: Following his incarceration, he spent time teaching chess to children, an experience he credits with helping him develop the discipline necessary for his music career.
: After gaining millions of views on YouTube and coverage from outlets like Pitchfork and Rolling Stone, he signed with Def Jam Recordings in 2022. Background and Influence : Following his incarceration, he spent time teaching
: Before turning to music, 26AR was a standout basketball player in Crown Heights, a background that heavily influences his competitive lyrical style. : Known for a "legato" flow that moves
: Known for a "legato" flow that moves with high momentum, his music often features the heavy, rumbling production typical of the Brooklyn drill genre. his music often features the heavy
: His work is influenced by a mix of Chicago and New York legends, including Lil Durk, Chief Keef, Biggie Smalls, and Jay-Z. 26AR | The New Voice of Brooklyn is Here To 'Drench 'Em'
: His debut EP, Drench 'Em (2021), further established his "Drench" brand and included the popular single "Make Your Bitch Do it".
