TEENAGE SD RAPPER NOBIDAGIANT REVEALS HIS UNSPOKEN TRUTH ABOUT POPPIN'OFF

MAE STAFF WRITER, OLIVIA BENSON, 9/22/24

An upcoming SD rapper known as "NobiDaGiant”, is blowing it off with his dope flow of lyrics and hard beats. As a student, currently attending Lincoln High as a 10th grader, Nobi has definitely had an increase of followers and listeners on his platforms. Coming from a background of struggle, this kid has the potential to make it out.

Nobi got his start as a bet. He says, “My homie Ovosier was like, ‘I bet’chu you can’t make a banger and blow up off it.’” Nobi took that as a challenge and didn’t stop. He says, “from then on I enjoyed making music, it became my thing.”

Just recently Nobi collaborated with music artist PradaWithZay, to create their new song "For The One Time." As soon as the video hit instagram the duo began to pop off and attract a good amount of listeners. Over 1000 new listeners liked and shared the song, attracting attention from the popular DaygoTV. Sources outside San Diego have reached out to him for interviews.

Nobi realized that this thing that he is so passionate about might actually start to take him places. He describes this realization, “A girl was walking by me and she was looking at me singing my lyrics, from one of my songs. I didn't realize it until she told me. It just goes to show that people is really liking my music.” Nobi doesn’t even refer to these fans as fans. “Those are my supporters. Without them I wouldn’t even have continued this journey.”

Nobi’s sister Liv is as curious as his fans and wonders what impact this fame will have on Nobi and those close to him. “As an older sister, I support his decisions and dreams.” She is also concerned, “I just hope this popularity shit doesn’t get to his head.”

Being a teenager with dreams to be something great, can be challenging. Having to balance academics, personal issues, socializing and freedom with creating music is exhausting. Nobi balances it all, “Although I still struggle trying to balance my time and space,  I wanna say that even though it can be tough trying to pursue what makes you happy, keep grinding. Time will pay off in the long run, fo’sho.” He realizes consistency is key to greatness, so he consistently works. 

From being the shy, quiet kid who struggles with anger, and ADHD to the assertive and confident, performer his is now has been an incredible journey. Poppin’ off has made Nobi driven. He pours his all into his music and is creating funky beats all the time. He has made a name for himself and uses that fame to make himself better.