NSC Kai has all the time been about his bag, therefore his rapper identify, By no means Cease Chasing. The Washington, D.C., native has solely been rapping for just a few years however has already constructed himself a strong fanbase. His newest mission I Am Kai has amassed greater than 1 million streams already. He dropped by rolling out to inform us about his 2025 plans.
How did your hometown make you who you’re immediately?
My hometown. The way in which I grew up, it made me identical to conscious of the whole lot. I used to be the kind to sit down again and simply watch all people. And simply study from what they [were] doing fallacious.
When did you begin rapping?
I used to be most likely like 15, 14 happening 15. I ain’t even get within the studio till like a yr later. So I used to be recording on my telephone. I didn’t get to the actual studio like a yr later. However I knew learn how to do the whole lot. I knew what to do. I simply wasn’t doing it in no studio.
Have been you a Wale fan rising up? Who had been your inspirations?
Na I wasn’t impressed by Wale in any respect. I ain’t gonna lie, Shy Glizzy and Fats Trel are on the high. There ain’t no high 5. It’s actually a high two. They the highest two within the metropolis. That’s simply how I have a look at it.
Why do you suppose On The Radar is so lit?
I really feel like Drake and them [sic] got here on it as a result of they noticed different individuals doing it. They [were] saying different dudes doing that. And so they was like, yeah, I gotta do this sh-t for myself. Let me see how that is. Earlier than Drake even got here on On The Radar they was already lit. That’s like an excellent [platform] for artists and the followers as a result of one, you possibly can get observed. And for the followers, you could find a brand new artist that you just like. Proceed to see their journey and all that.
What’s your favourite factor about D.C.?
My favourite factor about my hometown is, I ain’t gonna lie, I simply love the hood. Being exterior with the boys. I imply, that’s a protected zone. I can’t actually be nowhere else. I’m by no means apprehensive on the market. I’m comfy with my ft up. We within the hallway ingesting Don Julio and sh-t.
What can we count on from you in 2025?
I’m making an attempt to be on the Billboard charts, Grammys nominated. I’m making an attempt to essentially, like, do one thing. I’m making an attempt to be massive. I’m not simply making an attempt to take the straightforward route as a result of some rappers, they get one hit music, you’ll by no means hear about them once more. Like, that’s my largest worry.
When NBA YoungBoy will get out of jail in 5 months, do you suppose he’ll leap again to the highest of the rap sport?
Sh-t, I ain’t gonna lie, YoungBoy is gonna leap straight to the highest. Yeah, he’s totally different. Particularly for me[,] I’ve watched that man’s entire profession since he was a child. He’s gonna be all the best way up. In all probability greater than earlier than. Ain’t no one neglect about that man.