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BIG FACTS with Big Bank & DJ Scream

BIG FACTS feat. BELLY GANG KUSHINGTON

BIG FACTS with Big Bank & DJ Scream

The Black Effect and iHeartPodcasts

Society & Culture, Music Interviews, Music

4.4827 Ratings

🗓️ 4 February 2025

⏱️ 71 minutes

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Summary

Join us on Big Facts for an exclusive interview with the one and only Belly Gang Kushington, straight out of ATL. In this episode, Belly Gang shares his journey from the streets of Adamsville, Atlanta, to making waves in the music industry. Dive into his experiences, the struggles of identity, and how he’s navigated his unique position as a mixed-race artist in hip-hop.

Belly Gang opens up about his upbringing, the influence of his family, particularly his dad who joins us in the studio, and how his life experiences shape his music. He discusses his transition from street life to focusing on music, the challenges of staying authentic, and the inspiration he draws from his son to keep pushing forward.

We get into the nitty-gritty of his music career, from his first viral moment to his future plans. Belly Gang also touches on the current state of hip-hop, his thoughts on how female artists are dominating the scene, and his views on AI in music - is it a tool or a threat?

Don’t miss out on Belly Gang’s insights on maintaining mental health through his journey, his views on legacy, and advice for those trying to make it out of the streets through music.

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Transcript

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0:00.0

I'm Tomer Cohen, LinkedIn's chief product officer.

0:03.4

If you're just as curious as I am about the way things are built, then tune in to my podcast, building one.

0:09.5

I speak with some of the best product builders out there.

0:12.1

I've always been inspired by frustration.

0:14.7

It came back to my own personal pinpoint.

0:16.9

So we had to go out to farmers and convince them.

0:20.1

Following that curiosity is a superpower.

0:22.7

You have to be obsessed with the human condition.

0:25.3

Listen to Building One on the IHeart Radio app, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.

0:30.2

I'm Emiola.

0:31.3

Hosts of the podcast Crumbs.

0:33.5

For years, I had to rely on other people to tell me my story.

0:37.5

And what I heard wasn't good.

0:39.6

You really f***ed last night.

0:41.6

It felt like I lived most of my life in a blackout.

0:44.7

I was trapped in addiction.

0:46.4

You had to grab the lamp and smashed it against the walls.

0:49.8

And then, I decided I wanted to tell my own story.

0:54.2

Listen to Crumbs on the I Heart RadioRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

0:59.9

Hey you guys, I'm Catherine Legg.

1:01.8

I'm a racing driver who's literally driven everything with four wheels across the planet.

1:06.4

And I've got a new podcast.

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