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Drape Releases "Gumbo" & Drops In The Field Project

Drape is a rising hip-hop artist originally from Cleveland, Ohio. Drape recently performed at Big Heff's New Energy stage for BET Weekend in LA. Catch Drape on select Streets Most Wanted Tour dates in June. He discovered his love for music at a young age, using it as a bridge to connect with others while navigating frequent school changes. Drape’s talent also extended to the track and to the football field. He is a graduate of Ginn Academy where he was mentored and trained by Glenville High School football head coach Ted Ginn, Sr., earning him a scholarship to the University of Iowa, where he played in the prestigious Rose Bowl during his senior year. Following college, Drape spent several years playing professional football in Kobe/Osaka, Japan. It was there that his passion for music deepened, and he began writing, recording, and performing in local clubs, developing a distinct voice shaped by both his Midwestern roots and international experiences. After returning to the U.S. in 2023, Drape picked up where he left off creatively, recording the tracks he wrote overseas. In the Summer of 2023, Drape moved to Los Angeles, CA to fully commit to his music career. He began performing at local Pass the Aux sessions and continued writing and recording new music. Remaining connected to his Cleveland roots, Drape shot two music videos in and around Cleveland for singles he released in 2024. In early 2025, after releasing several singles, Drape released his first full-length hip-hop album, “In the Field” which is available on all streaming platforms. His lyrics draw from deeply personal moments, including hardships his family faced and the tragic loss of one of his best friends in a fire. Authentic, introspective, and emotionally raw, Drape’s music is a testament to resilience, transformation, and finding purpose through pain.

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