I’m YBS Skola—raw, real, and built from pain. My story’s in every bar. I don’t miss. I’m next up ‘cause I rap what I live.
Thank you for generously supporting YBS Skola in this year's competition. Your participation allows us to empower Global Citizen in their mission to eradicate extreme poverty and create a world where everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
Who or what is your musical inspiration?
My life inspires my music—the wins, the losses, the pain I had to swallow just to keep going. I’m influenced by real ones who made something from nothing. The streets raised me, but music gave me purpose. I tell my story so others can feel seen, heard, and motivated to never fold.
How would performing at the Global Citizen Festival impact your career?
It would show the world that an independent artist from Baltimore can move global crowds with nothing but truth, heart, and hustle. It’s bigger than rap—it’s about inspiring people everywhere who feel unseen, proving that your story matters no matter where you come from.
What would you do with $50,000?
I’d invest it into my brand—studio time, visuals, marketing, and merch. Everything I do is independent, so every dollar goes toward pushing the vision. I’d also give back to my city—set up programs or mentorships for the youth to help them find hope the way I did through music.
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