The story behind L-Heckto “H-Donuts” goes back to a time before the Wu-Tang Clan became a global force and inductee’s into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. Back to a time in Steubenville, Ohio where friendships were formed on neighborhood blocks and young artists began to imagine what hip-hop could become.
In a recent interview with Tampa Mystic on Atlanta-based platform 87.3, the Ohio rapper reflected on how spending time with Ghostface Killah helped push him to take his own music seriously. For Donuts, the connection is personal first and musical second: a bond built years before fame, through shared experiences and a friendship he says has lasted to this day.
“I’m not mentioning Ghostface Killah to name drop or gain notoriety,” Donuts explained. “That’s genuinely my man, and our relationship goes back long before Wu-Tang became famous.”
Donuts recalled knowing people connected to the families and circles around Ghostface, RZA and Ol’ Dirty Bastard during their time in Steubenville. But it was the hours he spent with Ghostface building and time together in the streets that left the deepest impression. He describes Ghost as a big brother and one of the most genuine people he has known.
The music made an impression, too. Donuts remembers hearing Ghostface deliver verses on the block before the world knew his name. He also remembers Ghostface’s belief that Wu-Tang would rise above groups Donuts already admired, including Brand Nubian and Black Moon.
“At the time, I couldn’t imagine anybody surpassing those artists,” Donuts said. “But he believed in that vision, and history speaks for itself.”
Seeing that confidence and commitment up close helped Donuts recognize the seriousness of his own potential. The influence was not simply about learning from a celebrated rapper; it was about witnessing someone pursue a vision with conviction. “My connection to Ghost isn’t an industry affiliation,” he said. “It’s a lifelong friendship built on real experiences, mutual respect and brotherhood, long before the fame.”
That history has taken on new resonance with the release of Donuts’ single “740 Anthem.” The track has sparked renewed conversation about the Ohio Valley’s place in hip-hop and the artists and producers who have called the 740 home during their careers. Among the most notable are Wu-Tang figures RZA, Ghostface Killah and 4th Disciple, along with Killarmy and others connected to the collective’s wider orbit.
Steubenville’s place in that story reached a broader audience through Wu-Tang: An American Saga, the scripted Hulu drama that premiered in 2019 and depicted the group’s early years, including its connections to Steubenville. For Donuts, the series brought more attention to a regional history he knew through lived experience a history that “740 Anthem” now helps put back in the conversation.
His ties to that legacy extend beyond his friendship with Ghostface. Donuts has also maintained a close relationship with Wu-Tang producer 4th Disciple, and the two have collaborated on multiple projects. Donuts’ recent releases have also benefited from 4th Disciple’s mixing and mastering work, extending a creative connection rooted in the same Ohio Valley history that helped shape Donuts’ path.
With “740 Anthem,” L-Heckto “H-Donuts” brings that path into focus: a story of local roots, lasting brotherhood and an artist who found the encouragement to pursue his craft by watching a friend believe in his own future. The 740 is more than a setting in his story. It is the source of the relationships, memories and musical history that continue to move his work forward.
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