IL Boi Talks Planet Asia, SZA, and Taking Midwest Hip-Hop National | #262

IL Boi Talks Planet Asia, SZA, and Taking Midwest Hip-Hop National | #262

From The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast by Presented by Stardom Media Podcast Network

January 23, 2026 · 11 min · Season 9 · Episode 262

About this episode

IL Boi discusses his music career, collaborations, and marketing strategies in this episode.

Midwest hip-hop artist IL Boi joins The Stardom101 Magazine Podcast to talk about his journey from launching his career in 2019 to collaborating with major artists like Rick Ross, Boosie, Twista, and Project Pat. In this exclusive interview, IL Boi reveals details about two powerful new records — one with West Coast legend Planet Asia and an upcoming R&B banger with SZA — plus his upcoming performances opening for The Luniz and Fabo in Madison, Wisconsin and his IL Boi Birthday Bash in Rockford, Illinois. He also breaks down his approach to self-marketing, networking, and branding, shares his plans to blend rock, country, and trap, and reflects on meeting DJ Unk during one of the late artist’s final shows. This episode is a must-listen for independent artists, music fans, and anyone watching the next wave of hip-hop rise from the Midwest.

People in this episode

Guest: IL Boi

Topics covered

  • Midwest hip-hop
  • music collaboration
  • self-marketing
  • branding
  • independent artists

Keywords

  • IL Boi
  • Midwest hip-hop
  • SZA
  • Planet Asia
  • music industry
  • self-marketing
  • branding

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Luniz, Fabo

Places: Madison, Wisconsin, Rockford, Illinois

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