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Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Influences: Duwap Kaine, Lucki, Chief Keef

PROTECT is one of the most talked about artists breaking out of the underground. The Buffalo rapper and leader of the Ball Hog collective has dropped three projects in less than two years, developing one of the strongest cult fanbases in online rap circles.

His most recent mixtape, 500 Days of Summer, levels up his sound of laid-back and authentic raps over hard-hitting beats from producers like Cade, Jadescythe, skreer, and more.

Listen: Protect is the cover of Audiomack’s official TAPPED IN playlist.

You Need To Hear: Protect