Courtesy of Kevin Mares
For an artist that released their debut album almost a decade ago, G Herbo has only scratched the surface of his stardom and is looking toward what’s to come. At 27, the rapper has released a plethora of projects, each showcasing his ability to defy the odds of his Chicago stomping grounds. While candidly reflecting on the trauma that’s plagued his psyche.
On his 2020 album, PTSD, the rapper reflects, “I can’t sleep cause it’s a war-zone in my head… How the f**k I’m ‘posed to have fun, all my n****s dead.” In 2021’s 25, he celebrates the “milestone” of reaching his mid-twenties. While remarking that “a lot” of his “closest friends and family” didn’t reach that point in their lives. In 2022, the rapper details his experience on Survivor’s Remorse. “Street life left me scarred; this s**t broke my heart. I ain’t get nothin’ back in return; feel like I gave my all,” he raps.
According to USA Today, a recent study reports that the “average age to witness a shooting” in Chicago is 14. Additionally, the “average age for being shot” is 17. G Herbo — or Swervo as he sometimes refers to himself — has made it a long way from the streets plagued by gang and gun violence. However, the rapper remains focused on building a better reality for the youth of Chicago.
The musician and father of three sat down for an exclusive interview with The Shade Room’s Senior Editor, Jadriena Solomon, where he detailed the goals of his non-profit organization, Swervin Through Stress, how he’s investing in Chicago youth, as well as his plans for attaining global superstardom. Furthermore, he also shared advice for up-and-coming artists.
