# E. Ness: P. Diddy, from Philly Roots to Da Band Drama, & Dylan's Chappelle Take

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Podcast: [Thanx4askin](https://stenobird.com/podcast/thanx4askin-7712664)
Published: 2024-03-28T14:42:34+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we delve into the life of E. Ness, from his upbringing in Philly to his journey into hip-hop. We explore the impact of his parents' struggles with drug abuse and his mother's mental disability on his childhood. We also dive into his early influences in hip-hop and his near signings with Bloodline Records and production deals before Making Da Band. We uncover the behind-the-scenes of Making Da Band, discussing the filming conditions and Puff Daddy's influence on the contestants. We also touch on the infamous cheesecake incident that became a pivotal moment for the group. Additionally, we explore E. Ness's contributions to battle rap and his notable battles. We even engage in a debate surrounding his experiences at P. Diddy's legendary parties, a topic that's currently going viral, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the discussion. Moreover, we tackle the recent comments made by Dylan regarding Dave Chappelle, sparking an unexpected answer from E. Ness. Tune in to hear E. Ness's compelling story and the diverse range of topics discussed in this latest episode. 0:00 Intro 2:40 What part of Philly I'm from originally 4:45 My Mom and Dad dealt with drug addiction 8:30 I grew up in the era when the Guardian Angels were still patrolling the Subways 9:10 I was a conflicted kid who came from a Christian Background and academics were forced on me 10:40 I was in school with Cassidy, DJ Drama, and Bill Cosby was an Alumni 13:45 Imma an old guy so I get public assistance so I use my EBT card to get a discount on weed 15:55 Long live Fred The Godson 18:50 I got locked up in June of 1999 22:22 The whole Making The Band was Wack to me, the whole concept was Wack 24:20 Making The Band highlighted the fights more to draw more viewers in 26:13 We got paid 13 weeks ever…

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