Jason Madison on Meeting 2Pac, Kanye Sessions, Early LA Hip-Hop & The Pain Behind GOOD GRIEF

About this episode

Jason Madison shares his journey in hip-hop, from meeting 2Pac to the making of his album GOOD GRIEF.

Jason Madison joins Home Grown to share the unbelievable journey behind his debut album GOOD GRIEF — from meeting 2Pac at six years old, to witnessing Kanye’s College Dropout sessions, making music with Dom Kennedy in their Grandmother's garage, to documenting Nipsey Hussle long before the world knew his name. He opens up about the losses that shaped him, the Uber ride that reignited his rap career, and the family stories woven into the fabric of his music. One of the most powerful conversations we’ve had — raw, honest, and full of LA history. Stay Connected with Home Grown | homegrownradio.net 🎙️Subscribe on YouTube & all podcast platforms 📍Follow HomeGrown on IG | TikTok | FaceBook | X 👕 Home Grown Merch

People in this episode

Host: Home Grown

Guest: Jason Madison

Topics covered

• hip-hop history
• music production
• personal journey
• loss and resilience
• LA culture
• artist collaborations

Keywords

• 2Pac
• Kanye West
• GOOD GRIEF
• hip-hop
• Dom Kennedy
• Nipsey Hussle
• music career
• LA hip-hop
• personal stories

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: GOOD GRIEF

Places: LA, Grandmother's garage

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