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Did Big Daddy Kane just become a Tekken 8 guy?! (EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW)

·1 hr 16 min·7 clips

Big Daddy Kane wants to play Tekken 8 as the Drunken Master, but his son hasn't bought it yet.

This episode of Spawn On Me features host Kahlief Adams interviewing hip-hop legend Big Daddy Kane about his new digital project in the HTC Viverse. Kane is joined by his 13-year-old son, Tashim, and HTC Viverse's Head of Growth, Andranique Azanian. The conversation explores bridging hip-hop history with emerging technology for new audiences. The core topic is Kane's interactive Viverse experience, which includes a listening booth for his music, an immersive documentary theater, and a gallery of his iconic fashion. Andranique explains the project aims to create a living, accessible online space for fans to engage with Kane's legacy. A key discussion point is how such technology can unify generations, with Kane referencing the film *Ready Player One* as an example of a virtual space without age barriers. The host shares a personal anecdote about attempting a dance move to Kane's "Scoop N' Scrape" and splitting his pants at a junior high party. A surprising and humorous segment reveals Big Daddy Kane's desire to play *Tekken 8*, specifically to use the Drunken Master character. He playfully laments that his son has not purchased the game for him, prompting host Kahlief Adams to jokingly offer to buy him a copy. Kane confirms this digital project is his first major foray into a video game-adjacent space, though the host mentions fan desire to see him in a potential new *Def Jam* fighting game. Andranique details HTC Viverse's creator program, which funds projects for artists and streamers to build easily accessible interactive experiences. The tone is conversational, celebratory, and warmly humorous, blending fan admiration with insightful discussion about culture and technology. Listeners interested in hip-hop history, the intersection of music and emerging tech, or intergenerational conversations about gaming will love this episode. Those seeking deep analysis of recent video game news or hardcore gaming critiques might find the initial interview portion less relevant to their interests.

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A relaxed conversation that turns one surprising confession into a wider take on fandom and gaming culture.

Spawn On Me uses a playful Tekken 8 confession as a starting point, then widens the frame to how fans notice odd details and how artists get read by the people who follow them.

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Press play for a warm Spawn On Me catch-up where Khalif Adams turns a holiday break into a conversation about gaming, fandom, and blackness.

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