The Inspirational Rapper
Rhymes to Set Your Soul on Fire
The Inspirational Rapper
A favorite for Pacific Northwest hip-hop fans, TIR has toured with Abstract Rude and opened for KRS-ONE, Talib Kweli, Foreign Legion, Vitamin D, King Khazm, Gabriel Teodros, Señor Gigio, Jaeda, Lyndsay Lee, The Roomy Depth, Woodbae & Treestar, Father Freshwater, Moon Magic flows, and T-Chronic among others.
Kingdom Come
The Inspirational Rapper teams up with Raminbeatz and Ammon Cluff to produce this moving cinematic and lyrical exploration of the fight an artist goes through to bring us their craft.
What People Are Saying
“The first time I got to see The Inspirational Rapper was in Medford, OR at Johnny Bs. I was automatically captivated by his authentic energy and deep messages in his music. He is very well-spoken and the passion he has for his craft because instantly evident the moment he stepped on stage. I am excited to see all that he creates ”
— T-Chronic
“If I had to explain The Inspirational Rapper’s performance style I would say that he is rooted in boom bap with the sincerity of a community event presenter enlightening his audiences with themes and information about wellness recovery and coping. His strong family values and passion for essential oils is communicated in every aspect of his presentation on stage even blessing his audiences with samples of his audio and essential oil fragrances in the ultimate try before you buy proposition. His talents are not limited to the microphone he can also DJ for artists and keep the party going as a club DJ. In his hometown where he resides in Talent Oregon, he even throws the party for the community. The multiple ways that he blends in to manifest with hip-hop and wellness culture are an inspiration to us all...”
— Abstract Rude
“Rap Renaissance ft. Abstract Rude”
Live at Talent Club in Talent Oregon on April 30th 2023 with Abstract Rude performing their song "Rap Renaissance". Video by @misslyndsaylee during the Girl 77 x LA Basin Tour with @jaedamuze @abbeyrizzle @keepthefeeltv
“Grandfather”
The Inspirational Rapper performs "Grandfather" at Gypsy Road Studio, Ashland Oregon May 1st 2023. Originally written for his grandfather's memorial this rarely performed piece was brought out during the opening performances for Abstract Rude's SBRC (Sixteen Bar Rap Competition). Video by @misslyndsaylee during the Girl 77 x LA Basin Tour with @jaedamuze @abbeyrizzle @keepthefeeltv