Lil B made an appearance on CNN Radio where he discussed his controversial “Im Gay” album title which was announced by himself during his performance at Coachella this year as well as other numerous topics. He also had a few words for Rhymefest during this interview as well.

On His Album Title: It was something that was going through my mind for a while. I feel like I’m man of the people: meeting people, respecting people and accepting people. I hope that I can turn some of my fans that might be homophobic or supporters that might be homophobic and say, “You know what, we’re all one people. This is love.” It’s just respect, and I did that to bring people together and bring more love and to spark the minds of people and not let words and judgments and stereotypes stop you from loving

Comments on Rhymefest: I’m going to say, who is Rhymefest? So he needs to work on promoting and marketing himself, because I don’t know him. But what I feel about his comment is that it’s true, I needed a father figure in my life, but I’m not complaining about that. What do you mean, I need that? Tell Rhymefest I’m very happy. Tell Rhymefest I actually wake up and I’m happy, and I’m positive and I love people. Ask Rhymefest, does he feel the same way?

If it’s one thing I love, it’s learning about how tracks came about. Call me a nerd or what have you, but I like knowing stuff like that. Thankfully for Andrew over at FSD, this Rhymefest and (Killer) Mike Bigga song has one. Somewhat.

Here’s a joint of unknown origin from Rhymefest and one of my favorite emcees, Killer Mike. I’m not exactly sure when or where this joint was recorded (or for what project), but I’m guessing it was long before Fest’s bid for rapping Alderman. Mike and Che trade bars while playing the roles of their favorite superheroes, and tossing around some slurs and slanders throughout. It’s a super track.

At this point, trying to describe how crippling the recession is pointless. Thousands of jobs being cut by the day and millions more attempting to find work when the sad reality is there isn’t much to go around. Chicago’s own Rhymefest marched on the steps of City Hall to demand more jobs for the residents of South Side Chicago in the form of a Wal-Mart on 83rd & Chatham. Here, let Andrew explain it.

Rhymefest took to the steps of City Hall yesterday to protest with a rather large group in hopes to bring jobs to the black community on the Southside of Chicago. More specifically, a Walmart, that Alderman Howard Brookins is trying to build on 83rd & Chatham, that will bring close to 300 jobs to the area. ‘Fest in particular also hopes this will also bring fresh produce and food to this community, that does most of their grocery shopping at 7/11′s and BP stations.

If you support his cause make sure to vote in support by July 29th at Jobs or Else, or contact your local Alderman.

As a former resident of the Chicago, 56th & Prarie to be exact, I fully support movements like this. Much respect to Rhymefest.

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While interviewing Curren$y, Rhymefest was also recording in Mark Ronson’s studio. If you dont know, I had a few “not so nice” words for him about his beef with Charles Hamilton. Charles was a friend of mine, and of course I found it necessary to defend him, but I guess in blogging world, it comes off as one sided. So, Fest & I had a sit down conversation where he shed light on his side of the story.  Rhymefest is one hell of a writer, and incredibly intelligent. Not many rappers I know are privileged to speak at Yale’s Black Solidarty Conference when their album drops. I still find this beef boring though. I wish both artist the best of luck,  chalk this up to a case of “one big misunderstanding“…On a more positive note; Rhymefest is working on his mixtape which features some great hip hop legends. He also let me preview his new video, which I happened to like a lot, reminds me of a Boondocks cartoon kind of theme. Yeah he dissed Charles and the hipster click. Never did I say I was a peacemaker, that’s a jewelers job..

Click Here for Pt 2 of the Rhymefest Interview where he goes on to speak on the disrespect in Hiphop.