Shordie Shordie is a dynamic rapper hailing from the gritty streets of Northeast Baltimore. Emerging as a standout talent, he first gained traction as part of the Baltimore rap trio Peso Da Mafia alongside his brother Lor Dee and cousin PDM Purp. The group’s 2017 track “Money Man” sparked a local dance craze and put them on the map, but it was Shordie’s solo pivot that catapulted him to national fame.

In 2018, he dropped his debut mixtape Captain Hook, a nod to his knack for crafting infectious hooks. The project’s breakout single “Bitchuary” (often stylized as “Betchua”) exploded, earning over 140 million Spotify streams and a platinum plaque—making him the first Baltimore rapper to achieve that milestone. His raspy, melodic delivery and raw storytelling, blending tales of heartbreak, hustle, and street life, have since defined his sound. Influences like Lil Wayne, Boosie Badazz, and Rich Homie Quan echo in his versatile flow.

Signed to Warner Records, Shordie has continued to build his catalog with projects like Memory Lane (a 2021 collaboration with producer Murda Beatz) and hits such as “Both Sides” and “Doctors.” Beyond music, he’s an entrepreneur, owning his masters, running multiple LLCs, and planning a record label with business partner Lucas “LB” Berry. With over 550 million global streams and a growing fanbase (350K Instagram followers as of his last reported count), Shordie Shordie’s journey from Baltimore’s underground to rap’s forefront is a testament to his grit and charisma.

Gritty Lex is an emerging West Coast artist from Sacramento, California, known for her raw, authentic sound and unapologetic persona. Raised in a city she proudly reps—often calling herself “Ms. Gritty in my city”—Lex’s journey into music wasn’t always the plan. A competitive soccer player with college scholarship prospects, her life shifted when personal struggles, including her mother’s severe illness and her own battles with substance use, derailed her athletic path. Turning to music as an outlet, she found inspiration in artists like Juice WRLD and XXXTentacion, whose emotional honesty and rebellious edge shaped her style.