Herbert Wright III, known professionally as “G Herbo,” made his Florida A&M University debut during the school’s 2025 homecoming concert, displaying a performance that showcased his growth as a person and an artist.
The Chicago native, who gained traction in his early teens with the rise of drill music in the 2010’s, built the foundation of his career around raw storytelling about life in his environment. Tracks like “Kill Sh*t” brought listeners closer to a real perspective on violence, loss and pain. Leaving his mark in the rap game separating himself from the rest and influencing a lot of artists today.
Now almost a decade later, Herbo’s message has shifted. After his homecoming performance, he took the time to share how fatherhood has shaped him for the better, both personally and musically.
His take on fatherhood comes down to two factors, “Unselfishness and patience…I always try to like just sacrifice as much time as I can to be a father because that’s what’s most important to me.”
That growth is evident in his work, with projects like “PTSD,” which released in 2020. He explores mental health and the long-term effects of trauma and violence. With his newest upcoming project, “Lil Herb,” set to release Nov. 7, Herbo continues to push this new agenda of emotional depth and personal accountability.
When asked about advice to overcome gang culture he said , “Get out the streets…If you don’t put yourself in a different environment, your situation won’t change.”
Herbo’s show at FAMU highlighted aspects bigger than music. It showed his transition from a young artist living in survival mode to one that is using his platform to encourage growth and change.
