He had a mic, a SoundCloud account, and a fidget spinner — then the internet lost its mind. In this raw episode of We're Out of Time with Richard Taite we dive into how Mattox exploded out of nowhere, backed by the gritty underground rap scene. From viral fame to being raised by a teen mom who had him at just 14, this is the wild, unfiltered story of a kid who turned internet chaos into a career. Buckle up — you don’t want to miss this ride.
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Key moments from this conversation with Mattox & Richard Taite.
Intro 00:00
Turning Life Around 01:00
Mattox's upcoming projects 03:55
Mattox goes viral at 11 years old 05:46
Bronny James helps Mattox's song go viral 14:59
"They don't speak English, but they knew the words to my songs!" 24:08
Mattox's relationship with his mom 32:22Going viral with a fidget spinner 35:42
Underground Rap Scene and substance issues 41:00
Mattox's advice for inspiring artists 51:30