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Danuel House Jr. | aka "4" | Houston, TX | 4DHouse Entertainment
Before he was known as “4”—the artist with the bow-and-arrow name and a mic in his hand—Danuel House Jr. was already moving in rare air. Raised in Houston’s Fourth Ward and sharpened in Missouri City, House turned heads long before rap entered the picture. His first spotlight came on hardwood floors, not hardwood stages. A hometown phenom who rose through Hightower High and Texas A&M to the NBA, House’s name rang bells from Rockets fans in the Toyota Center to the Aggies faithful in College Station. But even while cashing checks and locking in with the league’s elite, the fire to create something deeper never left him.
Now, with the court in his rearview and the studio in his front sights, 4 is proving he’s built for a second act most can’t even dream of. As the founder and flagship artist of 4DHouse Entertainment, he’s making a name for himself on his terms—with records that are personal, pressure-packed, and pure Houston to the core. This isn’t your typical athlete-turned-rapper narrative. This is a reintroduction. A redemption arc. A sound born in the church choir, raised by Fourth Ward realities, and sculpted through years of wins, losses, and growth under the brightest lights imaginable.
“I’ve always had music in me,” says 4. “Even when I was hoopin’, I was writin’, I was ventin’ to beats, finding ways to tell my story. Now, I’m finally free to let people in.”
And people are listening.
His upcoming EP, Wilson Frame Of Mind, serves as both a nod to the sport that made him and a declaration of the mindset that fuels his next chapter. Leading the charge is “Perfect Timing”—a collaborative heater featuring labelmate G5 and chart-climbing star Peezy. The track just broke into the Top 50 on Billboard Urban Radio, clocking in at #36 and climbing—a rare feat for an independent artist, let alone a new rapper stepping into the ring. But that’s the power of precision. Of timing. Of owning your lane.
Following up is “I Get Money”, which landed editorial placements on three major Apple Music playlists: BASELINE, THE BIG GAME, and GAME DAY—platforms typically reserved for veterans, not new voices. His latest drop, “I Might Be,” is building momentum as the streets, playlists, and DJs begin to recognize what’s brewing in Houston: a movement, not a moment.
So what does 4 sound like?
At its core, it’s gritty Southern trap layered with real-life reflections. Think late-night confessions over trunk-knocking production. Verses that don’t hide the pain. Hooks that echo ambition. He’s not here to out-bar you—he’s here to outlast you. To outgrow where he came from, while never forgetting it. From street anthems to introspective joints, 4 raps with a sense of urgency. There’s pain in the pen. Wisdom in the cadence. And Houston in every syllable.
“Versatile. That’s the best way to describe my sound,” he explains. “I do what the track needs. I might pour it all out, or I might pop my shit. Depends on the day, depends on what I been through.”
Raised in a two-parent household with deep roots in faith and family, 4’s first exposure to music came from his father, who often had him singing at family gatherings and in the church choir. But life outside the pews had its own lessons. Watching his older brothers move through the world, feeling the weight of expectations, and navigating his own missteps taught 4 how quickly blessings can turn into burdens. That duality—of light and shadow, of success and survival—now shapes his music in ways stats never could.
He's lived a life of contrast: from sold-out arenas to quiet moments of reflection. From locker rooms to late-night sessions. From highlight reels to healing. That contrast isn’t baggage—it’s his blueprint.
As a personality, 4 is equal parts humble and hungry. Offstage, he’s known for his love of family, old-school JFK speeches, PS5 sessions, lamb chops, and sneakers. Onstage, he’s a different beast—locked in, leading the room, catching every eye in the building. And with visuals lined up for every major track on the Wilson Frame Of Mind EP—including the soon-to-drop “YEA” video—4 is making it clear: this is a rollout with purpose.
But the grind doesn’t stop in the studio. He’s already gearing up for market visits, touching cities, radio stations, and communities that have been instrumental in elevating his voice. He understands that this run isn’t just about going viral—it’s about building something that lasts. Something rooted. Something that can't be replicated.
When asked what separates him from other artists in his genre, his answer is simple: “My life’s just different. I’ve played in the NBA. I’ve had my name in headlines. But I’ve also had to start over, really rebuild. That experience—winning, falling, growing—that’s what I bring to the mic. And I stay true to that.”
Authenticity is his superpower. He’s not chasing trends—he’s shaping his lane. Whether referencing his upbringing in Houston, his time at Texas A&M, or his moments of personal reckoning, 4 wears every chapter like a badge. He doesn’t rap to impress. He raps to process. To lead. To let others know they’re not alone.
And for a man who spent almost a decade living out other people’s playbooks, 4 is finally writing his own.
As the music builds and the numbers follow, it’s becoming harder and harder to ignore what’s happening down in Houston. 4 isn’t here to fade into the footnotes. He’s here to redefine what longevity looks like. To show that greatness doesn’t peak—it evolves.
Whether you’re catching the visuals, bumping the EP, or running into him on a radio run in your city, one thing is clear:
This ain’t no side hustle. This is a second legacy.
