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Black Kray
Also known as$B K R A Y, 10k Motorola, Black K R E A Y, Boys Dont Cry, Dovesshyne, Ferrari Kray, Foreighn Jetski, Gold Mouf Princess, Goth Baby Moet, Gucci Kray LaGoth, Gvcci Kray, Iced Out Uzi, Lah Guddah Witch, Lil Kim, Lil Rari, Lil Shyne, Lilwitchhouseshawdy, Per$ian Cellphone Prince, Sickboyrari, T4ylor$$wift, Teezy F Baby Israel, Tim Blackdashian, Tropicana K R 4 Y
Born23 February
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
OriginAshland, Virginia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • producer
  • songwriter
Years active2009-present
Labels
  • Goth Money Records
Member of
  • Goth Money Records
Formerly of
  • Raider Klan
  • Vodeci

Black Kray[a] (born 23 February), also known as Sickboyrari,[a] is an American rapper, producer, and songwriter known for his influence on the cloud rap, emo rap, and tread genres. He is a founding member of the hip-hop collective and label Goth Money Records[a] and an early member of Raider Klan. Rari has collaborated with many similar artists, including Working on Dying, Bladee, Yung Lean, TeamSESH, Thraxxhouse, City Morgue, Chxpo, DJ Kenn, and DJ Smokey. His music has been described as melodic, hazy, and magical.[1][2]

Early life

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Rari was born 23 February[3] in Richmond, Virginia before moving to Ashland sometime during his childhood. He began skateboarding in 2006 which played a vital role in his development,[4] claiming he would skate at a local skatepark "all day, every day".[5] His father owned many CDs and DVDs, causing music and similar media to become a large part of Rari's identity as well.[4]

He spent most of his youth in "the sticks" of Ashland, a place he refers to as "Elm Street" and the "Dirt Road". Alongside skateboarding, he would spend time with his family and cousins, smoking marijuana and playing video games.[5]

Growing up, Rari was alienated by his peers and stuck to his group of similar people. He felt like an outsider to the many goth cliques in his school and faced backlash for being different than them. He described himself as "the Black version of those goth kids".[4] He faced resistance for skateboarding and wearing skinny jeans, as doing so was still considered "white" at the time. Rari and his Black peers also faced racism and would often go out of their way to avoid certain sections of town out of fear that white people would call the police on them.[5]

Career

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2009-2013: Beginnings and formation of Goth Money Records

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Rari began making music "'round 2009/2010 just bullshittin' 'round on a laptop mic."[6] He was a member of Raider Klan and their skate team around this time.[7]

Around 2012, Rari began to form Goth Money Records alongside Karmah and Hunned Mill (a.k.a. Hunned Stackz) whom he met in school. He then met Marcy Mane (a.k.a. MFK) over YouTube when searching for trillwave beats. After moving to Los Angeles, California in 2013, he met Kane Grocerys (a.k.a. YSB OG). Luckaleannn then joined after meeting Rari over the internet. At some point, L.V.X. joined, whom he also met in school.[5] Yung Jugg, Gothlord, and Kons were also members around 2014.[6] As of August 2024, Goth Money Records consists of Black Kray, Hunned Mill, Kane Grocerys, and Luckaleannn.[8]

2013: Crack Cloud$ Over Arts Kitchen and other projects

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On 23 February 2013, Rari released Crack Cloud$ Over Arts Kitchen.[b] The mixtape contains features from Kenshin Travis (a.k.a. Chris Travis), Ethelwulf (a.k.a. Xavier Wulf), Luckaleannn, MFK, Hunned Mill, WizMack, Sacrivice, SwaggoSaint, Phlegm, L.V.X., and Jo Casino. It also features production from Salem, Charli XCX, Sigmar Delta, and more.[9] Later that year on 2 August, he released Ice Cream & Mac 10s (stylized as ICE CREAM & MAC 10s) under the psuedonym Gucci Kray LaGoth. It contains production from SaavageBeatz (a.k.a. Curtis Heron), DJ Smokey, and himself (under the psuedonym PersianCellphonePrince),[b] along with others.[10] A few days later on 7 August, Rari released Ice Cream Still Macn.[c][11] Later in September, he released Back to the Witchhouse (stylized as Back to the Wi​✞​chhouse), a collaborative project with Jayyeah (a.k.a. Cold Hart).[12]

2014: Goth Luv, 700 Dagreez, and other projects

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On 16 January 2014, Rari released Goth Luv.[b] It contains production from Horse Head, MFK, Swaggo Saint, and more.[13] On 21 May, he released City of Doves,[b] featuring producton from Jayyeah, Horse Head, Nedarb Nagrom, DJ Kenn, and othes.[14] A couple days before the release of his next project, Rari featured on "Goth Ritual"[c] by Lil Tracy (who at the time went by Yung Bruh) for his album Emocean (stylized as e m o c e a n). The track was produced by Horse Head and Nedarb Nagrom.[15]

Rari released 700 Dagreez[b] on 17 October. It features production from Jayyeah, Yung Sherman, F1LTHY, Mystic Phonk, Suicide Year, himself (under the psyedonym 10k Motorola; stylized as 10k MOTOROLA), and others.[16] Alphonse Pierre of Pitchfork described the project as thudding and magical, further stating the track "Lil Kim"[b] is "so hazy it might give you a contact high."[2]

2015: Thug Angel, "Terror Gang", and other projects

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Thug Angel,[b] released 23 February as "Black Kray [Lil Rari]",[b] contains sixteen tracks and features production from F1LTHY, LoosieMan, Nedarb Nagrom, Lederrick, Greaf, 10k Motorola, and others.[17] In April, he featured on Thaiboy Digital's Lord of the Jewels Return of the Goon mixtape, providing vocals for "Ball Alert".[18] On 12 June, he released Still Struglin Still Shinnin,[b] featuring production by DJ Kenn, F1LTHY, The Loosie Man, Jayyeah, Nedarb Nagrom, 10k Motorola, and more.[19] Around a month later on 18 July, "Terror Gang" released, a posse cut featuring SpaceGhostPurrp, Kane Grocerys, Black Kray, Pollàri, Fauni, and Mista Splurge. It was produced by SGP with a music video shot by Drxvmz.[20][21] Just a few days later, Rari released "Friday Nite" in collaboration with Bladee.[22]

Later that year in November, Rari featured on F1LTHY & The Loosie Man's project Working on Dying 2.[b][23] Finally, on 16 December, he released Shitty Sickboy,[b] an eight track project exclusively produced by F1LTHY.[24][25] Cassettes were manufactured and sold at live shows the following year[26] with a limited repress via We're Nice Kids at some point.[27] It features a hidden track, "Soulja Party".[b][26]

2016: Soulja Luv Rari World and other projects

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Less than a month later, Rari released Soulja Luv Rari World[b] on 5 January 2016. Track fifteen, "Runnin Round",[b] features fellow Goth Money member Kane Grocerys. The project contains production from F1LTHY, Nedarb Nagrom, Loudmouf Kang, 10k Motorola, and more.[28] A few months later on 21 April, Nitemare on Elm St[b] released, featuring production from Jayyeah, Forza, Oogie Mane, Charlie Shuffler, and others.[29] A week later on 28 April, Rari featured on the deluxe version of Yung Lean's Warlord, providing vocals for "Pearl Fountain" alongside Bladee.[30]

On 9 May, Rari, alongside Chxpo, featured on SpaceGhostPurrp's Blackland Radio 666 Pt. 2 Episode 1 for the track "So Icey Goth La Flexico's", which was produced by SGP.[31] In collaboration with Working on Dying, he released Working out da Mud[b] on 14 July.[32] Sadboy[b] (alternatively Sad Boy),[b] released on 17 November, exclusively produced by Pentagrvm.[33][34]

2017: 4000 Dagreez and other projects

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On 28 May 2017, Rari released 4000 Dagreez,[b] hosted by DJ Screwboss. It contains features from Karmah, Max P, Kane Grocerys, and Nova, with production from F1LTHY, Jaguar Claw, 10k Motorola, and others.[35] In September, Rari released "Scope"[b] in collaboration with WiFiGawd, the lead single for his project Uptsouljah 4.0.[36][37] A few months later on 11 December, Rari released Weepn n da Trench,[b] featuring production from Jaguar Claw, Trip Dixon, and Pentagrvm.[38] He featured on Bladee's Working on Dying mixtape in December, providing vocals for "Backstreet Boys" (stylized as "Backstr€€t Boys").[39]

2018: Bloodrain and other projects

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In collaboration with FHN Mook, Rari released Depressed Shooter (stylized in sentence case) on 17 May 2018. The project contains production from SpaceGhostPurrp, Sayda, Levitatingman, and others.[40] Two months later on 9 July, he released Legendary in collaboration with Pepperboy. It features production from Jaguar Claw, Young God, Black Tim, and more.[41]

Musical style and influence

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Rari has cited Lil B, Yellowman, Big Youth, Gregory Isaacs, Daringer, John Holt, Cults, Wolf Parade, Chief Keef, Lil Prada, Best Coast, Salem, Crim3s, and White Ring as some of his influences.[4][6]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c Often stylized in all uppercase.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u Stylized in all uppercase.
  3. ^ a b Stylized in all lowercase.

References

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  1. ^ Jackson, Reed (2015-11-02). "Meet Goth Money, the Most Positive Crew of Trillionaires on the Internet". Vice. Archived from the original on 2020-11-25. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  2. ^ a b Pierre, Alphonse (2024-05-10). "Underground Rap Wouldn't Be the Same Without Black Kray". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 2024-07-30. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  3. ^ @GOTHMONEYRCRDS (2020-02-23). "Rt to wish black kray a happy birthday" (Tweet). Retrieved 2024-07-31 – via Twitter.
  4. ^ a b c d Mass Appeal (2018-07-16). Open Space: Black Kray (Video). Retrieved 2024-07-31 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ a b c d SICKBOYRARI AKA BLACK KRAY [DOCUMENTARY] "TOLD BY THE LEGEND HIMSELF" (Video). 2016-01-31. Retrieved 2024-08-01 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ a b c Nagrom, Nedarb (2014-01-22). "INTERVIEW WITH BLACK KRAY". Tumblr. Archived from the original on 2024-07-31. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  7. ^ Matson, Andrew (2020-03-10). "Bragging Rights Don't Mean Shit: An Oral History of Raider Klan". Passion of the Weiss. Archived from the original on 2020-03-17. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
  8. ^ "Goth Money Records® (@GOTHMONEYRCRDS)". Twitter. Retrieved 2024-08-01. @teezyfbaby3 @hunnedmill @ysb_og500 @luckaleannn.
  9. ^ "CRACK CLOUD$ OVER ARTS KITCHEN, by BLACK KRAY". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 2013-11-03. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  10. ^ "Gucci Kray LaGoth "ICE CREAM & MAC 10s", by GOTH MONEY RECORDS". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 2013-08-19. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  11. ^ "ice cream still macn, by GOTH MONEY RECORDS". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 2013-10-06. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  12. ^ "BLACK KRAY & JAYYEAH "Back to the Wi✞chhouse", by GOTH MONEY RECORDS". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 2013-10-06. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  13. ^ "GOTH LUV, by BLACK KRAY AKA SICKBOYRARI". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 2014-01-30. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  14. ^ "CITY OF DOVES, by BLACK KRAY AKA SICKBOYRARI". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 2014-07-30. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  15. ^ "e m o c e a n, by yung bruh". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 2014-11-12. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  16. ^ "700 DAGREEZ, by BLACK KRAY AKA SICKBOYRARI". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 2014-10-22. Retrieved 2024-08-01.
  17. ^ "THUG ANGEL, by BLACK KRAY AKA SICKBOYRARI". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 2015-03-04. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  18. ^ THAIBOY DIGITAL 'LORD OF THE JEWELS RETURN OF THE GOON' MIXTAPE ((OFFICIAL)) 2015. 2015-04-30. Retrieved 2024-08-02 – via YouTube.
  19. ^ "STILL STRUGLIN STILL SHINNIN, by BLACK KRAY AKA SICKBOYRARI". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 2015-06-18. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  20. ^ "Terror Gang ~ Spaceghostpurrp, Kane Grocerys, Black Kray, Pollàri, Fauni & Mista Splurge (prod. SGP)". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2024-08-02.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. ^ Terror Gang | Official Video | Shot By @Drxvmz (Video). 2015-07-18. Archived from the original on 2015-07-19. Retrieved 2024-08-02 – via YouTube.
  22. ^ bladee + black kray - Friday Nite(Prod. Ana Caprix). 2015-07-24. Archived from the original on 2015-09-27. Retrieved 2024-08-02 – via YouTube.
  23. ^ "F1LTHY & THE LOOSIE MAN /// WORKING ON DYING 2". SoundCloud. Archived from the original on 2020-11-08. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  24. ^ "SHITTY SICKBOY, by BLACK KRAY AKA SICKBOYRARI". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 2016-01-16. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  25. ^ @GOTHMONEYRCRDS (2015-12-18). "new black @BLACKKRAY @F1LTHY EP shitty Sickboy 💩😷" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2024-08-02 – via Twitter.
  26. ^ a b @workingondying (2016-08-25). "NEW MERCH N TAPES AT THE SHOW TONIGHT UNION CLUB LA WIT GOTH MONEY AND SNOB MOBB". Archived from the original on 2024-08-02. Retrieved 2024-08-02 – via Instagram.
  27. ^ "Black Kray / F1LTHY - Shitty Sickboy". We're Nice Kids. Archived from the original on 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  28. ^ "SOULJA LUV RARI WORLD, by BLACK KRAY AKA SICKBOYRARI". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 2016-02-14. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  29. ^ "NITEMARE ON ELM ST, by BLACK KRAY AKA SICKBOYRARI". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 2016-05-26. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  30. ^ Darville, Jordan (2016-04-27). "Yung Lean Drops "Pearl Fountain" With Black Kray And Bladee". The FADER. Archived from the original on 2016-05-01. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  31. ^ "SPACEGHOSTPURRP - Blackland Radio 666 Pt. 2 Episode 1. | Ep". DatPiff. Archived from the original on 2016-05-14. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  32. ^ "WORKING OUT DA MUD [PROD BY WORKING ON DYING], by BLACK KRAY AKA SICKBOYRARI". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 2016-07-18. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  33. ^ "SADBOY EP". SoundCloud. Archived from the original on 2020-11-08. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  34. ^ "SAD BOY, by BLACK KRAY AKA SICKBOYRARI". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 2024-05-20. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  35. ^ "4000 DAGREEZ [HOSTED BY DJ SCREWBOSS] GOTH-A-HOLICS, by SICKBOYRARI". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 2020-09-15. Retrieved 2024-08-02.
  36. ^ Foster, Lucas (2018-01-08). "Trenches to Riches: The Rapid Rise Of Wifigawd". Passion of the Weiss. Archived from the original on 2018-01-18. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  37. ^ "WIFIGAWD X SICKBOYRARI - SCOPE". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  38. ^ "WEEPN N DA TRENCH, by BLACK KRAY AKA SICKBOYRARI". Bandcamp. Archived from the original on 2018-02-03. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  39. ^ Huynh, Davis (2017-12-28). "Stream Bladee's New Mixtape, 'Working On Dying'". Hypebeast. Archived from the original on 2022-01-29. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  40. ^ "Depressed shooter". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
  41. ^ "SICKBOYRARI & PEPPERBOY - LEGENDARY". SoundCloud. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
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