Former HipHopDX Features Editor Andre Grant said in his “Defense Of The Struggle Rapper” editorial, “Out of all the things the Hip Hop web has vilified, the “struggle rapper” might be the least deserving of all that ridicule.” Before Kendrick Lamar became big enough for Barack Obama to sing his praises or Drake found himself making deals with Apple, they were artists without a significantly large fanbase attempting what seemed like the impossible. Hitting the top of the charts became a distant goal to making past one hundred streams of a song possibly made within the confines of their bedroom walls and gaining likes, re-post or anything else that would reach someone. Providing a weekly outlet for those getting their feet wet in the sometimes brutal sport of Hip Hop, allow us to give readers a look into tomorrow’s possibilities through “Up NeXt.”

24-Year-Old Says His Sound Is A Mix Of Bronx & South Central

Inspiration For Career

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What inspired me to start a rap career was my everyday life. The trials and tribulationsI experienced drove me to want toshare it with the world. Share it with people who don’t know what it’s like living in South Central. Growing up in the hood you’re either going to be motivated to get out and be somebody or settle and be stuck forever…I decided to get out and be somebody.” 

Do you believe you have a shot at stardom?

Yes, I honestly believe the talent I’ve been blessed with will land me in the right position in due time. But I can’t do it alone. My Builders Music Group family has laid the foundation for me and made it impossible for me to lose. My talent is undeniable, all glory to GOD;I say that with humbleness. I was built for this and I want to inspire others with similar goals.”

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Project(s)

“Upcoming project is South Central The LP dropping First Quarter. My EP SC Freestyles was the prequel.”

Twitter: @SpiffyUNOLA

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