Simplify Your Life with Anderson .Paak

About this episode

Anderson .Paak discusses his music career and personal challenges with hosts Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson.

Grammy Award-winning artist Anderson .Paak joins the show today! He talks to Michelle and Craig through his music career, including his early days as “Breezy Lovejoy,” the devastating moment he thought his career was over before it started, and his big break with Dr. Dre.  Have a question you want answered? Write to us at imopod.com . Use code imo at https://incogni.com/imo to get an exclusive 60% off. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Hosts: Michelle Obama, Craig Robinson

Guest: Anderson .Paak

Topics covered

• music career
• personal struggles
• big breaks
• Grammy Award
• self-improvement

Keywords

• Anderson .Paak
• music career
• Grammy Award
• Dr. Dre
• self-improvement

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Higher Ground, Dr. Dre, art19

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