Joey Bada$$: Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell Are Top Future Collabs, Says Pro Era Rapper In Reddit AMA

Joey Bada$$ opened up during a Reddit AMA to celebrate the anniversary of his debut album B4.DA.$$ . and his 21st birthday. The boldest statement to come from the rapper during the Q&A? Joey Bada$$ wants to work with Pharrell and Kendrick Lamar. But then again, who wouldn't? Unfortunately, Joey Bada$$ didn’t give any more details but I may be able to speak for all Pro Era fans and say we hope those collabs happen as soon as humanly possible. Coincidentally, or not so much, Joey Bada$$ also held a Reddit AMA almost exactly a year ago to the day.

When posed the question, “ Who's an artist you haven't worked with yet that you'd like to?” Joey answered Pharrell. Another Redditor got more specific and asked the Pro Era founder which West Coast rapper he’d like to collaborate with. Joey responded Kendrick Lamar.

“What's next for you? Not a musical level, but on a personal level?,” asked Redditor Rapidstrike. “Next is definitely stepping up to the plate as a young executive / label owner. Also on the designing tip, about to take the PE brand to the next level. Oh, & big screens! Coming soon. Acting & Directing!” Joey wrote in the Music subreddit.

The most interesting part of the AMA was actually not a question. User IndigoChild470 cited an interview where Joey disclosed the album name B4.DA.$$ is a triple entendre. “Was it Before the money, be for the money, [and] Bada$$?” the user specified. “Your Smart. Your Loyal. I appreciate you,” Joey replied, not giving a clear answer but implying yes.

One 15-year old fan with the handle ChiefWomp told Joey he would love to give him a hug. “ Your music has got me through some of my toughest times, and if I ever get to meet you boi you better believe I'm giving you a hug.” Seriously though, the user added.

The now 21-year old had a heartfelt answer. “I always say to myself that I will never to know the true extent of how someone generally feels about me and my music. I will never the know the way they felt in their heart at the moment and where they was at in life when they heard my voice and it resonated with them for the first time... These two things alone made me realize how important it is to embrace every last single one of my fans,” Joey responded.

Joey also spit answers to a few basic questions. He said the Drake vs. Meek Mill feud taught him a lot. His favorite non-hip hop album is Daft Punk’s Discovery . Non hip hop act? Hiatus Kaiyote. Biggest musical influence? 2pac. Ever been starstruck? After Meeting Jay Z and Snoop.

Pro Era has been quiet about the next Joey Bada$$ project. It’s unclear if there is anything particular in the works. However, like he said in the Reddit AMA, Joey seems very focused the success of Pro Era as a whole. And with over a dozen artists in the collective, he must have a lot on his plate. He did give a general response about a future project when prompted.“Expect the unexpected,” he said.

No comment was given on questions about the release of King Capital, a posthumous LP dedicated to Capital Steez. During last year's AMA, Joey said, “ There’s a lot of scattered sessions and missing songs that we are STILL recovering but hopefully it gets finalized this year.” He also added Kirk Knight and Nyck Caution are next up in the Pro Era line and concluded, “Pro Era will be the hugest hip hop group ever... Just watch.”

If you are a Joey Bada$$ fan, Nyck Caution just released 3 new tracks that are without a doubt worth 10 minutes of your time. Check out iDigitalTimes’ last story on Nyck Caution to listen to his latest release.