Badboyy_Drip

Born in Mpumalanga,South Africa and now based in Johannesburg’s East Rand, BADBOYYDRIP is an independent recording artist whose music tells a story of growth, passion, and resilience. His love for music began at the age of four, inspired by his father’s Maskandi records and African legends like Brenda Fassie and Oliver Mtukudzi. American R&B greats like Mario, Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, Nelly and pop group Westlife,solo pop legend Michael Jackson shaped his early curiosity about music’s emotional depth.

BADBOYYDRIP’s journey is a blend of diverse influences, including the raw emo energy of XXXTentacion, the timeless impact of Tupac and Biggie, and Kanye West’s unmatched creativity. Eminem’s 8 Mile drove his passion for rapping, while Bryson Tiller’s Trapsoul inspired his transition into recording music.

As a teenager, he released Play For Me under the name Slim Royal, but his evolution as an artist took full shape with his debut single, Heartbreaker, in 2021. The track—a genre-bending mix of hip-hop, trap, and emo—delivers personal reflections on love and heartbreak, balancing raw vulnerability with universal relatability.

BADBOYYDRIP continues to rise as a fearless, independent artist. Fans can support his music career by donating $50 through the link in his Instagram boi and Twitter boi. Stream his debut single Heartbreaker on Spotify and join his journey to redefine modern music.