Rod's childhood was marked by significant instability that heavily informs his songwriting.
: Facing poverty, he turned to the streets for income, which led to multiple arrests for offenses like breaking and entering and weapons possession. Rod Wave
: He often credits music for giving him a sense of purpose and a "reason to wake up" during these dark periods. Musical Style & Artistic Impact Rod's childhood was marked by significant instability that
: After his parents divorced when he was in elementary school, his father was incarcerated for six years. Rod Wave