Larry June
San Francisco rapper known for laid-back, funky Bay Area vibes and lyrics about health, money and self-improvement.
Key albums
Orange PrintSpaceships on the BladeThe Great Escape (with The Alchemist)
Key tracks
89 EarthquakeOrange SodaPalisades, CASummer ReignJust Like YouOn Me
Who is Larry June?
Larry June (Larry Hendricks III) is a rapper from San Francisco, California.
Known for
A steady stream of independent albums, including Orange Print (2021) and Spaceships on the Blade (2023), and The Great Escape (2023), a full album with producer The Alchemist.
Style
Relaxed and smooth, over jazzy, funky beats that draw on G-funk and Bay Area hyphy. Instead of violence, his lyrics are about financial independence, healthy living, orange juice and personal growth.
Impact
Larry June showed that you can build a loyal audience and a good living as an independent artist, with a positive, "good vibes" version of West Coast rap.
Influences
- Snoop Dogg
- Mac Dre
- André 3000
