Rob49 Talks Stardom, Wrestle & Staying Actual As “WTHELLY” Blows Up

In an unique sit-down at Invite Solely Studios, AllHipHop’s chopped it up with rising star Rob49, one of the thrilling voices popping out of New Orleans. Using excessive off his viral hit “WTHelly,” Rob49 opens up about the whole lot from working with Lil Wayne, Cardi B and Birdman to reflecting on his time within the initiatives, school, and group service.

The rapper, recognized for his unfiltered vitality and avenue authenticity, additionally discusses fame fatigue, his plans to drop a number of initiatives, and why he doesn’t rock with faux jewellery. With momentum constructing and main co-signs rolling in, Rob49’s subsequent strikes may cement him as a voice of the brand new technology. However make no mistake—he’s nonetheless bought each toes planted firmly in actuality. This edited Q&A peels again the layers on a grounded artist with world desires. Watch the video for the complete, unedited convo.

AllHipHop (Chuck Creekmur): What’s up, Rob49! First off, congrats on “What That Hella Like.” That document is in all places.

Rob49: Recognize it. It really feel good ‘trigger I believed in it. It gave me confidence for the following one.

AllHipHop: You recorded that final yr in New York, proper?

Rob49: Yeah, June. My pals advised me it was the one. I listened.

AllHipHop: Loopy how Tyrese Haliburton began going off within the NBA after you name-dropped him.

Rob49: Blame me! [laughs] For positive, it’s my fault!

AllHipHop: The album Let Me Fly has 22 tracks and a few critical options—Meek Mill, Wayne, Cardi B, Birdman. Why go so large?

Rob49: I do the whole lot large now. Mixtape or album—I need to show we to not be performed with.

AllHipHop: What’s the “we” in that?

Rob49: My individuals. Moki, YB F, Eloise Shim, Scorching Boy. It’s our flip.

AllHipHop: Birdman didn’t rap on the album. Did you ask him to?

Rob49: He needed to! However I advised him simply speak on it. I would like him on the whole lot, simply speak, not rap.

AllHipHop: You and Attractive Pink linked up for a monitor too. Studio session or distant?

Rob49: Me and Fats had been within the studio. We despatched it to Pink—she knocked it out.

AllHipHop: Individuals actually join together with your music. Why do you assume that’s?

Rob49: ‘Trigger we rap concerning the life we truly dwelling. That’s why it hit.

AllHipHop: You’re repping New Orleans robust. Did Juvenile or Wayne encourage you?

Rob49: Wayne, heavy. I grew up on Sorry for the Wait. He’s just like the Napoleon of rap.

AllHipHop: What was it like recording with him?

Rob49: Loopy. Legend. Biggest rapper alive—and he from 5 minutes down the highway from me.

AllHipHop: You got here up within the initiatives. When did issues begin to shift for you?

Rob49: I simply grew out of sure issues. Misplaced curiosity in avenue stuff.

AllHipHop: Do you bear in mind your first rap?

Rob49: Highschool. Pulled up on my canine Clint and made a tune. However I actually began in 2020.

AllHipHop: You freestyled “WTHelly,” proper?

Rob49: Yeah. I simply went in, line for line, and stored it uncooked.

AllHipHop: Huge names like LeBron and even Madonna co-signed it. Did you anticipate that?

Rob49: By no means. Madonna was rapping it on video. That blew my thoughts.

AllHipHop: What’s subsequent?

Rob49: Deluxe coming subsequent week. Then me and Herbo dropping a tape. Extra albums, collabs—nonstop movement.

AllHipHop: That Herbo collab feels such as you introduced him into your world.

Rob49: He appreciated it too. However yeah, I needed him on my turf.

AllHipHop: How do you intend to keep away from the pitfalls of fame?

Rob49: Simply keep on the trail God gave me. No dangerous intentions.

AllHipHop: You bought a document devoted to your mother. How does she affect you?

Rob49: She retains me grounded. I advised her to go residence so I can deal with enterprise, however she runs the present behind the scenes.

AllHipHop: We heard you went to varsity.

Rob49: Yeah, Southern College (Southern College and A&M Faculty). Nursing main. Failed the whole lot however English. I like writing.

AllHipHop: You do lots to your group too.

Rob49: Yeah. Final yr we bailed individuals out, gave away garments, threw a celeb basketball recreation—simply to offer hope.

AllHipHop: Did you all the time notice your affect?

Rob49: Nah. However I’m beginning to perceive. It’s actual.

AllHipHop: What’s your prime 5?

Rob49: Biggie, Wayne, Drake, Jay-Z, Kendrick. And Rob49.

AllHipHop: What’s your dream past music?

Rob49: Transfer out the nation, drop music from Bali or someplace peaceable.

AllHipHop: Respect. Any final phrases?

Rob49: Recognize y’all. Thanks for having me.

Click on right here to take heed to Let Me Fly, the most recent from Rob49.

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