Almighty Dolla
When it comes to the rap game, L.A.’s Ty Dolla $ign is at the very top. From major collaborations with Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, and The Weeknd to smash solo tracks like ‘Paranoid’ and ‘Blase’, the Almighty Dolla seems to have cracked the code to hip-hop success.
These, however, are just his superlatives. The question is: what’s really behind those shocking green eyes? After interviewing him, I can say with certainty that this artist is more than just a fierce pair of pipes. First and foremost, he’s a musician, a master of the keys and the legacy of a funk icon. Second, he isn’t afraid to go outside his comfort zone—whether it be topping the rock charts or experimenting with vegan burgers. And last but certainly not least, he’s a dedicated father who doesn’t let fame get in the way of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Don’t let this artist’s dirty rhymes or the ink on his skin fool you, Ty Dolla $ign is a far cry from your average rapper.
How did growing up in L.A. influence you as an artist?
Growing up in L.A. definitely influenced me because I grew up listening to the L.A. sound: Dr. Dre, DJ Quik, E-Swift from the Alcoholics, Mad Live, Fred Rick— I could go on for hours. That’s our shit. Me and all my boys, we influenced each other. Church, growing up in church and learning all of the instruments. My Pops, being in Lakeside and having all of his homeboys around.
You’ve mentioned before that Tupac was a big influence on you. What about Tupac, specifically, inspires you?
This story is from the May 2018 edition of Inked.
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