Babyface Ray joins the Kid L Podcast for an in-depth conversation about his journey from Detroit’s east side to becoming one of the defining artists of the city’s modern rap era.

Ray takes it back to the beginning, discussing the sounds he grew up around in Detroit, connecting with producer Helluva, and the formation of Team Eastside. He explains the roles Peezy and Damedot played in the group, the competitive relationship between Team Eastside and Doughboyz Cashout, and how their movement helped influence Detroit culture even before everyone understood how to turn that influence into money.

Ray also reflects on when music became a serious career, the transition from Team Eastside to his solo success, and projects including MIA Season, Family Over Money, Ron Artest, The White House and more.

The conversation goes beyond Detroit as Ray talks about touring with Travis Scott, performing on Jimmy Fallon, meeting fans overseas in London, dealing with fame, rarely answering his phone, and staying genuine as his career has grown.

Kid L and Babyface Ray also discuss BabyTron collaborating with Eminem, the Detroit Pistons and Cade Cunningham, Chicken P, 42 Dugg, Poppa, Detroit’s evolving rap scene, and the lasting impact Ray and Team Eastside have had on the city.