In this episode of The Franchise Report, Siahlaw and Mikey Life discuss the upcoming event “Terminology,” set to take place on July 12th at The Vault, featuring hip-hop performances. Mikey shares his experience of returning to New Bedford after living in LA for 20 years and his efforts to create opportunities for the local community by purchasing a building.
They talk about the challenges Mikey faced with his building, including unexpected construction work. The conversation also covers Mikey’s goals for New Bedford, focusing on increasing ownership and business opportunities for people of color in the city.
They share their top 5 favorite hip-hop artists and groups, and Silo performs a freestyle rap during the interview. Upcoming projects, including films, TV shows, and music releases, are also mentioned. The episode highlights the long-standing friendship between Siahlaw and Mikey, with Silo reminiscing about knowing Mikey since childhood.
