Pusha T stops by Hot 97’s Mornings with Mero alongside Fam Lay and Antonio Dale to break down the 3rd Annual Cousin’s Festival in Norfolk, Virginia (September 5th at Norfolk Scope Arena). They discuss the festival’s growth from an 800-person R&B block party to a full-scale event headlined by T.I., Keyshia Cole, The-Dream, and more — plus the “Hold the Door” scholarship fund giving away $26,000 to HBCU students.
The conversation also covers Virginia’s golden era of hip-hop, the influence of HBCUs, Missy Elliott’s legendary status, and how the melting pot of military culture and transplants from New York shaped artists like Timbaland, Pharrell, and The Neptunes. Pusha opens up about reuniting with Malice for Let God Sort ‘Em Out, their Grammy win, touring, and the early studio sessions in Miami with Pharrell for the next project.
Other topics include the importance of music journalism and eventful rollouts, the blog era saving Clipse, new artists building fanbases, staying healthy on the road, and the rare feeling of discovering classic hip-hop for the first time.
🎫 Cousin’s Festival tickets: cousinsfestival.com
📍 Norfolk Scope Arena — Norfolk, VA
📅 September 5th
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