
Big30
Big30 is an American rapper and songwriter known for his 2021 debut mixtape King of Killbranch and his featured appearance on Pooh Shiesty's hit single "Neighbors". Emerging from the Memphis hip-hop scene, he has built a distinct catalog characterized by gritty trap production and high-profile collaborations with major Southern rap artists.
Breakthrough and King of Killbranch
Big30 began releasing music in 2018, steadily gaining momentum through collaborative tracks and solo singles. In 2020, he released the single "Allegations" featuring Pooh Shiesty, which earned a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He also contributed guest verses to prominent tracks including Moneybagg Yo's "SRT" and Pooh Shiesty's "Monday to Sunday" alongside Lil Baby.
His mainstream breakthrough arrived in early 2021 with his featured appearance on Pooh Shiesty's single "Neighbors". The track reached number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100, climbed to number 20 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and eventually earned a double-platinum certification from the RIAA. Later that year, he teamed up with Moneybagg Yo on the collaborative single "Go", which peaked at number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved platinum status.
In September 2021, Big30 released his debut commercial mixtape, King of Killbranch, via N-Less Entertainment, Bread Gang, and Interscope Records. The project proved to be a critical and commercial success, debuting at number 13 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The mixtape featured guest appearances from a wide array of prominent hip-hop artists, including Future, Lil Durk, Quavo, Offset, Moneybagg Yo, Big Homiie G, Yo Gotti, and Pooh Shiesty.
Subsequent Releases and Collaborations
Following the success of his debut mixtape, Big30 released his debut studio album, Last Man Standing, on September 30, 2022. The album entered the Billboard 200 chart at number 104 and was supported by singles such as "Protest", "Dead Guyz", and "Scared of Us" featuring Hotboii. During this period, he also made guest appearances on projects by other major artists, including Nardo Wick's Who Is Nardo Wick? on the track "Poppin Out" and Trippie Redd's Mansion Musik on the track "High Hopes".
In December 2023, he contributed to the N-Less and Connect Music compilation album We Connected. He followed up with his second studio album, Still King, released on May 17, 2024. Throughout his recording career, Big30 has maintained regular collaborations with fellow Southern rap heavyweights, including Gucci Mane on the Gold-certified single "Shit Crazy" and Yo Gotti on the single "Too Official".
Quick facts
- His 2021 debut mixtape, King of Killbranch, debuted at number 13 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
- He earned a double-platinum certification from the RIAA for his feature on Pooh Shiesty's single "Neighbors".
- His collaborative track "Go" with Moneybagg Yo achieved RIAA platinum certification and reached number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- His 2020 single "Allegations", featuring Pooh Shiesty, was certified Gold by the RIAA.
- He released his debut studio album, Last Man Standing, on September 30, 2022, peaking at number 104 on the Billboard 200.
- He was featured alongside Big Homiie G, Future, Lil Durk, Moneybagg Yo, Offset, Pooh Shiesty, Quavo, and Yo Gotti on King of Killbranch.
- He collaborated with Gucci Mane on the single "Shit Crazy", which earned an RIAA Gold certification.
- He released his second studio album, Still King, on May 17, 2024.
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What is BIG30's real name?
BIG30's real name is Rodney Lamont Wright Jr.
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