Welcome to a new episode of Traditional Talk! Today’s guest is Grammy-nominated artist Moneybagg Yo. In this episode, we dive deep into his journey from the streets to stardom, his relationship with cannabis, the evolution of his music and brand, and his plans for the future. Whether you’re a fan of hip-hop, interested in the cannabis industry, or looking for inspiration on reinvention and hustle, this episode is for you.
Highlights:
“You gotta keep mashing the gas. Don’t never let up.”
“I want to market my strain like I market my music.”
“Confidence is the whole key of this.”
“We just want to keep everything about the music.”
Timestamps:
00:30 – Meet Moneybagg Yo: From the streets to the studio
01:33 – First Time Smoking: Stealing weed from dad
04:33 – Fitness & Lifestyle: Why Moneybagg Yo started working out
06:42 – Reinvention: Staying hungry and evolving as an artist
08:08 – Morgan Wallen Collab: How the hit song came together
13:49 – Cannabis & Creativity: How weed inspires his music
16:56 – The Struggle: Sleeping on the floor to superstar status
20:16 – Shoutouts: The people who believed in him
27:19 – Legalization & Justice: “Free everybody” for cannabis charges
41:04 – The Loaf Brand: Plans for a cannabis line and global vision
