Affion Crockett breaks down his dance roots, early Apollo days, Wild ’N Out’s beginnings, legendary impressions, and behind-the-scenes stories with Taboo—plus a look at his new film, A Hip Hop Story.
Affion Crockett sits with Taboo to trace the journey from dance battles and martial-arts fusion to comedy stages and major film sets. He opens up about performing with Mop Tops, learning from Bruce Lee, and the 90s Hip-Hop movement that shaped his artistic voice. Affion shares how Nick Cannon recognized his talent and built Wild ’N Out, plus hilarious impressions including Jay-Z, Anderson .Paak, Manny Pacquiao, and Erik Spoelstra. He also reveals stories from Beverly Hills Cop 2024 with Eddie Murphy, and gives a deeper look at his upcoming project A Hip Hop Story—a blend of comedy, dance, and Hip-Hop culture. A nostalgic, energetic, and insightful episode for Hip-Hop heads and comedy fans alike.
