Tyler Bell shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Tyler, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
Listening to music, getting caught up in every instrument, chord progression, certain nuances that different artists across different genres use to make their songs unique. It could be the smallest detail and I’ll be like” ohhhhh my what the artist did here was extraordinary “. I love “moments” in music
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is LTO Official, and I’m a hip-hop artist and storyteller based in Orlando. My music is raw, reflective, and rooted in truth—every track I drop is shaped by real-life experiences, from trauma and growth to love and loss. What makes my brand unique is the emotional transparency I bring to each song; I’m not afraid to talk about the hard stuff, and that vulnerability creates a deep connection with listeners. My latest project, Let’s Talk About Tyler, is the most personal body of work I’ve released yet—it’s a conversation with my younger self, my pain, and the people I’ve lost. I’m building something bigger than music: a safe space for healing and expression.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who taught you the most about work?
I’ve learned about work from a few key people in my life. My granddad has always been a major influence—he pushed me to go after my goals in themed entertainment and showed me what real perseverance looks like, from marching in the civil rights movement to breaking barriers in his own career. My dad, even though we don’t have the best relationship, worked hard when I was a kid to make sure my sister and I had what we needed, and that work ethic left an impression on me. And honestly, Kobe Bryant has been an inspiration since I was a kid. His Mamba Mentality—always pushing through adversity, always outworking the competition—has been something I carry with me in everything I do.
Do you remember a time someone truly listened to you?
Yeah, my sister is probably the one person who truly listens to me. I can’t pinpoint just one moment because we’ve had so many deep talks, especially over the past couple of years. Even though she’s my sister, she feels more like a best friend—someone who really hears what I’m saying and understands how I’m feeling without judgment. Outside of her, I’m not sure I’ve felt that often. A lot of people seem caught up in their own lives, and sometimes it feels like they’re just waiting for their turn to speak instead of really listening.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What do you believe is true but cannot prove?
I believe aliens exist—and not just in the way we imagine them in movies. I think there are civilizations millions of light years away that are way more advanced than we can even comprehend. I’ve had this thought that maybe humans were placed on Earth intentionally, almost like we’re in isolation. Sometimes I wonder if we were put here because of how destructive and divided we can be—racism, war, hate, the inability to coexist peacefully. Maybe other civilizations are out there watching, waiting to see if we can grow, evolve, and finally come together as one human race before we’re allowed to connect with them. It sounds out there, I know—but it’s something that’s stuck with me.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What light inside you have you been dimming?
I think the light I’ve been dimming is my hope for humanity—and specifically, hope for a better future in America. Growing up, we were taught that if you worked hard and did the right things, you could achieve the American dream. But over time, watching people lose their rights—especially women—and seeing openly hateful, harmful individuals rise to power has really shaken that belief. It makes my heart heavy. I still pray that we can find our way back, that we can remember what this country is supposed to stand for and how we should be seen in the eyes of the world. I’m trying not to lose that hope completely.
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