Artist Info: Rucci

Juan Martinez Jr., better known as Rucci, was born in 1994 and is a young rap star from North Inglewood, a notorious gang territory in Los Angeles. He survived the death of his father, the deportation of his family and the displacement of his community and now aims to take over the world with his music.

“I don’t like to brag,” Rucci says of his lyrical approach. “I just like showing people what’s going on.” Gangsta rap has long been demonized by those stressing the vulgarity of hit singles [read more...]