Some people are born with music in their veins. For Anthony, known to fans as 30boyant, that’s always been the story—at least according to friends and family. But talent alone doesn’t make an artist. In Anthony’s case, it was the harsh reality of loss and struggle, the kind most kids aren’t ready to face, that pushed him to turn his pain into poetry.
Growing up in Oakland, California, Anthony never set out to be different. “I don’t like to categorize myself as different,” he says. “I’m the same as anyone else. I just genuinely want people who feel the same way as me to know that you always have a choice, to never give up, and to never kick a dog while they’re down.” It’s a message that runs through his music and life—survival, resilience, and hope for anyone who’s ever felt cornered by circumstance.
The sound of 30boyant draws from that tension between darkness and light. His favorite lyric, from the track “Hit Drank,” says it all:
*Act stupid, Play Smart
Everything in light started off inside the dark
Room tense I smell blood in the air I’m totin’ darts*
It’s the kind of raw honesty that doesn’t just come from talent; it comes from living it.
But for Anthony, the music is about more than himself. “My plans on achievement are solely based on me being heard, sharing my story and thoughts,” he says. He knows the power of putting your truth on record—how it can reach someone else who needs to hear it.
Right now, he’s shining a light on his roots, putting promotion behind the music that started it all. “I just wanna win,” an old video produced and recorded by 30boyant, still hits home for fans and newcomers alike. It’s a testament to the drive that keeps him moving forward, no matter how rough things get.
If you want to follow Anthony’s journey, check out his past and future releases on all platforms:
Instagram: @30boyant3
Facebook: Yaeworld Ant
TikTok: 30boyant
YouTube: 30boyant83
For anyone out there feeling lost, Anthony’s music is a reminder: you always have a choice. Keep going, keep fighting, and remember—you’re not alone.