WHAT IT IS: Ray Vaughn, TDE’s latest rising star, aims to establish himself as the hottest rap act on the West Coast in 2025. The Long Beach native is set to release his EP, The Good, the Bad & the Dollar Menu, on 12/6, showcasing his versatile rap style and sound. Vaughn had a standout moment during Kendrick Lamar’s Juneteenth pop-up concert, where he received acclaim for his performance, generating excitement ahead of his upcoming project.
ALBUM: The Good, the Bad & the Dollar Menu (EP)
RELEASE DATE: 12/6
SINGLE: “East Chat” f/Isaiah Rashad (11/8)
LIVE: Upcoming performances include Anaheim’s House of Blues (1/23), San Diego’s Soma (1/24) and L.A.’s The Wiltern (1/30)
INTERNET: Ray Vaughn Post Pop-Out interview; L.A. Leakers Freestyle Reel
PRESS: Rolling Stone (“leaning into his identity as a serious wordsmith in an era where hip-hop can be anything”), The Source (“the track solidifies Ray Vaughn as an artist to not only watch but also listen to intently in the evolving landscape of hip-hop”), 50 Cent on Hot97 (“I approve”); Revolt (“West Coast rapper you should be paying attention to”)
MANAGEMENT: Top Dawg Entertainment