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Steve Stoute Talks The Tanning Doc, The N-Word & More On The Breakfast Club

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Steve Stoute stopped by The Breakfast Club on Power 105 to chat about the Tanning Of America documentary, hip-hop culture, the use of the n-word and more. Stoute discusses the evolution of the Tanning of America, from book to the small screen as a VH1 documentary featuring a who's who of influencers in entertainment and hip-hop culture. He talks about the culture's role in encouraging recent questions about the n-word and use of the word outside of rap songs and black social circles. He also jumps into a quick consultation on branding strategy - even offering pointers to World Star regarding their approach to video content. Check the footage below to watch the full interview with Steve Stoute on The Breakfast Club. Learn more about the Tanning Of America documentary series, which airs tonight, at VH1.com.