LL Cool J & Andre 3000 – Source: Getty Images/ Taylor HIll/ Emma McIntyre / Getty Images/ Taylor HIll/ Emma McIntyre
In the latest episode of LeBron James’ ‘The Shop’ LL Cool J blasts Andre 3000 for releasing a flute album.
LeBron James’ barbershop-style discussion show The Shop is back for its latest season and sharing previews for upcoming weekly episodes. The most recent episode has caused a stir as hip-hop legend LL Cool J didn’t bite his tongue when discussing Andre 3000’s last album New Blue Sun.
According to Complex, not only does he not like the album he wants 3stacks to know it and wants us to stop giving him a pass.
“Look, look… The comments are gonna be crazy,” LL Cool J said. “He’s amazing, alright? His bars is all the way up. I’m very clear. Not the flute, B. Not the flute. Don’t do the flute.”
Another guest on the show, Lena Waithe tried to take up for the album referring to it as “very calming” which is the opposite of what LL wanted. LL stands his ground and essentially wants 3k to pack it up unless he’s rapping.
“Let’s not lie to ourselves, I don’t wanna hear him do the flute,” LL continued. “You wanna hear me do a violin? You might not wanna hear me do sh*t, but, do you wanna hear me do a violin, though?”
Waithe once again tried to take up for Andre 3000 defending his artistry saying he could do whatever he would like. Of course, that didn’t go over well with an OG from hip-hop and LL continued to push his agenda.
“I want him to get with Big Boi, I want them to make an OutKast, or do a solo album,” LL Cool J said. “Every time he does f**king one verse it’s, you know, enough material for an album. He’s so gifted. So it’s like, come on, B, like, not the flute. We not gonna lie like this. Don’t gas. That man needs to know the truth. He needs to know the truth.”
Perhaps the funniest part of the debate was LL asking Waithe to defend her stance on the album by naming a favorite track which prompted laughter. Andre has been vocal about not knowing what to rap about and even received support from Lil Wayne. Seeing our hip-hop stars grow old and do things out of the ordinary is a blessing.
Don’t be fooled when LL started acting plenty of people would have preferred another album but it all worked out in the end.
You can watch the full episode of The Shop below.
