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 has plans to release a new project before the year ends. 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: TBA
SINGLE: “East Chat” f/Isaiah Rashad (11/15)
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