From viral skits to fireside singles, Zeddy Will has grow to be some of the thrilling younger artists mixing comedy and Hip-Hop. In his personal manner, he’s fearlessly genuine.AllHipHop’s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur talks to Zeddy as he opens up about every part. He goes from launching his debut venture Set The Tone, to his performing aspirations, dream collabs, and navigating the wild world of “vibing” in 2025.
However this isn’t your typical trade Q&A.
Zeddy will get actual about his love for old-school rap, shares how French Montana dropped a verse in below an hour, breaks down why he’s glad he didn’t bounce on the Drill pattern. He additionally and hilariously shoots his shot, ahem – manifests – vibing wit Bel-Air star Coco Jones. This one has every part from retirement plans and unrepentant evolution.
This interview is a component manifesto, half comedy particular, and all Zeddy Will. Watch beneath or learn a truncated Q&A.
AllHipHop: Time flies. I caught you actual early, earlier than issues actually took off—earlier than “Cha Cha” did. It’s nice to see your development.
Zeddy: I admire that. Life’s been good. I’ve been touring lots, getting used to this rap way of life. The women, the cash, the household—every part’s been cool.
AllHipHop: Typically I fear about younger artists. The trade’s brutal—right here immediately, gone immediately. You’ll be able to’t belief the system.
Zeddy: That’s why I’m grateful for my group. Lots of people don’t have good folks round them—or they do and don’t pay attention. However I’ve bought a strong group and my household too. They hold me grounded.
AllHipHop: Let’s speak about Set The Tone. Why are we nonetheless calling these tasks “mixtapes”?
Zeddy: [Laughs] That is really my first full venture, first one ever. I’ve been killing them with singles, however albums get too caught up in numbers and charts. I simply need folks to listen to 10 good songs with no stress.
AllHipHop: So it’s extra of a advertising transfer?
Zeddy: You might say that. I would like folks to listen to what I’ve been engaged on with out all that album stress.
AllHipHop: Doechii gained a Grammy off a mixtape! That alligator-themed (Alligator Bites By no means Heal) venture? That was a mixtape. It reveals it don’t matter what you name it, album or mixtape.
AllHipHop: The primary observe, “Set The Tone,” is extra critical. Discuss that one.
Zeddy: I made that observe some time in the past, perhaps even after our final interview. It’s like I used to be predicting my very own future, speaking about my early experiences within the sport. Initially it was referred to as “Insanity,” however my buddy stated it needed to be “Set The Tone” because it was setting the vibe for the entire venture.
AllHipHop: Do you ever fear in regards to the future, taking this nontraditional path?
Zeddy: Actually? No. I’ve discovered it’s easy. Both you’ve bought the data otherwise you don’t. If I hold dropping hits, I’ll be advantageous.
AllHipHop: And comedy. Is that also the principle aim?
Zeddy: 100%. I wish to act, do motion pictures, sitcoms. I nonetheless do skits and Twitch, however yeah, performing’s the dream. I desire a “Martin”-style sitcom. Name it “Zeddy.”
AllHipHop: Who’s your agent?
Zeddy: I don’t have one but. I want a SAG card too, however that’s costly!
AllHipHop: [Laughs] Let’s get you in Bel-Air. You might be the humorous, mischievous pupil. Talking of Bel-Air… is it true you’ve bought a crush on Coco Jones?
Zeddy: Coco, I really like you. She bought the voice, she’s beautiful, she stays out of drama. I really like Coco for actual.
AllHipHop: I interviewed her earlier than—you’d love her. Tremendous candy, type, raised proper.
Zeddy: I’m manifesting it. I’ll meet her on a pink carpet. I’ll cease my interview mid-question like, “Maintain up!” and go get her quantity. That’ll be our origin story.
AllHipHop: [Laughs] So what’s the courting life trying like?
Zeddy: Nonexistent. Too many cities, too many women. I can’t commit proper now. We don’t even name it courting anymore—it’s “vibing.”
AllHipHop: How a lot does vibing price?
Zeddy: Will depend on the woman! Some need five-star dinners and Turks and Caicos in week one. Others are chill with a film or hanging within the automobile.
AllHipHop: I went on three vibings and didn’t even understand it.
Zeddy: [Laughs] You killing me.
AllHipHop: Actual speak—begin your retirement fund now.
Zeddy: Phrase?
AllHipHop: Critical. $50–$100 a month. You gained’t really feel it now, but it surely provides up. I did it for my daughter. She doesn’t even know.
Zeddy: That’s actual. I’m on it.
AllHipHop: Let’s pivot. Who do you look as much as musically and business-wise?
Zeddy: Musically—Eminem, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott. Enterprise—Jay-Z, Nas, Drake. All of them made sensible strikes. Drake’s in all probability the most important affect from my period.
AllHipHop: So in the course of the Drake-Kendrick battle, have been you group Drake?
Zeddy: Nah, I really like each. Kendrick is a lyrical genius. Drake makes hits. I discovered that irrespective of how huge you might be, folks will nonetheless attempt to carry you down.
AllHipHop: That beef could be the perfect ever. Extra thrilling than Jay and Nas.
Zeddy: I agree. Jay and Nas have been lyrical, extra lowkey. This was wild—dances, memes, subs. It’s the 50 Cent vs. Ja Rule for this era.
AllHipHop: Precisely. Who else are you working with?
Zeddy: French Montana. He despatched his verse again in an hour—tremendous skilled. That’s the most important artist I’ve labored with thus far. Annalee Chopper’s subsequent. We’ve spoken and the chemistry’s there.
AllHipHop: And Set The Tone has some dope samples—Jay-Z’s “Ladies, Ladies, Ladies,” Joe Budden’s “Pump It Up,” N.O.R.E.’s “Superthug,” and even “Don’t Look Any Additional.”
Zeddy: I’m 23—I didn’t even know half these songs! I simply beloved the beats. However “Ladies, Ladies, Ladies” is a favourite. I really like old-fashioned. Folks say I rap like Will Smith or Slick Rick.
AllHipHop: Talking of Will Smith, we must always get him on a observe with you.
Zeddy: That will be loopy.
AllHipHop: What’s your tackle AI in music?
Zeddy: Combined emotions. It’s cool now—however as soon as they begin making songs that sound like yours and don’t pay you? That’s an issue.
AllHipHop: Precisely. That’s why high-level music issues.
Zeddy: Information. Set The Tone, let’s go!
AllHipHop: Touring plans?
Zeddy: Undoubtedly. Whether or not it’s becoming a member of somebody’s tour or doing my very own, that’s subsequent. Set The Tone offers me one thing strong to carry out all summer season.
AllHipHop: Inform us about Good Son, your clothes model.
Zeddy: We bought shirts and bracelets proper now. It’s simply a part of my model. I’m a mama’s boy, so it’s private. Good Son is Zeddy. Zeddy is Good Son.
AllHipHop: How’s your mother feeling about all this?
Zeddy: She’s scared however supportive. She hears the tales in regards to the trade, however she’s pleased with what I’m doing—from the music to the Twitch streams.
AllHipHop: Simply don’t name your mother “bro.”
Zeddy: [Laughs] I do typically! Completely different occasions, man.
AllHipHop: [Laughs] Zeddy Will, all the time a pleasure. Set The Tone, out now!
