Urban Pulse Magazine

Lasko Bills is a voice carved from experience, resilience, and a deep love for hip hop. From hearing his voice on a track for the first time in middle school to finding inspiration in legends like Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, and T.I., Lasko’s journey has been fueled by passion and persistence. His music isn’t just bars—it’s lived experience, storytelling, and a commitment to authenticity. With projects like Sorry to Bother You Can I Vent? and 4LIFE, Lasko continues to merge vulnerability with sharp lyricism, showing that hip hop is both therapy and purpose. In this interview, he opens up about his creative process, life challenges, and what comes next in his career.

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”?
I wanted to be rapper since 7 but after making a song with a kid I knew in middle school. It was something about hearing my voice and the words I was saying that just blew my mind (not on no cocky shit). I showed it to people, they liked it. Then my uncle showed me Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool and I was like naw, I NEED to do “THAT.”

When you’re writing, do you start with the beat, the lyrics, or a feeling you want to capture?
It depends. Sometimes I need the beat to tell me what I need to talk about if that makes sense. Other times I write what I feel or freestyle just to practice and certain things stick. Sometimes it’s just practice, but it’s all about the feel and what it calls for at that time.

Which artists or life experiences have shaped your style the most, and how can listeners hear that influence in your music?
Kanye West, T.I, Lil Wayne and Isiah Rashad. I love all these artists and some way, shape, or form I’ve been inspired by them. You can hear it mostly in the beat choices, the delivery, and mainly the fact that I choose to be “lyrical” or story tell.

If someone had never heard your music before, which one track should they start with, and why?
Sorry to Bother You Can I Vent? is my second album and the first track “Vent (another one)” is that song. I know it says one but on my first album 4LIFE, the outro “inmybag” is another one.

What’s the hardest obstacle you’ve faced in your career, and how did you overcome it?
Money. This shit ain’t cheap and it ain’t easy to be an artist and work a regular job or even odd jobs. But when you love it and all you ever wanted was the shit you’ve been dreaming about since a jit, you make it happen I guess.

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?
My mom went through some battles with alcohol and with her (and my dad) being in the navy for so many years, we always moved. Once they split and we were in ATL and she wanted to move to Texas to start over again. I decided I didn’t want to do that and my dad came out there so I didn’t have to live with other family members. I feel like that one decision changed my life. I’m Atlanta through and through, and a lot of my songs, experiences, and most of all thought process is from that beautiful city. I wouldn’t be me if I would’ve left.

How do you feel about the current state of hip hop, and where do you see yourself fitting into it?
Everything is niche now. I love how it’s starting to get back to more subject matter and still good vibes with music. People are actually sounding different now if you know where to look. Rapping on a beat with substance is what I do so it’s the perfect time for me.

What’s the most misunderstood thing about you as an artist or person, and how does your music set the record straight?
You know, I never thought about that. I just hope people feel “something” from my music. Whether it clears up whatever misconceptions they had or not, I hope you feel something.

When people talk about you years from now, what do you want them to say about your impact on the culture?
He was cold, he helped the culture grow, and he kept his family intact.

What’s coming up next that fans should be excited about—whether it’s music, performances, or collaborations?
New song with LaRussell and Deante’ Hitchcock. New visuals and project coming soon.