Rico 2 Smoove on Set The Record Straight, Mom Being From Denver, Woodie, Big Tone, Lul Tys, A-Wax, Goldtoes, Northern California Culture, Shimo Media, Greeley, 44Vato, ICE Protests & Foo Community

In this powerful and wide-ranging interview, Rico 2 Smoove pulls up for a real conversation — from embracing his Black & Mexican heritage, to being a positive force in the rap game, and setting the record straight on a few things the streets need to hear.He breaks down the balance between rapping about street life while still pushing growth and positivity, and why he approaches every verse like he’s writing an essay with a message. Rico opens up about his journey, sports, college life, and shows love to artists who paved the way like Woodie, Awaxx, Big Tone, Gold Toes and Lul TYS.We also talk about how he linked up with Shimo Media, not being on the FOO community list, and 44Vato's comments on Rico 2 Smoove's potential.Rico shares unfiltered thoughts on whether the North & South can unite, how we can stop homies from killing homies, and why he’s so vocal about being a positive influence on the next generation. He opens up about topics like the Aurora car takeovers, ICE protests, his own guilty pleasures, workouts, and why people want to hear from the OGs again.If you're tapped into the Bay Area scene or want insight from someone who's lived it, evolved, and still stays real — this is the one to watch.🔔 Like, comment & subscribe for more real convos.#Rico2Smoove #BayAreaRap #NorCalRap #BlackAndMexican #StreetPolitics #PositiveRap #Unity #FOOCommunity #44Vato #YouthInfluence #ShimoMedia #GoldToes