New Orleans brothers Krispy Kream and Rah Al Millio are The Knux, a souled-out, early Blackalicious sounding hip-hop powerhouse. They’re also, as we’ve recently learned, experts on life. Find out exactly what gets them through the rigors along the road to rap superstardom when we strap them into The Hot Seat for a harsh talking-to.
Q: Tell us about your craziest touring experience.
A: On the Common Finding Forever tour we stole the key to our tour manager’s & stage manager’s room & stole the turntables & microphones, & made it look like a robbery they were freaking out ! ! ! -The KnUx
Q: What type of college class would you most want to take and why?
A: I took all the college classes that I ever wanted take when I was in college, but I always wanted to play NCAA Football… you know live out my Reggie Bush Fantasy, ha ha. -Krispy
Q: What city in America is the most fun to visit and why?
A: New Orleans Baby, you Know this . . . Year round Festivals & outdoor events, where you can Drink all day, Drink Outside, Drink, Drink, Drink! You drink so much you never have a chance to get a hangover ! ! & of course it’s our hometown ! Lol -The Knux
Q: What’s some of the best advice you were ever given?
A: No Sex in the champagne room ! Lol - The Knux
Q: What’s in heavy rotation in your MP3/CD player right now?
A: Moving Units - The Knux
Q: What’s the last good book you read or TV show you’re addicted to?
A: Heroes, that’s our sh*t we literally had Hero party @ the crib -The Knux
Q: What’s the first concert you ever saw and how was it?
A: Can’t remember the 1st, but the best was seeing Fiona Apple perform in Houston, she’s crazy dog - Almillio
Q: What are three items you can’t live without on tour?
A: As in the words of my man Josh “The Goon,” The 3W’s (Women, Women & Women) lol - the Knux
Q: Who are your major musical influences?
A: Prince, Nas, Wu Tang, Frank Sinatra, Tupac, Teddy Riley, Rick Rubin, The Rza & Bill Clinton he was a crazy sax player, ha ha, lol ! - The Knux
Q: Any random messages or tips you’d like to give to mtvU watchers?
A: “Girls, Don’t do drugs Do Us” lol - The Knux
