Tyree Da GunMan Talks About South Memphis, Losing His Mom, 16 Labels Reaching Out To Him

Tyree Da GunMan "Off The Porch" Interview We recently sat down with buzzing Memphis artist Tyree Da GunMan for an exclusive “Off The Porch” interview! During our conversation he talked about his upbringing in South Memphis, losing his mom, dedicating his song “Yesterday” to his mom, jumping off the porch, working his first job when he was 11, becoming the man of the house at that time, playing basketball in school, graduating high school, explains why he didn’t go to college, getting his first house when he was 16, not having any role male models growing up, taking care of his family, rapping since he was in school, starting to take music seriously 2 years ago, explains why’s artist name is Tyree Da GunMan, his song “This Ain’t That” blowing up without a music video, reveals he wanted to give up on music numerous times, recently going to New York for the first time, his new single “Yep”, his song & video “Flight Tonight” blowing up last year, explains his creative process, labels reaching out to him last year, signing a distribution deal, what to expect from his upcoming project, plans to start his own label, going to Johnny Dang & spending $30k for his grill, his growth as an artist, his thoughts on the music scene in Memphis right now, the difference between someone from South Memphis & East Memphis, feeling like 2026 is going to be his year, shares advice for the youth, and much more! Tyree Da GunMan https://www.instagram.com/tyree_dagunman23/ Interview by Haze https://www.instagram.com/mike_tall DGB Media https://www.dirty-glove.com https://www.instagram.com/dirtyglovebastards https://www.instagram.com/dgb_offtheporch/ https://www.twitter.com/DGB_Media_ https://www.facebook.com/dirtyglovebastards "Off The Porch" Interviews Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGZpaFw4cQ6PLtV-w_-9To6I7yrhShcGr "Off The Porch" is Dirty Glove Bastard's exclusive interview series where artists, producers, DJs & industry insiders are given a platform to tell their unfiltered story. Dirty Glove Bastard was created in 2007 to shine more light on the buzzing, regional music scenes in the South & Midwest. 🔔 PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE!