Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Follow Lil Skies: instagram.com/lilskies
Coby: instagram.com/cobyisaoglu
Kyler: instagram.com/kylerisaoglu
Zack: instagram.com/zacharygilligan
Rarri: instagram.com/rarri
Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/78CFLd7Imi0fyRRSKRkm0j
Podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/basement-talk/id1719375700
Website: basementtalk.com
Instagram: instagram.com/basementtalk
TikTok: tiktok.com/@thebasementtalk
#basementtalk #lilskies #rap
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:23 Lil Skies joins Basement Talk
1:38 Growing up listening to Skies' music
2:41 The Ridiculousness story nobody knew
4:38 Starting music at 4 years old
7:06 Influences: Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Wiz & Mac Miller
8:29 The moment he knew he made it
9:33 Atlantic Records & going independent
12:20 How Red Roses changed his life
15:30 Fame happened faster than expected
16:10 Is Landon Cube still his friend?
16:52 New music & why fans will love it
20:35 Why he keeps his circle small
22:14 Wild stories with PnB Rock
24:07 Opening for Fetty Wap changed everything
25:14 Touring with Wiz Khalifa
26:44 The unreleased Juice WRLD song
28:00 Why modern rap feels different
28:53 Losing PnB Rock & rapper safety
31:16 Why artists don't show love anymore
32:59 His thoughts on drugs today
35:45 Taking care of family before himself
36:45 "People really thought I fell off..."
37:53 Why he stays off social media
39:03 Learning who to trust
41:39 Building his career without relying on anyone
42:36 The SoundCloud reunion idea
43:30 Legendary Rolling Loud performances
44:47 Craziest fan experience ever
45:34 Why he still feels like an outsider
46:25 Relationship with Young Bans
48:03 His philosophy on life
49:54 What's really on his Instagram feed
50:53 Family, relationships & fatherhood
52:36 Most underrated artists from his era
53:39 Why Famous Dex is a genius
55:32 Using music as therapy
56:55 Ian Dior, MGK & staying consistent
58:23 EXCLUSIVE: Unreleased music preview
1:00:25 Why he could live without a phone
1:00:46 Conversations with XXXTentacion
1:02:22 Advice for new artists
1:06:50 Shoutout to Rarri & real relationships
1:08:40 Why success is different than people think
1:10:24 Is it harder to build a fanbase today?
1:12:16 Responding to "Lil Skies fell off"
1:15:01 Would he ever livestream?
1:15:37 Boxing another rapper?
1:17:11 Smokepurpp's comeback & SoundCloud legends
1:18:13 Health, fitness & changing habits
1:19:59 SoundCloud era reunion talk
1:22:22 Realizing he became who he dreamed of being
1:25:00 What's next for Lil Skies?
1:26:33 His relationship with Drakeo The Ruler
1:27:35 Dream collaborations: Lil Wayne & Travis Scott
1:29:28 Why today's rap is different
1:31:04 Performing overseas & global fame
1:34:46 Why he stopped doing interviews
1:37:17 The biggest thing he regrets about success
1:38:57 His warning about drugs
1:40:29 The comeback starts now
1:46:05 Outro
Follow Lil Skies: instagram.com/lilskies
Coby: instagram.com/cobyisaoglu
Kyler: instagram.com/kylerisaoglu
Zack: instagram.com/zacharygilligan
Rarri: instagram.com/rarri
Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/78CFLd7Imi0fyRRSKRkm0j
Podcast on Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/basement-talk/id1719375700
Website: basementtalk.com
Instagram: instagram.com/basementtalk
TikTok: tiktok.com/@thebasementtalk
#basementtalk #lilskies #rap
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:23 Lil Skies joins Basement Talk
1:38 Growing up listening to Skies' music
2:41 The Ridiculousness story nobody knew
4:38 Starting music at 4 years old
7:06 Influences: Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Wiz & Mac Miller
8:29 The moment he knew he made it
9:33 Atlantic Records & going independent
12:20 How Red Roses changed his life
15:30 Fame happened faster than expected
16:10 Is Landon Cube still his friend?
16:52 New music & why fans will love it
20:35 Why he keeps his circle small
22:14 Wild stories with PnB Rock
24:07 Opening for Fetty Wap changed everything
25:14 Touring with Wiz Khalifa
26:44 The unreleased Juice WRLD song
28:00 Why modern rap feels different
28:53 Losing PnB Rock & rapper safety
31:16 Why artists don't show love anymore
32:59 His thoughts on drugs today
35:45 Taking care of family before himself
36:45 "People really thought I fell off..."
37:53 Why he stays off social media
39:03 Learning who to trust
41:39 Building his career without relying on anyone
42:36 The SoundCloud reunion idea
43:30 Legendary Rolling Loud performances
44:47 Craziest fan experience ever
45:34 Why he still feels like an outsider
46:25 Relationship with Young Bans
48:03 His philosophy on life
49:54 What's really on his Instagram feed
50:53 Family, relationships & fatherhood
52:36 Most underrated artists from his era
53:39 Why Famous Dex is a genius
55:32 Using music as therapy
56:55 Ian Dior, MGK & staying consistent
58:23 EXCLUSIVE: Unreleased music preview
1:00:25 Why he could live without a phone
1:00:46 Conversations with XXXTentacion
1:02:22 Advice for new artists
1:06:50 Shoutout to Rarri & real relationships
1:08:40 Why success is different than people think
1:10:24 Is it harder to build a fanbase today?
1:12:16 Responding to "Lil Skies fell off"
1:15:01 Would he ever livestream?
1:15:37 Boxing another rapper?
1:17:11 Smokepurpp's comeback & SoundCloud legends
1:18:13 Health, fitness & changing habits
1:19:59 SoundCloud era reunion talk
1:22:22 Realizing he became who he dreamed of being
1:25:00 What's next for Lil Skies?
1:26:33 His relationship with Drakeo The Ruler
1:27:35 Dream collaborations: Lil Wayne & Travis Scott
1:29:28 Why today's rap is different
1:31:04 Performing overseas & global fame
1:34:46 Why he stopped doing interviews
1:37:17 The biggest thing he regrets about success
1:38:57 His warning about drugs
1:40:29 The comeback starts now
1:46:05 Outro
