Craig Xen

Craig Xen, born Craig J. Gordwin, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas, known for a raw, aggressive vocal delivery that places him within the SoundCloud-era wave of underground rap that emerged in the mid-2010s. His sound blends dark, distorted trap production with abrasive, high-energy vocal performances, drawing on rock and punk energy as much as hip-hop conventions.

He first gained visibility through SCHEMAPOSSE, an early collective, before becoming closely associated with Members Only, the group tied to the late XXXTENTACION, with whom he collaborated and toured before departing the collective in 2019. Tracks like «Nothing», «Death to He Who Cross Me» and «BLUEBERRY LEMONADE» capture his intense, confrontational style, while songs such as «Fall In Love» show a more melodic, emotionally exposed side.

Craig Xen occupies a distinct niche within the SoundCloud rap scene: less concerned with polish than with raw emotional intensity, often channeling anger, chaos and vulnerability in equal measure. His connections to some of the most influential and controversial figures of that scene have made him a recognizable name among fans who trace the genre’s underground roots.