YZ...one of the coolest dudes ever. We used to hang back in the day ATL circa '94 it was me (in a group called the HHEDS), Mad Broke, Power Born, Zig Zag, Frank Fade and his brother Rudy in a hot little apartment on Collier Road that housed Pitch Black Entertainment's studio...He even pulled us on stage with him at a show to freestyle at the long defunct Attic downtown ATL...Wow. I almost forgot that...Its been a minute, but its definitely good to see you maintaining well. Good Lookin' out, TR808! Peace

A Big Influence!

wow that was touching had no idea he lost his hearing man that was sad. I met YZ down here in Dallas back in the early 90's he was cool as hell... Good job on this hiphop stories

Pikahsso

wow. this man is dope. one of those types that, when they speak, you listen. very authoritative. great piece. and i knew nothing about YZ until this video.

Thanks for sharing your story and giving that advice. I will try to turn my music in my headphones down. Be blessed.

Much Love To YZ...

Yo' D-nice great job!!!!

Man, YZ was my cat. I enjoyed listening and viewing this video. D-Nice, you are a great Hip Hop Historian. And who better to catalog and document these stories than someone like yourself who is a major part of why Hip Hop Exist. The Stop The Violence Movement/Video/Concept is still one of my all time favorite moments in Hip Hop. I'm inspired by you brother. Thank you.

great story