Ice Spice is one of the most popular newcomers in hip-hop right now. Overall, she has had a truly massive year and it is well-deserved. She had a plethora of hits to her name and she kept racking up accolades. Furthermore, she got collaborations with legends like Nicki Minaj. Simply put, she has shown everyone that she is here to stay. Although some question her potential for longevity, there is no denying that she is truly one of the brightest stars right now. In fact, she is such a star that she was recently interviewed by Nardwuar.
You know you have made it in the game once you get a look from Nardwuar. The infamous Canadian interviewer has some of the best hip-hop interview moments we can remember. Overall, he does extensive research that always wows his guests. While some feel like it is too much, others bask in just how much Nardwuar knows about them. As for the Ice Spice and Nardwuar interview, Nardwuar made sure to stun Spice with some old photos of her playing her favorite sport: volleyball.
We all know that Ice Spice played volleyball in high school and college. However, this particular photo is one that had not been seen before. Consequently, Spice was a bit shocked to see it in Nardwuar’s possession. Overall, Spice was a bit embarrassed by the photos and jokingly told Nardwuar to delete them. It was a pretty humorous interaction that ended with the artist talking about her love of the numbers 4 and 8. She also noted that underhand serves are not the way to go if you want to be good at volleyball.
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The style in which Nardwuar interviews his guests is unparalleled. No matter who he interviews, he always entertains and educates the interviewee and viewer. The 54-year-old journalist and musician always reps his hometown of Vancouver, Canada, and is known for his quirkiness and his vast depth of knowledge that never fails to impress. Nardwuar’s most entertaining interviews are often when he pulls hard-to-find information about the interviewee’s personal life, usually leaving them speechless.
The self-proclaimed “human serviette” has spoken with almost everyone but tends to interview musicians. Some notable viral moments of Nardwuar’s rap interviews include Future being asked about cheesecake, Migos shouting out Matty B, Cardi B fanning out over Junie B. Jones books, and his many conversations with Snoop Dogg.
This is a list of Nardwuar’s wildest rap interviews, consisting of the craziest and most surprised reactions from the hip hop artists. Look at the list below, ranked from least wild to the wildest.
Nardwuar might be the only interviewer to make DJ Khaled almost break away from his booming personality. DJ Khaled practically has his own language full of catchphrases and inflections, but Nardwuar manages to get a compelling interview out of him. When he is not exclaiming “We the best” or “Another one,” DJ Khaled shows his passion for hip hop and deep involvement in the Miami scene, discussing the artists that inspired him. Nardwuar’s extremely personal questions leave Khaled dumbfounded, to the point where he asks if Nardwuar is involved with the police during the wildest moments of the interview.
4. Nardwuar vs. ScHoolboy Q (2014)
While Nardwuar’s interview with ScHoolboy Q may not be wild in how Q reacts, but for how natural the conversation is. Nardwuar engages ScHoolboy Q with his knowledge of music and Q’s history, leading to uncontrollably stoned reactions from ScHoolboy Q. The legendary moment that makes this one of Nardwuar’s wildest rap interviews comes after all of the questions. At the end, ScHoolboy Q rolls and smokes a joint from a Cheech & Chong vinyl from 1972 that included a rolling paper in the record’s sleeve. As ScHoolboy Q rolls, Nardwuar watches in amazement because out of the many rappers he showed the record to, Q was the first rapper to actually smoke the record’s rolling paper. One of the most amusing moments is when ScHoolboy Q attempts to pass the joint to Nardwuar.
3. Nardwuar vs. Blac Youngsta (2019)
Nardwuar’s interview with Blac Youngsta is thoroughly entertaining. The way Blac Youngsta interacts with Nardwuar is nothing at all like the tough rapping in his music. Blac Youngsta seemed just as excited to get interviewed as Nardwuar was to ask him questions. Throughout the interview, Blac Youngsta continued getting caught off guard, stunned by questions about his favorite Memphis artists and personal life. The interview was one of the purest interactions between Nardwuar and another rapper.
2. Nardwuar vs. Denzel Curry (2018)
One can always expect the guest to be shocked by Nardwuar’s questions, but no one was more shocked than Denzel Curry. Throughout the 12-minute interview, Denzel’s amazement grows with each question, especially about his childhood and hometown. At one point, Nardwuar begins listing the names of Denzel’s childhood friends, leaving Denzel so stunned that he takes a lap around the room. Toward the end of the interview, Curry tries to hijack the interview, putting on Nardwuar’s hat and asking himself questions.
1. Nardwuar vs. Odd Future (2011)
Nardwuar’s interview with Odd Future is easily his wildest and most legendary rap interview. The hip hop group’s interview with Nardwuar went exactly how one would expect. Throughout the interview, Tyler, The Creator and Hodgy goof around with Nardwuar’s strange questions and geek out over his most bizarre inquiries. Tyler and Hodgy find humor in almost everything Nardwuar says or does, especially when shown strange items. The interview is chaotic, funny, and insightful. Since this interview, Nardwuar has spoken with several Odd Future members. He has done multiple Tyler, The Creator interviews, as well as MellowHype, Earl Sweatshirt, and Syd. Today, people still compare Nardwuar’s most outlandish rap interviews to his Odd Future interview.
Lil Uzi Vert is going to be dropping their new album The Pink Tape at Midnight. Fans are extremely excited about this, and rightfully so. Overall, this is an album that has been anticipated for years. It has been over three years since the release of Eternal Atake, and fans are hopeful that Uzi comes through with yet another classic. Moreover, Uzi got to show off the album a few nights ago at a special release party. They were able to bring out all of the stars, and there is a real sense that an incredible body of work is on the horizon.
In the midst of all of this, Nardwuar has been teasing a new interview with Lil Uzi Vert. Although Uzi has run away from Nardwuar at times, it is clear that they have a ton of respect for the interviewer. This was made evident in some of the promotional videos for the interview in which Uzi was happy to see Nardwuar after so many years. This subsequently led to a ton of anticipation. Well, on Thursday morning, Nardwuar dropped the interview for everyone to see.
For the most part, this interview was really some epic fan service. We got to see Nardwuar provide Uzi with plenty of amazing gifts that reference previous interviews. Overall, gift-giving has always been a huge part of what Nardwuar does. Although there have been rumors about what this all entails, it is clear that Uzi was feeling the new gear. Ultimately, it was a wholesome time for everyone involved.
Now, fans can start counting down the hours until The Pink Tape drops. It is set to be released at midnight, so that is over 15 hours away. We have waited this long for it, so we can certainly wait just a few more hours. Let us know your expectations for the project, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the music world.
Playboi Carti is one of the biggest stars of the hip-hop world right now. Although it has been quite some time since his last release, he remains extremely popular with his fans. Overall, this is because of the raw energy he provides to them. Whenever you go to a Carti show, you know that it is going to be one massive party. Although this energy may not be for everyone, it has certainly proven to be a hit amongst those who care. On Sunday, he brought that energy to the Summer Smash stage.
As we already reported, Playboi Carti was chased down by some fans. While driving away from the show, fans took to the streets to chase Carti. As unsafe as this was, the artist have fans a glimpse of himself as he stood up and towered above the sunroof. For many fans, this was a truly incredible experience. However, as it turns out, just moments prior, Carti snubbed one of music’s greatest personalities. Yes, that’s right, we are talking about Nardwuar.
In the video clip above, you can see Nardwuar present Carti with a gift from outside of his vehicle. It is clear that the beloved journalist is looking for an interview. However, Carti snubs him and the car speeds off, much to the dismay of Nardwuar. Usually, Nardwuar has all of his interviews set up ahead of time, however, he clearly wanted to do something more spontaneous here. Unfortunately for Carti, this snub has led to a whole lot of hate on Twitter. Many feel protective of Nardwuar, especially when you consider how respectful he is of hip-hop culture. He is simply a personality you are allowed to be mean to.
Twitter Reacts
In the tweets down below, you can see what people had to say about Playboi Carti. For the most part, it was not very good, with some people even calling him “wack.” Needless to say, he could have avoided some issues by just doing the interview. Let us know your stance on all of this, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the hip-hop world.
Playboi Carti did Nardwuar mad dirty. He don’t deserve this at all. https://t.co/YeTfX6qFwj
yup it’s disrespectful as well nardwuar definitely spent a lot of time researching given all the deep stuff he knows about other rappers in their interviews
Playboi carti a GOOFY ! There has been Bigger and legendary acts then him that know Nardwuar is a staple in culture not even just hip hop so too see that is no excuse
If you are an avid music listener and want to know facts about your favorite artist, you may have encountered some interviews hosted by Nardwaur. John Ruskin, better known as Nardwaur, is a 54-year-old interviewer from Vancouver, Canada. Best known for his thoughtful, gift-giving, shocking interviews and spontaneous energy Nardwuar knows how to interview. He always leaves the artist or entertainer questioning how he sometimes knows deep secrets and facts about their life that they have forgotten about.
Better known for his interviews with musicians/artists, Nardwuar has also worked with comedians and entertainers. In the span of his career, Nardwaur has completed over 1500 interviews on and off camera since he started in 1987 with his weekly radio show first.Â
Nardwuar’s Interviews
Some notable/famous interviews he has conducted have been with Tyler the Creator, Lil Uzi Vert, Odd Future, Cardi B, Eric Andre, Seth Rogan, and plenty more. All counting up for the millions of views Nardwuar earns on his channel every time he uploads.Â
As Nardwaur continues to impress everyone with his tremendous knowledge, which tends to be questioned a lot, we take a look at some of the best interviews he has conducted over the many years. So, in no specific order, let’s begin with…
Tyler the Creator/Odd Future
The special connection they possess is like no other, as they have been seen together since 2011. The very first time was in 2011 when Nardwuar interviewed Odd Future, a group funded by Tyler. The energy that bounced between Nardwuar and the group was chaotic, as laughter and acting up were the majority of the interview.
Addionitally with the three solo interviews with Tyler, the constant flirting and acting up from Tyler always creates a special bond between the two. Shocked by the information Nardwuar presents in the interviews, Tyler even asked Nardwuar, “are you with the feds.”
Favorite Moment:Â Tyler calling Nardwuar a sexy dog and kissing him on the head during an introduction.Â
Lil Uzi Vert
Lil Uzi Vert’s intimidation during his interaction with Nardwuar is priceless. Throughout their interviews, Uzi tends to keep a concerned face when Nardwuar brings up something from the past and even states, “You know too much. I can’t do this.” Uzi’s spontaneous energy and Nardwuar’s awkwardness always spark memorable moments. For example, Uzi screeches after being gifted a Rob Zombie poster, leading him to dart out of the interview into a van to leave quickly.Â
Favorite Moment: Uzi dipping out of the studio and Uzi sampling an interview between the two on “Futsal Shuffle 2020.”
Jay-Z
An infrequent occurrence that Nardwuar has Pharell Williams to thank is the opportunity to interview East Coast legend Jay-Z. In 2009, Nardwuar made the six-hour trip to Pemberton Music Festival to shoot this fantastic opportunity. Just the sheer dedication that Nardwuar took in order to achieve a five-minute interview with Jay-Z deserved a spot on the list. Jay-Z was very collected and shared some gems with Nardwuar on the cover of Jaz-O’s Word to the Jaz.
In 2008, Nardwuar met up with Pharrell Willimas and his N.E.R.D bandmates to achieve one of his best interviews. Even Nardwuar himself cited that this was one of his favorite interviews. The shell shock of this interview came from Pharrell’s reactions and stunned face as Nardwuar pulled up the facts and props to show why he was the best. However, one of the most memorable moments from that interview was the gift to Pharrell. A copy of Carl Sagan’s Cosmos and Wreckx-n-Effect’s “Rump Shaker,” which was the very first song that Pharrell was credited for. From that moment on, Pharrell knew Nardwuar was not playing as he quoted this in the interview, “This is one of the most impressive interviews I’ve ever experienced in my life.”
Favorite Moment: Nardwuar gifting Pharrell the LP soundtrack to “Rump Shaker.”
A$AP Rocky/Mob
In 2012 Narwuar managed to get the famous A$AP Mob ( a group founded by A$AP Yams) together at a warehouse in Austin, Texas. Met with stunned faces, shocking reactions, and a boatload of energy, this is one of the Mob’s most definitive interviews. Nardwuar bringing up the Black Ink Gallery and A$AP Ferg about making jewelry definitely caught the Mob off guard. It’s the nature of Nardwuar bringing up unknown information to the group and the laughter and energy they brought to make this a staple in Nardwuar’s catalog. This interview even started a TikTok meme of Nardwuar introducing A$Ap Rocky.Â
When we think of Nardwuar’s interviews, we often think about how thrilling and fun they can be, but that wasn’t the case for Nas. This is one of the few interviews that started off well and quickly turned around toward the end. Nas, the collected man he is, was not prepared for Nardwuar’s intensive knowledge, and at first, Nas is shocked. However, Nas’s demeanor soon changed after Nardwuar brought up Jay- Z’s diss track “Ether” and when he couldn’t keep all the gifts.
Toward the end of the interview, Nas wanted to cut the interview short and even declared Nardwuar ” a F**cking psychopath.” Furthermore, When Nardwuar went to end it with his usual catchphrase, “Keep on rocking in the free world,” Nas messed up the ending. Nardwuar went for a second attempt which angered Nas, and told him, “it’s over, it’s over; move the mic.”
Favorite Moment:Â Nas calling Nardwuar different names.
More From Nardwuar
Additionally, there are plenty more of memorable and entertaining moments and interviews from Nardwuar, but these stuck out like a sore thumb. In fact, Nardwuar always brings attention to himself, as he knows a little too much than the average person. A lasting impression is bound to happen.
Nardwuar is always conducting interviews with up-and-coming artists to artists that are gaining popularity. Check out Nardwuar’s YouTube channel, “NardwuarServiette,” for ongoing interviews. Share some of your favorite Nardwaur moments and interviews, and remember, “Doot doola doot doo doot doot.”Â
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