Jarren Benton

Jarren Benton came up in Atlanta with a style that doesn't pull punches. His track "Shut Up Bitch" got attention for being as confrontational as it was catchy, setting a tone for much of what followed. He's mentioned Eminem and Tupac as influences, and you can hear that direct, narrative-driven approach in his work.

He put out albums like "My Grandma's Basement" in 2017 and "Y.O.D" in 2020. The material is often explicit and has drawn criticism for its language, but it's also built a following for its unfiltered perspective. Songs like "Alladat" and "Atychiphobia" keep that aggressive, detailed lyrical flow front and center.

He's worked with other rappers like Rittz and Jon Connor on "Billion Bucks," and has recorded with Tech N9ne and Hopsin. The collaborations tend to highlight his adaptability within that hardcore hip-hop space rather than signaling a shift in style.