It's all about passing the proverbial torch. If you recall, during Odd Future's Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, Tyler the Creator was reportedly in tears when Pharrell performed "Rock Star" with N.E.R.D. Upon seeing this, Mass Appeal decided to keep the lovefest going by snatching Tyler and having him interview one of his idols in Pharrell right after his set. In turn, Pharrell paid homage to the young lad.

"For me, to have these moments…the stories you used to tell me about listening to our albums, and then to see you have a show and we’re out there performing and it’s your show: that means more to me than it does to you," P said. "I would have died to have that with Q-Tip. Died. But we never did that, and you’re a different generation. I love that this generation has its anchor—that’s Odd Future. We’ve got a lot of help now, it’s not just us. As long as you stay where you are and stay loyal to your beliefs, and secondly your curiosity, no one can touch you."

Check out the interview above.

[Mass Appeal]

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