Toosii On HOT 97

Toosii stopped by HOT 97 to talk with Nessa about his upcoming album Jaded, which drops TONIGHT, October 4th, 2024. He reflected on his journey, including the moment he first heard his song on the radio and how it felt life-changing and made him cry. Toosii shared his desire to win a Grammy for “Favorite Song” and spoke about the emotional journey that led him to take seven months to disconnect and focus on himself. He also mentioned the importance of his upcoming tracks, particularly his collaborations with Muni Long and Gunna, and how meaningful they were for him. He shared a heartfelt story about giving his CD to J Cole when they first met. Toosii called Cole an inspiration, reflecting on how much it meant to him that Cole listened to his CD as he drove away. He also opened up about the influence Cole has had on his career and how he looks up to him as a role model in the music industry.

In the interview, Toosii opened up about personal topics, such as his love for his mom and the deep bond they share, as well as his experiences being a new father. He talked about his son’s energy, the challenges of the "terrible twos," and how fatherhood has made him a better person. He also talked about being in Los Angeles to meet Nipsey Hussle on the day Nipsey was tragically killed, describing the profound impact Nipsey’s ambition and wisdom had on him. On a lighter note, Toosii shared a funny back-and-forth he had with Shaq, where a missing comma in Shaq's message led to a major misunderstanding.Finally, Toosii spoke about his empathy, giving back to fans, and his hopes for leaving a lasting legacy.