RXK Nephew

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RXK Nephew
Birth nameKristopher Kevon Williams
Also known as
  • Rx Nephew
  • DrugRixh Nephew
  • Slitherman
  • Neph
  • Brisko Slice
  • Mr. Been Ballin
  • Too Tuff Tony
Born (1995-02-01) February 1, 1995 (age 29)
OriginRochester, New York
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Member ofNeph & Pap

Kristopher Kevon Williams, known professionally as RXK Nephew (formerly DrugRixh Nephew and Rx Nephew), is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer from Rochester, New York.[1][2] He is known for his prolific musical output and for his collaborations with fellow Rochester rapper Rx Papi.

Early life[edit]

RXK Nephew was raised in Rochester, New York. He was born when his mother was seventeen years old, and raised primarily by his grandmother.[2]

Career[edit]

RXK Nephew is noted for his prolific releases, having released over 400 songs in 2021 alone.[3][4] Among his most notable releases are the nine-minute song "American Tterroristt" (2020),[5][1] which received acclaim from critics,[4][3] and his 2021 studio album Slitherman Activated, which received coverage from media outlets including Pitchfork.[6]

Music[edit]

RXK Nephew is noted for his use of "atypical beats",[6] incorporating influences from techno, house, hip house,[6] and horrorcore.[3] His lyrical content has been said to capture a sense of "omnipresent paranoia [...] undercut by a sadistically absurd sense of humour",[7] juxtaposing imagery of death and violence (often inspired by real events of his life[2]) with absurd punchlines. In addition, his writing is often provocative, at times "flagrantly offensive".[4] For instance, his work contains references to controversial conspiracy theories on subjects such as the COVID-19 vaccine[4] and the election of Joe Biden, as well as references to other rappers, such as Lil Reese, E-40, and King Von.[3]

He has frequently been compared by critics to California rapper Lil B,[4][6][7][3][5][1] with comparisons drawn between their quantity of output and stream of consciousness or "off-the-cuff" rapping style.[7]

RXK Nephew has made multiple collaborations with fellow Rx collective member Rx Papi. The duo have previously produced music under the name Neph & Pap and released a collaborative EP in 2020 entitled Oh Shit That's Nep & Pap There They Go.[8]

Discography[edit]

Studio Albums[edit]

  • Schizophrenia (2019)
  • Rixh Nephew (2019)
  • The White Room (2019)
  • The Slither Man (2019)
  • Rx Nephew (2019)
  • Slitherman 2 (2019)
  • Dominican Plug (2019)
  • New Breed Trapper (2019)
  • Murder Death Kill (2020)
  • New Breed Trapper 1.5 (2020)
  • Uncle Aron Told Me (2020)
  • 2045 Quarantine (2020)
  • Paranormal Traptivity (2020)
  • Crack Therapy (2020)
  • Slither Link Up (2020)
  • Slitherman 4 President (2020)
  • I Forgot What I Was Thinking (2020)
  • Super Slither (2020)
  • Crack Therapy 4 (2020)
  • Tuff Tony (2020)
  • Crack Therapy 3 (2020)
  • Yay Allen (2021)
  • Listen Here Are You Here To Hear Me (2021)
  • Shawty Rxk Too (2021)
  • Bro Ham (2021)
  • Slitherman Activated (2021)
  • You At Thuff Tony On a Tuesday (2021)
  • Crack Dreams (2021)
  • Crack Dreams 2 (2021)
  • Make Drunk Cool Again (2021)
  • Too Tuff Tone Tarantinno (2021)
  • Slither Smoke (2021)
  • Shawty Rxk Too 2 (2021)
  • Transporter 4 (2021)
  • On the Run From Area 51 (2021)
  • Crack Dreams 3 (2022)
  • My Wrist Need Rehabilitation (2022)
  • On The Run From Area 51 (2022)
  • Gta House In the Hills (2022)
  • Welcome 2 the Queit Storm (2022)
  • 2:22 (2022)
  • Eternally Ballin (2022) [with FastLaneRome]
  • 2:22.2, Pt. 2 (2022)
  • Universal Slither (2022)
  • Burberry Neph (2022)
  • 1:33 (2022)
  • Dirtier Than Bosstop N Dirty Dee (2022)
  • Till I'm Dead (2023)
  • Ready 2 Ball (2023)
  • Summer In Miami (2023)
  • Drunk Nights (2023) [prod. BANNED4GOOD]
  • Neph Crockett (2023)
  • Rxk Juice Lord (2023) [with Yung Deco]
  • Shawty RXK Too 3 (2023)
  • The ONEderful Nephew (2023) [with DJ Rude One]
  • Certified Alcoholic (2023)
  • LIFE AFTER NEPH (2023) [with Harry Fraud]
  • Born 2 Die (2024)[9]
  • Mind Yo Fucking Business (2024)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Artist To Watch: RXK Nephew". Stereogum. 2022-02-10. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  2. ^ a b c "Rx Nephew is so real that it hurts". Creative Hustle USA. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  3. ^ a b c d e "The 100 Best Rxk Nephew Songs of 2021". Pitchfork. 2021-12-10. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Review | RXK Nephew sounds like rap's answer to this paranoid American moment". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  5. ^ a b "'There's No Limit to the Music': RXK Nephew Is Rap's Beat Generation Poet". Rolling Stone. 2022-02-09. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  6. ^ a b c d "Rxk Nephew: Slitherman Activated". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  7. ^ a b c Verma, Millan (2021-08-05). "A Day In The Lives Of Rx Papi And RXK Nephew". No Bells. Retrieved 2022-07-01.
  8. ^ "Oh Shit That's Nep & Pap There They Go - EP". Apple Music. Apple Inc. Retrieved 5 February 2023.
  9. ^ "RXKNephew on Apple Music". Apple Music - Web Player. Retrieved 2023-11-17.