Skinnyfromthe9: From Getting Shot to Signing with LA Reid: The Skinnyfromthe9 Story | DSH #1493

From near-death experiences to million-dollar record deals, this Digital Social Hour episode with Skinnyfromthe9 has it ALL 🎙️. Packed with raw stories, lessons learned, and unfiltered truths, Skinnyfromthe9 opens up about his journey—surviving a shooting, navigating the music industry, bouncing back from setbacks, and maturing through it all. 💯 From growing up in small-town Jersey to signing with LA Reid, beefs, reconciliations, gambling in Vegas, and reflecting on faith, relationships, and personal growth—this conversation will keep you hooked from start to finish. 💬 Hear how Skinnyfromthe9 overcame industry politics, learned the value of loyalty, and why he’s approaching music and life with a whole new mindset. This is one of the most real and revealing episodes yet. 0:00 – Surviving a shooting and realizing he can’t move 1:14 – Breaking the mold in small-town Jersey 3:10 – Childhood struggles and finding music 4:21 – Inspiration from Fetty Wap’s success 5:45 – Signing a million-dollar deal with LA Reid 6:55 – Regrets about not signing with Atlantic Records 10:19 – Moving to Vegas & developing a gambling habit 11:42 – Viral casino run-in with SteveWillDoIt 14:51 – Banned from casinos over loyalty to friends 20:00 – Connection with Treyway Shotti & 6ix9ine 27:05 – Full breakdown of the Miami shooting 33:58 – Battling facial paralysis & recovery 49:42 – Relationship with PnB Rock & lessons learned APPLY TO BE ON THE PODCAST: https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/application BUSINESS INQUIRIES/SPONSORS: jenna@digitalsocialhour.com GUEST: Skinnyfromthe9 https://www.instagram.com/__skinnyfromthe9_/ https://x.com/skinnyfromthe9 https://www.youtube.com/user/SkinnyLifestyle908 SPONSORS: CODE Health A drug-free alternative to over-the-counter and prescription medications safe for people and animals. Website: https://partners.codehealthshop.com/ Use DSH at checkout to save 10% or use DSH100 to save $100 on the CODE Travel Kit THERASAGE: https://therasage.com/ LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759 Sean Kelly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmikekelly/ The views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are solely those of the individuals appearing on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team. While we encourage open and honest conversations, Sean Kelly is not legally responsible for any statements, claims, or opinions made by guests during the show. Listeners are encouraged to form their own opinions and consult professionals for advice where appropriate. Content on this podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice. Digital Social Hour works with participants in sponsored media and stays compliant with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations regarding sponsored media. #ad We have done our best to present the facts as we see them, however, we make no guarantees or promises regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided. In addition, the views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the producers of this program. #Skinnyfromthe9 #DigitalSocialHour #MusicIndustry #SurvivorStory #LifeLessons #VegasLife #MusicBusiness #RapCulture #ArtistJourney #Inspiration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .