Rapper SadBoyProlific crafts somber lo-fi hip-hop that’s relatable for teens going through coming-of-age troubles. • The Houston native discovered rap at the age of seven, when his mom played Eminem’s The Marshall Mathers LP in the car. • By the time he was 11, he’d vowed to make it as a recording artist. His adopted stage name came to him while sitting in chemistry class when he was 14. • Prolific earned millions of streams with his mournful 2018 breakout single, “Dead and Cold”. • The rapper often incorporates his love of anime into his artistry.