Quavo: Cafeteria Moment That MADE Migos, Takeoff's Rap Genius & Working w/ Childish Gambino & Drake

All The Smoke

The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

Basketball, Society & Culture, Sports

4.8 • 7.4K Ratings

🗓️ 19 June 2025

⏱️ 98 minutes

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Summary

Quavo joins All The Smoke for a powerful conversation about his journey from Georgia to global fame and the work he’s doing to end gun violence through the Rocket Foundation. He reflects on his early days in music, playing quarterback, and how he met Offset in 8th grade after dropping a mixtape with Takeoff. The episode dives into Migos’ rise, their creative process, and how Takeoff’s legacy continues to inspire him. Quavo also opens up about his biggest lessons, producing with Zaytoven, working with Drake, and what the Rocket Foundation means to him today.

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