Belly Gang Kushington stopped by HOT 97 to sit down with Nessa for an honest, wide-ranging conversation. He breaks down the story behind his name, how his song “Friend Do” unexpectedly became a strip club favorite, and the moment he realized the record was really taking off. He also talks about Atlanta’s influence on his music, navigating success after real-life setbacks, and why he approaches his career with a long-term mindset. He also talks about the biggest misconception about him and opens up about his mother who left him as a child.
Belly Gang Kushington also opens up about fatherhood, how becoming a parent to his autistic son shifted his priorities, and why sharing his personal story through music matters to him. He reflects on vulnerability in his album The Streets Is Yours, the lessons he’s learned about relationships, money, and loyalty, and how industry support from major artists has impacted his journey. The interview wraps with a fun game and candid moments that show who he is beyond the music. The Streets Is Yours is out now.
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