We recently connected with Lawrence “The Law of HUEY” Mead Jr. and have shared our conversation below.
Lawrence , looking forward to learning from your journey. You’ve got an amazing story and before we dive into that, let’s start with an important building block. Where do you get your work ethic from?
I get my work ethic from within. I think about all that I want to get out of life and my career and the places I want to take the people I love and it makes me want to go get it. Whatever it is. In my mind and heart, “it” will be mine, God willing. I know that a lot of people look at other things for the start up and I’ve tried it that way. But after so many times of doing that, it didn’t move me as much as my own desires and dreams. I realized that nothing or nobody makes me move. I, internally, have to want it.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
Yo, what’s good? I go by The Law of HUEY, and what I do ain’t just music—it’s storytelling, it’s therapy, it’s truth. My art is about taking everything I’ve been through—every struggle, every doubt, every moment I felt like I was drowning—and turning it into something real. Something people can feel.
I dropped “How Much 4 Therapy” because therapy wasn’t in the budget, but music was. Each track is a session, each verse a confession, and I know I ain’t the only one who’s felt this way. That’s why I do this—for the ones who bottle it up, for the ones trying to find a way out, for the ones who need to hear that they ain’t alone.
What’s special about what I do? I don’t sugarcoat. I don’t rap about fairytales. I rap about what it’s like to wake up every day and fight—to survive, to dream, to break cycles. And I bring that same raw energy to the stage, whether it’s a mic in my hand or a crowd in front of me.
Right now, I’m working on something bigger—turning “How Much 4 Therapy” into a curriculum, because this ain’t just music. It’s a movement. If we can use these songs to spark real conversations, to help people unpack their own battles, then that’s the kind of impact I’m trying to make.
So if you rock with authenticity, if you’ve ever had to fight for your peace, or if you just love good music with meaning—tap in. This is only the beginning.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Looking back, the three things that really shaped my journey were authenticity, resilience, and vision. Those weren’t just skills I picked up—they were lessons I had to live through.
Authenticity. From day one, I knew I had to stay true to myself. People can feel when you’re faking it, and the moment you start chasing what others expect, you lose your voice. For me, it was about putting my life—the good, the bad, the ugly—into my music. My advice? Be real. Figure out who you are and what you stand for, then let that guide everything you do. That’s how you connect with people—by giving them the truth.
Resilience. Life will test you. It’s going to throw curveballs, doubts, setbacks—everything to make you quit. But every time I got knocked down, I reminded myself why I started. Resilience isn’t about avoiding failure; it’s about learning how to get back up. My advice here is simple: embrace the struggle. You can’t skip the hard parts, so let them shape you. Build from it. That’s where the growth happens.
Vision. You’ve got to see the bigger picture—even when nobody else does. Back when I was just writing lyrics in my room, I saw where I wanted to go. That vision pulled me through when nothing else made sense. My advice to anyone starting out? Dream big, but plan small. Focus on the steps you can take today, but never lose sight of where those steps can take you.
If you’re early in your journey, don’t rush. Build your foundation, stay focused, and trust the process. Every move you make is a piece of the bigger picture, so take your time and make it count. You got this.
Okay, so before we go, is there anyone you’d like to shoutout for the role they’ve played in helping you develop the essential skills or overcome challenges along the way?
I will say there is a couple key people. I will start with my mentor, Phenom. He is been there every major step of the way when it comes to me being anywhere near the emcee I am today. He has help me develop skills that I probably wouldn’t have if it wasn’t for his involvement. He saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself starting out. I often look back and see where I was before he entered my life and what changes happen the moment he stepped in. In a way, he saved my life.
My principal, Tre Childress, helped me cross over into manhood. He helped me hone in on my leadership ability and made me believe that I really was who I thought I was; or rather who I am. He fostered the environment for me to be the nerdy dude who could do a lot. He definitely is one of my role models.
My artist mom, K Love The Poet. She loved on me in a way that I didn’t know I needed. I have a mom and she loves me but K Love is an artist and knows the type of a starving, struggling artist. I was going through a very tough time in life when I developed this relationship with my artist “mama”. She showed me compassion and grace. Something that I try to show to other artist who look up to me. She reminds me to be humble. Be confident. Be ready. She loved me into the artist I am.
Lastly, my father – Lawrence Mead Sr. The blueprint of who I am as a person comes from that man. He is so everything in my opinion. He is that guy. Smart. Wise. Intelligent. Funny. Charismatic. Just overall a great guy. Failing him is my biggest fear in life. He is my motivation to go the hardest because I just want him to be happy about what his son is doing. I can go on and on about this super great man but anybody can find out more through me living my life.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @thelawofhuey
- Facebook: Lawrence Mead
- Twitter: @TheLawofHUEY
- SoundCloud: The Law of HUEY
Image Credits
Melanin Blossom (@themelaninblossom/@eyepeepgame)
