#Throwback: Fatherhood Over Habits feat. Smoke DZA

The Father Hoods crew throws it back with Harlem’s own Smoke DZA, and this one hits different!  DZA takes it from the studio to the crib, breaking down the grind of raising children, navigating fatherhood with a child on the spectrum, and keeping it authentic with his kids no matter what. He talks about the early struggles of acceptance, the brilliance he sees in his autistic son, and the daily balance of being present while still taking care of himself so he can lead right. From no-smoke around his twins to a man-to-man talk with his eldest about bad habits, DZA keeps it 100 about the boundaries he sets as a Dad. He opens up about the “favorite kid” battle, daughters and dating (every Dad’s nightmare!), and why transparency at home matters more than tradition. Mix in lessons on generational wealth, the inspiration he took from his own parents, and how he fell in love with rap, and you’ve got a convo that’s equal parts Hip Hop, fatherhood, and straight-up life gems. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: [00:03:25] Raising Kids the DZA Way [00:12:35] From Denial to Dedication [00:22:10] Time is the REAL Currency [00:24:20] Why Some Doors Stay Closed [00:29:30] The Dating Dilemma [00:37:15] Bag Secured for the Next Gen [00:43:50] When Parents Set the Example Why Rock With This Episode: The crew keeps it 100! Stories that hit, laughs that stick, and fatherhood talk you won’t hear anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices