Hopsin

Marcus Jamal Hopson, widely recognized as Hopsin, is an influential American rapper, songwriter, and record producer hailing from Los Angeles, California. Born on July 18, 1985, he has carved a unique niche in the music industry, particularly noted for his striking use of white eye contacts in his performances and music videos.

Hopsin's career took off when he was signed by the renowned record executive Jerry Heller to Ruthless Records, leading to the release of his debut studio album, Gazing at the Moonlight, in two thousand nine. That same year, he established his own independent label, Funk Volume, which became a platform for his subsequent albums, including Raw in two thousand ten and Knock Madness in two thousand thirteen.

In two thousand fifteen, Hopsin signed with Warner Records to release his fourth album, Pound Syndrome, which achieved significant commercial success, peaking within the top twenty of the Billboard 200. Following this, he launched his successor label, Undercover Prodigy, in collaboration with 300 Entertainment in two thousand sixteen, releasing his fifth album, No Shame, in two thousand seventeen, which received mixed reviews and lesser commercial success.

Beyond his solo work, Funk Volume also supported regional artists like SwizZz, Dizzy Wright, and Jarren Benton before its dissolution in two thousand sixteen. In two thousand twenty, Hopsin expanded his influence in the industry by joining the board of directors for Artist Republik, a media-based technology company.