Roddy Ricch's Steady Incline: The FADER Interview

The pace at which Compton rapper Roddy Ricch has transformed street-level success and high-profile cosigns into commercial superstardom has been not just impressive, but a strong signal of a significant artist in the making. This year, he's been nominated for three Grammys thanks to standout features on Nipsey Hussle's “Racks in the Middle" and Mustard's "Ballin." <br /><br />"A steady incline is the best thing," he told The FADER's Lawrence Burney during a recent interview at our New York City office. "You never wanna rise to the top too fast in anything." His quiet maturity was on display over the 19-minute conversation — topics covered include the new album, his slain friend Nipsey Hussle, when he plans to leave music behind, and much more.<br /><br />Read more on The FADER: https://bit.ly/2PS8iKf<br /><br />Subscribe now for more The FADER http://bit.ly/XPZVfG<br /><br />Read the FADER: http://www.thefader.com<br />Follow the FADER on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefader<br />Like the FADER on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/11JaNSJ<br />Follow the FADER on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefader/