Ken Carson | Before They Were Famous | The Hidden Truth Behind His Meteoric Rise

freestyle 2 is I feel like that song is the definition of me for real I make songs all day I make a million songs but that one song determines where I really am and it matches like everything I like like I'm in Rob zomb and like grunge and heavy metal from the swag to the music so it's like if I could get anything near it before Ken Carson's song Jennifer's Body went viral on Tik Tok and other social media platforms before Ken Carson made his main breakthrough with his album a great chaos before Ken Carson's track Yale surged from zero views to nearly 7 million views on YouTube before Ken Carson rolled with Playboy cardi and became one of the well-known rage rappers of the Trap hipop sub genre before Ken Carson got all the money and fame in the 1990s the Southern United States particularly Atlanta Georgia birthed the Trap music scene A hip-hop sub genre intertwining rap and EDM as it matured through the 2000s trap music's landscape was reshaped by the EDM influence amplifying its electronic beats this infusion birth trap beats with transh house music- like Vibe propelling the genre's evolution in the mid-2010s Trap music surged into the mainstream Spotlight notably with fetty wap's chart topper trap Queen its infectious popularity reverberated permeating the sounds of contemporary hip-hop today trap artists persistently craft fresh fresh Tunes exerting a profound influence on big names like Drake cardi B Waka Flocka Flame and the ahap mob reshaping the essence of mainstream hipop production as trap music's popularity soared a surge of new artists stormed into the scene buying for fame amid a Battleground filled with collaboration and competition emerging Talent sought recognition not just among their peers but also within the domain of trap star heavyweight among the Fresh Faces commanding the internet Spotlight stands Ken Carson a young trap artist whose recent album a great chaos which dropped last year thrust him into the mainstream he is also famous for being one of the well-known trap artists to represent the rage micro genra Carson's music encapsulates the vibe of today's rebellious youth blending mind-bending beats with Relentless chant-like rap delivery that defines the pulse of this new generation with a style that's a mashup of various influen Carson's music slots perfectly into this era that blurs genre lines it's where MERS and hipop heads join forces to party flaunt style and well just go wild Carson the unconventional hero seems destined or maybe unexpectedly finds himself poised for that next leap into stardom Carson's track Jennifer's Body blasted its way into viral Fame courtesy of Tik Tok and other social media memes solidifying Carson online presence especially among the younger crowd who obviously dominate the internet population and it's not just the Diehard trap enjoyers or hip-hop enthusiasts his reach extends far beyond capturing the attention of diverse internet audiences the meme is about people recreating the intro beat of Jennifer's Body using objects like doors water faucets cereal farts and video game sounds then adding the key phrase 100% accurate in their video title or description there's also a trend that goes along with this music where people leave hilarious over-the-top comments saying that the song is classic as old as 40 years or so and even joking that their grandmas listen and sang to it apart from the internet sensation Jennifer's Body posting nearly 4 million YouTube views close to 130,000 likes and a mind-blowing 23 million plays on Spotify Ken Carson's record shines across various tracks on the internet Yale for for instance clocks in at almost 7 million views and surpasses 170,000 likes collaborating with destroy lonely on MDMA Carson pulls in 6 million views while rock and roll grooves past 5 million views on YouTube both racking up over a 100,000 likes another gem from his album a great chaos fighting my demons proudly showcases 3.5 on Spotify Carson has 7 million monthly listeners a testament to his appeal his track Yale commands an impressive nearly 170 million plays while freestyle 2 grooves past 51 million the song fighting my demons follows suit with over 46 million plays and the track I need you impressively crosses 36 million plays the Infectious meme sensation Jennifer's Body adds to the tally surpassing 23 million plays notably Carson's entire top 10 Spotify songs each exceed 10 million plays underlining his exceptional presence on the platform his Fame within Spotify is a noteworthy achievement especially within the niche of Rage music a micro genre within the Trap sub genre of hipop steadily gaining popularity in today's music landscape his catalog extends further with numerous tracks gaining popularity on YouTube and Spotify this trajectory solidifies Ken Carson's potential to cement his place among the famous artists of the Trap sub genre even as his popularity skyrockets Ken Carson keep it real claiming Simplicity while flashing bling stacks of cash Lux cars and designer threads he's acting all Al Loof off the buzz surrounding him appearing unfazed by the sudden surge of Fame that swept him up in recent times Carson also has gained significant attention for his proficient ability to promote his brand on social media platforms one of his key strategies is to build active engagement with his followers via multiple channels his use of social media has contributed a lot to making his name viral on the internet kinat Lee Frasier Jr who goes by the stage name Ken Carson previously stylized as Ken carhan is a recording artist and record producer from Atlanta Georgia born on April 11th 2000 as a kid he loved watching professional wrestling different animes and reading mangas and Comics his all-time favorite was X-Men Comics which later played a huge role in his music branding he was always surrounded by different kind of entertainment but he especially loved hip-hop music his passion for the genre was sparked by the likes of Lil Wayne and Soulja Boy Who he jammed out to all the time from an early age Ken was no stranger to trouble at school often clashing with teachers rather than classmates despite his disinterest in academics he thrived in building friendships especially in middle school where he forged a close bond with someone known as low 88 their shared interest led to a revelation during a casual FaceTime call low 88 revealed that his cousin was none other than the renowned super producer tm88 sparking a new Avenue of connections for Carson Carson swiftly connected with low 88 and tm88 in the studio marking the start of his career this introduction paved the way to meet Southside and other talents from 808 Mafia a milestone for someone of his age granting access to a network of artists and producers as he immersed himself in studio sessions with the likes of Young Thug Travis Scott and Playboy I cardi he struggled to maintain a traditional school life dropping out at 15 and briefly attending a military school he faced expulsion for video calls with girls opting for an early GED completion Carson's Focus shifted entirely to his musical aspirations leaving academics behind already well connected in Atlanta's vibrant hip-hop circuit Carson's Focus surprisingly leaned towards fashion over music at that time around 2016 he launched an Instagram profile as boy Barbie Carson flaunting designer looks and fits alongside his Twitter while this move initially garnered minimal attention it later contributed significantly to his evolving brand his admiration for Playboy cardi led him to fly to La for one of card's shows however the event turned chaotic as Ken got in a fight leading him to be kicked out of the venue having previously encountered Playboy cardi in a studio session a year earlier Ken received a personal welcome back to the show with a wristband marking the onset of their budding relationship although no immediate developments occurred a strong connection brewed between them this inspired Carone to channel more energy into his music in the next year music releases remained scar SE with his Soundcloud account mysteriously wiped clean in 2017 while Ken attributed this deletion to an ex-girlfriend's retaliation for infidelity fans speculated it might have been his strategic reset not until 2018 did the name Ken Carson start dropping tracks more consistently like fallback and fold featuring Beats from 8008 Mafia that caught ears early in his career fold particularly stood out gaining traction online and snagging some interviews however despite these wins the absence of a fulllength project might have slowed down his momentum around that time cardi was dropping hints of about kickstarting his very own label opium Carson was one of the first to be signed in by opium there he went fullon experimentation cooking up tunes and tweaking his online presence opium and his connection with Playboy cardi the combo that sealed his fate and changed his game forever that's the turning point where Ken Carson the rage trap machine was born the stars did align for Carson and boom Ken's music took a new form and the internet went nuts he was like running dumb fast bro I was telling him like afterwards like bro where the [ __ ] you just get that energy that sh was crazy but he let me know and now I'm going to be moving with the same energy Ken Carson's official Instagram is has 1.4 million followers and get this his account does not have even a single post his Instagram fan page Ken Carson updates rakes in 39,000 followers while his Facebook presence commands 7.5 th000 likes and 11,000 followers Carson's official Tik Tok account is nearing the 364,000 followers Mark with no visible posts while the subreddit dedicated to him in Reddit has passed the 35k population Milestone this undeniable fan following is proof that Carson's digital presence is nothing short of a Powerhouse aside from the Troublesome school life and the publicly exposed deletion of his SoundCloud by an angry ex-girlfriend there are other controversies that have been circling around the career of trap star Ken Carson a particular mystery has revolved around his teeth a feature loved by his fan base Carson known for his beaming smile and once flaunting an extravagant teeth grill has caused a stir with recent video appearances showcasing a marked change in his facial structure the internet's Rumor Mill has been Ablaze with speculation some people are guessing he might have had some work done while others speculates Carson might have rocked dentures and swapped them out for something new and that changed the shape of his face this puzzling transformation in his Dental appearance remains a subject of speculation leaving followers intrigued and seeking for an answer as of today Carson has issued no official statement about it Carson recently found himself in the spotlight once again in a series of events that shocked fans he faced legal issues from different incidents after a high energy concert alongside Lil Uzi vert a video captured a tense moment between Carson and law enforcement though the exact cause and whether he was arrested are still unclear this incident added to the buzz surrounding his legal encounters back in August 2021 Carson faced charges related to domestic issues in Florida reports surfaced sparking concern among his followers while the details Remain unconfirmed the news circulated quickly on social media Carson also has past encounters with law enforcement in Georgia regarding marijuana and Firearm possession critics and people who don't like Ken Carson's music often complain about a bunch of stuff how he makes his music how he raps how he makes his voice and the beat sound all squished together and how he adds unneeded distortions that don't make the song Better some say he sounds the same in every song and just treat to copy the Artistry of Playboy cardi and Lil Uzi vert however amidst the criticism there's recognition of improvement within the circle of Internet critics some of them acknowledge Carson's efforts in refining his music production while staying true to his trap Origins some also commend the recent albums because of the advancements in beat Arrangement and utilization observers note enhancements in his rap flow and transitions compared to his earlier Works what's my name you call my name and didn't ask Ken Carson way today huh which way today Ken Carson's journey in the music industry is like a bag of mixed nuts a mixture of wins controversies and artistic Evolution from his early days as a startup in Atlanta's hip-hop scene to his breakthrough moments and collaborations with industry heavyweights like Playboy CTI Carson's rise to fame is shows both his prowess and the complexities of stardom Carson's music has made a mark especially within the ever evolving trap sub genre notably embracing the rage movement while criticisms regarding his style and comparisons to other well-known trap artists persist up to this day he is still refining his craft while trying to remain rooted in his trap Origins as Ken Carson continues to swim with the intricacies of Fame and the demanding music industry his journey serves as a reflection of the modern-day artist embracing Creative Evolution while grappling with the challenges and pitfalls that come along with it before we end our episode what do you guys think about Ken Carson's music and aesthetic let me know in the comments hey don't don't forget to give this video a thumbs up and subscribe don't forget to hit the Bell so you never miss out on our latest videos about the latest trending people thanks for watching and I'll see you next time

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Length: 14min 40sec (880 seconds)

Published: Wed May 15 2024