Born Jarad Higgins in 1998, the Calumet Park musician grew up playing piano, drums, and guitar. Influenced by rock music and Chicago drill, Higgins began recording as Juice TheKidd. His early tracks were posted online, leading up to his EP release in 2017, Juice WLRD 999. The body of work included the singles “Lucid Dreams” and “All Girls Are the Same.” Both tracks would also land on his official debut , Goodbye & Good Riddance , which peaked at number 15 on the Billboard 200 upon release in May 2018. In January 2019 Higgins dropped the single “Robbery” ahead of the release of his project A Death Race for Love, which was released later that March. Death Race shot to number one on the Billboard 200 and was soon certified gold. In 2019, the track “Bandit” joined “Lucid Dreams” as the rapper’s second Top 10 hit.

Born Kanye Omari West in 1977, the Atlanta-born and Chicago-raised artist first gained recognition as a producer, crafting hits for Roc-A-Fella Records before launching his solo career. In 2004, West released his debut album The College Dropout, featuring standout singles such as “Through the Wire” and “Jesus Walks,” earning widespread critical acclaim and commercial success. He followed with a string of influential albums including Late Registration, Graduation, 808s & Heartbreak, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and Yeezus, helping redefine the sound of modern hip-hop. Throughout his career, West has earned multiple Grammy Awards, produced for some of the industry's biggest artists, and launched successful ventures in fashion and design. His catalog includes chart-topping hits such as “Gold Digger,” “Stronger,” “Heartless,” “Power,” and “Carnival,” cementing his place as one of the most influential artists and producers of his generation.

Born Gunnar in 2007, the Virginia rapper known professionally as Nettspend emerged as one of the breakout voices of the new underground rap scene. Beginning to release music online as a teenager, Nettspend quickly built a devoted following through viral tracks and collaborations that showcased his energetic delivery and experimental sound. Songs including “Nothing Like Uuu,” “Shut Up,” and “We Not Like You” helped establish his presence across streaming platforms and social media, leading to sold-out performances and growing recognition within the next generation of hip-hop artists. Blending elements of trap, rage, and melodic rap, Nettspend continues to expand his audience while developing a distinct style that has made him one of the fastest-rising young artists in the underground music scene.