Rod Wave's backstory

by: Kaplesh IMAGE CRADIT:GOOGLE

Rod Wave has become a household name in the music industry. But his journey to stardom was far from easy.

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Rod Wave was inspired to become a rapper by his love for music and his desire to express himself creatively.

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Some of Rod Wave's most popular songs include "Heart On Ice," "Rags2Riches," "Pray 4 Love," and "Girl of My Dreams."

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Rod Wave, whose real name is Rodarius Marcell Green, was born on August 27, 1998, in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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He was inspired by his father, who recognized his talent and bought him a microphone, and his brother, who provided him with a computer to fuel his creative ambitions.

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He started by releasing several mixtapes independently, with "Hunger Games Vol.1" in 2016 being one of his early works.

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t was in 2019 that he caught the attention of the music world with his mixtape "PTSD." This project included the viral hit song "Heart on Ice," which catapulted him into the spotlight.

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Rod Wave's most popular songs have resonated with a wide audience. Tracks like "Heart on Ice," "Rags2Riches," "Tombstone," "Street Runner," "Cuban Links," and "Nirvana" have topped the charts,

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He's been recognized as a trailblazer of a sub-genre known as "soul-trap." But what truly sets him apart is his willingness to delve into personal struggles and emotions,

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His song "Heart on Ice" went viral on YouTube and TikTok in 2019, peaking at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. Following this success,

He faced adversity on multiple fronts. From growing up in poverty and a violent neighborhood to battling depression and anxiety

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