I was listening to FML, do you have a bae?

Somethings been in the works for a while, but keep it on the DL for now.

Do you eventually want to settle down and have kids?

I guess. After a certain point in life, thats the new dream but I wouldnt know. Right now, Im trying to take it one at a time. Trying to create a happy environment for whoever Im around, whether its the girl or my friends. FML is about the same girl, so Im on the right track. Its funny because FML came out before Roxanne. Thats the fear of being around a girl who might be a Roxanne, but you still want to take your shot at it.

I made the song the day after I met her for the first time. She was a bit suspicious. It could be me overthinking it but even still, I wanted to date her off rip which is wild. The day I met her, she picked me up in this new Mercedes, thats how I made the whole song. I hadn't hung out with her for 7 months, I figured I got too drunk and ruined it. I didn't want to push into something, let it happen naturally. We ended up hanging out, this time she came and picked me up in a Nissan. The story is I was super drunk and thought she had a Mercedes, maybe expect a song about a Nissan next. [laughs]

How much of a role did TikTok play in the success of Roxanne?

It's going up. The coolest thing about TikTok is it can be a really positive outlet for kids, an outlet for people to be creative. People are funny, people make music showcasing their talent. Dancing, you can see genuine true fun. Its a lot different from Twitter and Instagram, it could be a facade or even more drama. When Roxanne was bubbling up on TikTok, it seemed fun. It was carefree. Roxanne fit so perfect because I was definitely carefree when I made that. All my best songs are my carefree moments. If Im in the studio not worried about shit, it comes out naturally.

What is your most meaningful tattoo?

Probably this one. [points to forearm] This is my dad, its my little tribute to him. He passed away 10 years ago. I also have this mother/father one, its my second tattoo. [points to other arm] It says mother on one side, father on the other side. Of course, anything family related. I got my mothers handwriting, it says enjoy it.

How proud is she?

Shes hyped. She still calls me every time she hears me on the radio. She has her moments. Shell call me or text me anytime she hears anything Ive done. Its awesome, one of the most important things in life is to keep your mom happy.

What do you want fans to get from your story?

Most important thing for me has always been the DIY of what it takes to make your dreams come to life. You can do anything you want. If you put the right amount of time and effort, stay on your own track and stay focused, anything can truly happen. Its been a really wild journey, always a happy journey too. Its definitely more stressful now but you have to learn and go through these growing pains throughout anything in life, whatever you want to get into. Especially creative because youre not going to always be inspired, its not always going to come so easy.

Any artists you want to work with that you havent yet?

I did one with Swae Lee, hes an awesome guy. I really want to do something with 24kgoldn. Hes up there, hes going crazy right now. I love so many different artists. I always want to meet them first because I know itll be more organic that way.

Goals for yourself at this point?

Always trying to be a better artist, the focal point of my entire life is being a better person. Its always been an obsession to get better at music and be the best me in and outside of the studio. My other goal is making more great songs and more experiences. Going on my first headline tour, thatd be big.

Have you toured?

I toured a bunch of really tiny venues. Coming up, you have to learn the ropes. Those are important times, you learn not everyones going to like your shit so you have to figure out a way to still be entertaining. Maybe they won't like all your shit, but one song.

Its hard to imagine someone would not like your music.

Its tough. Ive heard all types of artists even beyond their success, people with all their plaques are still insecure about their music. Its so weird, Im definitely going through it. Even when I make something great, its more of a moment that you think its so good. As you heard it more and more, you might not have the same feeling you had when you first heard it. The hardest thing about music is staying passionate. I always come back months or a year after its out and be proud of it. It might not hit the same but thats life, just be proud. Especially because I do everything with my friends.

What can we expect music-wise?

Im trying to switch it up. I dont want to do too much of the same thing, thats my biggest fear. Feed the fans fresh stuff. Even if I drop something different, it might not be their favorite but at least its something new. I know some people will love this one, some people wont love that one. Im always trying to sequence them in a different way.

What genre would you call your music?

I have no idea. The world would assume pop, thats what I always say but I started rapping. Not rap rap, more lifestyle rap. Never in your face. Its rap, pop, rock. Personally I like to assume its genreless because I like touching base with everything, but Im sure everyone says that. I don't even think about the genre anymore because you see pop, rap, rock, all being more instrumental now. A lot of guitar, pianos. Its music.

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