HOW REAL WAS "DANCE WITH THE DEVIL"..?? IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE TALKS THE MOST HAUNTING RECORD IN HIP-HOP

In this past clip from My Expert Opinion Ep. #33, legendary revolutionary rapper Immortal Technique joins Math Hoffa to discuss the enduring legacy and dark origins of his viral, career-defining track, "Dance With The Devil."

Technique confirms that the story, which he calls a "ghetto fairytale," is based on true events he heard constantly in Harlem, stating, "I could take you to the building where it happened." However, he clarifies that he changed major aspects of the narrative (like the rooftop scene and the rape itself) but used the powerful story to comment on profound social issues.

The conversation delves deep into history, with Technique connecting the song's themes to Roman law, the hierarchy of the family, and the history of sexual violation, noting that marital rape only became a crime in the late 1980s. He asserts that humanity is still a "primitive species" as long as these violations persist.

Immortal Technique also reveals the chilling moment he learned about the "Dance With The Devil Murders" in Europe, where a tragic event mirrored the song's outcome, validating his belief that the story's graphic ending reflects real life: "There's no happy f*cking ending." Finally, he closes with a heartfelt tribute to late battle rap pioneer Pumpkin Head (PH), acknowledging the importance of receiving one's flowers, even after death.