A. I’ve always had an ear for good music, and I’ve always leaned more towards R&B than hip-hop, although I’m a fan of and have a passion for both. One day, my brother said to me, ‘Bruh, why don’t you rap? You’re always rapping and you dress like a rapper—why not take it seriously?’ But it’s always been his dream. I wanted to play basketball, but I ended up finding my passion in music. I love it. It helps me cope when I feel like no one’s listening.
Q. Who are your musical influences and why?
A. My influences include Tupac, Hunxcho, Majornine, Deebaby, and Fattmack. They’re all lyrical geniuses. Their flows are unique, and they’re not comparable to anyone else. My top five touched me through their music—you know, signs of struggle, commitment, love, compassion, and the heart they put into what they do, because they’ve been through the storm.
Q. What has been your biggest career highlight so far?
A. I’m working on manifesting my biggest career highlight and putting in the hard work to make it happen—to see it released on every platform and heard by the world.
Q. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A. In the next five years, I see myself building a legacy for my kids—and for their kids, and their kids after them—because I don’t want my family going through the same struggle. Now, I’m not taking anything away from my mother—she did a great job and gave us the best she could. I thank God for her. And when I say ‘legacy for my kids,’ I mean I want them to know their father was the greatest rapper and artist of all time.
Q. What Is One Message You Have for Your Fans and Supporters?
A. Keep being yourself and never give up on your dream. You’ve got to work for it, so don’t get discouraged—this takes sweat and tears. It takes consistency, dedication, hard work, and presence. If you need to work a 9-to-5 to support yourself and get where you want to go, then do it—because that’s what it takes. No handouts. People need to see you grinding before they’re willing to invest their hard-earned money into you. Love y’all. Keep God first in your life, and keep going hard.
