N!NEBAY

Coming out hot, the promised child of Dayton—this is Ninebay Jakub. In hard-won homespun rhymes, this Ohio rapper draws inspiration from fellow Midwesterner Kanye West, with nods to Jack Harlow and Mac Miller. After a tragic fall shattered his wrists and ended a promising football career, the lifetime fighter picked up his pen and pivoted to the cipher. Though the heartland will always be in his heart, Ninebay pulled a Lebron James and brought his talents down to Florida, where the sunny vibes nourished his skills and swag, allowing him to drop single after single through 2022. If anyone catches him on the beach in his Bengals gear, ask for an autograph - before it's too late.