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Raising A Rapper

Raising A Rapper

Venita Mccollum

Raising a Rapper offers insight Into what it takes to navigate the challenges of the entertainment industry from the vantage point of a parent.

10 - Episode 10: Why I wrote the book Raising A Rapper and started the brand.
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  • 10 - Episode 10: Why I wrote the book Raising A Rapper and started the brand.

    On this episode Venita McCollum Author of the book and host of the podcast Talks, why she wrote the book, what’s in the book, how the podcast was created, why she felt the need to defuse all the stereotypes about rappers. You don’t want to sleep on this episode.



    “Raising A Rapper” podcast was inspired by the book of the same title. You can follow the host, Venita McCollum on social media platforms @VenitaMcCollum

    Fri, 18 Sep 2020 - 09min
  • 9 - Episode 9: Overcoming All the Obstacles on the way to the NFL

    On this Episode, Sharlene Green, mother of Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback, Haykeem Bailey speaks on the challenges they had to overcome while raising her young son. The journey was not always easy, however, with the support of her mom, her two sons, and coach’s, Hakeem went from his youth football league to the NFL last year, managing to earn a Bachelors Degree along the way!

    If you are a mother or father supporting your child in that dream for a chance to the NFL draft, you don’t want to miss the story of inspiration and motivation and hope.


    “Raising A Rapper” podcast was inspired by the book of the same title. You can follow the host, Venita McCollum on social media platforms @VenitaMcCollum

    Fri, 11 Sep 2020 - 17min
  • 8 - Episode 8 “From “pots and pans” to hit producer!!!!

    On this week's episode, Monica talks about how her son displayed an early love for music. The true friendship between Earl and “Lil yachty! When she first heard, City Girls hit, “Act Up”, her role in Earls's career, and the rewards his success has granted her. The experience as a hitmakers mom is all in this interview don’t miss it!



    “Raising A Rapper” podcast was inspired by the book of the same title. You can follow the host, Venita McCollum on social media platforms @VenitaMcCollum

    Fri, 04 Sep 2020 - 42min
  • 7 - Episode 7: “XXX Lives On”

    On this episode, my friend Cleo, Mother of the late rapper XXX Tentacion talks, keeping her sons legacy alive, managing her new group, the sweet new edition to her family, what the industry is missing and telling her sons story through a new documentary she’s preparing to release. If you are a XXX fan or just a fan of the culture you don’t wanna miss this amazing interview I had with x’s mom , Cleo!!!!!!



    “Raising A Rapper” podcast was inspired by the book of the same title. You can follow the host, Venita McCollum on social media platforms @VenitaMcCollum

    Fri, 28 Aug 2020 - 19min
  • 6 - Episode 6: “My world” as the sister of a celebrity.

    On this episode, Nina Lil Yachty’s sister talks about, what it is like growing up in the shadows of her famous brother. Establishing her own identity, while not relying on his name for clout, what to expect from fans, how to stay true to who you are despite your siblings' fame and much much more!! If you are the parent of a famous child with siblings or you are famous and have siblings, you definitely don’t want to miss this exciting episode!!!!!!





     “Raising A Rapper” podcast was inspired by the book of the same title. You can follow the host, Venita McCollum on social media platforms @VenitaMcCollum

    Fri, 21 Aug 2020 - 19min
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