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La Reezy on Making "Human Music," XXL Freshman Class & The Meaning Behind "Skittle Bandana"

HOT 97 · Aug 18, 2026 · published to YouTube

21-year-old New Orleans rapper La Reezy sits down with The Kid Mero on Mornings with Mero to talk about his explosive rise in hip-hop. From being named to the XXL Freshman Class to earning co-signs from Kendrick Lamar, Tyler the Creator, and J. Cole, La Reezy opens up about staying grounded while making what he calls "human music." In this interview, La Reezy breaks down: • The meaning behind his album title "Skittle Bandana" and what it represents about the Black experience • His journey rapping since age 14 and signing with United Masters • Why he refuses to let fame disconnect him from everyday people • Growing up in New Orleans — the culture, the Second Line, Mardi Gras, and the city's African roots • Spitting an acapella verse from his song "Aight" off the top • How his family keeps him grounded and intentional New episodes of Mornings with Mero air on HOT 97. Subscribe for more i

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