Money Man on working with Lil Baby, respecting Kobe Bryant and Expanding Beyond Hip-Hop

This week, Money Man used Advertising sign on Threads to talk about his origins, working with Lil Baby on '24s', paying respect to the late Kobe Bryant and more.

With an extensive resume including double-digit projects to his name, including his effort in 2023, Red eyeread on and familiarize yourself with the Atlanta dynamo.

On his Rap Origins and tribute to Kobe Bryant:

While many people associate the Money Man with his Atlanta ties, his roots originally came from the Bronx, as he revealed during his chat with Advertising sign.

“I listen to music from Atlanta and the East Coast, so my music vibrates in both areas,” he said. “I have a mix of both cities in my DNA.”

Money Man's most notable song, “24,” got the remix treatment when one of Atlanta's biggest stars, Lil Baby, graced the record. The track paid tribute to the late Kobe Bryant, and according to Money Man, the nod to the Lakers great was a late addition.

“In the song, I said, 'RIP Kobe Bryant,' who had just died,” he notes. “The track had a crazy sound and that line was heartfelt. [EMPIRE founder] Gas pedal [Shami] he suggested I add Lil Baby and I agreed.”

Want to collaborate on the Pop & Afrobeats Space:

Money Man's collaborations run deep, having previously worked with Larry June, Key Glock, DaBaby and more. While Money is relishing the opportunity to connect with some of today's hottest rappers, he hopes to one day branch out into Pop and Afrobeats if given the right opportunity.

“I'm always ready to work with anyone who wants to work with me,” he explains. “I think some pop and afrobeats artists would be dope.

On his production record:

Since 2016, Money Man has proven to be a formidable threat on the mixtape circuit with his extensive catalog. With over a dozen mixtapes to his name, including his most recently released effort, 2023 Red eyehe enjoys the thought of being consistent and satisfying to his core.

“I live an exciting life and I'm always taking in new information, so I have a lot to unpack,” he says. “I have such a diverse audience, so each of my albums and mixtapes is for a specific group of people. You'll know when you hear the first song. I want to give them music they can relate to.”

Last week, Money Man dropped his first record of 2024 with 'Servin Myself'. Listen below.