Quality Control Talks the Rise of Migos & Lil Yachty, Leaking "Bad & Boujee," & Building an Empire
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Quality Control, one of today’s most impactful music labels, are Complex's latest cover stars. Quavo, Offset, Takeoff, Lil Yachty, Coach K and Pierre "Pee" Thomas sit down to discuss the early days of their label, discovering Migos and Lil Yachty and their paths to stardom. They reveal how they broke out of a bad business deal with 300 Entertainment, leading up to the release of their multi-platinum hit "Bad and Boujee." Now with several plaques and award nominations on their resume, they break down their plans for world domination.
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Take off is an observer. He shuts up and listens. Thats why he is the best.
@KEVYN_ISIN
6 жыл бұрын
Or that nigga high af
@Bleachfan1Hyunkel
6 жыл бұрын
Meeen the other i swa a interview and take speak a lot and handled the situation good as enough, they question about problems wit brothers and saaaay, thaaaat your brother not my broother
@madeyestudios8357
5 жыл бұрын
MOMMA!
@kinglark9825
5 жыл бұрын
Show me a Sine don’t get me wrong he the best in the group lyrically, but he high asf . I went to go see them and this nigga looked like he was dead , every 5 mins he blacked out
@samarasvlog437
5 жыл бұрын
Show me a Sine FACT
Takeoff only said 1 sentence in that whole video but it was the realest thing anyone said. Takeoff is the DUDE
@juswolf22
4 жыл бұрын
Nah yachty said the realist shit he said he saw migos on his sister hello kitty laptop
@KEN_313
Жыл бұрын
Rest up Take 🙏🏾
@dawnpratt846
Жыл бұрын
Truth ‼️
This interview is eerie af all Take said was he want Longevity and 4 years later his gone. S.I.P Take 🚀🙏🏾😢
Takeoff is a real introvert . Nothing wrong with that
@cindyrodriguez7552
4 жыл бұрын
He is an observer that's why he is the most intelligent out of them all
@navysammy2411
3 жыл бұрын
CYN Rodriguez you had him take an iq test? Cause if not then you definitely don’t know if he’s the smartest.
@mattlons8773
3 жыл бұрын
Iq doesn’t mean anything in the real world
@morpheusbott3370
3 жыл бұрын
@hard truth dude a lot of the biggest entertainers in the world are introverts who come alive on stage I know it’s hard to believe but you’d be surprised at how reserved and private and insecure with fragile egos they can be
@JohnWickkkk
3 жыл бұрын
@@navysammy2411 🤣😂
Takeoff may not talk all the time but when he does he says some deep heart felt shit to let you know he real and also the 🐐 hands down!
@gotp9100
6 жыл бұрын
Silent Storm he really is tho
@gotp9100
6 жыл бұрын
Silent Storm the goat
@TheRealKGNation
6 жыл бұрын
"bosses dont speak"
@lamarking9362
6 жыл бұрын
Silent Storm Word💯
@lamarking9362
6 жыл бұрын
Silent Storm Alot of ppl always shade TAKEOFF as if he's the weak leak because he doesn't speak much... He is the true underdog of the group and really the pick of the litter. He's just patiently waiting for his time to shine. You should never underestimate the quiet ones.
This is one of the best interviews EVER, and of course it hits very different now that Takeoff passed. RIP TAKEOFF, long live to MIGOS and QC
@iosdrippy1513
Жыл бұрын
Until I hear there ain’t no skullduggery on Takeoff demise there ain’t no long live to nobody.
Interviewer deserves some credit
@tonisiahholley5872
5 жыл бұрын
yes he does
@pinktrillness
5 жыл бұрын
Love Jinx!
@j0rdanaj
5 жыл бұрын
yea he was professional
@therussellfamily337
5 жыл бұрын
Definitely he is one of the best interviewer ive seen in a long time much respect my g
@nehemiahbenisrael9407
5 жыл бұрын
ZULU MATUBU He got them to bring out exclusive info about their battle with the record label “300”... watch it again.
Takeoff took his time and listen to what everyone got to say... he has seen the interview before they even said anything about it.. he his a big observer and a gangster you should be scared of people like that, they are the hit men in a group... I respect take off a lot he as a lot to say but make his words shot and understandable for everyone 🙏🏿 big ups to QC and YRN
@tj3__
6 жыл бұрын
Folem Believe ooo
@wjsaxton
5 жыл бұрын
Just like ol’ Krayzie Bone said back in the day.. “Killa’s don’t talk, real n*ggas move in silence..”
@mynameismyname4823
3 жыл бұрын
Migos from North ATL Ain't shit gangsta bout them🤣🤣💀💀 You sound goofy
@inTha803
Жыл бұрын
RIP TAKEOFF 🚀
@dawnpratt846
Жыл бұрын
Not a lot to say but when he speaks it makes you listen to him 👍
Lol... Yaghty talking over everybody and shit... real young energy. I just like that they just let him be and treat him like the lil bro. His heart is pure. He's in good company too. Hope he listens to the advice they give him.
@Truthful_Goddess06
6 жыл бұрын
t3b0g0 Yachty that work though!
@thegianttroll2423
5 жыл бұрын
t3b0g0 he a young in frfr
@xzaviermaleek1810
5 жыл бұрын
He talks the best
QC took a serious risk with yatchty and he blew up
@dashinazarov
6 жыл бұрын
lil yatchy is trash. no one listens to him anymore lmao.
@bryangarcia1150
6 жыл бұрын
Darius Dash yet he still gets millions of views on his music , but no one listens to him right ? Dumbass
@saidjuarez2682
6 жыл бұрын
Don't disrespect Yachty, wait for lil boat 2
@erichuynh9753
6 жыл бұрын
Darius Dash I do
@TellHerNothing
6 жыл бұрын
He already was popular in atlanta in like 2015 same with carti
Much love, Takeoff. Rest easy baby boy🕊🙏🏾
This is the most unique & most professional interview I’ve ever seen in my life. It’s so well done to the point where I watched the whole interview thinking I was 5 minutes in. This needs to become a series. It will be very successful.
I got so much respect for takeoff... He lets his actions speak volumes instead of his mouth.
✔Them cats is dressed up sharp mane, black owned and operated, making big moves! Gotta love it💯
@chrisdeforce1
6 жыл бұрын
I See Str8 Through Your Bullshit got to!
11-1-2022 I can't believe Takeoff was murdered by gun violence. So sad. It hurts to see him leave this earth in that senseless way. RIP 😩💔🕊️
Gave me chills seeing the round table shit really deep 💯💯
Those mics really pick up everything
@luwado
6 жыл бұрын
*snuff* *sniff* *scuffffff*
They got a fire ass team! QC is definitely the new Dream Team.
This is the best interview I have ever since in my life no jokes you guy deserve an award.
It’s about loyalty..10 years from now we still gonna be rockin wit each other!! 2 years later y’all tryna leave the label 🥱
This was so dope, perfect way to end black history month✊🏽
@kimj.6985
6 жыл бұрын
Corey Mayfield black history?? Really little dumb nigga??
@selenadiaz0818
5 жыл бұрын
Corey Mayfield m.soundcloud.com/h2odreskii/4quaddro-struggle
This was like family therapy for them. Say what you want about Migos but their talent is unmatched and their rise to success is nothing short of inspiring.
18:23 that’s hurt RIP TAKEOFF
Lil yachts hair looks good the way it is
Best interview I've ever seen 💯
@SMOOWZOW
6 жыл бұрын
Tomas Lucas it was insightful.
@SindreHenriksen93
6 жыл бұрын
then you have seen few interviews my dude..
Black Excellence 💯🐐
@jeffreyjeffrey2263
6 жыл бұрын
JeyboiiSoUgly E no bitch
@JeyboiiSoUglyE
6 жыл бұрын
Jeffrey Jeffrey 😂
@kingjames2381
6 жыл бұрын
Yea poisoning the streets with senseless shit. Ooook.
@kymanidavis8602
6 жыл бұрын
+Devis904 Official is a hater
Takeoff is the best one.
@samarasvlog437
5 жыл бұрын
chrisw10000 FACT
@80sbaby90sraisedme
5 жыл бұрын
Offset
@josedrama4507
5 жыл бұрын
100% he is the real nigga
Pee Got that Street Knowledge as well as Coach K they both really care bout the future next generation and that dope we you have OG that ready try to help the youth that's how it suppose to be.
@uriahthekey8647
5 жыл бұрын
It really be like that, the only people who hate on eachothers generation are the fans.
@55320
3 жыл бұрын
Na they just tryna get that money and the money's in the next generation and the generation after that like takeoff said "get that money , that's all"
@Drebot0831
3 жыл бұрын
This didn’t age well 🤣🤣
AMAZING INTERVIEW - Quality - Dynamic Camera Angles - Music - Host - Good Questions - Lots of Conversation - Honest and Open Guests 👏👏👏👏
Interview was dope Coach K is an inspiring dude
@janeerrodgers1434
6 жыл бұрын
Calvin Barnes rs🔥
@TheRealDog
6 жыл бұрын
Calvin Barnes lllll
@elijahashman9716
4 жыл бұрын
Ernway edeth damn did u apply for the job
Few months after Joe left complex QC gave them the best interview yet lmao. Hatin never gets u nowhere
Lil Baby had his suit ready but they ain’t have a seat for him. “Ima show em” - Baby
*CONTROL* THE *_STREETS._* 🚦🎤💿
@LeBeautiful
6 жыл бұрын
Loving the gentleman/drug lord vibe going on here. QC
@johnirving2797
6 жыл бұрын
Le beautiful lol bro why u I see u at the comment section everywhere I go
@elijahventura1435
6 жыл бұрын
LeBeautiful soundcloud.com/user-602412212/time-ft-lil-rary-nascar
@mrrightnow8726
6 жыл бұрын
+John Irving cause he a fuckin loser wit too much time on his hands
@heraclytesylvestre5317
6 жыл бұрын
LeBeautiful you are everywhere bruh I first saw you on Chris smoove channel and ever since I be seeing you everywhere
At 6:42 - you see the real vision that Coach K has. Very aggressive and ambitious
@solluminati2.098
6 жыл бұрын
Haya Glamazon stfu
@woahdanii
6 жыл бұрын
Solluminati 2.0 lmao
@nasirsanchez9142
6 жыл бұрын
yeah he been like that.... That's how he molded Jeezy and Slicc but they got too comfortable...
@hayaglamazonluxe
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah I wonder what happened with Jeezy
@plutokickz9060
6 жыл бұрын
Haya Glamazon he still drops music but the sound changed
TakeOff laughing ?!!!! damn 😂 They are getting money
@BabyDigi
6 жыл бұрын
Esai Miles I have never seen Takeoff smile or laugh before in My life
And now Migos is beefing with QC, crazy.
@jordanthomas8540
3 жыл бұрын
I know its sad i hope they work it out
@Leonardo-vj3hm
3 жыл бұрын
now they good. Family fight sometimes ig 🤷
@GiftedRebelMusic
2 жыл бұрын
It’s because lil baby TAKING OVER!
@versguversgu8
2 жыл бұрын
@@Leonardo-vj3hm a real family would never go at war
@Leonardo-vj3hm
2 жыл бұрын
@@versguversgu8 they not in war lmao they just in a petty beef
Takeoff ain't say 💩 until the personal question he really let his bar's speak for him salute to that🇻🇮Ras
@arlandofrazier
6 жыл бұрын
Ras Shanbo if his bars speaking into a trashcan
@seansmith9118
6 жыл бұрын
Ras Shanbo Bosses Don't Speak
@savatarx99
6 жыл бұрын
He a real introvert like me, speak only when you're spoken to.
@user-mq6kd6mf1v
6 жыл бұрын
Takeoff will drop a solo project that will be the hardest shit from the Migos.... mark my words.
@alekzandaaaaaaa
6 жыл бұрын
Ras Shanbo hes just socially awkward
Dressed in All black like HBCU
@shae5787
6 жыл бұрын
Pro Habits WALE🔥
@Bornloserstrongheart
6 жыл бұрын
Death Row style
@atlkingfalconz
6 жыл бұрын
Hbcu white owned tho
@kingjames2381
6 жыл бұрын
atlkingfalconz exactly. Just like QC white owned.
@teelynnofficial
6 жыл бұрын
+teiko pure D hater
Takeoff speaks at 18:23, Your Welcome
@ramasaad4217
3 жыл бұрын
thank you so fucking much
@Whitefoxsounds
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
I like this black business men successful
Shit got real emotional fr
Gucci mane got his hands on everything. A lot of these Atlanta rapper's is on because of Gucci
@CrevXO
6 жыл бұрын
Eli wilson and that’s a fact
@negrito6620
6 жыл бұрын
Tell em!
@Erick-hn6hg
6 жыл бұрын
He’s a legend.
@messiahjetz4806
6 жыл бұрын
Eli wilson late ass nigga been doing that since 2009
@Jiraiya7272
6 жыл бұрын
Messiah Jetz who is late?
I often come back and watch this for inspiration
on baby everytime takeoff speaks now, he says some deep real shit.
Black Men taking control of Black Music. GOOD JOB.
@ivanmontalco5082
6 жыл бұрын
IonlyRob White420Dealers white girls for life
@ionly6805
6 жыл бұрын
ivan Montalco I wouldn't say for life. For the time being
@kingjames2381
6 жыл бұрын
But they are not. They still sign under white daddy. You fools fall for anything niggas on TV tell you. QC is under Capitol records.
@ionly6805
6 жыл бұрын
teiko me Cash Money is signed to University. Doe that mean University can tell cash money what to do?? Smh idiot😅😅😅😅
@ldrdatribeoflife5072
6 жыл бұрын
Its gown take more time but we on the come up again.
Jinx, u r legend bro
Who tf was in charge of Offset's mic
@elizabethasikpo2847
6 жыл бұрын
Tony Crony his fur coat is rubbing against the mic
@selenadiaz0818
5 жыл бұрын
Tony Crony m.soundcloud.com/h2odreskii/4quaddro-struggle
@robertjones4060
5 жыл бұрын
Tony Crony. A jew
@Spartaan...
4 жыл бұрын
He just haadd so much clothes on😂
@mbjnunez539
3 жыл бұрын
bruh its not that its his fur coat its moving and it makes feedback into the mic
Takeoff quite af but when it gets to spitting he's SPITTING. Takeoff the goat 🐐🚀🚀
*YACHTYS HAIR LOOKIN* 🔥
@syreetahollis4352
6 жыл бұрын
Ben Dova Fr
@kimj.6985
6 жыл бұрын
Ben Dova finally
It’s hard to hate on these guys
@melvinjewell1083
6 жыл бұрын
Hulahoopsanddroptops 5
I see rappers drop a hit song and they fade away people forget about them but i feel like migos they always gonna be there always gonna be hits !!
@darrenettemoore1362
4 жыл бұрын
rap/ hiphopp 💯💯💯
@hotsteppa7337
3 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@sujan1613
3 жыл бұрын
OneTake TJ lmao they didn’t drop All of 2019 and they completely fell off after 2018 they had their run. Offset still has a solo chance with the songs like Red Room and Ric Flair Drip. Feels bad.
@hotsteppa7337
3 жыл бұрын
sujan g facts other than that 👀😂😂😂😂
Takeoff is genius.
Takeoff talk at 18.23 you're welcome...
@djerylyn
5 жыл бұрын
ananda lagi thank you
Takeoff didn’t say a word and thats Why he ma favourite❤️🚀
Interesting. Great stuff. Good interviewer. Whoever decided that all should wear black was on point. The suits added to the classy look. It'll great when these conversations get deeper. Keep Rockin!
Getting each member in one room is super dope, great to see their dynamic across the team and the way that each member brings something additional to the table; thank you Complex for sharing this interview with us :)
Lol this group look like a crime organization in a movie
@pmaii7707
6 жыл бұрын
Emmanuel Uzodike why it gotta be a crime why not just business men
@lilmarkos5729
6 жыл бұрын
Pork Chop Extra Gravy because they're in an abandoned building
@BabyDigi
6 жыл бұрын
Emmanuel Uzodike More like men in black looking like they wanna take over the world 😂
@versacevampire609
6 жыл бұрын
Pork Chop Extra Gravy I guess they’re just like mafia bosses with their suits and rings. It’s a cool look.
@KhalifaIBlue
6 жыл бұрын
U Nigerian 🇳🇬?
“I’m the quarterback” -Quavo
This nice asf❗️the photoshoot 🔥👌🏾🖤
This the realist interview I've seen probably ever to keep it a stack with you, I feel like the QC movement is never gonna stop as long as they remain consistent like they have been.
Support black owned business
@kingjames2381
6 жыл бұрын
Tino.20 but they have to check in to white daddy. U niggas fall for anything. QC is signed under capitol records.
@thami69
6 жыл бұрын
teiko everybody come give teiko a hug, he’s a sad little boy angry at the world big bad world in his little basement somewhere and he just doesn’t know how he’ll ever become a better person in life. It’s ok bro, get your chakra right! :)
@teddytemple4038
6 жыл бұрын
Nice profile pic bro
@kingjames2381
6 жыл бұрын
Tino.20 you mad cause I am stating facts. Support actual black owned business. you must be a dumb white boy.
@thlgnd
6 жыл бұрын
Quality Control is Distributed by UMG and UMG is owned by a french media company Vivendi so what you saying?
Quavo said “ I’m the QB” ain’t even mention the others positions. Lol
@andreagraham5385
6 жыл бұрын
he the uncle,,, he don't have to
@bertoortiz2829
6 жыл бұрын
Deante Mathews akward silence after he said that , I been saying this for quite sometime I can see offset leaving migos ..its like him and quavo low-key are in a competition .
@mcdoraq44
5 жыл бұрын
Berto Ortiz they are in competition for the 2nd best after takeoff
@Andres-tc6nm
5 жыл бұрын
Berto Ortiz you dumb
@tuongnguyen4438
4 жыл бұрын
Berto Ortiz Here’s where I disagree. A lot groups have broken up from what you said “competition to be the best.” For example One Direction and Fifth Harmony, They broke apart because 1 member decided they wanted a solo career. But Migos are different, they’re family. They aren’t a group of people who met one day and were forced to work together. The Migos grew up together, sharing the same roof, the same interest, and sharing the same hustle. They can release solo albums like they are now but they will never be broken apart. Oh and free my nigga tay-k man
takeoff 🔥🔥
Offset da fckin truth to speak out against da label no cap ❤️❤️❤️
Takeoff never talk lol
@sarahhdior
6 жыл бұрын
Jerome Gaylor they not paying him enough
@raiden4042
6 жыл бұрын
He only ad libs
@Rafaeldolm73
6 жыл бұрын
I think he shy
"All black suit and tie don't move in camo"
@stunnaboycodotcom
6 жыл бұрын
7:27 - 10:06
💪💪 I love interviews like this! So much motivation!
This the realest interview man. Such great motivation to follow your dreams. 🙌🏾
COACH K OG STATUS
@xtendohuncho894
6 жыл бұрын
BIG DOG STATUS
Jinx with a great interview‼️
Coach K look like he could be Lil Yachty pops
@makavelicorleone5534
5 жыл бұрын
Prolly
Rest in peace take off.I loved this interview when it came out
Migos kill it 2018 🔥🔥🔥
@selenadiaz0818
5 жыл бұрын
JayRich Films m.soundcloud.com/h2odreskii/4quaddro-struggle
@hmanku7277
5 жыл бұрын
JayRich Films are.
"You can see Quavo on ESPN now, throwing the football in the hoop"
@dmitriyk.4991
9 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂
I miss interviews like this where the artist actually get up-close-and-personal we need more like this it helps the audience connect with the artist on a more personal level as long as there's realness involved would love that platform good job guyz it's crazy how you can see artist from the beginning to the rise of their careers makes you feel like you know them this dope speaking from The Last of a Dying Breed
It was a pleasure watching this interview keep up the good work #teamigos love y’all
Every second word out of yactys mouth is no what I’m saying😂
@BabyDigi
6 жыл бұрын
yung racks RIGHT?? I'm like "Say you know what I'm sayin one more time. I DARE you"
I love they got Jinx on this, really works well!
@JeyboiiSoUglyE
6 жыл бұрын
OFF, the DJ facts
@JeyboiiSoUglyE
6 жыл бұрын
OFF, the DJ subscribe back?🙏🏾
Dope interview... you can easily see that their chemistry is authentic ... Not letting outsiders in... smart move❗️
Killing it. The best rappers of 2018
10:10 legendary
21 minute video and Takeoff only said 1 sentence😂
@luwado
6 жыл бұрын
hahahha
@mojamal007
5 жыл бұрын
We The Best Gangsta Shit Ting.
It's crazy how big migos are on mainstream level they 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Love the interview it’s touching
@The3500
6 жыл бұрын
Culture Man We Trying start wave🤞🏽🌊, Peep the KZread Channel 📱 We Discuss / Debate hip hop topics.
Culture album is a classic 📀
@isidoraveronica
5 жыл бұрын
Ricky T indeed
10:10 only when Takeoff expression changed
This is a great interview!!! QC great job thinking before responding and responding with pure authenticity. As for the interviewer, great interview. Best questions held yet!!!
Great Interview!!💯💯💯💯💯💯💸💪
jinx is only person from complex i can tolerate
@crystalhinton7992
6 жыл бұрын
Love Jinx he is authentic
i came to see TAKEOFF damn
When Take off says "Longevity" all I could think was damn let me go bang that YRN rq
Much love to these niggas they is a perfect example of what hard work, loyalty and love can get you. I'm going to pray that they keep that beautiful unity that they have together
"Y'know'm'sayin"
I went to beer n tacos the night they performed and my car got towed lol
@ogquan3671
6 жыл бұрын
Marcus J beer and tacos in the city use to be so lit lol
@jaylenjoseph117
6 жыл бұрын
Nobody gaf
@user-mq6kd6mf1v
6 жыл бұрын
Marcus J only beer and tacos with them I remember was when HUSTLE GANG/ T.I performed... was that the same?
@marshaehill2948
6 жыл бұрын
Lmfao
That beat at the end!! 🔥🔥🔥
Such a great interview. The more I listen to the Migos and who they are, the more I’m drawn to them especially with Takeoff. I didn’t know about them until I saw them on The Breakfast Club and when Offset got married to Cardi B!
Coach K looks like a badass supervillain
THEY ARE MOVING LIKE A REAL RECORD LABEL NOW ITS ABOUT TIME QC IS A BIG NAME THEY DOING INTERVIEWS COVER SHOOTS TOGETHER THEY ARE KILLING THE GAME!
kudos to the concept of this complex. good production as well
These guys here are The Gentlemen of Quality Control Music Much respect