In an unique sit-down at Invite Solely Studios, AllHipHop’s chopped it up with rising star Rob49, probably the most thrilling voices popping out of New Orleans. Using excessive off his viral hit “WTHelly,” Rob49 opens up about every little thing from working with Lil Wayne, Cardi B and Birdman to reflecting on his time within the tasks, faculty, and group service.
The rapper, identified for his unfiltered power and avenue authenticity, additionally discusses fame fatigue, his plans to drop a number of tasks, and why he doesn’t rock with pretend jewellery. With momentum constructing and main co-signs rolling in, Rob49’s subsequent strikes might 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 total, unedited convo.
AllHipHop (Chuck Creekmur): What’s up, Rob49! First off, congrats on “What That Hella Like.” That report is all over the place.
Rob49: Admire it. It really feel good ‘trigger I believed in it. It gave me confidence for the subsequent one.
AllHipHop: You recorded that final 12 months in New York, proper?
Rob49: Yeah, June. My mates informed 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 certain, 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 every little thing large now. Mixtape or album—I wish to show we to not be performed with.
AllHipHop: What’s the “we” in that?
Rob49: My folks. 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 informed him simply speak on it. I would like him on every little thing, simply speak, not rap.
AllHipHop: You and Horny Crimson linked up for a observe too. Studio session or distant?
Rob49: Me and Fats had been within the studio. We despatched it to Crimson—she knocked it out.
AllHipHop: Folks actually join along with your music. Why do you suppose that’s?
Rob49: ‘Trigger we rap in regards to the life we really 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 street from me.
AllHipHop: You got here up within the tasks. When did issues begin to shift for you?
Rob49: I simply grew out of sure issues. Misplaced curiosity in avenue stuff.
AllHipHop: Do you keep 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 saved it uncooked.
AllHipHop: Massive names like LeBron and even Madonna co-signed it. Did you anticipate that?
Rob49: Under no circumstances. 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 favored 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 unhealthy intentions.
AllHipHop: You bought a report devoted to your mother. How does she affect you?
Rob49: She retains me grounded. I informed her to go residence so I can deal with enterprise, however she runs the present behind the scenes.
AllHipHop: We heard you went to school.
Rob49: Yeah, Southern College (Southern College and A&M School). Nursing main. Failed every little thing however English. I like writing.
AllHipHop: You do loads in your group too.
Rob49: Yeah. Final 12 months we bailed folks out, gave away garments, threw a celeb basketball recreation—simply to present hope.
AllHipHop: Did you at all times notice your influence?
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: Admire 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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