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My First: Tyrese Spits Tha Dogg Pound + Shares Story On Meeting 2Pac

My First: Tyrese Spits Tha Dogg Pound + Shares Story On Meeting 2Pac

Hot97 Staff
04/12/2023 12:00 AM EDT

Every generation has a different story on how they fell in love with Hip Hop. Tyrese has used his R&B influence to impact in not only the world of Hip Hop, but also in the world of film.

Tyrese broke out in the R&B scene with his debut album Tyrese in 1998 headed by songs such as "Sweet Lady" and "Lately".

Born in Watts, California, the singer/actor was surrounded by the world of hip hop as it grew to prominence in the early 1990's.

He discusses his influences on the Hip Hop scene during the time, meeting 2Pac, the impact of KDay in Los Angeles and HOT 97 in Hip Hop history, hearing the likes of Tha Dogg Pound, Kurupt, Dr. Dre, Too $hort, Rodney O & Joe Cooley and more!

Celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop, "My First" details your favorite celebrities' relationship with the biggest culture in the world. The conversation will revolve around questions such as the first time they fell in love with Hip Hop, first song they heard on the radio, one of their biggest experiences with the culture, and more!