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This podcast features an in-depth conversation with rapper Young Gravy, hosted by Stevo. They explore Young Gravy's journey from his early days on SoundCloud and his unique "meme rap" style to his current success. The discussion touches on his height, his experiences meeting Stevo on a Mr. Beast shoot, and the serious emotional depth in his music. Young Gravy shares insights into his marketing background, artist branding strategies, and how he used his rap career to complete college. The conversation delves into his financial ventures, including stock market investments, and his viral "financial flex" story. They also discuss his extensive experiences with various drugs, including DMT, PCP, ketamine, and Ambien, contrasting them with Stevo's experiences and touching upon recovery and euphoric recall. The interview explores personal boundaries, sexual experiences, and relationship dynamics, including abstinence from pornography and Tantric massage. Young Gravy also opens up about his recent decision to quit Adderall and alcohol, and discusses the effects of antidepressants. His family background in psychology and his father's work on insomnia are highlighted. The conversation shifts to spiritual beliefs, including the afterlife, reincarnation, and mediumship, drawing from his personal near-death experiences and his reading of "The Spirit's Book." The latter part of the podcast focuses on his collaboration with his DJ, Tip, his musical partnerships like Baby Gravy, his lifestyle in Los Angeles, and his prowess in action sports like skiing. The interview concludes with promotions for his upcoming projects and a reflection on memorable podcast guests.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction and Young Gravy's Persona

The podcast opens with an introduction to host Stevo and guest Young Gravy. They immediately dive into discussions about Young Gravy's height, his unique approach to music, and his ranking of tall rappers. The conversation also touches on his early career strategy of not showing his face and his focus on artist branding, drawing parallels to other artists.

00:03:29

Career Beginnings and Musical Evolution

Young Gravy recounts meeting Stevo during a Mr. Beast shoot and details his involvement in various videos. He discusses the serious undertones in his music, his country-rap blend project, and the pressure of maintaining success, referencing his "Gravy Train" song and social media hiatus experiment. The evolution of his music from SoundCloud growth to the success of "Mr. Clean" is explored, along with his thoughts on marketing degrees versus influencer degrees.

00:13:19

Business Acumen and Financial Ventures

Young Gravy shares his experience working at a startup accelerator, pitching companies to investors, and his potential influence on the Uber Eats app's branding. He explains how his rap career helped him complete college and discusses his diverse revenue streams, including music, touring, merch, and YouTube. His savvy stock market investments, particularly during COVID-19 with 1-800-Flowers, and the viral story behind his "financial flex" are highlighted.

00:24:52

Personal Experiences with Substances and Intimacy

The conversation shifts to personal experiences with substances, including DMT and other psychedelics, and their effects. Young Gravy shares his extensive history with various drugs, contrasting it with Stevo's experiences. They discuss addiction, recovery, and euphoric recall, reminiscing about favorite past substances like nitrous oxide and Ambien. The discussion touches on Blue Chew Gold, Ambien's effects on sexual experiences, and explorations into anal play and Tantric massage.

00:38:07

Relationships, Health, and Psychological Background

Young Gravy discusses his current relationship, emphasizing exclusivity and intimacy, and his commitment to abstinence from pornography. He reflects on his health consciousness, acknowledging increased drinking and less healthy eating habits due to touring. He reveals he recently quit Adderall and alcohol, and they discuss Lexapro and its potential side effects. His parents' backgrounds in psychiatry and sleep psychology are shared, along with his father's book on insomnia.

00:45:19

Spiritual Beliefs and the Afterlife

The podcast explores spiritual beliefs, including the afterlife and reincarnation, with Young Gravy expressing uncertainty and Stevo sharing evidence of past-life recall. They discuss soul evolution, life blueprints, and mediumship, referencing his mother's experiences. Young Gravy recounts his near-death experiences after overdosing, describing the sensation of darkness. The concept of life reviews during near-death experiences and the emphasis on total accountability and reaping what you sow are discussed.

00:53:50

Collaboration, Lifestyle, and Career Promotion

Young Gravy shares his current deep dive into spiritualism through "The Spirit's Book" and discusses the concept of "selfless selfishness" in 12-step programs. He introduces his DJ, Tip, detailing their long-standing friendship and collaboration, and recounts a past DJ situation involving relationship drama. The origins of his partnership with DJ Tip and his collaborative albums with Baby Gravy are explored. His Los Angeles lifestyle, including his home and relationship proximity, is described, along with his skills in action sports like skiing. The interview concludes with shout-outs, promotion of his upcoming music and shows, and encouragement for fan interaction.

01:06:30

Podcast Wrap-up and Reflections

The hosts wrap up the podcast, mentioning topics like "Bud Stuff" and expressing satisfaction with the episode. They thank Young Gravy and discuss future plans, including giveaways. Personal updates and reflections on memorable guests like Harland Williams and Mark Normand are shared, praising their comedic talent. Gratitude is expressed for the podcast's positive reception, particularly for the episode featuring Maynard, and the audience is thanked for their support.

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Q&A

• How did Young Gravy and Stevo initially meet?

  Young Gravy and Stevo first met during a Mr. Beast video shoot. Young Gravy had been involved in several Mr. Beast productions, including one testing luxury hotel suites in Vegas, which led to their encounter.

• What is the serious undertone in Young Gravy's music, according to AI analysis?

  An AI analysis suggested that beneath the humor and swagger in Young Gravy's music, there are undertones of loneliness, insecurity, and self-doubt. Young Gravy confirmed this, stating he incorporates his genuine feelings and emotions into his lyrics.

• How did Young Gravy use his rap career to his advantage in college?

  Young Gravy leveraged his music career to excel in his final two semesters of college. His marketing coursework involved projects like creating websites and designing products, which he had already done for his own music and merchandise.

• What is Young Gravy's strategy for testing his fan base's loyalty?

  To test his fan base's loyalty, Young Gravy took a six-month hiatus from social media and music releases. He was pleased to find that his fans remained engaged, evidenced by a subsequent sold-out tour.

• Can you explain the significance of the "Eat Street" app in relation to Uber Eats?

  Young Gravy believes he may have influenced the green color scheme of the Uber Eats app. While working with "Eat Street," a food delivery app, he suggested a specific shade of green for its interface, which he thinks Uber Eats may have adopted.

• What are Young Gravy's thoughts on near-death experiences and life reviews?

  Young Gravy has personally experienced flatlining after overdosing and recalls only darkness. However, he acknowledges that many people report vivid near-death experiences, including life reviews where they feel the emotions their actions caused in others.

• How did Young Gravy's parents influence his understanding of mental health?

  Young Gravy's mother was a psychiatrist and his father a sleep psychologist. Growing up with them, he gained insights into mental health, medication, and the psychological aspects of sleep and insomnia.

• What is the concept of "reaping what you sow" in the context of the afterlife?

  The idea suggests that in the afterlife, individuals experience the full consequences of their actions, including feeling the emotions they caused in others. This emphasizes accountability and the interconnectedness of all beings.

• How did Young Gravy's relationship with his DJ, Tip, begin?

  Young Gravy met DJ Tip through fellow artist Bobby Raps. After his previous DJ had to part ways due to relationship drama, Young Gravy hired Tip for a show, and they immediately connected on multiple levels, leading to a long-term professional partnership.

• What is Young Gravy's current approach to health and sobriety?

  Young Gravy recently quit Adderall, which he took for ADHD for over a decade, and also significantly reduced his alcohol consumption. He is focusing on working out daily and maintaining a cleaner lifestyle.

• How can listeners find out more about Young Gravy?

  Listeners can find out more about Young Gravy by visiting his official website, younggravy.com, and by following him on all social media platforms. Remember to spell his name correctly: Y-U-N-G.

• Who are some of the funniest guests that have been on the podcast?

  The hosts consider Harland Williams to be exceptionally funny, possibly the funniest guest ever on the podcast. They also mention Mark Normand as someone whose comedy seems ingrained in his DNA.

• What kind of feedback has the podcast been receiving?

  The podcast has been receiving very favorable and positive feedback, particularly for the episode featuring Maynard. The hosts expressed gratitude for this positive reception.

Show Notes