In this interview on Thanx4askin, Treach of the legendary hip-hop group Naughty by Nature sits down for an honest, unfiltered conversation about his journey, his relationships, and some of the biggest moments in hip-hop culture.

We dive deep into:

🔥 How he truly felt about Naughty by Nature breaking up
🔥 His long-standing ties to South Jamaica, Queens
🔥 How he first met 2Pac and the bond they built
🔥 Landing his iconic role in the movie Juice
🔥 The story of how he met his ex-wife Pepa from Salt-N-Pepa
🔥 His take on the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar beef
🔥 Whether a Naughty by Nature reunion could happen
🔥 Writing songs for Queen Latifah and his behind-the-scenes creative process
🔥 Plus even more untold gems from Treach’s legendary career

This is a must-watch for hip-hop fans, 90s babies, and anyone who respects real storytelling from one of the culture’s most influential voices.

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Interview Chapters
[00:00] - Introduction & Eminem's Stamp of Approval
[01:22] - Welcoming Treach to the Show
[04:44] - 34 Years in the Game: Learning from Legends
[05:05] - Relationships with Tupac and Biggie
[06:14] - Thoughts on Social Media and Modern Hip-Hop
[08:50] - The "Retirement Age" in Hip-Hop vs. Other Genres
[10:39] - The Importance of Platforms for OGs
[11:53] - Why Other Artists Might Fear Collabing with Treach
[12:45] - The Art of Battle Rap and Shouting Out Jersey
[15:22] - Kendrick vs. Drake and the State of "Drill Rap"
[21:38] - The Future of Naughty by Nature: Potential Reunion?
[23:24] - Business Ethics: Giving Every Member Writer’s Credit
[28:10] - Naughty by Nature Merch and Personal Brand Ownership
[31:11] - The Truth Behind the Group "Disbanding" during COVID
[36:35] - Cultural Differences in Business and Building Together
[38:26] - The Making of "Uptown Anthem"
[40:24] - How 2Pac Got Treach into the Movie Juice
[44:31] - Life on the Road with Digital Underground and Flavor Unit
[47:31] - Working with Nikki D and Family Ties
[49:09] - "Ghetto Bastard" and the Power of the Dickies Suit
[50:12] - The Lack of Unity in the Jersey Rap Scene
[54:42] - Treach on His Relationship with Peppa
[56:42] - Groupie Stories and Wild Hotel Nights with 2Pac
[01:00:00] - Working with Nia Peeples
[01:01:18] - The Massive Success of "OPP"
[01:04:49] - Fighting for "Everything's Gonna Be Alright"
[01:10:42] - Studio Sessions in the 90s: Analog vs. Digital
[01:14:56] - The Reality of Reality TV (Growing Up Hip-Hop)
[01:17:09] - The "Alibaba" Story
[01:18:43] - Acting in Martial Arts and Movies with Steven Seagal
[01:23:13] - How the Industry "Fouled" the Old Heads with Streaming
[01:26:02] - Touring 34 Years Later and Connecting with New Generations
[01:28:33] - Upcoming Projects: New Jack City Live and Jason's Lyric
[01:29:46] - Squashing Beef with Wack 100 and Navigating LA
[01:32:51] - Final Words and Showing Love to the Platform

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