In a no-holds-barred interview with Witty Apparatus, Baton Rouge rapper and content creator Unkle Bang opens up like never before. From diss records to jailhouse rumors to movie roles and major co-signs, the Louisiana native covers it all in a viral, hour-plus conversation that touches nearly every corner of Southern hip-hop culture.
And yes—he said what he said: “NBA YoungBoy is the new Tupac.”
Back after a long hiatus and recovering from a recent concussion, Unkle Bang is fully back in motion—physically and musically. After stepping away from “jig music” for over a decade, he returned to rap with a vengeance, landing a distribution deal with Create Music Group within just 30 days of dropping new tracks. His comeback singles, “Death Valley” and “Wheelchairs”, caught fire—drawing reactions from names like Shaquille O’Neal, who is now collaborating with him on a clean, no-cursing track.
The interview dives deep into his ongoing tension with fellow Baton Rouge rappers, particularly Maine Musik, who Bang calls out directly. According to Bang, Maine’s jailhouse humiliation was a turning point that “ended his career,” and his diss records were meant to expose that narrative.
He clarifies that while he doesn’t see it as “real beef,” he’s not backing down either—claiming Maine is “scared, soft, and not built like TEC,” who Bang still respects. The complexity of Baton Rouge relationships plays out as he reveals he was once close with Tookie, Maine’s older brother.
Bang didn’t hold back when addressing the Baton Rouge production scene, bluntly telling local producers: “Keep that sh*t—don’t send me beats!” Instead, he says he prefers West Coast-inspired instrumentals, further separating himself from the city’s sonic norms.
In one of the interview’s wildest moments, he tells a story about Mista Cain selling him a gun as a teen and firing it in broad daylight—a raw anecdote that captures both his past and the city’s hard reality.
While music is a key lane, Bang admits that his true passion lies in film and business. He’s got multiple movie roles lined up, including independent films, and is actively shifting focus toward acting and production. “I don’t even really like rapping,” he says with a smirk. “But the movies? I’m good there.”
He’s also a comedian, clothing line owner, and content creator—making it clear that he sees diversification as the only way to truly survive in entertainment. “There ain’t no real money in music unless you’re doing three other things.”
Bang uses his platform to reflect on violence in hip-hop, emphasizing that his lyrics are entertainment—not instruction. He warns young fans not to follow in his footsteps and criticizes bloggers and internet fans for escalating rap feuds into real-world violence.
He discusses his documentary, “Kill Switch,” about Baton Rouge violence, and says he stands behind everything he’s said—publicly and privately.
In what’s already a viral moment, Bang calls NBA YoungBoy “the Tupac of this generation.” He praises the rapper’s street credibility, independence, and strategy of hitting “hood cities” on tour. While also showing love to Baton Rouge legends like Kevin Gates and Fredo Bang, he laments the lack of unity in the scene.
“A Baton Rouge tour with all the top guys? It would be historic,” he says. “But it’ll never happen. Too much conflict.”
Unkle Bang takes time to salute a few standouts who’ve shown love along the way—like Funny Mike, Streamer University, and OG Kunta, who made a surprise appearance during the interview to show support and promote unity between Baton Rouge and Ft. Worth.
Unkle Bang’s upcoming album, “Unkle Bang 1992,” references the year he “jumped off the porch” and marks his formal re-entry into rap. But don’t expect him to stay in one lane—he’s got his eye on movies, money, and longevity, not just music charts.
“This industry’s a trap if you don’t own your lane,” he says. “And I own mine.”
