In a recent conversation, Marlo G shared heartfelt reflections on how DMX and Tupac Shakur shaped his relationship with hip hop and personal growth. Speaking candidly about his formative years, Marlo described how DMX’s music spoke directly to his experiences, providing both inspiration and a mirror to his reality.

“DMX was like… I was outside,” Marlo recalled. “He was at the top of his game, and his music just hit different because I was living through it.”

While Marlo deeply respects Tupac’s influence and recognizes his monumental role in shaping hip hop culture, his personal connection to the West Coast legend came through legacy rather than lived experience. “I have huge appreciation for Pac and what he represented,” Marlo noted. “But I was really listening to X in real time. That made it personal.”

Personal Connection and Cultural Impact

Marlo’s reflection highlights an important truth in music appreciation: timing matters. The artists we experience during key moments in our lives often leave the deepest marks. For Marlo, DMX’s authenticity, emotion, and spiritual battles mirrored his own journey through struggle and growth.

At the same time, he recognizes Tupac’s enduring cultural presence—a revolutionary voice that continues to shape conversations about social justice, identity, and artistic expression decades later.

“Both Pac and X showed us different sides of pain and purpose,” Marlo said. “That’s why they’ll always be timeless.”

The Legacy Lives On

Beyond nostalgia, Marlo G’s perspective serves as a reminder of hip hop’s power to connect generations. Whether experienced live or rediscovered years later, the music of DMX and Tupac continues to resonate with audiences seeking honesty, strength, and reflection in their art.

As Marlo looks forward to releasing new music and embracing family life, he carries the spirit of these legends with him—proof that the legacy of hip hop’s greats still beats strong in today’s artists.