Arsenio Hall: The Untold Story of Snoop Dogg & Tupac's TV Debut | SWAY’S UNIVERSE

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:54:06 +0000

Get ready for a masterclass in entertainment history with the one and only Arsenio Hall. In this exclusive sit-down on Sway in the Morning, the late-night icon discusses his journey from a young magician in Ohio to becoming a best-selling author with his new memoir.

Arsenio opens up about the early days of his groundbreaking show and how he risked his career to give a platform to hip-hop culture when no one else would. He shares incredible stories about fighting the networks to book NWA, witnessing Snoop Doggs very first television freestyle, and his close bond with legends like Tupac Shakur and Eddie Murphy.

Throughout the conversation, Arsenio reflects on the power of manifestation and the influence of his father, a Baptist preacher who shaped his work ethic. He also clears the air regarding the end of his original show, the truth behind the historic Minister Louis Farrakhan interview, and why he chose to walk away at the height of his fame. From the making of Coming to America to his advice for the next generation of creators, this is an interview you cannot afford to miss.

Chapters
0:00 Welcoming the Legendary Arsenio Hall
4:20 Becoming a Best Selling Author
8:45 The Legacy of the Arsenio Hall Show
13:10 Fighting for Hip Hop and NWA
17:35 Snoop Doggs First Freestyle Story
22:15 The Influence of Gospel and His Father
27:00 Dreaming Big with Steve Harvey
32:40 Meeting Magic Johnson at the Comedy Store
37:20 Lessons from Joan Rivers and Johnny Carson
42:10 The Truth About Why the Show Ended
47:00 Memories of Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones
52:30 Networking and Putting People Together
57:15 Heather B and Full Circle Moments
1:01:45 Coming to America and Harlem Nights Behind the Scenes
1:05:59 Final Words and Outro

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