We had the good fortune of connecting with Nilly and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Nilly, what habits do you feel play an important role in your life?
Consistency and Discipline. These are the core building blocks to becoming great in any facet of life.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
What sets me apart is my lyricism blended with melodic undertones and relatability. I have been consistently rapping since 2014, most notably being featured on VH1’s “Signed” with Rick Ross and The Dream. There have been challenges along the way, but the chase for greatness makes it all worth it. You always have to be planned and take each step seriously along the way. Everyday is a new chance to make a 1st impression, so treat each performance like it’s your last. No one will outwork me

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
For starters, The Forum and SoFi is where all the great sports teams and musicians play. Also, Hollywood Bowl is a nice date spot to have a good time. LA is king for weather and beaches, so Venice Beach and Santa Monica Pier.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Definitely my parents. They instilled the confidence in me to achieve anything that I wanted, while creating the work ethic and space for me to express myself creatively.

Website: https://linktr.ee/5life

Instagram: https://instagram.com/its_nilly

Twitter: https://x.com/its_nilly

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NillyNation

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Image Credits
Theorian Jackson (@styledbyyb)
Quentin Ventura (@quentinventura)
Karra I (@shotbykarra)
DC Boson (@derrezzll)

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