We had the good fortune of connecting with KooLaid Quila and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi KooLaid, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
I honestly been into Writing music since the age of 12 lol Lil Boosie inspired me at a young age mostly because I could relate to his music soo much.. I was born and raised in gate city projects (Birmingham Alabama) seeing a lot at a young age to be a girl.. If you see and live it why not write about it? Hard days made me go harder especially when I had my 1st born kid at the age of 17 which was disabled with a brain disease that shortened his life to the age of 4 (my guardian angel) Fighting in the projects, stealing, just lost being a wild child afterwards.. couple years later had two girls two years apart (my poohs) that changed me to be Better.. I’m an Mom 1st, CEO of “Classy Shades by Tequila” 2nd, Artist 3rd, and Phlebotomist 4th.. Sky is the Limit! Can’t Stop Won’t Stop! #KooLaidBaby ❤️

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
KooLaidQuila is really the definition of “jack of all trades” lol I enjoy mostly being a Artist because I can express myself more through my music.. Secondly it would have to be being a “Hair Seller” through my own hairline “ Classy Shades by Tequila” simply because I love for beautiful women to feel even better with my specific lace wigs 😍 I’m a peoples person as well if wanted and enjoy helping people in the medical field.. I do phlebotomy as well because I feel that’s a way to help my community in a clinical way.. I’m all for my people..

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I enjoy the malls ALOT 😊 I’ve performed at one of my Rap showcases in a few spots that was ok until my car got broken into before performing.. Life Right lol Other than that it’s a amazing city to travel and eat 😋

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My GOD is my Biggest supporter along with Family and few friends because they switch.. Master P and Steve Harvey are the Famous mentors I enjoy at least once a week simply because they have been where I’m at now.. Times they have been thrown lemons time after time, they still manage to make sweet Lemonade only because they DIDN’T GIVE UP no matter what.. That’s so motivating and inspiring to me.. Taught me to stop telling dreams to dream killers, sometimes life be Great but be mentally prepared to Fall again, chase your dreams, stay dedicated, put God 1st, Have Faith and most of all believe in yourself!

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