Pi'Erre Bourne, born Jordan Timothy Jenks, is an American record producer, rapper, songwriter, and audio engineer. He gained widespread recognition in 2017 for producing the hit singles "Magnolia" by Playboi Carti and "Gummo" by 6ix9ine, while also building a successful solo career with his "The Life of Pi'erre" album series.
American hitmaker Post Malone blends rap and pop with unique vocals and pained lyrics. Broke out with 2015’s quintuple-platinum “White Iverson” from Stoney, scored chart-toppers “Rockstar” and “Psycho,” and earned a Grammy nomination for Beerbongs & Bentleys.
Rolling Loud is the world's largest hip-hop music festival, founded in 2015 by Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif. Known for its high-energy atmosphere, it showcases top-tier and emerging artists in the genre. The festival has expanded internationally, establishing itself as a premier global event for hip-hop culture.
Houston rapper KenTheMan delivers frank, humorous rhymes about sex and relationships. Known for her aggressive ego and viral hits like He Be Like and Not My N-gga, she released her debut mixtape Kenny's Back in 2015, followed by 4 da 304's and What's My Name.
New Orleans rapper Rob49 draws on his life experiences to create vivid street rap. Emerging in 2020, he released multiple mixtapes before issuing albums like Welcome to Vulture Island and his charting debut, Let Me Fly. He has collaborated with Lil Wayne and Cardi B.
Amari Middleton, known as OsamaSon, is an American rapper, songwriter, and producer from South Carolina and Ohio. He gained recognition for his experimental "maximalist rage" sound, blending hip-hop, trap, and heavy synths. Popular songs include "Cts-V" and "Kills". His albums Jump Out and Psykotic charted on the Billboard 200. He has collaborated with artists like Glokk40Spaz and Nettspend.
Born in San Francisco, raised in Atlanta, Larry June's rap blends West Coast grit with Southern smoothness. Notable works include Keep Going with Harry Fraud and The Great Escape with the Alchemist. Collaborated with Cardo, 2 Chainz, and Slum Village; known for charting hits like Spaceships on the Blade. His mixtape-heavy career spans from self-releases to Billboard success with Life Is Beautiful.
Atlanta native singer-songwriter and musician Summer Walker delivers raw, soulful R&B with moody piano and guitar, helping shape her production. Her sound draws influence from Amy Winehouse, Erykah Badu, and Jimi Hendrix.
Milwaukee rapper DC THE DON blends trap, breakbeats, synth-pop & ’90s R&B; broke out with “Everything 1k,” built cult “DC Fridays,” XXL Freshman; hit “GET NAKED.”
Xavier Wulf is an American rapper and songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee. He began his career in the early 2010s under the name Ethelwulf as a member of the underground hip-hop collective Raider Klan before launching a successful independent solo career and founding Hollow Squad.
Eddy Baker, from California, is a trailblazer in underground rap, known for his unique style blending phonk, love songs, and G-Funk. A former Raider Klan member, he helped form SESHOLLOWATERBOYZ, becoming an influential figure in the 2010s. As CEO of Healthy Boyz, Baker collaborates with Chilly Sosa and others, infusing a SoCal vibe into his cross-regional, timeless music.
Hailing from Dallas, Texas, rapper BigXthaPlug is known for raw lyrics and hard-hitting tracks like Texas, Whip It, Levels, and Mmhmm. He blends Southern rap traditions with modern hip-hop and has collaborated with artists including Shaboozey, Offset, and NLE Choppa.
BlueBucksClan, formed by DJ and Jeeezy from South L.A., drive L.A.'s rap scene with hypnotic beats. Known for singles like "Todd Gurley," they bring hood stories to life, blending street rap with luxury. Signed to Out The Blue Records, their music is marked by bass-heavy production.
Jordan Ward, from St. Louis, Missouri, is an American R&B, hip hop, and soul artist. A former professional dancer for artists including Beyoncé, he transitioned to music. His acclaimed debut album, "FORWARD" (2023), and sophomore album, "BACKWARD" (2026), showcase his genre-blending style. He earned an NAACP Image Award nomination and is known for songs like "White Crocs" and "FAMJAM4000."
Compton rapper Wallie the Sensei blends warm melodies with gritty, gut-wrenching street storytelling; breakout “Scandalous” earned L.A. Leakers/Nick Cannon nods + Power 106.1 rotation.
Born Sean Anderson in California and raised in Detroit, Big Sean is a Detroit rapper signed to Kanye West’s GOOD Music. He broke through with Finally Famous (2011) and hit No. 1 with Dark Sky Paradise, I Decided and Detroit 2.
Originally from Sudan, artist Hoosh mixes Hip-Hop, R&B, and Soul with acoustic touches. Known for "Better Days," his music has hit major playlists and garnered 9 million streams globally.
New Orleans-bred punk-rap/hip-hop cousins $crim (Scott Arcenaux Jr.) and Ruby da Cherry (Aristos Petrou) blend Southern flows with punk intensity. Earned RIAA platinum “…And To Those I Love…” and multiple gold singles; 15B+ streams.
