Conan, born Mitchell, is an emerging rapper from a violent neighborhood on the south side of Louisiana. Raised by his great-grandmother and mother, he grew up in a packed household that included his cousin, grandparents, and great-grandfather. Conan’s music is heavily influenced by his environment, where by age 12, he witnessed many young people either dealing drugs, carrying guns, or aspiring to be basketball players. He chose rap as his outlet, stating in an interview, “I was never a fan of basketball.”
Early Life and Influences
In a candid interview, Conan revealed that his upbringing deeply shaped his musical themes, often centered around survival, pain, and the harsh truths of street life. When asked why he raps about guns, violence, and drugs, he replied:
- "Cause that's what I know the most—that's what I grew up around. Where I'm from, at the age of 12, everybody had guns and were drug dealers or played basketball."*
His primary inspirations are his mother, great-grandmother, and grandfather, all of whom played major roles in his development.
Musical Style and Recognition
Conan is known for his "off-the-wall" freestyles that have impressed even seasoned listeners. One studio crew member said, *"This sh*t is crazy, I never heard a kid say some sh*t like that before."* His lyrical style blends raw, real-life experiences with unfiltered emotion, earning him attention in underground rap circles.
Other Projects
In addition to his music, Conan is working on launching a clothing line called **MansionBoyz**. He has hinted at a surprise project on the way—potentially a mixtape or full album.
Interview Highlights
- "Why did you start rapping?"*
"Rapping was an outlet for me to escape the pains of my daily environment, because it pained me to have to go outside at 8:00 in the morning because they had no lights inside."
- "When will we see a mixtape release?"*
"In the near future..."
- "Do you have any social media accounts?"*
"Uhh yeah... follow me on Instagram @Lolconan"
Conan is a rising star with a powerful story and unmatched lyrical energy. Keep an eye out—he could be the next major voice from the South.