Dave East's Parents Talk Raising A "Cool Little Man" On "Made From Scratch"

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We have an exclusive clip from the forthcoming episode of the FUSE series.

We often see artists share behind the scenes videos or photos of themselves on tour, on stage, at the club, or in the studio, but rarely do we see what they're like at home with their parents. On FUSE's Made From Scratch, the network films some of our favorite artists as they return home and cook their favorite childhood dishes with their beloved family members. On Tuesday's episode, Dave East sits down with his parents to cook up their favorite meal: Steak and eggs. 

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In the forthcoming episode, Dave, his mother, and his father join together as the rapper praises his parents for teaching him the value of a good work ethic. In an exclusive clip FUSE shared with us, Dave said, "I gotta great family, great home, great parents. I went to school, so that helped me on an understanding level as far as [my] mindset being bigger than the block or bigger than what's just going on right here. I done sat on them college campuses, took them classes, and wrote them papers. It's expanded my mind on another level where I don't think like the average guy that you gon' run into in the projects or in the hood. I think a lot bigger than that."

"I think my parents just instilled certain qualities in me that have been able to allow me to move through the world like I've been able to move," Dave continued. He joked that his parents aren't as sweet as they look, but he added that they always gave him the love and support he needed. His father laughed as he said he did a lot of threatening in the household while raising the rapper. Dave's mother added that he was her "good child" and a "cool little man" who "hung out with me everywhere."

"I used to measure my kids' growth in certain things like playing chess, swimming," his father said. "And David was always doing it. I think he almost beat me one time!" Tune in on Tuesday to check out Dave and his 'rents on Made From Scratch and check out the clip below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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