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<span class="mw-page-title-main">XXXTentacion</span> American rapper and singer-songwriter (1998–2018)

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lil Tracy</span> American rapper and singer (born 1995)

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<i>Come Over When Youre Sober, Pt. 2</i> 2018 studio album by Lil Peep

Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2 is the second studio album by American rapper Lil Peep. It was released on November 9, 2018, by AUTNMY through Columbia Records. An emo rap album, Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 2 is a sequel to Come Over When You're Sober, Pt. 1, and contains similar themes about topics such as cocaine and drug use, depression, suicide, and relationships, delivered through deadpan vocals and alternative rock inspired compositions.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ski Mask the Slump God</span> American rapper (born 1996)

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Legends (Juice Wrld song)</span> 2018 single by Juice WRLD

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Adam McIlwee, often known by the stage name Wicca Phase Springs Eternal (WPSE), is an American musician from Scranton, Pennsylvania. Beginning his career as a member of the rock band Tigers Jaw, he soon began pursuing a solo career with a sound based in hip hop, emo and witch house. He has worked as a member of collectives such as GothBoiClique, Thraxxhouse and Misery Club. He also played in the indie rock band Pay for Pain.

Michael Ian Olmo, known professionally as Iann Dior, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is best known for his guest apperance on 24kGoldn's 2020 single "Mood", which peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100 and remains his sole entry on the chart. He signed to Internet Money Records and 10K Projects prior to the release of his debut album, Industry Plant (2019), which was followed by On to Better Things (2022)—both of which entered the Billboard 200.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">24kGoldn</span> American rapper (born 2000)

Golden Landis Von Jones, known professionally as 24kGoldn, is an American rapper. He first rose to fame with his 2019 single "Valentino", which became his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. It was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and prompted his signing of a recording contract from Barry Weiss' RECORDS, an imprint of Columbia Records. His 2020 follow-up single, "Mood" earned further success as it peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 and served as the lead single for his debut studio album El Dorado (2021), which saw modest commercial performance.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">GothBoiClique</span> American hip hop collective

GothBoiClique is an American emo rap collective based in Los Angeles, California. It was formed in 2012 by Wicca Phase Springs Eternal, Cold Hart, and Horse Head. The group's name comes from a beat that Cold Hart sent to Wicca Phase Springs Eternal. In 2016, the group released a mixtape, Yeah It's True.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mood (24kGoldn song)</span> 2020 single by 24kGoldn featuring Iann Dior

"Mood" is a song by American rapper 24kGoldn featuring fellow American rapper Iann Dior. It was released on July 24, 2020, through Records and Columbia Records, as the lead single from 24kGoldn's debut studio album, El Dorado (2021). The pop rap and rap rock song is built around a guitar riff inspired by indie rock and post grunge music and also features hi-hats and snare drums in the style of trap music. On the song, 24kGoldn and Dior sing-rap about their toxic relationships in which their lovers are always in a "mood".

<i>El Dorado</i> (24kGoldn album) 2021 studio album by 24kGoldn

El Dorado is the debut studio album by American rapper 24kGoldn. It was released on March 26, 2021, by Records, LLC and distributed by Columbia Records. It follows his debut extended play, Dropped Outta College, which was released in late 2019. The album features guest appearances from DaBaby, Future, Swae Lee, and Iann Dior. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA in the United States in January 2024 for selling 1,000,000 units in the country.

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