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J-Haze May Be The Next Emcee To Blow From Pittsburgh
Inspiration For Rap Career
“I always liked music and wanted to stop going to prison. So, I decided to rap and change my life. I also wanted to show people what Pittsburgh is really like. A lot artist coming out the city ain’t showing you the city for real”
Having A Shot At Rap Stardom
“Yes, I believe I’m getting closer every day. My music is what the industry needs right now.”
Upcoming Project(s) In The Works
“Me, my CEO Glasses Malone and producer Meetro are working on my debut album. We don’t have a title yet. Also, make sure you download my last project “Heroin Habits.”
Twitter: @ThaRealJHaze
Instagram @ThaRealJhaze
Never leave the h off Pittsburgh.Im real happy to see you talking about anything Pittsburgh but thats not we listen to. Hardo,deezlee, pop,jimmy wopo,stunna2fly,nizzy and prolly the most popular lafamilville. Our most popular rapper trillzee recently got killed but a1 from lafamilville survived.Also you might wanna look into the migos stealing oweys flow on whoa for there new song woa
Haze can out rap any of them dudes
He cannot out rap a1,trillzee,meez or nizzy. I like bol i like almost all Pittsburgh rappers but hes deff not our best artist.Hes also def not popular throughout the city. Also ftr tefflon i cant not mention him
Hate it or love it he’s next outta the city & he’s bar for bar one of our best
That’s the problem with Pittsburgh you can’t even let this man shine without tryna throw dirt on him
My boy Haze doing his thing for sure #DMC
I mean I want everyone from Pittsburgh to make it and j haze is making moves but I don’t think he’s even top 5 bar for bar.do you listen to Pittsburgh rap like that? Cause there’s a lot of talent.
Not true I’m just saying why ain’t nobody cover trillzee death? He’s clearly the hottest in the city. YouTube views will tell you that.I feel glasses Malone’s why he being posted here. There’s so many Pittsburgh rappers nobody knows about and I personally don’t think j haze is the guy to show the world what we sound like.nono hate I sincerely hope he has mainstream success
seems like hate to me
if the man is signed to Glasses Malone he must’ve been working hard and most likely deserves to be getting his shine. sorry but ive never heard of them rappers you speak of but ive heard of j-haze about 6 months ago
If you don’t know them you don’t follow our scene period and you know j haze cause of his cosign I never said he didn’t work hard or deserve shine.I’m saying this isn’t what we listen to and what’s really poppin gets no love outside of Pittsburgh. And other bul I don’t care if think I’m hating.I don’t think you know much about music
That’s really why seeing this only makes sorta happy Gavin you know j haze but not the rappers we really listen too.I guess ppl read what I said and think I’m mad at j haze I’m not I’m happy to see him making moves.I’m not happy with whoever is deciding he’s one of the very few artist from Pittsburgh to get love from sites like this.its not just Pittsburgh its Detroit its Baltimore is everywhere. I’m not saying don’t listen to this I’m just saying listen to trillzee too.I saw troy aves manager say j haze the king of Pittsburgh that’s shit not true.like ppl really don’t know him they listen to the ppl I named.I like j haze more then hardo but hardo is really what the city fucks wit. And unlike j haze he collabs with other popular Pittsburgh rappers does local shows. Its bitter sweet when I see ppl like j haze or June get deals and some coverage cause I want Pittsburgh to do good but like I want the ppl who really deserve that shine to get it.and for sure nizzy, a1 and trillzee are/were more deserving. J haze is like Boaz like he’s cool but not a good representation of Pittsburgh music. Bad enough most ppl only know us for wiz khalifa and Mac miller
man j haze got yall arguing over him? haze won
Foh at wat? You know godam well this I’s sponsored content bol aint poplin on my life I’ve been asking everyone if they ever heard of bul and they don’t.he has no following in Pittsburgh and as someone who actually follows Pittsburgh rap its fucked up.dudes not eveneven top in popularity or skill.y’all clearly dnt follow Pittsburgh rap period just cause I’m arguing that there’s way better rappers to e posted about isn’t helping him in any way.only shit poppin in the whole south sides fofo gang.everything yal ain’t from DA burgh or arnt up on shit. I’m glad he actuality has some fans tho. Yal prolly white huh yins?
hold up cuddy who from Pittsburgh says “bul” ? that’s philly slang, I know haze personally & hes a official indo blocc day 1
so chill with all that hate my nigga worked hard for this
who hurt you? your son aint make it in rap stop crying about it hate is bad for ur health man
Been listening to Haze for a min now glad to see him finally getting his shine
Keeping putting on for the city!!!!
J-Haze can out rap any of them dudes you just named fam
This is actually what Pittsburgh needs!!!!! Haze is Dope!!!!!
Glasses Malone has a artist from Pittsburgh? That’s intesting… I wonder if Cash Money will be involved on the project
j-haze is dope
this nigga haze done fukked mi girl bakk in the day so fukk him
U from my city puddy?
J-haze the king of Pittsburgh period
J-Haze is a illumanti pawn used by Glasses Malone. I also see a lot of young money reps supporting him
a lot like greg gates……. so don’t be surprised if we see that lil wayne signed him to young money or hear him on radio
with in the next year trust this guy is illumanti
Blu Division aka DMC takeover!!!