Bellygang Kushington sat down with DJ Holiday, and the conversation covered a year most artists only dream about. A Billboard Hot 100 record, a viral TikTok wave, and a headline-making walkout with Coach Prime were all on the table. Here’s the full breakdown.
How Did “WTF Goin’” Come Together With 21 Savage?
Bellygang Kushington said “WTF Goin’” started as nothing more than a beat and a snippet. Once that snippet hit the internet, 21 Savage — overseas in London at the time — reached out directly after hearing it.
“He hit me, like, hey, I gotta get on that,” Bellygang recalled. As soon as 21 Savage returned from his trip, he laid down his verse, and the record was locked in. No labels, no middlemen — just one artist hearing something he liked and jumping on it.
How Far Did “WTF Goin’” Climb on the Billboard Hot 100?
Within two to three months of release, “WTF Goin’” moved to #84 on the Billboard Hot 100. Bellygang credited the jump to a TikTok wave that turned the record into a viral moment far beyond Atlanta, pulling in new listeners nationwide.
The climb reflects where the industry stands right now: TikTok increasingly decides which songs break through on Billboard’s charts, often ahead of traditional radio.
What Happened When Bellygang Kushington Walked Out With Coach Prime?
One of the year’s standout moments came when Bellygang walked out alongside Deion Sanders — known as Coach Prime — and the Colorado Buffaloes at the Colorado vs. Georgia Tech game. He made clear it wasn’t a one-off publicity stunt.
“I still got personal relationships in the business. So I mean, it’s Deion, man. Come on now,” Bellygang said, pointing to real relationships built over time rather than a scheduled moment for cameras.
What Was It Like Performing Live With Kehlani?
Bellygang went straight from the Coach Prime appearance to performing “WTF Goin’” live for the first time during a surprise pop-out with R&B singer Kehlani. He called it one of the highlights of his year — sharing a stage of that magnitude with an artist of Kehlani’s caliber, in front of a crowd that already knew every word.
Which Rising Atlanta Artists Did Bellygang Kushington Shout Out?
Bellygang used part of the interview to talk about his role in bringing Atlanta hip hop back into the national conversation. “Honestly, like, bringing the city back,” he said, before naming artists he believes deserve more shine, including Bally Baby and Yung Wolf.
That kind of community-first shoutout has long been part of Atlanta’s hip hop culture, and Bellygang made a point of keeping that tradition alive rather than keeping the spotlight to himself.
How Does Bellygang Kushington Stay Grounded Through the Fame?
Asked how he’s handled a year of rapid growth, Bellygang pointed to staying the same person on and off camera. “I like to live like that every day, all day. When the camera off anyway, so just being real, being humble anyway,” he said.
