In the quiet corridors of Athens, Georgia, a storm has been brewing—one not of destruction, but of transformation. That storm has a name: Freaky Tea Lazy. Born Travis Bernardo Yearby, this Southern wordsmith is flipping the hip-hop script, blending poetry, pain, and purpose into a musical mission unlike any other.
What sets Freaky Tea Lazy apart isn’t just his Tupac-esque energy or his poetic origins—it’s his brutal honesty. A survivor of addiction, loss, and incarceration, his music doesn’t sugarcoat reality. Instead, it dissects it. He calls his style “Tupacish,” not to imitate, but because he feels the game is missing that raw emotional truth. “The music game is missing that tool of art now a dayz,” he explains.
His latest release, “Galactic Love”, produced in collaboration with Too Froze Ent, explores the challenges of maintaining real love across distance and chaos. It’s a deep dive into relationships strained by circumstance, but strengthened by emotional discipline. It’s not about lust—it’s about loyalty.
Every track Freaky Tea Lazy drops is a page from his own life. Whether he’s reflecting on heartbreak in “Sad Verbalizations” or breaking down the psychology of street survival, he writes with clarity and conviction. “My personal life is my music career,” he states unapologetically. “I preach and teach about my addiction issues and failed attempts at getting through situations.”
And while some dream of chains and charts, Travis dreams of owning a McDonald’s and starting his own label to uplift artists dealing with mental illness and poverty. That’s the real flex—building a legacy off struggle and turning wounds into wings.
With an online presence that’s equal parts silly and sincere, he stays connected to fans by showing off dance steps, lyrical lip-syncs, and genuine personality. He’s a reminder that authenticity isn’t manufactured—it’s lived.
Check out his new single “Galactic Love”: Listen on BandLab
Follow him on Instagram @worldwide_freaky
