and now I cant remember the last decent guest. Two things though, firstly I think moving to texas lost him the simplicity of getting awesome guests and secondly I'm sure covid has impacted the standard of guests. That being said he really bangs on about covid far too much and seems to interview comedians way too much

    • @richtexas4431
      @richtexas4431 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Nunyabusiness40 yeah Joe seems to be obsessed with covid. So annoying

  • @sdvz
    @sdvz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    no donnell to ruin the conversations? thanks lex!

    • @toadst
      @toadst 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      underrated comment right here. love donnel, but c'mon man, let the abbot hold the mic for one moment please.

    • @richtexas4431
      @richtexas4431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I grew some hatred towards Darnell after he ruined that episode of jre

    • @XanderShiller
      @XanderShiller 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly why I'm here.

  • @a.r.2554
    @a.r.2554 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    An emotion is a wave . I always tell my son to look at a person's eyes and FEEL their vibrations. No words ... Feelings like love,anger, and sadness can be felt first.

    • @omg_stoppit
      @omg_stoppit ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Take us to church 🙌

    • @subfreq3339
      @subfreq3339 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Have you seen the research proving you can feel someone's state, where they are on a scale of grateful and chill loving and fearful angry and resentful. Proven scientifically up to 1 n half metres. Electromagnetic field from the heart, hearts field is stronger than the brains one. I was chuffed when found that out wee while ago! 1 Love

    • @a.r.2554
      @a.r.2554 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@subfreq3339 I have, Robert Monroe's research really made me understand it a little better. I know it's gets deep and it really is scientifically proven but I also think it's it's something that you really have to work on and kinda hone. Before I knew of anyone studying the subject, I used the technique just to have a good day... i.e. teacher's, parents,bullies etc...

  • @BDiligent
    @BDiligent ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is beautiful. Really love RZA’s perspective. I knew he was something special the first time I heard him rap a single line.

  • @quietlike
    @quietlike 2 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    "The meaning of life is to give life meaning" - Viktor Frankl

    • @gitgen1887
      @gitgen1887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Searching for meaning in a world without.

    • @iamnotpablo
      @iamnotpablo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Viktor Frankl was a Nazi collaborator who performed ghoulish medical experiments on human subjects.

    • @bigvaden
      @bigvaden 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@iamnotpablo Not quite. Viktor Frankle was an M.D. that helped his Jewish patients escape the Nazis. He and his family were sent to multiple concentration camps including Auschwitz.

    • @lilmoesk899
      @lilmoesk899 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      “Der Sinn des Lebens ist deinem Leben einen Sinn zu geben” - Kool Savas

    • @maintaint3003
      @maintaint3003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      _"Music is essentially useless, as life is"_ -George Santayana

  • @sethbase6960
    @sethbase6960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    The episodes I love the most are the ones where the guest is completely unexpected.

  • @garrettjones1161
    @garrettjones1161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was my favorite interview of, not just yours personally, but any podcast.

  • @LibbyONeal09
    @LibbyONeal09 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Hands down one of the best conversations I've ever heard. This is awesome.

  • @rolanddane5015
    @rolanddane5015 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Much respect! Wu-Tang Forever! I've been a fan since 36 Chambers, and am still a fan. In 2013 I read Rza second book, while in a dark place in life, which introduced me to the power of possibility. Thank you both for this one. Instant classic! The genuine curiosity, and mutual respect between these two men, bring a depth and weight to a seemingly loose, and open talk. This conversation was like a meditative chess game, eyes slightly open, both men deeply breathing, taking their respective turns, melving together like the passing of white clouds on a blue sky, action without movement is flow, where only silence can be heard, while in absence of a word, only whispering winds are observed.
    All love all the time
    respect 👊

  • @wiltwentyfourhours
    @wiltwentyfourhours 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    "Live a thousand years in a day, without opening your mouth you can say everything you wanted to say. " RZA👐

    • @onewithsource9742
      @onewithsource9742 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ... attracted to the core of the earth I stay grounded. The sun in the centre of this - I'm surrounded, by planets in the midst that spins the wind chill, but my light melts a snowflake from 93 mill'...

  • @viktortraykov9273
    @viktortraykov9273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    RZA so sharp man... When you hear how he talks and thinks you understand where this eternal music come from.

  • @kwameowusu8351
    @kwameowusu8351 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The balance of this conversation bruh… so fucking beautiful it has me in tears

  • @jonjack5819
    @jonjack5819 2 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    This is a podcast I never could have imagined in my wildest dreams. Amazing!

    • @digitalhippie2336
      @digitalhippie2336 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      100%

    • @MaxUgly
      @MaxUgly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would have never expected but it is like the dream podcast I never knew I wanted!

    • @chandlerscaringia5260
      @chandlerscaringia5260 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      As human…. You should dream bigger.

  • @dowell330
    @dowell330 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Lex, I've been listening to you for a long time and consider you a kindred soul. Thank you so much for your conversation with RZA, one of my childhood idols. You have my deepest respect, sir. Much love to you.

  • @LAVISHING
    @LAVISHING ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for having RZA on here Lex! It’s awesome how you guys went through so much different topics in discussion!

  • @papamurphsturf2901
    @papamurphsturf2901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've listened to this 4 times now... It's amazing Lex, thanks.

  • @bigdre6565
    @bigdre6565 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    S/O to RZA for even paying attention and being aware of lex Fridman!!

  • @KD_SWAGGER
    @KD_SWAGGER 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    "Study those who have already done what you want to do." - RZA
    Great interview! From the pace, the questions asked by Lex and the jewels dropped by RZA.

  • @mihkel86
    @mihkel86 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Every man has two lives. The 2nd one starts when he realizes he has only one.

  • @ssssssstssssssss
    @ssssssstssssssss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Wow.. RZA was completely unexpected. I'll have to set aside time for this one.

    • @BigDaddyDru
      @BigDaddyDru 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do not try to multi task doing anything more complex than laundry while trying to listen to this. Have a good day!

  • @matasuki
    @matasuki 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Wow the diversity of guests at this point is legendary. Cheers!

  • @Garbageman28
    @Garbageman28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never expected RZA to explain the plot of death stranding on lex fridman's podcast but there's a first time for everything.

  • @haman0180
    @haman0180 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RZA on the topic of Hip Hop legends still saying his opinion doesn't matter is showing you how a true master thinks about his craft! This man is an absolute pillar of Hip Hop. He created a style that transformed the genre for decades to come. His style is what bared fruit to dozens of carreers. And he is still out here saying his opinion doesn't matter. Dude if his opinion doesn't matter, we should just fucking do away with them as a whole! Lex, thank you for this podcast. I love how this shows the pure raw intelligence of the most successfull people in the world. This was awesome!

  • @McCloud23892
    @McCloud23892 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    This episode was very intriguing, there's fond love when you mix art and science

    • @TravisGarnett
      @TravisGarnett 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Zero Wall: ...because there's a #SCIENCE to art and an art to #SCIENCE. 🎤🤵🏻🎤😎 Much ❤️...🙏

  • @kaioken9997
    @kaioken9997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    RZA is a true poet. The way he connects abstract ideas with his own experience is beautiful.

  • @VantageWelding
    @VantageWelding 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He best podcast in the world right now. Thanks Lex, I hope one day I can meet you. You’re a great inspiration to all of us!!

  • @armiter87
    @armiter87 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the most enjoyable pods I've listened to in years.

  • @Evangq
    @Evangq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "Alright, time for me to go to bed."
    "Ooo! Lex dropped an episode, AND RZA!?"

  • @mileshamilton
    @mileshamilton 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Yes! Bring on more musicians and creative artists. So few interviewers are able to do them justice

  • @ispinola
    @ispinola 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have to give you propers on this! Great interview! Great job getting him on the pod! Keep it up 👍

  • @dect506
    @dect506 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has to be one of the best podcasts ever made of this channel

  • @christopherbranch8647
    @christopherbranch8647 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    No wayyyy you got RZA on the show!!! Legendary!!! 🤘🤙

  • @Jasonchaaang
    @Jasonchaaang 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Lex, you should let your guests prepare a couple questions to ask YOU too! It would be great to see what questions they ask and your answers!

    • @shoyupacket5572
      @shoyupacket5572 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He did have some questions about AI and emotion, but yeah I do like hearing the guest ask Lex questions as well.

    • @BS-nt9oc
      @BS-nt9oc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Great idea

  • @task82
    @task82 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This podcast was what was missing from my life. Thank you Lex.

  • @VincentDeCowans
    @VincentDeCowans 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview. RZA is always fascinating, humble and very deep.
    Interviewer had exceptional questions and let RZA speak.
    Props and much thanks.

  • @Number1stunna
    @Number1stunna 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Lex thank you from the bottom of my hiphop heart for this interview

  • @matthewgiannotti3355
    @matthewgiannotti3355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This might be one of my favorite conversations. Thank you both!

  • @BboyCorrosive
    @BboyCorrosive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And no Donnell, this about to be the Rza podcast we never got.

  • @itchyrichy
    @itchyrichy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, what a beautiful conversation.

  • @leonantoniou6192
    @leonantoniou6192 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Lex… thank you my friend! Im only a few mins into it but I’m already feeling good about this one. Love your positivity and your broad outreach. I love science and hip-hop and am so excited about this episode. You and wu-tang have shaped my life. Huge love!

  • @klingkong9790
    @klingkong9790 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The age NAS made Illmatic has always amazed me

  • @planbee2285
    @planbee2285 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    the RZA is one of my all time favorite idols. great on so many levels!! thank you for this one lex.

  • @ezsega17
    @ezsega17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THIS!!!! Is what I fkn wanted, an in depth philosophical interview/ podcast with the abbot without a fool like Donnell Rawlings mocking him every 10 seconds. Thank You Lex Fridman, please bring him back as soon as possible, and again after that.

  • @aspectratio6580
    @aspectratio6580 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    God damn lex, we needed this. Thankyou yet again for another amazing conversation, can't wait for the film.

  • @shaolin89
    @shaolin89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Damn, you have the best guests ever. Awesome podcast, Lex.

  • @GhostofHarambe
    @GhostofHarambe ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I’m just getting into Lex’s work and I love the podcast so much! I’m grateful for this, Wutang is one of my all time favorites.

  • @ownsaucee
    @ownsaucee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    loved this, especially the bit on creativity - RZA is always inspiring

  • @semikolondev
    @semikolondev 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Holysheet! Was listening wutang when i was a kid. Bring back some memories.

  • @tech1238
    @tech1238 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This is the crossover we needed! Thank you

  • @octaviogonzalez9092
    @octaviogonzalez9092 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This interview is going to be highly underrated. Epic.

  • @buzzy-ears
    @buzzy-ears 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Sunshower was such a big reason why I got so mesmerized by Wu Tang when I was a kid, to this day it's crazy to me that it wasn't on every edition of the album. If you don't know it, it's as good as he says it is 👐🏻

    • @TimeDistortKilo
      @TimeDistortKilo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seriously! I've been listening to Wu since '93 and just heard Sunshower for the first time about half an hour ago.

    • @kunchoktashii
      @kunchoktashii 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      First time i heard it i had to replay a few times cuz its so greAt

    • @eugene3484
      @eugene3484 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sunshower was dope. But tragedy was rza best lyrical song ever to me.

  • @KKILLIAN
    @KKILLIAN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    i love the spectrum of guests, but they also almost all fit together. youre something else, Lex. keep it going!

  • @miyannaable
    @miyannaable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I lost my Mother in 1983, when I was 15. I recently learned that the strongest familial bond is Mother-Daughter, and it definitely left me feeling broken. However, having endured that allowed me to appreciate life, and I've never really stopped getting to know her. Also, I've found that I can be there for people who are going through the same thing - because as you say, Love wins.

    • @rasmusgreen6254
      @rasmusgreen6254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Who decides that’s the strongest family bond? Why stronger then mother and son or father and son?

    • @lackofeffortfpv7412
      @lackofeffortfpv7412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@rasmusgreen6254 hmmm..., if bond strength is proportional to the intensity of argument between parental and child, then I concur with Op's observations

    • @carbonstar9091
      @carbonstar9091 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@rasmusgreen6254 Sounds like something unaccomplished psychologists and sociologist make up to justify their existence.

  • @siren777
    @siren777 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Rza and I fall deeper in love with Lex every podcast.

  • @TDNMAFT.
    @TDNMAFT. ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is probably a top 5 podcast, the RZA a chessboard, lex, my man, a prophecy fulfilled for me. thank you.

  • @andrewescu
    @andrewescu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    It’s official, Lex is just smart Joe Rogan.

    • @BS-nt9oc
      @BS-nt9oc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ryan Sickler #honeydew is the best Joe Rogan. Listen to Filipe Esparza change your life.

    • @maintaint3003
      @maintaint3003 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      (&sober)

    • @LillyMunster85
      @LillyMunster85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And he made sure Rondell Dawlings wasn't here to ruin it.

    • @LillyMunster85
      @LillyMunster85 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rickycouture7224 hmmmm. Interesting! Well as a mom, I hope he got to see his son. This podcast made up for everything !

    • @walkedoverwater
      @walkedoverwater 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No need for a comparison

  • @BigDaddyDru
    @BigDaddyDru 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    His authenticity is making me cry. In a world of fakes, he’s real. I needed to hear this.

    • @shawnfaison5118
      @shawnfaison5118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      me too.

    • @BigDaddyDru
      @BigDaddyDru 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shawnfaison5118 I believe in you. Stay strong.

  • @richkrupansky1339
    @richkrupansky1339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great interview

  • @stukksmith122
    @stukksmith122 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate, so much, the thoughts on grief of a parent/loved one passing on and coming through to realize the profound joy of our own mortality.

  • @reggieziet
    @reggieziet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    RZA and Lex Fridman, what a unexpected good combination

  • @alexarm8234
    @alexarm8234 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I know I'm going to have to watch this multiple times in order to extract the most knowledge as possible from this interaction 💯

  • @TheLile500trp
    @TheLile500trp 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm from East Oakland and I watch your pod cast every day ...and this was great asf for me to experience this interview

  • @filthysock
    @filthysock 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I remember that Sun Shower track really well. Such a stand out track. Really got you thinking. Rewind and repeat, rewind and repeat.

  • @iNeedDrums
    @iNeedDrums 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This just made my day a whole lot better. Thank you!!

  • @Javie_p
    @Javie_p 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    bro! you’re a legend Lex ty for building this interview

  • @maurices5954
    @maurices5954 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The RZA! Instant like haha, can't wait to watch this one.

  • @AssailantLF
    @AssailantLF 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Loved the short vegan question. He put it so simply: "I don't need to kill animals in order for myself to live"

    • @lievenyperman9363
      @lievenyperman9363 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I became a vegatarian after I heard the RZA say this on Rogan. Wasn't the only reason but that simple piece of logic sealed the deal.

    • @-M0LE
      @-M0LE 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@lievenyperman9363 I bet you feel healthier

    • @SpeedOfThought1111
      @SpeedOfThought1111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      it was kind of odd and ignorant for him to say the cow or bull is so big and muscular just from eating grass like that applies at all to humans...cows have four stomachs...all animals are different...a cat sleeps 16 hours a day and never works out yet they can do amazing athletic feats any time. Because that's how they evolved to be.

    • @binary
      @binary 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is where RZA is utterly wrong.

    • @lievenyperman9363
      @lievenyperman9363 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@binary Why?

  • @applebighead
    @applebighead 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Saving this one for work tomorrow. You’re doing something great here Lex!

    • @BS-nt9oc
      @BS-nt9oc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I do this all the time…cant waste these gems in idle time.

  • @jakefonda4711
    @jakefonda4711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    bro i literally just started doing sample based production, (classic hip hop). i use alot of what i learn from his podcasts to implement in my daily life to be more productive. thought the other day it would be so cool of he interviewed some hip hop artists and sure enough he does it. thank you lex!

  • @DrCrackula
    @DrCrackula 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is such a gift man. youtube keeps suggesting clips of Donnell Rawlings interrupting RZA on Rogan, and its still making me frustrated after all this time. WE needed this.

  • @nicholassauer2612
    @nicholassauer2612 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Didn't know you were down with Wu-Tang. Much respect.

  • @ethanseaman1652
    @ethanseaman1652 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is amazing! Thank you Lex & RZA for this interview!

  • @DSellMusic
    @DSellMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Damn Lex. This was one guest I didn’t anticipate you bringing on!!
    Love it man!

  • @andrewpotapenkoff7723
    @andrewpotapenkoff7723 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the youtube chanel of miracles and gifts.
    Lex is full of surprises.

  • @aaronhow1932
    @aaronhow1932 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome work here on this podcast, Lex, and Wu Tang Clan, and Crew! :)

  • @ALCRAN2010
    @ALCRAN2010 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    These days,
    I spend many more hours
    on the Lex podcast
    than I do on the JRE.

    • @RD-jr8nv
      @RD-jr8nv ปีที่แล้ว

      It's basically JRE 2.0.

    • @adamdangerfieldverticalmed7982
      @adamdangerfieldverticalmed7982 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RD-jr8nv I disagree, Lex defiantly has a different vibe and approach, that being said, Lex gives Rogan heaps of respect and definitely looks up to Joe as an influence Joe appreciates Lex for sure, gave a $10,000 watch directly off his wrist... That's love, that's class! Older brother younger brother shit!

  • @cryptoegregore
    @cryptoegregore 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    wish i could see Lex in person just strolling so i can give him his flowers in person... and huge shoutout to RZA and this entire episode. very very refreshing natural conversation.. right on time, thank you.

  • @MegaVern1
    @MegaVern1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    RZA. I know he has created one of the best groups of our lifetime but when he speaks he takes his time to get his thoughts out. I really understand him. He’s a human that understands that we will be going to a next realm. Wutang is for the children👐🏾👐🏾👐🏾

  • @daryl_sgn5322
    @daryl_sgn5322 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s been a while I enjoyed a podcast like this. Thanks.

  • @BlackThoughts0
    @BlackThoughts0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Now this one… i didn’t expect. Lex getting mad style points for this one

  • @kiowatucker4594
    @kiowatucker4594 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I could not possibly describe what this podcast means to me man I couldn’t be more grateful
    Thank you Lex

  • @marcusbrunette1720
    @marcusbrunette1720 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome conversation

  • @bernieltd
    @bernieltd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an amazing chat. Thank you so much for not inviting Donnell Rawlings, the world owes you a favor 😂