Veteran Long Beach, CA, rapper RBX debuted with a pair of stand out performances on arguably two of the greatest Hip Hop albums of all time; The Chronic [“The Day the Niggaz Took Over,” “Lyrical Gangbang,” “Stranded on Death Row”] and Doggystyle [“Serial Killa”]. As the cousin of Snoop Dogg and Daz Dillinger, Reality Born Unknown‘s 2024 release, Hibernation Shivers, shows & proves that 30 plus years later and RBX hasn’t missed a beat.
First things first, August 11th 2023 marked the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop — What exactly does that mean to and for you?
…Although the game slightly different… less skills!! We still here!!
To quote the late, great The Notorious B.I.G., “You never thought that Hip Hop would take it this far!” — Was this something that you ever could’ve imagined?
Yup!! Because Hip Hop!! Is the Current of the street…
What are some of your fondest, most stand-out moments / memories during your lengthy tenure in this thing called Hip Hop?
Bein’ able to help parents, bruh, sis!!
That said, what are your future plans and / or goals for the 2025 season?
New project! Seven Pieces and a Biscuit… Singles: “Play To Win, “Hidin’”…”Axtive!!”
Switching gears here, what exactly do you want people to get from your music?
Hope: to stay movin’ forward.
If you could play any venue in the world, which one would you choose and why?
Hollywood bowl…and show the f-c out!!
On a more serious note, are you happy with the current state of Hip Hop?
…for the most part… But artists suing companies… because Dey lost a battle, extra Corny!! 🤷🏾♂️
What do you feel has and will continue to be the key to your longevity?
Not following trends.
Do you have any other outside / additional (future) aspirations, maybe even completely away from entertainment?
Real estate.
What’s an average day like for you?
… coffee, Kush. And, writing ✍️
What is your favorite part about this line of work? Your least favorite? And, why?
Bein’ creative!!… Least: people are weird nowadays.
What advice would you have for someone wanting to follow in your footsteps?
…Don’t follow footsteps.
Looking ahead, say five or maybe even ten years from now, where do you see yourself?
Retirement.
Any “parting” words for our readers?
Stay strivin’!! …stay well!!
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