St. Louis rapper Tez STL pulls up to the Baller Alert Podcast studio with hosts Ferrari Simmons and BT for an exclusive interview. Tez speaks on his deep roots in St. Louis, going to high school alongside legendary producer Metro Boomin, and how they reconnected to release their track "Take Down". He breaks down the realities of remaining independent versus signing to a major label, why you can never truly do it alone without a solid team, and the strict rules he enforces during his studio sessions. Plus, Tez opens up about staying grounded while navigating the dangerous street dynamics of St. Louis and why he prefers to keep his real identity off the internet.