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The discussion turns to Clarence 13X (Allah the Father), the founder of the Five Percent Nation, who broke away from the Nation of Islam to teach youth in the streets. His message that "the black man is God" heavily influenced hip-hop icons like Rakim, Wu-Tang Clan, and Nas. Mo Facts shares a personal story of meeting "Gods" on a Greyhound bus as a child, which gave him a sense of pride and intellectual curiosity.
MSNBC contributor Elie Mystal is critiqued for his "bombastic" social media persona and his claim to represent black voices that cannot speak freely in professional environments. The hosts examine his background and his role as a "justice correspondent" who frequently challenges the validity of the U.S. Constitution.
The hosts play a segment from Malcolm X's "The Ballot or the Bullet" speech, which defines black nationalism as the community controlling its own politics and politicians. They use this to evaluate whether P. Diddy is truly embracing the culture of tangible political demands or simply "appropriating" what is currently "hot in the streets." They mention Diddy's Revolt Summit and his interactions with figures like Tone Talks as evidence of his complicated relationship with grassroots movements.
The hosts play excerpts from Malcolm X’s 1964 "Ballot or the Bullet" speech delivered in Detroit. Malcolm X warns against white politicians who only enter the black community during election cycles with false promises. He advocates for black nationalism and the control of politics within the community, warning that "Negro leaders" are often used to lead the community astray.
The Netflix documentary "The Family" is discussed, detailing a secretive Christian organization led by Doug Coe that has influenced Washington for 80 years. The group, also known as The Fellowship, focuses on "Jesus plus nothing" and builds relationships with world leaders through the National Prayer Breakfast. The hosts explore the idea that this group represents a "Christian Illuminati" operating behind the scenes of global power.
