21 Savage

21 Savage, born Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph in Atlanta, started rapping in 2014 and gained attention with his 2016 debut mixtape 'The Slaughter Tape.' His early work had a raw, street-wise quality that connected with listeners in the Atlanta scene. He followed that with projects like 'Savage Mode' and 'Issa Album,' which included the track 'Bank Account' that became a viral hit in 2017.

He's worked frequently with producer Metro Boomin on songs like 'No Heart' and 'X,' and his 2018 album 'I Am > I Was' featured 'A Lot' with J. Cole. In 2019, he was detained by immigration authorities who claimed he was a British citizen living illegally in the U.S., which sparked public discussion about his status.

More recently, he collaborated with Drake on the 2023 project 'Her Loss.' His music often deals with personal struggles and street life, delivered in a straightforward, sometimes haunting style that avoids polish.