Ep 269 | How Aqib Talib’s Persona Led to Mike Hickmon’s Death

Fearless with Jason Whitlock

Blaze Media

Sports, News, Politics, Sports News

4.8 • 9K Ratings

🗓️ 17 August 2022

⏱️ 105 minutes

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Summary

The path that led to Aqib Talib’s involvement in the death of a youth football coach was set long ago. It's a path he chose. Talib embraced a dangerous persona to present to the world. It was a reputation he needed to live up to, on and off the field. “Aqib Talib spent the better part of two decades projecting an identity and image of himself as a football-playing thug. He wanted everyone he came in contact with to know he was 'about that life.'” Jason says this identity, influenced by pop culture and hip hop music, is killing black men. “Popular culture celebrates the bad guy. From Tony Soprano to Jay Z, the American zeitgeist rewards the unrepentant criminal.” "Fearless" soldier T.J. Moe joins Jason to discuss how the identity you adopt impacts your life. Virgil Walker stops in to discuss authenticity in the black community. Royce White shares his thoughts on the cultural influences that shape the black community and asks for Ice Cube to get the respect he deserves. Wednesdays mean Tennessee Harmony. Pastors Anthony Walker and Bobby Harrington join Jason and T.J. to discuss why society rewards the wicked. We want to hear from the Fearless Army!! Join the conversation in the show chat, leave a comment or email Jason at Fearless@TheBlaze.com Today's Sponsor: Nugenix Total T is the number one selling testosterone booster at GNC. Text “FEARLESS” to 231-231 and get a bottle of Nugenix Thermo, their most powerful fat incinerator ever, with key ingredients to help you get back into shape fast… ABSOLUTELY FREE. Shout Out from Jason: Do you love gifts? Would you want to request a personal shout out for yourself, family or friends from Jason Whitlock?! Click either link below to get the official Shout Out app for Apple or Android and request a personal shout out from Jason Whitlock! Shout Out for Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shoutout/id1541540629 Shout Out for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.shoutoutapp Get 10% off Blaze swag by using code Fearless10 at https://shop.blazemedia.com/fearless Make yourself an official member of the “Fearless Army!” Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://get.blazetv.com/FEARLESS and get $10 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	The identity you adopt locks you into a set of expectations you must meet.
0:07.0	Yesterday, I talked extensively with a group of coaches who worked alongside Mike Hickman,
0:13.0	the man Yakeed Tilebe shot and killed in Texas.
0:17.0	The coaches, to a man, all said,
0:19.0	Akeed Tilebe, the former NFL star, could have easily de-escalated the entire situation.
0:26.0	The reality is, Tilebe's reputation made that impossible.
0:30.0	His identity dictates that he runs toward trouble not away from it.
0:36.0	He's always been that about that life.
0:38.0	The lifestyle unafraid to turn violent over a simple verbal disagreement.
0:43.0	It's a lifestyle that interprets disrespect as worthy of the death penalty.
1:07.0	Welcome to Fearless with Jason Whitlock.
1:12.0	I am Jason Whitlock, your host. Happy Wednesday to you and yours. Happy hump day.
1:16.0	We have another great show plan for you today.
1:19.0	We're going to stick on the Akeed Tilebe.
1:23.0	Yakeed Tilebe, Mike Hickman's story.
1:27.0	We think it's important.
1:29.0	We think our audience is responding to the story.
1:34.0	I'm passionate about what the tragedy that befell Mike Hickman and examining all of the root causes.
1:45.0	TJ Moe in studio with us today here in Nashville. Happy to have him.
1:51.0	Dave Shannon is going to join us. Royce White is going to join us.
1:54.0	Virgil Walker from G3 Ministries.
1:57.0	Our newest member of the Fearless Army is going to join us.
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