Acclaimed Memphis artist Moneybagg Yo took to social media to share a heartfelt open letter to his followers. In this honest second Bagg addresses his absence, and the love and loss he’s endured prior to now two years, “I gained and lost more than I ever thought I would and had no other safe outlet for all the emotions and dark thoughts that came wit that other than making music.”
He provides his followers a glimpse into his life past rap and the struggles he faces as he continues to safe his legacy. He additionally takes the chance to announce his upcoming extremely anticipated mixtape Hard to Love—his first solo physique of labor since dropping 2021’s chart-topping A Gangsta’s Pain. Check out the total notice on Instagram.
In 2021 he shared his critically acclaimed album, A Gangsta’s Pain, which was the fourth highest promoting rap album of 2021. The album was listed “Best Albums of 2021” by The New York Times, Billboard, Complex, XXL, Uproxx, and extra. In addition to his album going No.1 he additionally topped the radio charts 4 instances consecutively with “Said Sum,” “Time Today,” “Wockesha,” and “Scorpio.”
While the total tracklist continues to be underneath wraps, Hard to Love is spearheaded by the just lately launched single “On Wat U On,” which pairs him with North Memphis labelmate GloRilla, and final December’s mesmerizing “Quickie.” Prior to the string of singles, Bagg shared a collaboration with Yo Gotti, Mozzy, and Lil Poppa titled “Big League.” The observe was chosen because the official tune of the 2022 NBA Finals and might be discovered on the CMG compilation Gangsta Art.
In addition to his rise among the many hip-hop ranks, Moneybagg Yo has additionally established himself as a supreme scout: he developed his label, Bread Gang Entertainment, his artist BIG30 (NLess Entertainment) was tapped as a part of XXL’s newest Freshman Class, and his enterprise endeavors lengthen to the restaurant trade in 2023, just lately opening Cache 42 Kitchen and Cocktails in his hometown.