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I'm PROF. Minneapolis rapper bad boy AKA Bernie Sanders stunt double. Y'all liked my last video. My record "Liability" is out today. AMA!
Reddit! I'm Prof, finally here to do an AMA really appreciate the support on my last video. My album "Liability" has taken 3 years to make, and I have put my heart and soul into it. Literally blood, sweat and tears and surgeries and fights. Huge life sacrifices. I hope you love it, check it out here http://smarturl.it/profgampo
I'll be back up in here at 3pm EST to answer your questions!
Here is my proof! https://twitter.com/Profgampo/status/654758788101095424 || http://imgur.com/6Zkl2UR
edit: just finished! that was a mahfuckin SLICE. please be a GEE and go cop my new record. Liability.
profstophouse24 karma
i DO put on one of the best live performances, dont i?
edit: if you regret a song youve put out, youll get locked up over making new ones. my SUPER old shit sucks, but what u expect?
CowboyEli18 karma
Hey Prof, Big Fan since listening to you five years back on the swim team. Your music is the best to underage drink to. I'll be down at 5th element this afternoon for the signing.
My question is would you rather fight a Slug sized slug or one hundred slug sized Slugs?
SolomonGrundy16 karma
Totally digging the new album man, Bar Breaker is my shit. Any chance of a proper collaboration with Aesop Rock? How stoked at you for the Rhymesayers 20th anniversary show?
profstophouse16 karma
yeah man, id collab w that dude in an instant. someone tell him i got a crush.
ceruleansensei16 karma
Last Halloween you went to my friend's party in Madison & broke her bed doing a somersault, do you feel bad?
profstophouse26 karma
believe it or not, ive never taken him to plan parenthood. i just make sure he takes "the day after pill" every morning. he hasn't gotten pregnant yet!
oldfilmjanitor16 karma
Hey prof thanks for doing this.
As a fan of everything rhymesayers put out I look forward to listening to the album.
I have heard bar breaker and loved it. For new fans like myself where should I start to get a better appreciation of your music?
profstophouse23 karma
Shit, …. start at my new record.
I see people arguing about who I am, and what my style is, and it gets pretty hectic sometimes because my songs can be so different. My shit that dropped today, (liability) covers about all the shit I do up to this point. If you listen to that whole record through, you’ll get me about figured out. If you listened to “True Love” and “Apeshit” back to back you would be confused as FUUUCK.
brewda13 karma
Been listening since since Prof & Rahz, Liability is by far your best. Growing up in Minneapolis who influenced you the most in the hip hop scene? What/who kept you going when times were rough?
profstophouse12 karma
Thanks gampo, and yes, times have been rough. The thing that keeps me going is my competitiveness. Im the Micheal Jordan of wanting to be the shit, so seeing other acts rise over the years keeps me nice and angry and motivated. BANG BANG.
puffinsclimb11 karma
Do you remember a girl that sat next to you in a St Paul doctors office two years ago? Well that girl is me, I'm still a full time patient but that hasn't stopped me from seeing every show you've put together in Minneapolis. I'll never forget sitting next to you (high as fuck I might add) waiting for PT- it was a horribly painful day for me that was instantly flipped into the best day I've had in the four years that I've been stuck in doctor's offices. Your strength and drive to get better has been an inspiration to me personally. Anyways thank you again for making my day..even though you said you didn't like seeing a fan in that place.. I loved it. Much love to ya Gampo!
profstophouse16 karma
THAT WAS CRAZY! i remember that. i was going through some shit too. trying to over come a nasty back surgery. i thought that shit would never get better, i was in constant pain. KEEP WORKING girl! it does get better if you work hard on your body.
KatieWphoto10 karma
PROF! As a fan from 2008 when you handed out free CD's at the Atmosphere "Gold" Tour, how's the song writing process changing for you? Everything you've written previously has had essentially no rules, is that still the case?
Coleture9 karma
When you were in Columbia, MO last fall you said you'd take my mom out on a date but nothing happened.
You got something against my mom?
profstophouse28 karma
the only thing wrong with your mom is she didnt tell you what happened.
minne_snow_ta_n_ice8 karma
Huge, long time fan! So I have a couple questions.
1-what is one of the most memorable things a fan has told you about your performance/music/shows
2-prof outdoors was insane this year. Any plans to do something bigger after this release?
Thanks and keep Killin it!
profstophouse8 karma
fans saying that my music got them through some shit, or an abusive relationship, ... that goes straight to the heart. i also visited an 18 year old fan as he died. that kind of shit really puts things into perspective, and gets me focused.
you'll just have to STAY TUNED i guess!
Mojammer8 karma
Aside from your Rhymesayers family what the best album from the last year or two?
If Donald Trump asked you to be his VP would you do it?
Are you still gonna do a KVP every couple years or so?
And what's the last movie you went to the theater to watch?
profstophouse10 karma
i would def be donald trumps vice pres. when he gets murkered my el chapo, i got some good ideas.
thedauisrising7 karma
Has it always been a dream of yours to attend a party on Saturday in northrup with free fulton beer, a number of attractive women, a strict dress code of underwear/sweatpants and body shots being done with reckless abandonment?
Ishmaelistheway3 karma
I so hope this is one of his dreams. Any chance this party is tomorrow?
profstophouse8 karma
This party is TONIGHT! 6pm free show and instore performance at 5th element. mpls bout to be jumpin!
gampo-ish7 karma
Your live performances are always insane. What's the craziest shit you've ever seen happen at one of your shows?
profstophouse17 karma
Ive jumped into a bunch of fights, crowd surfed on a raft, walked on the crowd in a big ass ball, seen people get taken away in gurneys, signed a bunch of pregnent bellies… nothing is really new to me. BUT that shit never gets old either.
come see for yourself: http://rhymesayers.com/tours/prof_s_liability_tour
RaincoatCanine5 karma
PROF do you ever get writers block? How do you get the words flowing again if your in a rut? Can't wait to see you in Seattle!
animatedhockeyfan5 karma
Hey Prof, big fan. Loved your set in Vancouver when you opened for Murs, you rocked the hell outta the crowd. Leads me to my question though, has your ability to steal the show lead to any animosity between your fellow performers?
Best of luck brother, hope to see you this side of the border again soon
cnh9955 karma
I've been a fan of yours for a few years, thanks for doing this.
How did you get the name Prof? I've heard it isn't short for professor, so what does it mean or where did it come from?
profstophouse12 karma
it really aint shit for shit, it just sounded right, and people started calling me that.
but go DEEPER and find it was a basketball nickname i got. short for prophecy, but heads just said prof. so prof. the name sucks for rap. if i had time to go back, id choose something better like "action bronson" or some shit.
profstophouse14 karma
Right now im feeling the new one
"bitches know im running trains... No hobo"
trap_queen4 karma
What's the first thing you'll do when you become president?
(Other than ride an elephant around the south side and eat some pussy for lunch, that is)
profstophouse12 karma
CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM
our presidents are bought sales men, pushing billionaires shit
THEN we can focus on global warming.
profstophouse14 karma
lil tibetan homie we used to hang out with for a couple summers in middle school. dude was the craziest mother fucker, and he didnt do it for attention. he disappeared, and we all started calling each other gampo when we did crazy shit. you should do the same
profstophouse14 karma
I dont think there can be such thing as a lopsided ass, right? she would just be walking around in circles...
ive had some SUPER lopsided titties in highscool. shit was like an A cup and a C cup. so like, b cup average tho
imnotjake3 karma
HUGE FAN. I first saw you perform with Grieves in San Luis Obispo a few years back, and I've seen you and DJ Fundo a few times after because of that performance! My only question: What do I have to do to get in one of your videos?
profstophouse6 karma
you gotta work your way up and down the fluff line for that. it aint easy...
grievesface3 karma
So, did you drive John Stamos into an alcohol stupor tragically resulting in his recent DUI charge?
Dfresh233 karma
Hey Prof. 2 questions. How did you get involved with Rhymesayers? Also, what's the best way for me to purchase your music? I feel like if I buy from Google or iTunes you don't see the money. Thanks dude!
profstophouse4 karma
I see ok money if you buy the record from those places.
just buying over streaming is a good look for us
huffmanm163 karma
Hey Prof have you ever met another artist who was surprised to find you were from Minneapolis/Minnesota? Why were they surprised?
Also yo I'm Tryna smoke with you tonight after the show/signing. Hmu brotha.
KandT152 karma
What was your favorite part of writing this album? What was the hardest part?
profstophouse5 karma
My favorite part of writing the album was listening to songs the next day. LOVE THAT SHIT!
Hardest part was life getting in the way. I talk about some of that shit in the tail end of the record.
DOCTORNUTMEG2 karma
Hey Prof thanks for the hot dog dude! I know Slug used to paint in the twin cities, have you ever been a part of the graffiti scene here?
profstophouse8 karma
Very much so. Most of my arrests came from that. that was a grip ago tho
HipHopDeadHead2 karma
Hey Prof, ordered the pre sale vinyl package yesterday after listening to the album streaming. Good stuff, keep it up. Now my question, so my girlfriend and I saw you perform at Gabe's in Iowa City last year, I was just wondering why you didn't stand up for us when the security guy made us put out our joint?!? (we were rolling at that show and danced our hearts out) See you at the Target Center!
profstophouse10 karma
hahaha you think im sort of rapper/policemen? i probably didnt even see that shit.
learn to smoke weed up your ass
euratowel2 karma
What up Prof!
What words of advice could you give to someone who wants to make it in this world?
ganjaguy232 karma
So I saw you in Mankato two years ago, but now I live in Duluth. Hype me and tell me why I should come see you again October 29th?! I got a picture with you last time what else do I need!
Llama_Oh_Llama2 karma
PROF! Just worked out to your new album. Shits dope.
Favorite project from rhymesayers?
hippynoize2 karma
What's Aesop like in real life? Is he as weird as he claims in his music?
RocknessLobster2 karma
Why didn't you call me back after the threesome? we were gonna get crepes together motherfucker
KyfeHeartsword2 karma
Prof,
If you were stuck on a desert island and for some odd reason only had a 1990's Walkman with unlimited battery life, what three CD albums would you have with you to listen until you were spotted and rescued years later?
profstophouse5 karma
the bad plus- give
dr dre- the chronic 2001
ok, ive spent WAAAY to much time thinking about this question, hahah on to the next. i'll come back for this if i find time today.
musicguy6512 karma
Prof, I've been listening to your shit for years! Keep doing what you are doing, I love where it's going!
It seems like every person I talk to in Minneapolis has at least heard of you if not really enjoys your music. How much do you think the culture in the Twin Cities played/plays into that? Do you think that you could have done the same thing in other markets?
profstophouse4 karma
i really dont know that there is a mpls sound. i think there is a mpls work ethic, but the sounds are getting very broad. its the internet breh. i would have made the same music anywhere. if my same homes were there.
i mean, shit, if i grew up in a bum fuck town down south, i might make country music. i dont fucking know haha
cahoy0072 karma
Hey Prof! I've seen you live a bunch of times and you always put on a great show, so thanks for that. Here's a question for you. About how much Jameson do you drink per month? Also, any embarrassing stories about DJ Fundo? Keep killing it, King Gampo!
profstophouse8 karma
he just woke up in a living room in NYC with his lil micro penis in his hand. we woke hime up, so we had some time there to have fun.
i edited that, or some shit. .. however yall like to do that
profstophouse12 karma
i lost my passport, so its going to be a while before i make it back to canada
Mitch5672 karma
So what actually happened with your back? I've heard it referenced a few times before Liability. But then you mention it again in Preference.
Was it from partying too hard? Bizarre gardening accident? Scooping Ice cream?
Dave_Cool_Yay21 karma
Have you ever released a song that you later wished you didn't? Any songs you wish you would have done better/never?
Btw, you put on one of the best live performances out there. Loving Liability.
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