Ricky Hil

Ricky Hil, born Richard Hilfiger in Connecticut, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter, and the son of fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger. Emerging from a mixtape culture rather than a traditional label pipeline, he built an independent following by releasing music directly to fans for free over the course of numerous projects.

His most recognized mixtape, «SYLDD» (Support Your Local Drug Dealer), features guest appearances that helped raise his profile within the internet-driven rap scene of the early-to-mid 2010s. His music draws on a mix of rap, moody R&B-inflected melodies, and pop and country textures, reflecting a genre-blending, downtempo sensibility typical of that mixtape era.

Tracks like «Xanax Bars» and «Fix Me» lean into confessional, introspective songwriting, while cuts such as «Nomads» and «Understand Me» showcase his range across styles. Rather than pursuing a conventional pop-star path, Hil has cultivated a more underground, DIY identity, releasing prolifically and building a dedicated audience through direct distribution.