'No Jumper' Interviews 12-Year-Old Rap Phenom Matt Ox

Learn more about the young artist behind “Overwhelming.”

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After his first LA show, Philly’s very own Matt Ox met up with Adam22 of No Jumper to discuss his recent success. Accompanied by his mom, manager, Chxpo, F1lthy and Oogiemane, the 12-year-old rap phenom offered his feelings on clocking nearly 5 million views on his viral hit “Overwhelming.” Additionally, Matt Ox talked about the pros of being an independent artist and the artists that reached out after his success. Check out the interview above and let us know what you think.

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