Influenced by ’90s West Coast rap, ShooterGang Kony has made a name for himself with raw lyrical bars inspired by his Sacramento upbringing. ∙ Pitchfork showcased his 2019 hit single “Charlie” on their The Ones list—a daily series that highlights must-hear rap songs. ∙ Kony has directed many of his own music videos, including “Bussdown” and “The Shooters,” in 2020. ∙ His 2019 single “Jungle” was ranked among UPROXX’s All The Best New Rap Music To Have On Your Radar list in 2020. ∙ The Kony-directed music video for 2020’s “A Sinner’s Story,” off his sophomore LP, Red Paint Reverend, went viral, gaining nearly a million views in under a month.