Rising rap star King Louie performs and talks about his upcoming album, his early days as a rapper and more

Rising rap star King Louie performs and talks about his upcoming album, his early days as a rapper and more

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King Louie, one of Chicago’s fastest-rising rappers, talks about his upcoming CD, Dope & Shrimp, as well as about, well, dope and shrimp. Louie also talks about his beginnings as a rapper, his work ethic and more. Plus, he performs his viral hit “Too Cool.” If you don’t know Louie’s music now, you soon will. 

(Some adult language, so use headphones at work.)

(The next Interview Show is May 3, 2012, at Union Hall in Brooklyn. Guests included writer Chuck Klosterman and Delocated star Jon Glaser. More info here.)