I used to watch moments like this… now I’m living them. In real time. Out West 😮💨✨
On stage at the Good Vibes Only Tour with @djbonics , @chevywoods , @souloho3 , @spitta_andretti , @dopeitsdom , @soapmanwun & @wizkhalifa .
All 🐐’s
This ain’t luck , it’s years of manifesting, hard work, faith, and love for the music and community. I’m here now. Still listening and learning. 🖤
From #Pittsburgh to #California …. Nothing but Good Vibes Only!
@djbonics gave me a chance look I ain’t think twice (that’s family) My city icy forreal , sometimes this shit unreal , but this is how you prevail, I hope you stand on ya business. 🫵🏾
Photos by @tehbakery 🫱🏾🫲🏻
@djbonics : You Ready?
Me: I’m here now , let’s go!
I’ll eventually find the words of how this very moment felt.
Def gonna write that during the next #reel (recap) but until then #denver thank you for the warm welcome 🥲 especially for my first time here. There is nothing like experiencing / celebrating #420 in Colorado at @redrocksco ! I MEAN NOTHING LIKE IT ! 🏔️💨
#redrocksamphitheater #denvercolorado #thankful
Belize felt like a conversation with myself I’d been avoiding for years.
The ocean has a way of quieting the noise long enough for the truth to speak. And somewhere between the water, the sun, and the stillness, I realized turning 40 isn’t about getting older , it’s about finally understanding what deserves your energy.
Some plans fell apart. Some dreams changed shape. Some people disappeared when I needed them most. But the ones who stayed my wife, my family, my real friends reminded me what love without conditions actually looks like.
More intentional. More protective of my peace. My practice, my discipline, my consistency they may look ordinary to the world, but they’ve carried me through every version of myself.
And because of that, access to me moving forward is limited.
It took a while, but in reflection on this trip I finally understand the value of my time, my focus, and my spirit.
There’s something special growing in silence.
40… we here.
And somehow, after everything, I can honestly say…
I love it here. Hope ya’ll Belize me now… 🇧🇿
I’m overwhelmed with joy in my ❤️ at the moment. This birthday was special for so many reasons but feels good here. 40 feels extremely good. Four decades of life lived, and now I step into my fifth. My family got me good yesterday. My mother had me young and I always vowed to make her not have to worry about me , protect my sister, and just do the right things. It wasn’t always easy but 60 + 40 =💯. That’s what I’ve strive to be in my life. My tribe is my tribe and I’m thankful for this next chapter . More music, adventures, more traveling, less of anything that distracts or disturbs my peace. I’m grounded in love. Gods loves!
Psalm 90:12
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
God is the greatest ♉️🥲
Happy 40th birthday to my husband.
Marquel - You continue to inspire me with your strength, your heart, and your wisdom. Your love is my safe haven, your laughter is music to my ears, and your smile brightens up my world. You're everything I've ever wanted and more. It is truly an honor being your wife, you are my biggest blessing. I am excited to see what this next chapter of your life has in store for you. I love you more than I could ever express.
Happy birthday babe ♥️
Last week of my 30s. I’m taking it all in. Grateful to be alive, healthy, and focused as I step into this next phase. If I haven’t responded, I’m just taking time to be present appreciating where I am and how far God has brought me. Very emotional week… in the best way. What a Quiet Run …. God is the greatest
The best feeling is knowing that in just the last two months, I’ve applied for 10 grants ranging from $3K to $50K. I just keep applying, keep searching, and keep connecting with people who’ve already won or have real game to share.
I’m from Pittsburgh something’s going to shake.
Keep shooting. Miss? Shoot again.
Because this vision, this album, and these projects I have… they’re getting executed one way or another.
Roots move in silence.
Winter does not rush the spring.
Still, the green arrives.
Growth doesn’t need an audience just time, intention, and faith in the season you’re in. 🌤️⏳
- Me
#wearingwax #vans #ofotd #washingtondc
Mane @deeperthangrits was sitting here thinking bro .. 18 years of brotherhood. 18 years of pushing each other to think bigger, move smarter, and stay grounded. We didn’t just grow older … we grew wiser. Real friendships survive distance, time, pressure, and change. Ours did all that. You’re a true definition of a brother and I’ll never take that for granted. I’m always show up for you because you’ve been there for countless times. This post is to remind people the strongest of friends go through the most and my brother has gone through enough but one thing I respect and admire is his will to live life to the fullest and appreciate every moment of the journey because God has been extremely good to this guy through it all. Ya’ll show my brother some love when you see him out and about. Love you my guy. Here’s to everything we’ve built and everything still on the way mane. More life, more laughs, more adventures! Oh can’t forget a lifetime a jokes 😂🙂↕️!! You know how we rocking!
#mybrotherskeeper
I don’t know why, but last night I couldn’t really sleep. The wife was sound asleep. I’m on Youtube and a playlist pops up and it’s mine. Loft Music. It’s about midnight, and I just start listening. Eventually I’m on to “Coffee Break,” “B.A.M.D.I.C.T,” and everything in between. By the time I’m done, it’s 2 in the morning.
Aye mane, I’m so damn proud of the music I made, because as I’m listening, I realize how much I was going through at those times whether it was good, bad, ugly, or just being a twenty-something figuring out life while still being vulnerable enough to share those thoughts in that way.
I normally don’t say much, but my discography really is one of a kind. The wordplay. The ear for selecting interesting production. The overall presentation.
Although I should’ve gotten my rest and I’m extremely tired this morning I feel more empowered to let anyone listening know: go get lost in your own artifacts. That’s the beauty in this.
I never treated these like just mixtapes to rap on. I’m a painter with words, but more than anything, I love piecing it all together. I worked with less and made gold.
Keep making gold, y’all.
Photo from the @houndsusa archive
