, is a central figure in the Chattanooga, Tennessee hip-hop scene and a founding member of TheHouse collective alongside Isaiah Rashad. He rose to national prominence with his 2015 mixtape, Preacher's Son, which was widely hailed as a landmark of Southern conscious rap.
The project utilized a 'Gospel-Trap' aesthetic, though it leaned much more heavily into the soul and blues traditions than the trap label suggests. His father is a pastor, a biographical detail that informs his lyrical focus on spirituality, morality, and the complexities of growing up in the church while navigating street life. T. or Outkast for his ability to merge regional Southern sounds with high-concept storytelling. His career arc shows a commitment to independent art-collective values even after signing with major labels like Sony. His sound identity is characterized by live instrumentation, specifically Hammond organs and electric bass, paired with a distinctive raspy vocal timbre and a relaxed, behind-the-beat flow.
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