Born in Harrow, England, with roots in Ghana, 80purppp has emerged as a dynamic artist blending global influences into his genre-bending sound. Raised on classical piano lessons and inspired by artists like Mac Miller and Drake, he began recording in high school and fully committed to music by skipping traditional college paths.
With over 5 million monthly Spotify listeners, his breakout single "Hex" has achieved RIAA Gold certification in the U.S. and Canada, amassing over 500 million streams. 80purppp has also garnered 40 million plays on Apple Music, and over 600,000 Shazams globally. His standout performance at SXSW 2023 and features on prominent Spotify playlists such as Mood Ring, Tear Drop, and Pollen cement his place as a rising force in music.