SlyKooper

SlyKooper, born Keith Julian Middleton on October 9th, 1997, is an American rapper and songwriter from Apple Valley, California. Raised between California, Indiana, and Georgia, SlyKooper was inspired by artists such as <a href="spotify:artist:5IcR3N7QB1j6KBL8eImZ8m" data-name="ScHoolboy Q">ScHoolboy Q</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:13ubrt8QOOCPljQ2FL1Kca" data-name="A$AP Rocky">A$AP Rocky</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:4V8LLVI7PbaPR0K2TGSxFF" data-name="Tyler, The Creator">Tyler, The Creator</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:15UsOTVnJzReFVN1VCnxy4" data-name="XXXTENTACION">XXXTENTACION</a>. He began making music in early 2018 and has since worked with Tha Kartel Collective in Indianapolis, Indiana alongside artists such as <a href="spotify:artist:3EAdlLCDy2ByaCS83wSKk2" data-name="Reso Bankroll">Reso Bankroll</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2UO1eDhvCNiAXRHA9g3Zos" data-name="Young Smoov">Young Smoov</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:4Hmtu1BVOasy17kEt60Uum" data-name="Velly$upreme">Velly$upreme</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:0Q7WNL2UHP3H203Qkssjrb" data-name="Backend KP">Backend KP</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:5CW4P0dj9p48e09uKWdPWX" data-name="Dan DZ">Dan DZ</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:5MGXisotQmo7mzcvsGMTgU" data-name="FinesseKidLA">FinesseKidLA</a>. He has opened for artists such as <a href="spotify:artist:15iVAtD3s3FsQR4w1v6M0P" data-name="Chief Keef">Chief Keef</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:7DuTB6wdzqFJGFLSH17k8e" data-name="Bhad Bhabie">Bhad Bhabie</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2rhFzFmezpnW82MNqEKVry" data-name="Ski Mask The Slump God">Ski Mask The Slump God</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2hlmm7s2ICUX0LVIhVFlZQ" data-name="Gunna">Gunna</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:0E3pLs4jXz9tDQGY8m1A1d" data-name="JayDaYoungan">JayDaYoungan</a>, &amp; <a href="spotify:artist:1iJdyDcY98X3GMnUesl7tf" data-name="Comethazine">Comethazine</a>. He has also traveled the country appearing at events such as <a href="spotify:artist:6Av6GMCOznZIlHuNcBWgf4" data-name="Jay Critch">Jay Critch</a>&#39;s <a href="spotify:album:2Ony9dUqmqed29IPo8fsxv" data-name="Hood Favorite">Hood Favorite</a> Album Release Party in New York City and performing at SXSW where he met <a href="spotify:artist:2HUwZ0kumzCSlhFcjFZfpp" data-name="Flipp Dinero">Flipp Dinero</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:6apXk5PGvEVbgXOTyk6fP1" data-name="Molly Brazy">Molly Brazy</a> and many other established artists. In addition to his own work, SlyKooper has also worked for artists such as <a href="spotify:artist:3IKq9KoWUHGZFOmGDYhf5v" data-name="2x">2x</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2XkasFKl5fRYNJSktZL0ZX" data-name="LUCKY3RD">LUCKY3RD</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:06gQ2YlPp0ClnlAvFKtn6c" data-name="Gutta K">Gutta K</a>, which led him to Los Angeles for the BET Awards Events. He has connected with artists such as <a href="spotify:artist:0RESbWvOMyua0yuyVrztJ5" data-name="Key Glock">Key Glock</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:5dHt1vcEm9qb8fCyLcB3HL" data-name="A$AP Ferg">A$AP Ferg</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:5fyvTyetDr7gvLafBsEEhU" data-name="Shordie Shordie">Shordie Shordie</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:5g63iWaMJ2UrkZMkCC8dMi" data-name="Lil Tracy">Lil Tracy</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:2JjcHusLhP2EGtixgAdpok" data-name="LilCandyPaint">LilCandyPaint</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:7EEiVZvj6RCEtVX2F2pyxu" data-name="Slim Jxmmi">Slim Jxmmi</a> of <a href="spotify:artist:7iZtZyCzp3LItcw1wtPI3D" data-name="Rae Sremmurd">Rae Sremmurd</a> and established a position as a model for AKOO and <a href="spotify:artist:0GzVceAvbqLBozWT3s6QcE" data-name="Hustle Gang">Hustle Gang</a> Clothing. SlyKooper’s future plans include collaborating with other artists to continue creating new and exciting music. His hard work and dedication to his craft continue to inspire and entertain audiences across the country.