Cabby Interview: Nipsey Hussle’s Final Day, Growing Up in Denver’s East Village Projects, $500K Rolls Royce, Young Joc, Rick Ross, $2M Sony Deal & Why He Left Denver

Cabby sits down with Mile High Minute in Las Vegas to tell the story of his journey from Denver’s East Village Projects to building an independent music and business empire.He opens up about growing up in East Village, why he eventually decided he needed to leave Denver, and how moving to Las Vegas changed his perspective. Cabby also breaks down his unexpected entry into music, connecting with Young Joc for “Left Lane,” reaching Billboard and 106 & Park, meeting with major labels, and the $2 million Sony offer that was ultimately passed on.Cabby also shares the story behind being at The Marathon Clothing store on the day Nipsey Hussle passed, including seeing and speaking with Nipsey shortly beforehand and why he largely stayed away from the media attention that followed.Cabby talks about:Growing up in Denver’s East Village ProjectsWhy he left Denver for Las VegasStarting music later in lifeWorking with Young Joc on “Left Lane”Reaching Billboard and appearing on 106 & ParkMeeting with E1 and InterscopeThe $2 million Sony offer his label passed onHis experience with Nipsey Hussle at The Marathon Clothing storeThe lesson from Nipsey that stayed with himSpending time with Rick Ross and his connection to MMGHis experiences around DJ Khaled and DiddyWhy he chose to remain independentBuilding Vision Apparel and teaching his sons entrepreneurshipHis thoughts on the Denver hip-hop sceneWhy Denver artists need to expand beyond their hometownGoing from the East Village Projects to a half-million-dollar Rolls RoyceBuilding wealth, legacy and a family-run empireFrom the East Village Projects to major-label meetings, national exposure, entrepreneurship and ownership, Cabby reflects on the decisions, setbacks and lessons that shaped his journey.Presented by Mile High Minute.