# 718 - Prof On Growing Up Wild, Independence in the Rap World & the Art That Saved Him
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May 26, 2026 · 2h 20m
About this episode
Prof discusses his upbringing, the impact of art on his life, and various influences in the rap world.
Prof hangs out and we talk about growing up in Minnesota, battling in the streets, and how art became the thing that kept him alive. We get into his family, his dad burning down his house, his mom cultivating his creativity, Goody Mob, Lil Yachty, Migos, Busta Rhymes, comedy, and what Kurt Cobain would do on social media today. Pre-order Prof’s upcoming album, Good Time Boy - https://stophousegroup.com Follow Prof - https://www.instagram.com/profgampo Sponsors: Fabletics - Shop at https://fabletics.com/bertcast — 70-80% off as new VIP Rula - Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/BERTCAST #rulapod Ethos - Get your free quote at https://ethos.com/BERT BlueChew - Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code BERTCAST. Magic Spoon - You can get $5 off your next order, including the Protein Pastries, at https://MagicSpoon.com/BERT. Hollow Socks - For a limited time Hollow Socks is having a Buy 2, Get 2 Free Sale. Head to https://Hollowsocks.com today to check it out. #HollowSockspod#Prof #RapMusic #HipHop #BattleRap #GoodyMob #Outkast #LilYachty #Migos #KurtCobain…
People in this episode
Host: Bert
Guest: Prof
Topics covered
- growing up
- independence
- art
- rap music
- family
- creativity
Keywords
- Prof
- rap music
- Kurt Cobain
- Goody Mob
- Lil Yachty
- Migos
- creativity
Sponsors
Fabletics, Rula, Ethos, BlueChew, Magic Spoon, Hollow Socks
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Goody Mob, Lil Yachty, Migos, Busta Rhymes
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