Big K.R.I.T. Gets Real About Independence, Ownership, & Hip Hop’s Future

2026-01-20

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“I learned to always stay independent” ~ Big K.R.I.T. In this powerful episode of Skipping Class, Big K.R.I.T. sits down with host Lalaa Shepard to reflect on his journey, creative independence, and the realities of the music industry. From dedicating an entire album to his beloved car Cadalee Biarritz to producing his own records, K.R.I.T. breaks down what it truly means to stay authentic in hip hop. He shares stories about growing up in Meridian, Mississippi, learning to play the cello and tuba as a kid, and how Texas influ...

“I learned to always stay independent” ~ Big K.R.I.T.

In this powerful episode of Skipping Class, Big K.R.I.T. sits down with host Lalaa Shepard to reflect on his journey, creative independence, and the realities of the music industry. From dedicating an entire album to his beloved car Cadalee Biarritz to producing his own records, K.R.I.T. breaks down what it truly means to stay authentic in hip hop.

He shares stories about growing up in Meridian, Mississippi, learning to play the cello and tuba as a kid, and how Texas influenced his sound and career. K.R.I.T. speaks on driving country roads vs. city life, building commercials for his album, and the challenges of earning respect as both a rapper and producer.

The conversation gets real as he opens up about:

Mental health and the importance of therapy
Why ownership matters in the music industry
Lessons learned from being signed to a major label
His thoughts on the current state of hip hop
Why he believes hip hop artists need a union
Why he wasn’t in Curren$y & Wiz Khalifa’s “Jet Life” video
Breaking down his songs “Boring” and “Miami Bleu”
Collaborating with B.B. King
What brings him peace today
A special message to his fans
This is an honest, insightful look into the mind of one of hip hop’s most respected independent artists.