Riff Raff

Riff Raff is the stage name of Horst Christian Simco, a rapper from Houston, Texas. He first gained wider attention around 2012 with his mixtape 'Neon Icon' and its lead single 'Dolce & Gabbana.' That track, with its specific references to luxury brands and a bright, catchy beat, became something of an early signature.

His music often mixes straightforward hip-hop with pop and electronic touches. Other songs like 'Aquaberry Dolphin,' which featured Mac Miller, and 'Tip Toe Wing In My Jawwdinz' followed a similar pattern of playful, image-heavy lyrics over accessible production. His style and public persona, which leaned heavily into flamboyant fashion and a kind of exaggerated Texas swagger, drew as much discussion as his music did.

That persona sometimes led to questions about authenticity and occasional controversies, which he generally shrugged off or leaned into. Through it, he kept releasing music, collaborating with artists like Yelawolf on 'Tip Toe 4' and maintaining a dedicated following that connected with his particular, unapologetic approach.