2Rare
2Rare | |
|---|---|
| Born | Naseem Rafeeq Young August 12, 2000 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | "Do It Again" with NLE Choppa |
Naseem Rafeeq Young (born August 12, 2000), professionally known as 2Rare, is a rapper originating from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He gained prominence after being featured on NLE Choppa's 2022 track "Do It Again", which achieved gold certification and appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In October 2022, he inked a deal with Second Estate Records, an imprint of Warner Records led by Mel Carter. Prior to this, in 2020, he was signed to Internet Money Records, operating under the 10K Projects label.
Early life
Born to parents of Nigerian and Ghanaian descent,[1][2] Young initially pursued athletics, playing football during his high school years. However, academic difficulties and behavioral issues led him to temporarily move from Philadelphia to Los Angeles. Upon returning, he was unable to resume his education, which ultimately ended his ambitions in football.
Career
Young first attracted attention in 2019 with his track "Big Bag," resulting in a collaborative recording agreement involving 10K Projects, Internet Money Records, and Homemade Projects.
His commercial breakthrough came in 2020 with the release of "Big Drippa." The song "Cupid," released in January 2022, gained viral popularity on TikTok.
In June 2022, he appeared in the music video for Canadian artist Drake's single "Sticky", where they participated in a dance competition. August 2022 saw the release of "Q-Pid," featuring American rapper Lil Durk. Later that year, in October, he was featured on NLE Choppa's single "Do It Again" and its accompanying video. That same month, he secured a contract with Mel Carter's Second Estate Records under the umbrella of Warner Records, receiving an $800,000 advance.
In July 2023, he was named to the 2023 XXL Freshman lineup alongside artists such as Central Cee and GloRilla.
On May 10, 2024, he appeared on the remix of "Jelly" by DreamDoll.