Urban Pulse Magazine

King Hansom is carving out his place in hip hop with raw honesty, determination, and a vision bigger than his hometown. Inspired by legends like Nas and 50 Cent, his music reflects real-life experiences, unfiltered emotions, and a relentless drive to keep pushing forward. From breaking through the challenge of lacking local support to creating projects that help fans through their toughest days, King Hansom is proving that his name represents much more than just a title—it’s a mission.

When did you first realize rap was more than just a hobby for you, and what was the moment that made you say, “This is it”?
Music became more than a hobby for me when I got paid to do a show. I said, “Wow, we could really get money off this—I gotta take it more serious.”

When you’re writing, do you start with the beat, the lyrics, or a feeling you want to capture?
These days it’s more about feeling. I don’t even write anything down—I just say what I feel.

Which artists or life experiences have shaped your style the most, and how can listeners hear that influence in your music?
Nas was big for me. Listening to his albums had me thinking, “Damn, I could do that.” He’s very influential. Same with 50 Cent—his influence is major too.

If someone had never heard your music before, which one track should they start with, and why?
I’d tell them to start with “Cold Outside.”

What’s the hardest obstacle you’ve faced in your career, and how did you overcome it?
Hometown support was the biggest challenge. The way I broke through that was by leaving my hometown.

You’ve probably lived through moments your fans don’t know about—what’s one personal story behind a song that changed how you see life or music?
One of my fans reached out after hearing my album God Don’t Like Ugly. They told me the project helped them get through their day. That inspired me to keep making more real-life music.

What’s the most misunderstood thing about you as an artist or person, and how does your music set the record straight?
People think I’m conceited because my name is King Hansom. But really, my name stands for “The King that will Hustle and Never Sleep On Money” (H.A.N.S.O.M).

When people talk about you years from now, what do you want them to say about your impact on the culture?
I want them to say, “Wow, this guy was ahead of his time—already doing it on every level you could think of.” The life I’m living now is the movie they’ll watch later.

What’s coming up next that fans should be excited about—whether it’s music, performances, or collaborations?
I’m working on a joint project with Skyler Ray, AC Too Cold, and Kala Mulcahy, and another with OMF Block. On August 29 and 30, I’ll be doing back-to-back festivals—one in Massachusetts and one in Connecticut—for overdose awareness with Skyler Ray and the whole team at DoorwayEnt.