King NTG on Richmond, The Jacka & Returning to Hip-Hop | Wake Yo Ass Up Podcast Ep. 6

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 6 of the Wake Yo Ass Up Podcast, we sit down for an exclusive, heavy-hitting interview with Richmond, CA's own KING NTG. Formerly known in the Bay Area scene as Nio The Gift, KING NTG shuts it down with one of our most authentic and powerful conversations yet.We dive deep into the real reasons he had to step away from the music industry to focus on his family, faith, and mental health. KING NTG breaks down the journey of his rebranding, the inspiration behind his critically acclaimed, curse-free album Salvation, and how he uses his platform to promote accountability, emotional intelligence, and positive leadership. Whether you've been following his journey since his early days in Richmond or you're an independent artist looking for a blueprint on how to make purpose-driven music that lasts, this episode is packed with life-changing gems.Tap in, take notes, and wake up your mindset.00:00 - Intro: Welcome King NTG (Neo The Gift) to W.Y.A.U Ep. 601:09 - Why He Stepped Away From Music for 7 Years: Mental Health & Fatherhood04:01 - Health Struggles, Diabetes & Finding Peace05:10 - The 3 AM Awakening: Writing "God Over Gold" & Returning to Hip-Hop06:46 - Eliminating Curse Words & Changing His Message for His Daughter09:12 - The Danger of "Crash Out" Music & Youth Idolizing the Wrong Path12:40 - Locking In With DJ D Sharp & The Vision for "Team Bay Area"14:56 - RIP Trill Lee & Giving the Host His Flowers17:24 - Richmond Roots, Siblings & Paying Attention to the Local Legends26:28 - Denouncing "Demon Time": A Message of Faith, God & True Brotherhood30:24 - Outro & Setting Up the W.Y.A.U Mic Drop📺𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲Explore more real conversations and interviews on the Wake Yo Ass Up Podcast.Website: https://wakeyoassupproductions.com______________________________________________📢 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿:The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and are shared for discussion and entertainment purposes.𝗖𝗼𝗽𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 & 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀© Wake Yo Ass Up Productions LLCRe-uploading, reproducing, or distributing this content without permission is not allowed.𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀 – 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/wake_yo_ass_up_podcastTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@wake_yo_ass_up_podcast_?_r=1&_t=ZP-93PkdAQzg9GWebsitehttps://wakeyoassupproductions.comX (Twitter)https://x.com/wakeyoassuppod👍 Like the video if you enjoyed the interview💬 Comment your thoughts about KING NTG🔔 Subscribe for more podcast interviews and artist conversations#podcast #trending #entertainmentnews #hiphop  #mindset  #newmusic #media #realtalk"Yo, before we even get into this episode, I need you to do one thing: Wake. Yo. Ass. Up. We are back with another one, dropping gems, talking real talk, and putting you on game. Stick around because this conversation goes crazy. Let’s dive in."Berners Cookies Sf Sponsor WYAU PodcastCookies SF is a lifestyle & streetwear brand founded in 2011 by SF rapper & entrepreneur Berner. "Quick break. You already know we keep the fridge stocked in the studio. If you're dragging right now, you need to get your hands on the Wake Yo Ass Up energy drink. It’s what keeps this podcast moving and keeps the whole team locked in. Clean energy, zero crash, just straight focus.  Wake Yo Ass Up Energy DrinkFuel your independent hustle with the official W.Y.A.U Energy Drink. Real Town Business in a can! "You just survived another episode of the Wake Yo Ass Up Podcast. Massive shoutout to our guest, and a massive shoutout to you for tuning in. Make sure you're subscribed on YouTube, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your audio. Hit the comments, let us know who we need to bring to the mic next. Keep the energy high. Wake Yo Ass Up. Peace."Support the showSubscribe Now To Wake Yo Ass Up Podcast On YouTube Come Visit WakeYoAssUpProductions.com For More Exclusive Content.