QLS Mini: Questlove Flips The Script On 3 Questions He Asked Flea

QLS Mini: Questlove Flips The Script On 3 Questions He Asked Flea

April 11, 2026 · 21 min · Season 6 · Episode 34

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Questlove reflects on the Philly Hip-Hop ecosystem of the 1990s after interviewing Flea about the 1980s Los Angeles Punk scene.

After interviewing Flea in the studio, Questlove asked the Red Hot Chili Peppers co-founder about the 1980s Los Angeles Punk scene. In response for this mini episode taped moments after, Questlove reflects on the Philly Hip-Hop ecosystem of the 1990s—the power of a KRS-One lyric and the raw talent of his fellow Philly peers and Roots collaborators. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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