
Mattox: The Kid Who Went Viral and Shook the Game
from We're Out of Time
by Richard Taite
Published: Tue Apr 08 2025
Show Notes
He had a mic, a SoundCloud account, and a fidget spinner — then the internet lost its mind. In this raw episode of We're Out of Time with Richard Taite we dive into how Mattox exploded out of nowhere, backed by the gritty underground rap scene. From viral fame to being raised by a teen mom who had him at just 14, this is the wild, unfiltered story of a kid who turned internet chaos into a career. Buckle up — you don’t want to miss this ride.
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Key moments from this conversation with Mattox & Richard Taite.
Intro
Turning Life Around
Mattox'supcoming projects
Mattox goes viral at 11 years old
Bronny James helps Mattox's song go viral
"They don't speak English, but they knew the words to my songs!"
Mattox's relationship with his mom Goingviral with a fidget spinner
Underground Rap Scene and substance issues
Mattox's advice for inspiring artists