Legendary Chubbz: Tha New King of the Bronx

Guest: Legendary Chubbs (Bronx) — deep roots in hip-hop, poetry and community.Collaboration: Speaker & Host** just ** signed to RCA and invited Chubbs to record; plans to exchange beats and record an EP/album together.Career metrics: Mattsuuii sold a beat for $17,000, previously reported monthly profit spikes near $100,000, music placed with 114 promoters and 3,000 groups via Skunk Radio/Skunk Radio Live.Personal story: Mattsuuii frankly account of upbringing, legal troubles, recovery, PTSD and the shift from street life to music.Promo & platform: Chubbz runs HFLM radio on Podbean; emphasis on underground/independent scene and conscious music.Background & upbringingMattsuuii Started writing music at age six; grew up listening to classic rock (AC/DC, Led Zeppelin).Legendary Chubbz,Grew up in Soundview, Bronx; moved among projects and boroughs; surroundings shaped hip‑hop trajectory.Associated with local artists and crews: Cory Gunz, Axel Leon, Jesse Figueroa, Fred the Godson, Fat Joe, Terror Squad, Big Pun; neighborhoods: 62 Park, McKinley Project, Forest Project, Jade Adams.Chubbz Mother rapped in the 1990s, won contests (e.g., $500, TVs); mother is alive and maintained a close relationship.Evolved from spoken‑word poet to hip‑hop artist while seeking an independent identity rather than celebrity.Influences & favoritesMattsuuii named top inspirations: Tech N9ne, CES Cru's** (Ubiquitous)**, Twista, Royce Da 5'9, Eminem.Suuii described Tech N9ne as running the #1 independent label (Strange Music) and praised Ubiquitous for highly dense, complex lyrics.Legendary stated a goal of originality, began with poetry, and sought a distinct creative identity.Chubbz listed influences and regional icons: Busta Rhymes (No.5), DMX (No.4), Big L (No.3), The LOX (Sheek, Styles P), Joell** **Ortiz, and mentioned Snoop, Ice Cube, Pimp C/UGK, Outkast/Andre 3000, Soulja Slim, BG.Career updates & collaborationMattsuuii signed to RCA yesterday; RCA will fly artist to New York and provide housing, a car, and access to a $20 million studio.Mattsuuii raised in a family of singers/songwriters; began writing at age 6, had 11 published rock songs by age 9 (six bought by a rock band), registered as a poet at 15, and holds two bachelor's degrees in music production and sound engineering.Primary influences included classic rock band Rush (Neil Peart) and hip-hop artists Eminem, Tech N9ne, Twista, Royce da 5'9, and Ubiquitous from CES Cru.Mattsuuii plans the release of a self-produced EP before the New York trip; will send beats and request featured collaborators for pre-flight recording and performance preparation.Legendary Chubbz grew up in Soundview, Bronx; cited local influences (Fat Joe, Big Pun, Terror Squad), named top rappers Busta Rhymes, DMX, Big L, Joel Ortiz, Styles P, and postponed first project 'Lesson Learned' in favor of a collaborative album.Personal struggles & recoveryMattsuuii:Age 33; shot 4 times and stabbed 2 times; founded gang "Uptown BC" at 14 with purple/green colors; led clique aged 11–25.He also faced manslaughter charges; detained 4 years pretrial; cell-phone ping placed him in San Jose that night; released successfully released off of probation at 18.Legendary has 5 children.Mattsuuii plays keyboard and composed many melodies himself; sold a beat for $17,000; reported up to $100,000/month profit between ages 15–18.Mattsuuii went through and witnessed severe childhood domestic violence and homelessness (sleeping in a car under a bridge at ~12); cooked crack at 12–13; fronted 6–7,000 ecstasy pills bought at $0.25/pill and sold at $4/pill (profit $16–20/pill); spent large sums frivolously (e.g., $19,000 Jordan shoes).