List of punk rap artists

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The following is a list of notable punk rap artists.

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Punk rap is hip hop music influenced by the rebellious ethos, and sometimes musical characteristics, of punk rock. The genre has been described as being influenced by styles such as trap music, punk rock, heavy metal and lo-fi music.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rich the Kid</span> American rapper (born 1992)

Dimitri Leslie Roger, known professionally as Rich the Kid, is an American rapper. After a number of independent mixtapes, he signed with Interscope Records in 2017 to release his debut studio album, The World Is Yours (2018). Supported by the singles "New Freezer" and "Plug Walk", the album peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. His second and third studio albums, The World Is Yours 2 (2019) and Boss Man (2020) peaked at numbers four and 24 on the chart, respectively. He has also released the collaborative mixtapes Nobody Safe (2020) with YoungBoy Never Broke Again, and Trust Fund Babies (2021) with Lil Wayne. Furthermore, he founded the record label Rich Forever Music in 2016, which has signed rappers Famous Dex and Jay Critch.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lil Uzi Vert</span> American rapper (born 1995)

Symere Bysil Woods, known professionally as Lil Uzi Vert, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Philadelphia, they gained initial recognition following the release of the commercial mixtape Luv Is Rage (2015), which led to a recording contract with Atlantic Records, to whom they signed under DJ Drama's Generation Now imprint.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Honorable C.N.O.T.E.</span> American record producer and songwriter

Carlton Davis Mays, Jr., professionally known as Honorable C.N.O.T.E., is an American hip hop record producer and songwriter.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Playboi Carti</span> American rapper (born 1995)

Jordan Terrell Carter, known professionally as Playboi Carti, is an American rapper and record producer from Atlanta, Georgia. An influential figure among his generation, he has contributed to the progression of trap music and its rage subgenre. He first signed with local underground record label Awful Records in 2014, and later signed with ASAP Mob's record label AWGE, in a joint venture with Interscope Records two years later. Carter gained mainstream attention following the release of his eponymous debut mixtape (2017), which peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard 200 and spawned the Billboard Hot 100-charting singles "Magnolia" and "Wokeuplikethis".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lil Uzi Vert discography</span>

The discography of American rapper and singer Lil Uzi Vert consists of three studio albums, nine extended plays (EPs), four mixtapes and fifty-four singles. Born and raised in Philadelphia, they gained initial recognition following the release of the commercial mixtape Luv Is Rage (2015), which led to a recording contract with Atlantic Records, to whom they signed under DJ Drama's Generation Now imprint. In 2015, they released their debut commercial mixtape, Luv Is Rage. Song from the album, "7AM" spent a total of ten weeks on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, peaking at number five on August 6, 2016.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bad and Boujee</span> 2016 single by Migos featuring Lil Uzi Vert

"Bad and Boujee" is a song by American hip-hop group Migos featuring American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. Written alongside producer Metro Boomin and co-producer G Koop, it was released on October 28, 2016 as the lead single from the group's second studio album Culture (2017). It was released by Quality Control Music, 300 Entertainment, and Atlantic Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">HXV</span> American music producer (born 1983)

Daniel Pollard, more commonly known by his stage name HXV, is an American music producer. The first release from HXV was a mixtape titled We Off That, which was introduced under Diplo's Mad Decent label. Following this was his debut EP titled Run the Trap. This included the song "Flex", which caught the attention of Diplo, later landing HXV the opportunity to remix Major Lazer's "Jah No Partial". The response to this remix was outstanding, thus securing him a spot in the community.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lil Peep</span> American rapper (1996–2017)

Gustav Elijah Åhr, known professionally as Lil Peep, was an American rapper and singer-songwriter. He was a member of the emo rap collective GothBoiClique. Helping pioneer an emo revival-style of rap and rock music, Lil Peep has been credited as a leading figure of emo rap music and served as an inspiration to outcasts and youth subcultures.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wokeuplikethis</span> 2017 single by Playboi Carti featuring Lil Uzi Vert

"Wokeuplikethis" is a song by American rapper Playboi Carti featuring fellow American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. Written alongside producer Pi'erre Bourne, it was originally released on March 10, 2017 to SoundCloud before being official released on April 7, 2017, as the second single from Carti's eponymous debut commercial mixtape. The song samples the 2004 single "White Tee" by fellow Atlanta rap group Dem Franchize Boyz.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trippie Redd</span> American rapper and singer (born 1999)

Michael Lamar White IV, known professionally as Trippie Redd, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. His debut mixtape, A Love Letter to You (2017) was released by Elliot Grainge's 10K Projects and entered the Billboard 200, while its lead single, "Love Scars" received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

The 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards are a recognition ceremony held October 6 at the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach, Florida, and aired October 10 on the BET cable channel. The nominations were announced on September 15, 2017.

Emo rap is a fusion genre of hip hop and emo music. Originating in the SoundCloud rap scene in the mid-2010s, the genre fuses characteristics of hip hop music, such as beats and rapping, with the lyrical themes, instrumentals, and vocals commonly found in emo music. Lil Peep, XXXTentacion, and Juice Wrld are some of the most notable musicians in the genre.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Juice Wrld</span> American rapper (1998–2019)

Jarad Anthony Higgins, known professionally as Juice Wrld, was an American rapper. Throughout a career of four years, he was a leading figure in the emo rap and SoundCloud rap genres which garnered mainstream attention during the mid-to-late 2010s. His stage name, which he said represents "taking over the world", was derived from the crime thriller film Juice (1992).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Watch (Travis Scott song)</span> 2018 single by Travis Scott featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Kanye West

"Watch" is a song by American rapper Travis Scott featuring fellow American rappers Lil Uzi Vert and Kanye West. Written alongside producer Pi'erre Bourne, it was released by Cactus Jack, Grand Hustle, and Epic Records on May 4, 2018. It was expected to be the second single from Scott's third studio album Astroworld, before being excluded when the album was released on August 3, 2018.

<i>Eternal Atake</i> 2020 studio album by Lil Uzi Vert

Eternal Atake is the second studio album by American rapper and singer Lil Uzi Vert. It was released through Generation Now and Atlantic Records on March 6, 2020. The album features a sole guest appearance from American singer Syd. The production was handled by Bobby Raps, Brandon Finessin, Bugz Ronin, Chief Keef, Oogie Mane, TM88, Wheezy, and others. It is their first project since their debut studio album, Luv Is Rage 2 (2017). The album was supported by the singles "Futsal Shuffle 2020" and "That Way", which later appeared as the album's bonus tracks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Working on Dying</span> American producer collective

Working on Dying is an American producer collective based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was created in 2012 by American record producer Richard Ortiz, known professionally as F1lthy, and his younger brother, Oogie Mane.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Holy Smokes</span> 2021 single by Trippie Redd featuring Lil Uzi Vert

"Holy Smokes" is a song by American rappers Trippie Redd featuring fellow American rapper Lil Uzi Vert, released on July 16, 2021 as the second single from the former's fourth studio album, Trip at Knight. The track was released under Trippie Redd's labels 1400 Entertainment and 10k Projects.

"Flawless" is a song by American rapper Yeat featuring fellow American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. Produced by Bnyx, it was released as the opening track from Yeat's sixth extended play Lyfe (2022).

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