NEED TO KNOW SG Batman built his reputation through freestyle battles and neighborhood ciphers, where his raspy voice and fearless delivery earned him early respect before streaming numbers ever came into play. His nickname “Batman” isn’t about comic books it…

NEED TO KNOW Lil Eazzyy’s stage name uses a unique double “Z” and “Y” spelling chosen independently to reflect his style and not connected to Eazy-E or Lil Eazy-E despite common confusion. He originally dreamed of being a basketball player…

NEED TO KNOW Glockboyz Teejaee keeps his real name private and performs under a stage name that reflects both his Detroit crew Glockboyz and his initials-based nickname Teejaee. He is seen as one of the pillars of Detroit’s new wave…

NEED TO KNOW Shoebox Baby was born and raised in Parkway Gardens, better known as O’Block, the same neighborhood that produced Chief Keef and King Von. His music is shaped by that environment and stays connected to it. In 2022…

NEED TO KNOW Rooga’s mainstream crossover arrived with Kanye West’s Chicago Donda event where the show incorporated his “GD Anthem” during the Soldier Field performance. He is credited as a vocalist on Kanye West’s Donda track “Ok Ok” marking one…