IIIBEREALZ INTERVIEW: VIPER PRESENTS [2026 BOLD FEATURE]
In the ever-crowded landscape of modern music, few artists possess the raw, unshakeable clarity of purpose found in iiiBEREALZ. Hailing from a background that has tested his resolve, the artist formerly known to his mother as “Real” has transformed personal trial into a cinematic auditory experience. For iiiBEREALZ, music isn’t just a career; it is a therapeutic outlet and a vessel for a message rooted in the trinity of mind, body, and soul.
Whether he is delivering a verse in a single, breathless take or balancing his creative output with his cake business, Tatiye Treats, iiiBEREALZ remains anchored by his commitment to fatherhood and community. His sound is a gritty yet reflective tapestry, woven with the influence of greats like Nas and Lauryn Hill, yet entirely his own. In this exclusive interview with Viper, we sit down with the man behind the music to discuss the weight of vulnerability, the evolution of his craft, and how he plans to use his platform to foster a more peaceful world.
What five words define your sound?
Real, authentic, reflective, gritty and cinematic; I like to paint pictures with my words.
Tell me something unique about your creative process
My process is constantly evolving depending on how I feel and the environment I’m in.; it’s always changing. Also, most of my verses are recorded in one take — I don’t really chop in, I deliver the whole flow in one go.
Which song of yours would you like people to hear first?
‘Can I Live’, ‘Gangster’s Paradise’ or ‘For My Firstborn’.
What inspired you to make that song?
Fatherhood. It’s about trying to make the world a better place and showing people what life should really be about — focusing on happiness, family, and staying away from negativity.
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