Young Hitta Discusses His “Letter 2 My Folks”
Starbound Young Hitta is a true rap powerhouse—infusing his genuine love of music and authentic, lively spirit into each of his expertly crafted tracks.
The Philly-born-and-raised rapper grew up immersed in the music world, looking up to his father—DJ and TV music show host Ronnie Ron. Being surrounded by musical legends from an early age gave him a unique perspective that catapulted his artistic path. Having grown up in the musical sphere, it was only natural that Young Hitta embarked on his rap journey as a young teenager—adopting a tunnel vision mentality that channels his boundless energy and relentless drive into his craft. The result? Fiery, passionate tracks with deliciously smooth flow—filled with booming bass, melodic riffs, and resonant lyricism. Guided by the mentors who stood in his corner in his own career, Young Hitta is dedicated to passing along his wisdom and mentorship. Playing many roles—producer, engineer, manager, cheerleader, and more—he lends his talents to up-and-coming artists with promise. Believing that each person is a “star in their own way,” he aims to inspire listeners to persevere through challenges and embrace their potential. With exciting new projects on the horizon for this twenty-six-year-old in the coming months, old and new fans are eagerly awaiting Young Hitta’s most dynamic and expressive display of artistry yet.
Written, produced, and engineered entirely by Young Hitta, “Letter 2 My Folks” is an emotionally charged, deeply moving track rooted in his personal experiences with loss. Dedicated to his mother and grandmother, whom he lost in 2023 and 2020, respectively, the song takes the form of an intimate letter. Through raw and honest lyricism, Young Hitta expresses deep gratitude for the sacrifices made by his family and mentors while acknowledging the struggles and triumphs that have shaped his journey. The song’s dynamic production features a dominating, almost haunting beat backed by melodic riffs and steady bass lines, dripping with Young Hitta’s signature fiery sound. Young Hitta’s silky-smooth flow weaves seamlessly through the music, infusing the track with an electrifying jolt of energy. Yet, his sincerity seeps into every verse—more than just a personal tribute, “Letter 2 My Folks” is a source of solace and encouragement for anyone grappling with enormous challenges. Recognizing the profound loneliness and darkness that often accompanies grief, Young Hitta courageously extends a hand to listeners—reminding them they are not alone and urging them to follow in his footsteps toward finding strength within themselves.
The “Letter 2 My Folks” music video is a visually stunning, unexpectedly vulnerable portrayal of loss, love, and resilience. Directed in collaboration with Mirzy Productions (@1mirs), Young Hitta crafts a muted atmosphere of reflection and reverence infused with an unmistakable Philly grit. Every frame feels authentically Young Hitta as he brings his lyrical letter to life on screen. Dynamic, quick cuts and exhilarating flashes breathe life and energy into each shot as Young Hitta delivers his verses with a commanding presence. Yet, amidst the vibrant visuals, two important objects quietly steal the spotlight: glittering pendants bearing pictures of his mother and grandmother that never leave Young Hitta’s side. These cherished photos remain close to his heart, symbolizing his dedication to their memory and gratitude for their impact on his life. Rich with personal touches, “Letter 2 My Folks” is more like a visual diary, serving not only as a heartfelt tribute to his lost loved ones but also as an invitation for viewers to share in his experience of healing, gratitude, and perseverance.
How did growing up watching your father in the music industry influence your artistic path? Did you always know you wanted to be a musician?
It influenced me 100% because I was around mega stars at a very early age while I was still in school, so that turned me into a popular kid. At the time I was interested in basketball but the music was a way for me to express myself so I fell in love with it. Yes, I always knew I would make music since I did the POG freestyle when I was 6 years old my dad heard me rapping and that’s when we knew
Did you draw inspiration from any particular musical influences for this track? How would you describe your signature sound?
Yeah, over the years of me making music people have compared me to Kendrick Lamar , Kur or some say I don’t sound like I’m from Philly. It was just the influence of losing my mom. It was a very tough time for me. I didn’t even write a letter to my folks. I built my studio ground up, got the beat & just started rapping how I felt at that moment.
Talk to us a little bit about your writing process for this tribute to your mother and grandmother. Are there any lines or themes that stand out to you?
The writing process for me can go 1 of 2 ways, either I’m finishing some I have been writing or I’m just going off the top which is another one of my best attributes. I have sat down and written a couple of great songs. Like one of my most popular songs to this day “Ocean”, the lines that stand out for me is when I said “College party the last time I saw Mike my friend Mike was killed when he was 18 he showed me love sandbox type work we were at a Lincoln university college party one of the best times I had with bro a couple of days later he got killed in a robbery going wrong” another line for me is “2y he one of a kind 2nd rich in my family I just might”t .. talking about nick cannon which is my real cousin. One more line that sticks out to me is when I said “he back popping them xans he bugging out I told Brodie to chill he said he stopped used to stop by the crib check on my pop when I heard that you checked my heart dropped talking about”, my bro young who I was closed to passed away from a overdose after getting clean and coming to see me saying he was done
Who did you collaborate with for the creation of the “Letter 2 My Folks” music video? What was the filming process like?
I shot with 1mirs / Mirzy probably one of my favorite videographers. Good dude make sure y’all tap in with him when y’all are all in the city but making the video was a very fun process for me. Working with 1 Mirs because he liked the song so he came up with ideas, I put mine in and the video came out fire.
What was your favorite part of creating the song and the music video? Do you have a favorite scene or visual element?
I just wanted to let people know that other people is going through a tough time dealing with the loss of somebody really close. It’s a crazy world, we deal with death every second but when you lose certain people it can do something to you. I had people reach out and let me know they were with me and they told me they appreciate “Letter 2 My Folks” they said It gets them through tough times
What emotions are you hoping to stir in your audience with this song? Do you hope the song inspires others?
I just want them to know I’m more than an artist, reach out to me. I’m a very good dude and I just wanna see people win. Ever since I was a kid I always was a helper & a team player. Me & my pop Ronnie Ron air 247 reach out to us we support and I just love the music man.
What music do you hope to make next? Do you have any projects in the works?
Yeah, I got some more videos coming soon. I have like 14 unreleased songs right now I’m bout to get back to my side of it but yeah a lot of music coming in 2025 -2026
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