MBNel Live Session

Born and raised in Stockton, CA, “one of the most dangerous cities in America," MBNel survived the street wars and emerges to tell us the brutal honest truth: real heroes don’t have capes. As a first-generation Filipino-American rapper, he aims to change stereotypes and put a spotlight on his hometown. Influenced by artists like Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, Nipsey Hussle and Mozzy, MBNel is also inspired by Chicago rappers like G Herbo, Lil Bibby and Lil Durk who share a similar reality growing up around gang culture and use rap to share their stories.