Ken Carson, born Kenyatta Lee Bettis Frazier Jr., is an American rapper and music producer from Atlanta, Georgia. He is known for his SoundCloud releases, energetic rage-influenced sound, and work with Playboi Carti's Opium label. His albums include Project X, X, A Great Chaos, and More Chaos.
2015-2019: Beginnings
Carson joined 808 Mafia as a rapper in 2015 after meeting record producer TM88. He began releasing music on SoundCloud in 2017 and gained attention in Atlanta's underground rap scene.
In 2019, Playboi Carti discovered Carson and signed him to Opium, an imprint of Interscope Records. Carson was the first of Destroy Lonely and Homixide Gang to sign with the label, establishing a professional association with the artists who became Opium's central roster.
2020-2022: Teen X, Project X and X
After joining Opium, Carson released the extended plays Boy Barbie and Teen X in 2020, followed by Teen X: Relapsed in early 2021. His debut studio album, Project X, arrived later that year. His 2020 song "Yale" later surpassed 20 million Spotify listens.
Carson released his second studio album, X, on July 8, 2022. The album reached number 115 on the Billboard 200 and number 50 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. He also appeared on Yeat's "Gëek high," collaborated with SoFaygo on "Hell Yeah," and issued the expanded edition Xtended, which included "MDMA" featuring Destroy Lonely.
2023-2025: A Great Chaos and More Chaos
Carson appeared on Destroy Lonely's album If Looks Could Kill on "Money & Sex" and produced "x2" for Lil Uzi Vert's Pink Tape. His third studio album, A Great Chaos, was released in October 2023. At its Brooklyn launch event, Carson performed several songs alongside Destroy Lonely before bringing out Playboi Carti.
The deluxe edition of A Great Chaos added seven tracks, including "Overseas." The song became Carson's first entry on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 79, while "Freestyle 2" received a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. Carson released More Chaos on April 11, 2025, and it became his first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Musical style
Carson's music has been associated with Southern hip-hop, trap, and rage. His production is characterized by energetic electronic textures, while his vocal approach emphasizes focused flows.
Critics have compared his sound and approach with Playboi Carti's Whole Lotta Red and Lil Uzi Vert's flow and musical mentality. Carson has also cited Playboi Carti as a musical influence.
Quick facts
- Carson joined 808 Mafia as a rapper in 2015 after meeting record producer TM88.
- He was the first of Destroy Lonely and Homixide Gang to sign with Playboi Carti's Opium label.
- Carson's 2020 song "Yale" surpassed 20 million Spotify listens.
- His album X reached number 115 on the Billboard 200 and number 50 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
- Carson's song "Freestyle 2" received a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.
- He produced "x2" for Lil Uzi Vert's album Pink Tape.
- Carson performed at the Brooklyn launch event for A Great Chaos alongside Destroy Lonely and brought out Playboi Carti.
- "Overseas" became Carson's first Billboard Hot 100 entry, debuting at number 79.
- More Chaos became Carson's first album to reach number one on the Billboard 200 and the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
- Carson's music has been associated with Southern hip-hop, trap, and rage, with energetic electronic production and focused flows.
FAQs about Ken Carson
What is Ken Carson's real name?
Ken Carson's real name is Kenyatta Lee Bettis Frazier Jr.
Where is Ken Carson from?
Ken Carson is from Atlanta, Georgia.
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