Jail Was The Best Thing That Happened to Me w/ Danny Brown | Not A Damn Chance! Podcast

On this episode of Not A Damn Chance, hosts Neen Williams and Phillip Frankland Lee welcome rapper and cultural icon Danny Brown for a raw and revealing conversation. Danny reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped his journey—from getting arrested and spending a year locked up, to realizing one of his songs was blowing up while he was still behind bars. He shares the story of how a corrections officer changed his outlook, and how getting out led him to New York where he doubled down on perfecting his craft.
Danny also talks about getting signed, the night of his first album release party, and what sobriety has done for his creativity and focus. He opens up about collaborating with younger artists like Jane Remover and Frost Children, and how they’ve brought fresh inspiration into his world. Honest, hilarious, and unexpectedly moving—this is Danny Brown like you’ve never heard him before.

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Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:45 - Taking The First Step

00:12:52 - Getting Caught Up

00:19:06 - Locking Back In

00:24:07 - Getting Signed

00:30:02 - Stick To Your Roots

00:33:10 - Video Games

00:36:50 - Going Sober

00:47:13 - Change In Creativity

00:49:20 - What's Next For Danny

00:57:48 - Magic Lamp On The Table...
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"Not a Damn Chance!" is an inspirational podcast hosted by pro skateboarder Neen Williams and Michelin-starred chef Phillip Frankland Lee — the duo behind the viral burger brand of the same name. Each episode features candid conversations with people who’ve faced serious adversity, refused to quit, and found the strength to say, "Not a Damn Chance!" to giving up. It’s a tribute to grit, growth, and the relentless drive to defy the odds.

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