Cartel Baby might be a fresh face to the rap game, but he’s already moving like a seasoned vet with something to prove. Hailing from the Lone Star State, this emerging trap artist has only been at it for about a year—but his hunger is loud and clear.
His first track S.O.S. was a bold intro to the world, dropping raw energy and urgency into the speakers. Inspired by the future-forward sound of Future himself, Cartel Baby leans heavy into trap, bringing his Texas-born swagger and self-made mentality to every verse. He doesn’t have features—yet—but that’s because he’s focused on building his own voice before linking with others.
Writing his own lyrics and even crafting music video ideas himself, Cartel Baby is a DIY machine in motion. His supporters? “Myself,” he says plainly—and honestly. It’s that confidence and self-reliance that separates artists who wait for an opportunity from those who make one.
Currently, he’s locked in on releasing a new wave of singles and visuals by August. Though it’s been a minute since his last drop, the wait seems worth it. His sound is evolving, and with eyes set on performing in Tokyo and dreams of eventually crafting music from an island paradise, he’s aiming way beyond local buzz.
The biggest crowd he’s rocked so far was 150 heads, but his vision is far more expansive. Whether he ends up with a label or continues solo depends on the situation—but whatever route he takes, it’s going to be on his own terms. Cartel Baby wants to tour with artists who stand behind their lyrics and live what they spit, just like he does.
With a laid-back but driven energy, Cartel Baby is positioning himself as a rising name in the world of trap. And as he continues crafting heat and building visuals, all eyes should be on what he’s dropping next.
Check out his new single and past releases:
