Ken Carson

Ken Carson, born Kenyatta Lee Bettis Frazier Jr. on April 11, 2000, is an American rapper and producer from Atlanta, Georgia, who became a defining figure of the Opium/rage-rap scene launched by Playboi Carti. After connecting with producer TM88 and 808 Mafia in his teens, he built a following on SoundCloud before signing to Carti's Opium imprint in 2019, releasing the early EPs Boy Barbie and Teen X, the latter featuring his breakout track «Yale».

His sound is built on distorted, high-energy production, aggressive ad-libs, and a hyperactive, almost punk-adjacent take on trap — a style sometimes labeled «rage» that prioritizes chaotic energy and dense bass over melodic hooks. Songs like «Fighting My Demons», «Overseas», and «Jennifer's Body» showcase this abrasive, maximalist approach that has made him a favorite among younger rap fans drawn to internet-native, mosh-pit-ready sounds.

Carson's rise mirrors the broader ascent of the Opium collective, and his catalog — spanning mixtapes and studio albums since his 2021 debut Project X — has positioned him as one of the most streamed and influential young voices in the rage-rap subgenre, known for a relentless release pace and a devoted, terminally-online fanbase.