Rod Wave On His Journey From St. Pete To Now, Heartbreak, Future Plans & More [EXCLUSIVE]

Fresh off his Ghetto Gospel album release, Florida artist Rod Wave checks in with Hardbody Kiotti in the Houston BMW Studios about his quick rise, how he wasn't successful at anything beyond rap (1:48), real rap about getting your heart broken (7:30) dreams for the future (11:00) and more.
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[@Dopeee3]

aww he so shy & sweet.. you can just tell he been hurt aww

[@whylye]

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[@mrwallace4308]

Or could just be a shy big guy

[@_NEW3RA_]

BIGTROLLINGTVNOCAP 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ICanFinallyChangeThisShit]

BIGTROLLINGTVNOCAP bruh you gotta be like 12 years old

[@russhamusic]

my respect miih G ,!! bloods ,, your music realllllll dwag.... yea dwag dark clouds ..

[@adonisunique4331]

rod need to be my therapist he got so much wisdom bruh

[@leebannister8435]

daniokay Bradley facts

[@dinerosowoke]

Sub my channel

[@vloneprodigy1614]

Rod Wave is one of the realist out there don’t care what nobody say💯💯

[@HABITZ]

Farcry Beast 💯💯real relate🖤

[@stephanieg.620]

Farcry Beast frll 💯👏🏽!

[@von8357]

I dont care what u say💯💯

[@carlamarbury5145]

I am 42 years old. My 8 year old daughter, my 14 year old son, and I wake up listening to his music and go to bed listening to it! The realest I've heard since Pac! He has a song for everything life brings you! He is a preacher of that next dimension!!!!

[@meikamorray0319]

Rod wave is so humble I love his spirit and personality. He really dope asf

[@ronaldoball7296]

Been playing ghetto gospel all week whole album fiy 🔥 🔥🔥

[@shauniweston4921]

Ronaldo Ball sameee !!!

[@abakerland]

Big facts

[@xXNoixiDexX]

PTSD save my life man.

[@mahdithabarber1354]

Felt bro when he said his soul isn’t for this generation.

[@NoMasterz518]

Frfr 💯

[@VENGEFULHEXX]

Man the way his music be touching people I gotta disagree. He's perfect for this generation.

[@mahdithabarber1354]

HEXXISTENTIAL I feel you but a lot cats who tried to down play em is why he said it I’m sure plus sometimes I feel like that like I was born in the wrong era to much hating instead of motivating lifting each other.

[@jumpman1234]

MahdiThaBarber true seems like the 80s and 90s were too grimy but at least there was loyalty and love how I look at it imo

[@rdb0819]

He has an old soul. You can hear it in his music

[@imanti-6354]

He’s finally getting the recognition he needs 🤞🏽

[@nikkigardner653]

I’m 41 years of age and I can’t get enough of his music

[@jamesgreen6642]

You have no choice but to feel his music

[@missbutterfly6109]

Rite

[@missbutterfly6109]

I love soooo much

[@kbeezzyy]

2yrs later and we abt to fell this album in 3 hrs 😭

[@camdagoat7380]

“I couldn’t sell dope, I was trash” 😂😂😂😂

[@jadap6161]

CamDaGoat he got caught every time 😭

[@444bakari9]

Lol it be like that i like how bro honest cus niggaz act like they was the king pin before rap 😂😂

[@camdagoat7380]

D He Plugged Fr bruh I fuck wit him fr because he a humble ass nigga, only a few of those in the rap game tbh

[@dinerosowoke]

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[@dinerosowoke]

Bag Snatchin Jayda. Sub my channel

[@joejoe77547]

“Is it hard being young now” damn bruh you have no idea

[@kyngj9331]

Imponderable Lion frfr

[@uniquetampalady]

Dark Conversations is my fav my husband was killed May of this year n this song speaks many feelings to me n I play it so much my 3pk knows word for word. Double Salute to Rod much love from across the bridge 813 baby

[@regularpaul8142]

LaTeresa Johnson-Jackson my god bless you man

[@uniquetampalady]

@@regularpaul8142 thank u

[@undoubtedlylogical973]

LaTeresa Johnson-Jackson god bless you an days we be better keep god in the center of your house he will make a way for an your kids god bless an keep the faith Jesus will never forsake us an your husband will never be forgotten keep his memories strong . The devil is like a thief seeking who he may devour stay close to god in these trying times he make a way when it seems it’s no way .

[@IHATERACKS]

Tampa baby‼️

[@NoMasterz518]

My sincerest condolences 🕯️

[@sockszn5413]

After you done turning up you dealing with your real problems I felt that

[@rdb0819]

A wise man once told me, “A woman can have a hundred broken hearts but a man, all it takes is one”

[@MarissaR_777]

I’m from st Pete class of 2000...... this kid has such a sweet personality, he is like a big teddy bear. I’m so proud of him.... I can tell he’s been hurt more than he deserves. Love your music Rod, me and my teenage kids bump it 24/7...... seeing the real you makes me like it so much more.

[@jalisahamilton72]

He’s only 20 !???? 😱😱😱 hes a babyyyy !!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ much love

[@boogiewithnotahoodie8917]

yes nigga

[@rdot4589]

ouDawn fucking dyin

[@quintandf72]

I thought his mic broke until I looked at another interview. This dude just quiet as hell lol.

[@VENGEFULHEXX]

He really speaks through his music. It's crazy.

[@von8357]

@@VENGEFULHEXX dude it's not dat deep look how far he is from his mic

[@fnbkudhka5923]

@@von8357 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂im sayin

[@massanidby2504]

It takes a strong strong heart to heal a broken soul

[@dvnmowery]

the social anxiety is real.. I feel him fr fr

[@elliotsterner8162]

U can tell homiz been hurt but still keeps his head high and u can tell in his face he’s been broken 👑

[@BranBranXO]

He’s so freaking talented. I love his project.

[@diosa1987]

Hesss soooo chilll I just want to give him a hug 😭😭❤️

[@Slim545]

Best artist to touch a mic in 10 years ! Best rapper in the game right now can’t be compared

[@reeldeal2149]

reckless lil tjay the best new artist out

[@Slim545]

Reel Deal no tf he’s not rod wave is

[@reeldeal2149]

reckless to each his own

[@whylye]

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[@yoboytamer3348]

KEVIN GATES IS YALL CRAZY

[@nanacampbell]

I am 38 and feel all of his music #rodwave

[@reeldeal2149]

Da ShelishaCampbell Reality Show Na-Na Campbell old freak feeling the wave🤣🤣

[@chiefaborigine9778]

Pure souls understand pure souls 💯🔥🔥💪🏿

[@bachiak1]

Donald Field yea u right

[@nanacampbell]

This dude straight up I can feel him #rodwave

[@Judyytv]

This was really his year. I wonder what next year will bring.

[@kaylagaloretv8139]

Judy T I know he better starting winning some awards cuz he it for real!

[@coronavirus673]

it brought corona

[@rashanamay15]

Pray 4 Love 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chiefaborigine9778]

U can tell when someone been thru it. Especially if you've been thru it yourself.💯💪🏿🔥🏋🏿‍♂️

[@shaniehenry7988]

Not even just in music i can tell he a solid dude he aint lettin nobody play him or none of that

[@THEGOGETTERSINVEST]

Won’t let you get close enough to hurt me

[@gmaro]

"Breaking into houses I got caught every time" lmao

[@alcatraz9092]

all seriousness, i wouldnt say hes laid back, i'd say hes real shy..and then i'd say hes laid back lol

[@starrivers4531]

He so humble and genuine, it makes him a beautiful man inside and out! Just never Change!

[@TheYoungDino]

This emotional ass music real but it'll have yall in a dark place of you don't have no balance

[@kingofdjing]

TheYoungDino facts

[@kimdryden152]

TheYoungDino facts

[@jayyy_2993]

I’m from Chicago trust me I seen more shit for music to put me in a darkplace😂💯

[@ayobfine]

I like Rod Wave cause he speak his truth in his music

[@shinaward4976]

Every time I play rod wave in the gym. I have the best workouts. Rod your music already inspiring and to be able to hear it at the gym. I feel the fight and passion even more.

[@Judyytv]

Loml 🤣 he just so humble like I love it. He shy asl and it’s so cute.

[@kjunay2048]

He so humble and soft spoken . I would love to be around his energy. Seems comforting and safe 🥺♥️

[@curtisrandolph1867]

Man that rod wave Cuban links got me going crazy thinking about my life like straight up man I love that song

[@ThaBadGuy263]

Rod Wave is just what the game needed I feel everything bro said in this interview 💯💯💯

[@austinsmithofficial]

My favorite new artist I feel his lyrics n my soul

[@cliffvlogs3557]

Rod relate so much to me like it’s scary I be telling my mama I wasn’t supposed to be born in this generation and they always saying my soul old because how I act the type of music I listen to I swear me and rod would be good friends

[@ashleyreyna9100]

My soul ain’t got this generation, I felt that down to my soul.

[@stephanief6245]

All his albums are dope 💪🏾🔥🌊

[@jiggyjacci9242]

i appreciate this man in ways he don’t even know💯

[@shallowprz]

He says “You know what I’m saying” and “You feel me” more than I do and thats crazy😂

[@prod.mat1k422]

you can just here the pain songs when he sings

[@tupacshakur2521]

Rod Wave such A good soul.

[@bryangood_]

Great interview. Loved the fact that he spoke life over Rod Wave. Bro gifted big time.

[@pretty_lil_menacagang1034]

God do it.He no your heart.Give the glory to God.

[@j11era86]

Bruh so relatable om everything he say😔

[@HABITZ]

Jay Produk 💯

[@keswicriley3349]

he’s a virgo I love it. ❤️

[@keyzazyzi3923]

There is just something different about Rod Wave. He has such a humbleness about him♥️🙏🏾

[@allthingslonss]

rod he so chill and he so soft and innocent I mean his voice is so soft

[@dgilbertO7]

@6:03 When He said “Green Light” First thang came to mind was exactly what came to Rod's mind, I just said it a tad bit earlier Den wave 😆💯

[@Legitheory]

“if me and you went through it and you did this and ion mess w you no more and i deal w rhis person ima b looking for thar. thats like in a relatiomship im looking for you to lie , waiting for you to cheat , get me . so espeicially cor a person like me who done been through it 2, 3,4 times , by the time i find the right one it just be taking up so much. it take a strong steong heart to heal a broken soul. you gotta havw a strong heart cause ima take you through so much stuff and it aint even ya fault you feel me. but you wanna be with me ? this what you want this what it come with”

[@HABITZ]

Rod wave the goat💯real relate🖤

[@evangelineowens7067]

Rod wave a living legend 🔥❤️

[@TTBJah]

ain’t nobody fw Rod Wave , my grandma 58 years old and she be feeling his music 😂💪🏿

[@bugsyc8985]

TTB Rockout I be having my Mom rocking to him

[@repititown2209]

This kat humble and he got that god gifted voice. He sum good for the hip hop scene. Protect this man at all cost

[@Ashia-Blessed]

he seem so shy and sweet from the first glimpse at him ❤❤❤ DONT CHANGE remind humble!!! N give god thanks

[@MrJaydonbautista]

you could tell he's been through some shit. a movie about his life from where he started would be dope af.

[@d_artcrayz]

Green Light most def a Hit. Hell every song he drop is🔥

[@sincerelyzy420]

I love how laid back and real he is 💯 he don’t care about what nobody gotta say about him that’s why I fw Rod

[@villetubman5358]

Love you bro, Rod Wave "heart on ice", stay on repeat. I need that joint, it's therapy for me Villeforeal da Truth 💯

[@hellosunshine3647]

This was a beautiful interview! We love you here in Houston Rod. I wish I would've been on to him when he came last lol. I'm so late but I've listened to a lot of his song over this last month. Omg! Kiotti is so right! He is so young, and has so much ahead of him! I feel him on the writing. I've been writing since I was a kid. People always ask me to write for them, tell me they love my writing etc I'm praying to find time one day to sit and start a book..the first one is dedicated to my mom and mental health awareness. I'd love to see your movie up one day Rod. Keep pushing Sir! 💪🏽 His humbleness takes the cake! I love how he started nervous, but eventually opened up to kiotti. 🙌🏼

[@jocelynraeee]

rod the only person i feel who would actually understand me if i express myself

[@efoniemedlock527]

Rod Wave the truth we fuccin wit you out here in Houston bro keep doing yo thang young nigga.

[@naeswxrld7498]

I love yall radio station I'm listening to it rn in da car and I love when yall be like " *979 THE BOX* " and I know every song yall play.

[@ashleyreyna9100]

Stay humble stay true 💕

[@VENGEFULHEXX]

Bruh is so humble. Gotta appreciate that.

[@weluvperil2635]

He havin, Conventions In The, Daaaaarrrk yeah It’s Just Me Myself, and my heart 💜

[@dasiaface]

His song “Extra” be having me turnt

[@_NB233]

Love rod he’s just like me, he really deserves it and is himself

[@tammymoore4879]

Stay Humble...trust no one but GOD

[@adamrozzayy3283]

My boy the truth and he from my hood st Pete Florida stand tf up!!

[@matthewfarmer305]

Bruh was literally built for this s#!$ .... He was made for it..... #Blessed 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤💯💯❗❗❤💚💜💙💛💓💕💖💞 ✊🏽✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 #Support

[@hotyomi1]

Green light need to be the single 21 savage already trying get on the remix

[@tonyhall7320]

21 weak he will fuck it up

[@freddy5night184]

That red light tho

[@cyndijoseph1111]

I love his music!!!💯

[@kyakelly9230]

Hes just so cute I love him!

[@diamondjohnson4027]

Awww 🥰 he’s adorable .

[@daniellekirkland8823]

he da realest word 🔥🙏🏼

[@zignobe1]

Rod Wave is the answer. I listen to dude every single day. I wish Houston was on his tour. It seems like it's all east coast and west. Nothing deep south. We love u down here Rodwave. U bloweew babbbby

[@jamariyahpettis1064]

We said the same thing he said green light we both said pistol in the party don’t seem right 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@aceofall96]

he needs a song called old soul bc i love his heart

[@Butterfly_habitat]

A beautiful sad soul ✨

[@AshleyAshley1242]

It takes a strong heart to heal a broken soul. Rodwave💜💜💜💜

[@backenndsburner9539]

Shit will make a grown man cry

[@johnnylandon146]

God bless you and thank you for your music. Your messages, motivation, inspiration. You are blessed

[@straightbidnezz]

97.9 the box need to get on the grind mode and get more artist in there

[@a1thadon569]

I like how he said I think all these rappers trash should of said this said that that's how I felt for the longest that's why I make music now glad I can relate 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jvnMainyt]

how many people can say they trash at Robbing houses or selling dope😂😂 I’ll Wait🤔

[@BDBDRAKO]

Jvn shii i suxk at robbing😭

[@jaynotfamousyetttv9541]

I suck at robbing lmao

[@stephanief6245]

Abandon is the shit I most definitely can relate ❄️💙 ❄️🎤🌊 he's been abandoned his whole life if Loving me is wrong I apologize if I pushed you away promise you'll stay by my side he's been broke again traumatize yeah yeah yeah ... I felt that I feel all his music like he was made for me lol

[@genecox6810]

I never knew he was that young wow

[@DennisStlouis]

He has a gift his talent is really like church for d streets

[@Millabbybeats]

Bro gotta whisper voice but yell in the booth 😂

[@Anonymous843_]

millabbybeats He comfortable in that booth.

[@Millabbybeats]

@@Anonymous843_ He probably like me in studio (alone) 😂

[@sheneekdavis1608]

Look at him now doing exactly what he wish ❤❤❤❤❤

[@josiahlee6042]

When he said I was trash I didn't succeeded at anything I felt that to the core 💯👊

[@roaltyqueen8018]

Abandoned is mii favorite song😭♥️

[@sheneekdavis1608]

Favorite artist in the world

[@aceofall96]

his music is church ❤️

[@mereravuravu2677]

All I know is out here n central NZ,we bumpn wave ,cause it cut deep .