Tobe Nwigwe talks music, family and doing things on his terms

Rising star Tobe Nwigwe is nominated for his first Grammy in the Best New Artist category. Nate Burleson met up with the singer-rapper to talk about how his lyrical ability and unique branding led him to success without sacrificing his family.
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[@thesoliloquist9428]

Been following him since Get Twisted Sundays! So amazing seeing him get the attention he’s worked so hard to get.

[@djmadmike23]

I remember those sessions on the couch bragging about how this dude raps and mentions his wife and doesnt use foul language. So refreshing ... overdue

[@AMERICA_1stt]

Yessss. To watch him walk into what he deserves!!

[@DevontaTravis]

Man Im glad Tobe is getting his shine. Was blasting his music in 2018

[@uchechiuwanaka]

Love it! Nigerian Excellence!

[@claytonj.canslerjr.8334]

Proud of your whole family for standing up for the whole family!!!! 🍾

[@kitschypea3884]

I can't remember how I was introduced to this guy, but I'm here and grateful.

[@potheadpowet8161]

Crazy to see my guy in these venues as the icon! We did theater arts together 😂 #Way2Go Tobe 🙏🏾

[@TheBruthasoul]

Yo bro, for rilla, y’all are incredible and a true blessing. Thank you for being REAL

[@Metamophisis]

God bless 🙌🏽 🙏🏽 Tobe his music 🎶 🎵 is dope! Glad that he made it so far 🌑⭐️🌟🌟🌟🔥💣🔥💣🔥🎧🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🌎🚀😎

[@fdflio8578]

Legend in the making 🔥 🐐

[@porshiasmith5353]

Love Tobe and his family 🙌🏾❤️❤️❤️

[@deniseboothgodchickunivers1385]

KING 👑 Love your unapologetic, blackness, black man I appreciate your bravery, your courage. A black woman not so easy. Whew 👑👑

[@krystaleve10]

Looooove him and his beautiful FAMILY!! 💞💞💞💞

[@sweetlife3623]

When I found myself and started living that loudly. My career soared

[@c0wboys4life]

Big up to dude who did this interview he did this very well

[@steverl22]

Now this is the rap music the world needs 👌🏾

[@enigmatmz]

Been a fan since day one. A Texan, went to the same college as me and has got SUCH genuine, well rounded goodness to everything he does. Never heard anything of his that didn't move me. I haven't felt this way about music since Lauryn Hill and Badu.

[@jae6506]

Go Tobe!!! Doin the dern thang👏🏾 May God’s continued blessings cover you🙏🏾

[@UXtatic]

Yes Tobe!!!!! 💯💯

[@lorol5224]

We love to see a real artist who has worked so hard and so was ready when the big time hit. He was great on Mo Amer's show. He's got a great sense of humor. Congrats to you on your success and to your wife for the support and her own talent too!

[@dariusbrown8210]

So proud of him. Humble guy

[@duvalt87]

Dude is talented

[@Chris-dp2jj]

Congrats big dog. Been watching you grow for years now.

[@D.Magic_]

Good bless him and his family Texas stand up 🤘🏿🙏🏿

[@dnwanja]

Beyoooooond happy for your Tobe!! 💃🏽💃🏽🍾

[@jamesonvparker]

I love to see it!

[@beautyvibe]

Congratulations ❤❤❤❤❤

[@shierocshieroc3735]

Great interview

[@abrahamidris226]

Nigeria's holding it down!!!

[@tashaholifield8895]

Tobe!!!!

[@suga.spice.yum.3769]

God bless, much deserved ☺️🔥💯👏🙏#GotItOutTheMud!!

[@tyronepetrie]

@1:54 SHOUT OUT ET aka Dr. Eric Thomas for introducing Tobe with the flattop fade🤣🤣🔥🔥🔥#fyafya

[@Joypyf]

Love Tobe, Fat, and his minty little family 💚

[@MrLS77]

DOPE

[@sbdmradio8058]

#WEEEEESSSSSST

[@jessw6747]

🤘🏾

[@Forsaken860]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@levarupshaw187]

Tobe Nwigwe

[@mariehunter7950]

He's really the hottest rap artist out frfr. Only one talking about anything

[@PeanutGallery89]

Style

[@UnpopularOpinionByNkiruka]

🇳🇬

[@haldousuxley1991]

I get that he and Nell parted ways, but he can't talk about his road to success and not say her name...

[@c0wboys4life]

Yea that’s crazy…hope things ain’t too sour between and they at least be cordial, they were the god parents to each others kids now it’s like she was never there

[@haldousuxley1991]

@@c0wboys4life exactly. Kinda heartbreaking

[@fckyofeelinzhoe]

💯💯

[@fckyofeelinzhoe]

But i pray for FAT more now than ever 😮‍💨

[@ericalegons9856]

100% agree. I'm glad someone else brought this up. Really heartbreaking.

[@Opinions.of.Rih.]

I thought Fats name was Martica not Ivory. I learned something new.

[@Elegan_te]

🕶️🤦🏿‍♀️

[@drummerlinn]

This mofo’s only dream until highschool was to play football? As a lifelong musician that stings. He’s one of the best I’ve ever heard.

[@zaniiboii9193]

Kept pronouncing his name without the N.

[@haldousuxley1991]

Tobe says that's how to pronounce it

[@zaniiboii9193]

@@haldousuxley1991 That's not how you pronounce it, I speak the damn language.

[@haldousuxley1991]

@@zaniiboii9193 you'll have to take that up with Tobe for telling people so. I also disagree with him, but I'm not gonna argue with him about how he says to pronounce his name

[@mojo_7560]

Don’t White Wash my 🥷 We know how y’all do 😒