Ryan Leslie On Harvard at 15, Cassie Discovery, Puff Mentorship, Stolen Laptop & More | Drink Champs

In this #DrinkChamps episode, #RyanLeslie opens up about his journey from Harvard prodigy to music innovator. The multi-talented artist and entrepreneur discusses his Superphone technology, early Bitcoin adoption, and the Wealth Plan initiative aimed at empowering artists financially. Leslie shares stories on working with industry moguls like Puff Daddy and Tommy Mottola, and reveals the story behind his collaboration with Nipsey Hussle. He also speaks on the challenges of transitioning from major labels to independence, offering a lesson in modern music business. Don't miss this interview!

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