Crewsont: Atlanta-Born Musician, Tattoo Artist, and Influencer in Edmonton

Name: Brandon Pippin

Talent Name: Crewsont

Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Category: Musician, Tattoo Artist, Influencer

Instagram: instagram.com/crewsont

Linktree: Crewsont

💬 INTRODUCTION

I’m originally from Atlanta, Georgia, all the way in the United States. As for my creative journey, I didn’t have an exciting or glamorous way of getting into it. I had a difficult past that led me to make some poor decisions, and those decisions ended up pulling me into the music scene.

I was initially trying to help one of my friends push further into rapping (he was a sick rapper), but a lot of wasted money, drug problems, and pre-booked studio sessions with zero results pushed me into doing music myself. I had already paid for the session he didn’t show up for, and I figured the most reliable person in this would be me. So I got in the booth and never turned back on music since.

🔥 THE PASSION

When people ask what inspired me or pushed me toward this path, the truth is there wasn’t anything I felt naturally drawn to. It really came from having a troubled past and trying to figure out my next move. By then, my entire face was already tattooed, so stepping into this lane made sense. When I had to jump into it, I was already a few steps ahead.

🇨🇦 COMMUNITY & CANADIAN PRIDE

Even though a lot of people assume I’m Canadian, I’m actually not, so I can’t really claim that title. I’ve performed out here so much, even before I officially moved, that most people think I’m from Canada.

🚀 BUILDING THE DREAM

I’ve had a lot of achievements that I’m personally proud of, so it’s hard to say which one really stands out. However, my national television appearances on Dating Different, Truly Transformed, and Hot Bench definitely stand out as major achievements. They helped get me that blue checkmark on all my platforms with the attention that came from those shows, even if 90% of the comments were roasts haha.

🤝 NETWORKING SPOT

Out of all the artists I’ve seen out here, I would really love to collab with either Merkules or Golden BSP. They’re two of my favorite bigger artists in Canada, and they definitely match my vibe.

💥 CLOSING

I’ve got some albums and shows coming up, but I’ve gotta keep those lowkey for now. If you want to catch them when they drop, make sure to follow me.

COMETS QUESTIONS:

COMET: What’s the oddest request someone has gotten for a tattoo?

CREWSONT: At this point, I don’t think anything is really odd anymore. My first odd request was the first ever butthole tattoo I did. I tattooed a planchette on it, and I’ve done many more since then lol.

COMET: You have a few TV appearances — which is your favorite?

CREWSONT: That’s a tough one. Most of the television series have to tailor everything to their world, so they’re edited and shown in a way I don’t really like how they portray me. But my episode on Hot Bench was pretty funny and spot on.

COMET: How would you say you like to get into your creative space?

CREWSONT: It literally just randomly happens. I can’t force it or sit in a quiet area. It’s chaos and then BAM — I’m in the zone.

COMET: What helps you when you have a creative block?

CREWSONT: Usually being by myself and listening to music helps. Sometimes you’ve gotta force yourself into the right emotional state to get past it.

COMET: Who do you look up to? Name your mentors in your life — big or small, any industry!

CREWSONT: I know this will sound arrogant, but I don’t really look up to anyone. I’ve met most of my “idols,” and at the end of the day we’re all just humans. Some have big accomplishments, but everyone has their own problems too. I just want to be the best version of myself I can.

COMET: If you could spit game to ten-year-old Crewsont, what would you tell him?

CREWSONT: Don’t do drugs, don’t join a gang, and put all your money into bitcoin — and cash out when it hits 120k.

COMET: What are you looking to accomplish in your life?

CREWSONT: I’m not really focused on any huge accomplishments. I’m just focused on being happy, and maybe getting a villa in Mexico or something.

COMET: What is something you absolutely cannot leave the house without?

CREWSONT: I can’t leave the house without some jewelry and a weapon. Gotta stay dripped out and paranoid.

COMET: Have you ever been inspired by something totally unexpected — like a random conversation, a dream, or even a bad day — to create a piece of music or a tattoo?

CREWSONT: I have severe PTSD, so a lot of my dreams and random episodes heavily inspire some dope songs and art sometimes.

Instagram: instagram.com/crewsont

Linktree: Crewsont