21 Savage
Atlanta rapper known for his cold, deadpan delivery and dark street stories, and his run of hits with Metro Boomin.
Who is 21 Savage?
21 Savage (Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph) is a rapper who was born in London and grew up in Atlanta, Georgia.
Known for
His breakthrough EP Savage Mode (2016) with producer Metro Boomin, with "X" and "No Heart". His albums Issa Album (2017) and I Am > I Was (2018) followed; "a lot" with J. Cole won the Grammy for Best Rap Song. In 2022 he released Her Loss together with Drake.
Style
A calm, almost emotionless delivery over dark, minimal trap beats. That contrast makes his violent and personal stories hit even harder.
Impact
21 Savage became one of the defining voices of modern Atlanta trap, and his work with Metro Boomin set the tone for a darker, more minimal trap sound.
