Hood Hozay

Born and raised in Charlotte, NC, HOOD HOZAY turns his years of experiences into music that refuses to look away. His artistry is rooted in authenticity — the kind that only comes from living it, losing it, and building it back. HOZAY’s sound doesn’t fit in one box. It’s hip-hop with southern blood, blues with a chip on its shoulder, and storytelling that hits like a conversation with your older brother. He writes for the people who’ve been counted out, who’ve had to hustle for every inch, and who still keep their head up. Based out of EAST Charlotte, he’s been sharpening his craft and quietly building a name for himself. Every track is a page out of his life, and every show is a chance to prove that real still resonates.