Rucci on Hood Politics, Egos in Hip-Hop, and Survivor’s Guilt | Bonus

Gina Views sits down with Rucci for an in-depth conversation about his new album Norfside Story, the realities of growing up in Los Angeles, and navigating the music industry. Rucci opens up about fatherhood, healing from loss, surviving betrayal, the legacy of Drakeo the Ruler, staying true to the West Coast sound, and the personal experiences that shaped his latest project.

TIME STAMPS:

00:21 Intro

01:24 What "Norfside Story" Album Represents

02:28 Track Dedicated to Producer RoMo

05:45 Everybody is Not Your Friend in Rap

06:07 Love to Blacc Sam

08:00 Hood Politics and Business

10:12 Rappers Coming to LA and Not Being Safe

11:26 Telling His Story with West Coast Sound

13:28 How Much of the New Album is Creativity or Real Experience

15:20 Letter to Big Dawg