What does it look like to build a music career from the ground up in the middle of Tampa’s nightlife? In this episode of the Arts Passport Podcast, underground artist and entertainer Lil Trini Kid breaks down the real grind behind his rising music career — from dropping freestyles that caught fire online to navigating late-night club shifts, digital rollouts, and the art of “having the sauce.” We talk about everything:• how he creates songs in 30 minutes,• moving from Korea to Utah (“the curry of America?”),• being queer and thriving in Florida’s club scene,• why Tampa is the place he finally feels at home,• manifesting comfort, community, and a career built on authenticity,• his new single “Waist So Slim,” and the artists who shaped him (Ariana, Nicki, Uzi, Beyoncé, Ice Spice — obviously). It’s a conversation about creativity, reinvention, and what it means to chase visibility on your own terms — with jokes, chaos, and a whole lot of vibe. Listen, follow, subscribe, and go stream Lil Trini Kid on all platforms.