Tim Perez is a comedian and hip-hop artist working in Chicago, IL. He's also a 100%, Ruse-certified real one. 💯In this episode, we discuss what led to Tim's latest project 'Gone Fishing', why the Drake/Kendrick feud was so refreshing for hip-hop, the infamous Mel Gibson rants, what every rapper gets wrong when performing live, how Tim contributed to the legendary 'Gobblehead 3', what it's like to perform at the professional wrestling/hip-hop fusion show 'Beats & Brawls', whether or not we will appear on the hit show 'Power Slap', and so much more! 🔥As always, thank you for watching. New episodes of Ruse Radio always coming soon. 💖_______TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Podcast intro & YouTube content rules0:39 - Guest introduction: Rapper Tim Perez returns1:12 - New song discussion & its vibe2:08 - Creed comparison & music influences3:06 - Responding to a YouTube comment about shoes4:00 - Online comments & fan interactions6:07 - Feet on podcasts & unexpected audiences7:29 - High school pregnancy & public school experiences9:15 - 9 eleven memories & generational perspectives10:24 - Kids today vs. past generations13:57 - Ben Shapiro, accents, and comedy16:02 - Chicago local legends & street performers18:01 - Water conservation & environmental discussions19:39 - The Flint water crisis & experiences21:00 - Roseanne’s rap music26:07 - Reddit, online culture, and discussion forums29:55 - Lollapalooza & festival experiences32:23 - Live rap performances vs. playback criticism36:45 - The importance of real performances in hip-hop40:00 - Political scandals & high-profile controversies44:02 - Tattoos, jail, and unintended consequences47:53 - Wendy Williams farting compilation discussion51:25 - Childhood memories & embarrassing school moments55:27 - More Lollapalooza, concerts, and festival experiences58:46 - Rap rock & new metal resurgence1:03:09 - California wildfires & government response1:06:07 - Chicago politics & Mayor Brandon Johnson1:14:10 - Healthcare system & policy reform1:21:00 - Japan’s single population & virtual relationships1:28:33 - Kyle Rittenhouse for President?1:36:31 - Independent wrestling promotions & events1:40:35 - Pro wrestling, hip-hop, and storytelling overlap1:44:02 - Chicago & local leadership1:44:18 - Talking about the album "Gone Fishing"1:45:50 - The making of the album and its themes1:46:53 - Finding faith, rap, and transformation1:48:00 - Visuals for the album and upcoming projects1:49:09 - Film projects, scoring movies, and "Gobblehead 3"1:51:00 - Stand-up comedy shows and live performances1:53:02 - The comedy scene and small venues1:54:49 - The state of modern movies and nostalgia for classic films1:57:26 - Video Game Awards and gaming nostalgia2:00:31 - Changes in blockbuster movies and cinematic universes2:03:42 - Indie films and exploitation movies2:08:43 - Underground horror films and cult classics2:12:00 - Rap beefs, Kendrick vs. Drake discussion2:20:19 - The state of the music industry and AI-generated content2:29:27 - Mel Gibson outbursts and celebrity controversies2:39:04 - Star Wars sequels, prequels, and modern storytelling issues2:50:00 - Hip-hop culture, comedy, and event planning3:18:00 - Planning future music and comedy shows3:24:00 - Final thoughts and shoutouts
