Gerald Earl Gillum born May 24, 1989 better known by his stage name G-Eazy, is an American rapper, songwriter and producer most known for his sample of the 1960’s hit Runaround Sue.
Born in Oakland, California, G-Eazy has gained recognition as part of the growing hip hop scene in the area, joining artists such as Lil B and The Cataracs. Having an interest in making music at a young age G-Eazy put together a local group known as the ‘Bay Boyz’ who released a number songs from their Myspace page. He began to produce a number of singles as a sophomore while attending Loyola University of New Orleans.
With the success from his earlier mixtapes, G-Eazy continued to release further songs, notably “Waspy” and “Candy Girl”. Continuing to combine both his studies and music, in 2009 G-Eazy won the NAACP Best Music on Campus Woodie; Late 2010 saw G-Eazy being handed the opportunity of appearing as an opening act for the rapper Drake from YMCMB. In recent years, he has opened for a number of other artists such as Lil Wayne and Snoop Dogg.
G-Eazy graduated from Loyola University New Orleans in 2011 attaining a BS in Music Industry Studies. During an interview in December 2011 with the Student Publication of the University at Buffalo, he explained his decision to pursue both music and education
“I knew I had to go to college, but I knew I wanted to pursue music, that’s why I chose Loyola. I’ve been lucky enough to meet people, and I knew I had until college was over to get it all done.”
G-Eazy has one brother, James Wolcott Gillum, 3 years younger. James plays trumpet, entered the Music program at Loyola University New Orleans in 2010, and is very close to Gerald. Gerald and James were raised by their mother, artist Suzanne Olmsted. His brother is a big inspiration to his music.
JENESIS Magazine interviews G-Eazy as he tackles our 8 Piece Interview and talks about linking up with Lil Wayne, Mac, Dre being his favorite artist from The Bay, Rihanna and Kate Upton being possible stand ins for the “Loaded” video, and more.
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Interview by Jessica V. [@jkuh3392]
Video Shot by Mike Kelly [@waboosh]
