Robert “ B-Cide” Cardillo II: Reinventing Identity After Chronic Illness | ASQ PODCAST E126

What happens when everything you’ve built, your identity, your grind, your movement, is suddenly disrupted by illness? In this soul-punching episode of the ASQ Podcast, we sit with Robert Cardillo II, better known as B-Cide, rapper, producer, and author of Myelin My Shoes, a brutally honest memoir chronicling life with MS, mental health struggles, and his 25-year journey in underground music. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2011, B-Cide went from commanding stages to needing 24-hour care. But the music never stopped; it just evolved. His story is not just about living with a chronic illness. It’s about resilience, grit, and the refusal to let circumstances define your soul. We explore: Identity collapse and creative rebirth The underground music hustle and what it really takes Navigating disability, mental health, and purpose The sacred art of reinvention This conversation is a mirror for anyone navigating massive life change, especially those wondering who they are now. Explore Robert’s World Memoir & Soundtrack → http://www.myelinmyshoes.com Music & Merch → http://www.b-cide.com IG: @bcide | TikTok: @bcide | YouTube: @btvstudio