During an episode of Million Dollaz Worth of Game, Cam'ron and Ma$e discussed their experiences in the music industry, including Cam'ron's role in mentoring Juelz Santana. Cam'ron revealed that in the early days of Dipset, they had to resort to extreme measures to ensure Juelz Santana's focus and dedication. The rapper explained that they would physically lock Juelz in the house when he was just 15 or 16 years old. This unconventional approach was taken to ensure that Juelz Santana dedicated himself to creating future hits for Dipset. Cam'ron's firm guidance and discipline were instrumental in shaping Juelz Santana's career and fostering their collective success.
Cam'ron Reflects on Forced Creativity and Juelz Santana's Rise in Dipset
Cam'ron, in a recent interview, candidly shared memories of Juelz Santana's early days in Dipset and the unconventional methods employed to bring out the young rapper's creativity. Cam'ron revealed that at the ages of 15 and 16, they would lock Juelz in the house to ensure he focused on writing songs. This forced approach resulted in the creation of numerous hits, including "Gangsta Music," "Santana's Town," and "Hey Ma." Cam'ron explained that the pressure to produce high-quality music pushed Juelz Santana to deliver his best work. However, as Juelz grew older, Cam'ron recognized that he needed to adjust his approach and treat him as a mature artist. Despite the intensity of their early collaboration, Cam'ron's mentorship played a pivotal role in Juelz Santana's rise within Dipset and the subsequent success of their musical career.
During a recent interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, The Kid LAROI disclosed his regrets about not having the wisdom and perspective he now possesses during his time spent with the late Juice WRLD. The Australian artist, who was just a young teenager at the time, expressed his desire to possibly have been of help to the rapper if he had been wiser. Reflecting on their time together in 2019, The Kid LAROI acknowledged the impact Juice WRLD had on him and the lessons he learned from their interactions. Although he couldn't change the past, he shared his sentiments as a testament to how much he valued their friendship and how it shaped his growth both as an artist and as an individual.
