I’m a prime example of staying down till the come up. I came home to absolutely nothing! My mother passed while I was incarcerated & when I came out there was nothing waiting for me. I still had 3 years of probation to go into but I chose to do what got me in there in the first place. I just didn’t go as hard. Literally, 2 months before I was set for release from probation I caught a case. My PO stemmed from CT but I was living in NY, & they were dying to violate me & send me to max out. My P.O. caught a liking to me & basically refused to violate me. She stalled them & managed to get me released with no problems. Due to the pandemic the courts weren’t killing niggaz unless you committed a violent crime. They basically gave me a slap on the wrist & sent me on my way. I took that as a sign from the universe, left NY, left the game, left my past life behind. Today I have a job, a home, a car, my wife, & I’m on my way to greater things (god willin). Take the signs. Take the hints that life/ the universe is going to give you. & don’t be scared to be behind a bit. Some times being behind is to avoid what’s coming to those ahead of you. Never play catch-up & move at your own pace. May god bless you all & stay strong 💪🏽💯‼️

@Treason007

Жыл бұрын

That's what up. Keep going fam.

@spiritualtone3508

Жыл бұрын

Reading this I gotta reply to say salute and respect bro I hope the rest of your journey is blessed.

@kellyhurley741

Жыл бұрын

@@Treason007 appreciate that brother 🙏🏽💪🏽

@kellyhurley741

Жыл бұрын

@@spiritualtone3508 thank you for taking the time. May god bless you on your journey as well 💯

@KingTylon

Жыл бұрын

👊🏾💪🏾👍🏾💯

Math really knows how to get the guest to open up. He paid attention to every detail and have them go in depth. Not bad at all.

@cantynathan

Жыл бұрын

I think liquor might also play apart

Maino is always a great interview, but this might be his best interview ever. Definitely one of the best interviews I've seen on Expert Opinion. Math Hoffa is in a zone. His supporting cast need to stay for each episode going forward. Maino's story is very inspirational and unique. He's very smart and strategic which is why he's accomplished so much since being home.

@universalproductionsllc8304

Жыл бұрын

What did he accomplish? Platinum records?

@KD_SWAGGER

Жыл бұрын

@@universalproductionsllc8304 All The Above went platinum.

Damn the homie really articulated his story respectably, and introspectively. NA ROC!!! We here💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

Can’t say for anyone else but for me this was very inspirational. His honesty rings through and I identified with his story. This should be viewed by others needing that extra push to keep going. Bless

Great conversation . Props to MAINO being vulnerable and telling his story

Maino is powerful as a personality.. he drop a lot gems

@shakemohammed1410

Жыл бұрын

He has a Knack for "Romanticizing" being a Jailbird!😐

@BullDawgz

Жыл бұрын

@@shakemohammed1410 that's true but when u spent 10+ years locked up during his youth, that's all he had to talk about and all the shit prior to the jail bids...was all criminal shit that he can't speak on, so honestly, what else could he talk about ?

@shakemohammed1410

Жыл бұрын

@@BullDawgz That Rhetoric hes Spewing is Dangerous to the youth...

@BullDawgz

Жыл бұрын

I get it, he shouldn't glamorize it but again that's his whole image, he found himself in jail but honestly, when Maino got on the scene, the youth he reached back then can't compare to the youth now, they could give two shits, he ain't the hottest in music right now, gotta direct that attention to all the "Lil" rappers

@shakemohammed1410

Жыл бұрын

@@BullDawgz 50 YO Man having Romantic Memories about Jail, Telling "Other" people they shoulda K!lled Alpo, Naming all the (Medium) Jails like Badge of Honor, Worshipping a Drug Dealer/K!ller that he Never met is Dangerous, Pathetic and should be met with Opposition because these Degenerative traits are becoming the Norm in this TRASH Culture that doesnt represent Real Black People! Plus he's a Faker!

Let ya man's talk Math let em get his questions answered damn broski

A real new York conversation 💯🗽🔥 Keep up the hard work kings! Salute

My man at over 500K in such a short time. Opened the door for battle rappers, and the whole industry walked in💯

@jeromechester53

Жыл бұрын

Mmmmmmmmmmm 😤 yes!!!!!

@vsopvisionsstartedoverpain9636

Жыл бұрын

💯

Maino always do good interviews cuz he put his heart to it all....Dope Azz EP Hoff!!!! #MEO 🏆🤟🏿

Math your interview skills are getting better and better, do your thing

this is easily my favorite podcast period I find myself searching for the new drink champs only after I check for the new my expert opinion episode. giving us the feel of having barbershop conversations but in the luxury of our own home is nothing short of genius.

@TonyGallo203

Жыл бұрын

@TEXT±𝟷𝟺𝟷𝟿𝟿𝟽𝟸𝟷𝟸𝟽𝟻if I can make 1 suggestion, I would ask that you try to get Azie Faison as a guest. I've seen him interviewed on other platforms and enjoy his story, but I feel like on your platform and with your untraditional way of working questions into conversations organically it would be an amazing episode #Salute once again

@peterking5537

Жыл бұрын

Great comment. My favourite podcast absolutely.

@djbhickenwings8122

Жыл бұрын

I grew up near that barbershop it’s crazy to see how big this podcast is getting

Whenever lite gets stressful I come back and watch this episode for MOTIVATION #Salute

@brolicbeast3575

Жыл бұрын

Big facts

Yo math we need a part 2 for this episode! Def get maino back on the show.

GREATEST!!! My Expert Opinion Interview by far Maino is one of the REALEST G’s of all time stand up humble most genuine G of all time a real Legend, give this man his flowers while he here 🙏🏽💯‼️

I believe that Manio had a divine intervention. Personally, back in the day Manio was not a person I've gravitated to in a personally way. I will say Manio hard. I respect the game that comes from a brother like him. His story sound like he never had a powerful male presence in his life...that can do something to young black boy transitioning into man. I also want to say to Manio, you found the torch. The light of that torch will remain burning as long as you continue going down those dark paths. Because you come from that era, hard realistic encounters your commandments reach a whole entire group of fans. You know your worth now. keep'em coming. you've created longevity. stay in Power my brotha!

Hoffa a legend in battle rap and in podcasting🔥💯

@brandonhayes4786

Жыл бұрын

Facts!!!!!

Hoffa has to learn how to stop stepping on EVERYBODY else questions with his own .

Shout out to Maino for always keeping it a buck!! Very inspirational interview! I respect it 100%

Great interview Math. You did it once again!! Always enjoy the videos & the realness. Long live Maino....Love ya boy-

Great Intuitive episode, keep intriguing guests coming ✊🏾💯🇯🇲

What's subtle is how Math is getting better with asking the right questions and guiding the discussion...keep up the good work 👏🏾

@tymoney252

Жыл бұрын

That’s what I love most about the show. The convo can go in 20 different directions and he’ll find a way to bring everything full circle. Mec hynaken and esso deserve some credit too 💯💯

@fattmann4204

Жыл бұрын

Facts he just gotta stop trying to finish the last word of some sentences

This was a great interview! It’s dope how Maino talked about his life experiences and his struggles. The one thing I always get from MEO is some knowledge and understanding. S/o to the crew this show is fire!

Hoffa!! salute keep going! continue to be blessed . I pray you stay focus, encouraged and stress free with peace as you continue to work towards your dreams and goals

I love Maino, definitely proud of his accomplishments.

Hoffa respectfully ya folks be having good questions and you always cut them off and ask something else.

@willybman3723

Жыл бұрын

That too...but he needs to shut the fuck up and stop trying to finish people sentences and stop saying words before the person talking says the word....it's ignorant shit

@studiostickz5214

Жыл бұрын

On God

@Angela2x

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I’ve seen that.

@helpoj

Жыл бұрын

Mans is a control freak, but at the same time he needs to have the reigns otherwise itd get messy

@GlenDoug

Жыл бұрын

Facts man

Very honest interview….One of the best ones. Maino gave a perspective that the world need to see but importantly the young street dudes need to see

I love what y’all doing! I usually start my day listening to MEO 🔥🔥🔥 #hoffagang

This something I need to hear and watch I was ready to give up on everything and watching this put my life in a better view.

Maino a Real one always have respected this dude ,stand up guy fasho

💎"You can live off hope!". That was a bar fr!!

This interview is exactly the reason why I rock with the kob music !

I enjoy every episode great conversations

Maino a real one.Always like homie

I always considered Math as a top tier battle rapper, with that said I think his hosting abilities on this show far outshine that. #Cheers #KeepOnKeepingOn

@lifeuptown7516

Жыл бұрын

Oh he use to Rap

@brandonhayes4786

Жыл бұрын

Facts

@scarver2840

Жыл бұрын

naw he's a better battle rapper.

Maino had the hardest so Brooklyn challenge

Respect to manio always keeping it 💯

Another dope interview 🙏🏼💪🏼

This shit 🔥, Uncle Murda would be a good follow up now.

@15:50 I feel him about the guys coming home who went in as kids. I pray for all the homies depressed and stressed and think they can't catch up because social media is showing the baddies and dudes in the big flashy cars. Take your time and with enough fight, you will get there. But pleaaaase do not commit another crime for the easy route and lose your life sitting in a cell. You are young enough and still alive to change. But you are not young enough to do another 15-30 in the bing. I was one myself who made it. Thank god

Great talk. Big shout out Maino

I really really really always enjoy Maino. He’s truly such a genuine human, and it’s really refreshing to learn about artists because recently you can’t even understand their responses. Great episode Math

Salute to maino, BROOKLYN🙌

Mr Math Hoffa respect to you and your team, Marino is officiall I hope all of you keep on shining 🔥🔥🔥

The bro Heineken definitely has real admiration 4 Maino, good to see brothers salute each other.

Fire interview great content

I can’t lie this interview hit different 💯 #Salute

Love your spirit and honesty maino. Your. Words and life help alit of people stay true thanx peace math

Listened to this several times

It takes a certain type of person to bring a great interview out of a certain type of person. Questions were asked and answered w/ out being blatantly asked or answered. Wish ya brothas nothing but blessings and success.

Shout out Hoffa for the dope content!

YESSS! Bout to watch/listen to this whole thing in the gym 🔥🔥🔥🔥💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

Amazing. He needs to rewatch this. He said a lot about the way he was thinking along his journey. The way he was thinking is the reason "why me". He thought his way out of a lot wickedness and those thoughts ordered his steps. He should write a book and lecture to give hope and allow others to see their way out.

Absolutely my favorite podcast i watch every episode thats new and im in the process of the earlier episodes keep it going and im so happy yall put new batteries in the smoke detector shit was driving me nuts🤣🤣

😓😓I’m STILL coming back to watch this interview Math ..🔥🔥🔥🔥

Damn Maino...That was inspirational my brother.I didn't necessarily expect that from you.But im pleasantly surprised.

Respect. Respect to the Experts

Great episode But Math Needs to get Oschino Vasquez of State Property on his show. Oschino may be hands down the most interesting story in hiphop and may be the sturdiest on every level.

@thesensemaker4422

Жыл бұрын

Facts

Love this show keep up the good work my bajan brudah salute

Yes make it Make sense! He lives his true self and his foundation and village that's in his circle 🔵.

Keep these going 🎯

This interview is why this is the greatest hip hop podcast period. Hit me on so many levels. That survivor's guilt runs so deep when you make it out. The depression that you fight and hide while trying to make it out. Shoutout to the vulnerability here, real man shit. Shoutout to Math for creating this platform.

Math, allow the other guys to get their questions off without cutting them off and asking your own 🤷🏾‍♂️

I Love the energy and yall chemistry make it continue to work #GodsWork

Thanks!

Nice interview 🙂. I rocks with Maino and love Hoffa 💗.

By far the best guest yet, along with the Method man one #Dope 👑🤜🏽🤛🏽

We need 50!!! That’s a 1-3 million view episode easy 💯

@danielmccaffrey7741

Жыл бұрын

5 milly

Another great episode...💯💯

I knew it! I knew it! I said this was gonna be one of those interviews that I was gonna enjoy

Another great interview 👏🏾👏🏾They need 50 cent next🔥🔥

@slippinjimmy9052

Жыл бұрын

He would never come but i would love it

Math is a becoming David Letterman. Boy interviews are very vivid and really interesting. Math stays on topic. Let’s Maino run off with the stories and side bars. But always wheel them back to the topic. Smart Math. Keeps the interviewer paint the picture. Heat

Perfect timing Vlad, I applaud you for this. Perfect business move. BTW, this was a great interview, so many holes plugged

Get them Main. Droc from Houston send love n got your back. Salute.

Very important person to listen too👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

bruh that sound of them chains every interview love it

I love this show Math stop interrupting other people's questions lol

@TonyGallo203

Жыл бұрын

Math does it in a way to maintain order or stear the conversation to a different direction if needed be, not like Nore for example who just cuts everyone off for no apparent reason

Dope interview

ONE OF THE REALEST EPISODES!! YOUR SOMEONE TO YOUR PEOPLES AND PROSPER WITH THEM💯

@junejaffejoffer376

Жыл бұрын

BTW! Hit that LIKE 👍🏼 button. It’s free to support such a great episode

Math Hoffa Once again you done it again, the JR Reid interview helped me in a spiritual way, get more into my faith, BUT THIS SIR!!!! Never give up, that's the message and that's the only thing that matters, thank you again sir

Maino is a legend… Hands down💯

Respect and Salute as always my nyc Kings and the ending I wasn’t ready for that. Want to say more but we don’t do that online. You already!

This was the BEST ENDING EVER IN AN INTERVIEW 🔥🔥🔥🌟🌟🙌🏿🤴🏿

Math, you pulled a NORE 3-4 times on the team…cut out on the interruptions

Math I really rock with what U do bro….. I know because I pay for your Patreon subscription and haven’t watched it in six weeks! Definitely not complaining because you keeping 🔥 content on both , so salute 💪🏿 East Bmore checking in

Great show as always but towards the end man that was funny arguing about the boroughs lol I'm from the BX I love all the boroughs

I’ve been waiting in this drop.

Salute Maino and Math for the jewels.

What about Saigon Wasn’t he out before mannio

This should have more views this is one deep interview...........

🔥🔥interview

“There was no me”

Man this made me emotional

"Day after Tomorrow " hits always

Damn too hear Maino just some years ago on smack dvd Holla Bang Bang Anywhere gang too this is just pure growth! Him & Jim Jones showed me growth is not a bad thing Bro! Much Love!

This joint right here tho 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Can I get a Cormega interview next

They needa make a movie about Maino bro!! 🎥🎬🍿

🔥 🎯 👍 🎯 🔥 Born and raised Harlem, NY I had to smile when Maino said he had misunderstandings !! Had plenty of them not to many while locked up though.. I was in the south though 😆

Damn yall niggas made me shed tears in this episode.