June 13, 2026

#239 EELI: Shot, Silenced, Then Dropped S.W. – Unfiltered Comeback Story from NC Streets (E)

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with EELI — a raw, authentic Southern rapper from Bladen & Robeson County, North Carolina. From discovering 2Pac at age 7 to surviving gun violence, ICU recovery, relearning to walk, and battling depression that silenced him for years, EELI’s journey is pure resilience and discipline.We dive unfiltered into:• His NC roots and UGK/Southern soul influences• The making of his brand new album S.W. (dropped June 4, 2026!)• What “S.W.” stands for and the stories behind standout tracks• Mental health, the streets-to-booth grind, and chasing greatness at any age• Production process, live energy, and advice for other undiscovered artistsThis is real talk — no filter, just an inspiring comeback story from one of hip-hop’s hidden gems.🔔 First rapper on Unfiltered & Undiscovered — don’t miss this one!Stream S.W. now:• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/440MaiYew0QYB5dsEZEqtd?si=loojQ_ymTEGO4oIkYt9u3Q • YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ko8P6Q07usYtsEZy10XqQfKfAvggLolAw • Follow EELI: @eelisw24 (Instagram)#EELI #SWAlbum #NCrap #UndiscoveredRap #UnfilteredAndUndiscoveredSubscribe for more raw conversations with emerging talent. Drop your thoughts below — what’s your favorite EELI track?

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