Artist Radar: Benjamin Banks Takes Us Through His Musical Journey. Discusses Name Change And Future Plans

Introduction

TrapAcid had the exclusive opportunity to sit down with Benjamin Banks, formerly known as A$ap Kxdd, for his first-ever interview.Banks shared insights into his musical path and the reasoning behind his recent name change. Dive into the conversation below.

1. Before we kick this Q&A off thank you for this opportunity

Shout out for having me

2. Who is Benjamin Banks?

Benjamin Banks is a producer ,songwriter , rapper/trapper. I grew up in Kimberley and was raised by a single parent …a college dropout…crazy work ethic and a go getter… Overall I'm always striving to be the best version of myself. 

3. Let's discuss the transition from A$ap Kxdd to Benjamin Banks. What's up with that

Nothing hectic but I could say A$ap kidd was just a version of me trying to find himself through music trying to see where he fits in and trying to polish up the knowledge he gained through life and trying to project it on to the music and Benjamin banks is more matured with the music and found where he belongs 

4. Is there anything different that people can expect from Benjamin Banks compared to A$ap Kxdd?

What to expect from Benjamin banks is more work ,more music more ,more content basically I'm gonna be more consistent. 

5. Outside of music, what else do you do for fun?

Outside music ,what do I do for fun ?Damn tight question but well I stay off social media ,away from hoes😭  and just skateboarding. I also like to read books and trade but most importantly I enjoy spending time with the family.

6. What goes on in your head before you decide to write a song

Crazy things is I do not write my music,it’s strictly what I think and how I feel or what I felt.it depends on the mood of the beat and how I feel that moment…and sometimes I could make a song about a situation that I’ve never been in but just from hearing someone talk about the situation and I manipulate myself in that situation and write about it 

7. What's the one thing you'll forever be grateful for?

I’m grateful for everything in life but the one thing /person I’m grateful is mom 

God know how much I appreciate that person

8. How does 2025 look like musically?

Well 2025 gone be a year of good music ,new features and whole lotta visuals

9. Do you ever get criticism from Emcees saying your music is soft?

Nah ,not that I know of

10. To that one person who always listens to your music, what do you want to say to them?

like I said. I’m grateful for everything in life and you included,the boy appreciates you and I’m grateful…keeping streaming and showing love .and stay winning and stay safe gang

 

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