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Pootie Tang - Lance Crouther

over 10 years ago

Sa-Da-Tay, Pootie himself - Lance Crouther, sits down with the Champs to discuss his career and a comedian and writer, the making of Pootie Tang and working with Chris Rock, Louie CK and the Wu-Tang Clan.

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