The rap game comes in a variety of backgrounds.

Like most successful artists in the urban-rooted genre, hardship is a common factor, one Seattle native strived to alleviate—through his uniqueness.

Young Nicky had dreams of making it out through music with his family heritage coming from the harsh reality of the state of Louisiana! Taking his music influences and letting his family principles guide him thru his journey of life & music. He's quite unique & his sound he brings to the game is rare! We caught up with the rising star to see how he is doing.

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How did your musical journey begin?
I have been watching my uncle do music since I was a kid & basically learned from watching him & started writing at 10 years old.

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Who inspired you?
Nipsey Hussle is one of my biggest inspirations but just experiencing life knowing I really started from the bottom!

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Your first song/rap ever, what was it about?
'Make It Last Forever' was my first song & I basically made a banger for people who out here enjoying life on their terms!

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What part of the whole song process do you enjoy the most?
Just knowing I got a talent to share with their world!

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Biggest challenge you faced carving a music career and how did you overcome them?
Doing things that will not help me prosper in the future

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What makes your music unique?
I'm myself at all times! No need to front for people! Everything I'm not made me everything I am!

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If you can summarize your life in 4 bars, what would it be like?
Put ya lighters in the air if ya smoking, making an' stare & you know it don't really care if ya money longer than theirs & they hanging on by a hair!

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Biggest dream?
To make it & take care of my family

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Tupac or Drake?
Tupac because I can relate more to his music & no one ever did it like him before!

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No matter how steep the climb is, Young Nicky's attitude and gratitude keeps him on the right path.

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