Jaydot also known as Jay Geek, recently sat down with host Kobe on Talk of the Town for a wide-ranging conversation covering his music, street affiliations, personal challen
New York drill artist Jaydot, ages, and ongoing feuds within the scene.
Jaydot began his music career in 2019 after spending his early teens dancing on subway trains and playing basketball. He dropped out of school in 10th grade, citing challenges related to ADHD and being placed in special education classes. Now a father, Jaydot shared that he keeps his 4-year-old son out of the public eye for safety reasons.
Signed to Right or Wrong KVH management, Jaydot gained viral traction with a clip involving what he described as “popping a perk,” which has since accumulated over 3 million views. He expressed critical views on the current state of drill music, claiming that its authenticity has been diluted by artists he believes are not living the lifestyles they portray.
The interview also addressed several ongoing tensions in the New York drill scene. Jaydot discussed a recent altercation with rapper Deeplay4keeps at a train station and mentioned past issues with crews like OY and individuals such as Famous Richard. While detailing these incidents, he emphasized that he has not been physically harmed in any of the disputes.
On the personal front, Jaydot spoke about his recent breakup with Miyaa V, describing the relationship as one that started with ulterior motives but developed into something more meaningful. He admitted to cheating during the relationship and acknowledged that the situation involved his child’s mother. Additionally, he commented on his public criticism of female rapper Ruby, accusing her of buying fake views and dissing him.
Looking ahead, Jaydot shared that he’s working on new music, including a party record and a potential EP titled J Versus Geek. He reflected on his personal outlook, describing himself as a “superhero” figure and acknowledging his struggles with anger. While he doesn’t believe therapy is the right fit for him, he expressed a desire to show better behavior to his mother and claimed he feels overlooked in the music space.
The interview offered a layered view into the life of a drill artist balancing a music career with personal responsibilities and long-standing tensions in the scene.
