Rapper Nino Paid survived trauma - and transformed it into connection
Briefly

Nino Paid, a rising 23-year-old rapper from Prince George's County, articulates the intricate relationship between trauma and art in his music. With songs focusing on realistic themes such as loss and resilience, he has quickly connected with fans who resonate with his confessional, reflective style. His track "Pain & Possibilities" embodies his outlook on navigating adversity and ambition. His authenticity has sparked dialogue among listeners who share their own stories of hardship, illustrating the therapeutic power of his music as he prepares for his 2024 project "Can't Go Bacc."
There's a lot of people in my DMs on my Instagram with a similar story or the same story. ... A lot of people got the same kind of story, or a story that's even worse.
I'm tired of going through pain/ I think I'm destined for greatness or maybe I'm goin' insane.
I spent 22 years in this world, and I'm hopin' I still got 22 more on the clock.
I be saying that before I do something, like trekking into downtown D.C. for our interview.
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