Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum producer Toxic joins host Wally Lockard III, Mr. Music, TV & Sports, for an exclusive conversation about Chicago, hip-hop history, creative evolution and the purpose behind HOLY.
CHICAGO — July 29, 2026 — Urban Grind TV presents an OGs of Hip-Hop Special Tribute honoring Toxic, the Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum producer, songwriter and artist whose work has helped shape the sound of hip-hop and R&B for more than two decades.
Hosted by Wally Lockard III, Mr. Music, TV & Sports, this exclusive feature takes viewers beyond Toxic’s awards and chart-topping records to explore the Chicago foundation, creative vision and renewed sense of purpose behind his influential career.
OGs of Hip-Hop: Honoring the People Who Built the Culture
OGs of Hip-Hop is an Urban Grind TV tribute series created to recognize the architects, innovators and culture-builders whose contributions helped shape hip-hop history.
The series gives influential artists, producers, executives and creators the opportunity to tell their stories in their own words. It celebrates their accomplishments while also documenting the sacrifices they made, the obstacles they overcame and the doors they opened for future generations.
Toxic’s journey represents the innovation, longevity and cultural impact that OGs of Hip-Hop was created to honor.
From Chicago Battle Rapper to Global Hitmaker
Toxic began his journey as a teenage battle rapper alongside his longtime friend and collaborator Twista. As his musical instincts developed, he discovered that his greatest creative strength was producing records and helping artists transform their experiences into powerful music.
That discovery launched a career spanning more than 20 years.
Toxic has created music for an extraordinary list of artists, including Cardi B, Keyshia Cole, Monica, Faith Evans, Charlie Wilson, Jamie Foxx, T-Pain and many others.
One of the defining moments of his career came when he helped co-produce Cardi B’s breakout hit “Bodak Yellow.” The record became a global cultural phenomenon, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned 13-times Platinum certification.
While that success opened doors around the world, Toxic’s legacy reaches far beyond one record.
His ability to recognize an artist’s authentic voice, build records around real emotion and create music that connects across generations has established him as an important figure in both Chicago music and the larger entertainment industry.
HOLY: Where Music and Purpose Meet
Toxic’s latest album, HOLY, represents the most personal chapter of his career.
Blending faith, life experiences and honest storytelling, HOLY takes listeners through a cinematic musical journey featuring Syleena Johnson, J. Ivy, Daryl Woods and Peter Jericho.
The project introduces a new season in Toxic’s life where entertainment and ministry intersect. Rather than measuring success only through charts, plaques and industry recognition, he is now focused on using his gifts to inspire hope, healing and transformation.
HOLY is more than an album. It is the foundation of a growing movement that Toxic plans to expand through live experiences, community initiatives and future creative productions.
The mission is clear: create music that does not simply reach the charts, but reaches people’s hearts.
A Conversation About Success, Sacrifice and Legacy
During this OGs of Hip-Hop special tribute, Wally Lockard III takes Toxic through the complete journey—from his early days battling alongside Twista to producing records for internationally recognized artists.
The conversation also explores the creative process behind major records, the personal cost of success, the evolution of Toxic’s faith and the responsibility that comes with using music to impact lives.
More than a traditional interview, the feature documents an important chapter in the story of a Chicago creative force who continues to evolve without forgetting where he came from.
Toxic has already earned Grammy recognition, multi-platinum success and a place in music history. Now, he is building a legacy rooted in something even greater: purpose.
Experience the Special Tribute
Watch Toxic: An OGs of Hip-Hop Special Tribute, hosted by Wally Lockard III, Mr. Music, TV & Sports, on Urban Grind TV.
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@theproducertoxic
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