Cousin Stizz

Boston-based rapper and songwriter Cousin Stizz gained significant momentum with the release of his debut mixtape, Suffolk County, on June 1, 2015. The project quickly amassed over 12 million listens on SoundCloud and attracted wider industry attention after Drake was seen playing Stizz’s single ‘Shoutout’ at his birthday party. This early success was built upon his first official solo single, ‘Shoutout,’ released in 2014, which established his presence in the hip-hop scene following his earlier work as part of the group Pilot Nation. Stizz dedicated himself to a full-time music career in 2013 and followed Suffolk County with his acclaimed mixtape, MONDA, released in the summer of 2016, which was recognized as one of DigBoston’s Best Local Albums of 2016, further cementing his distinctive style and lyrical content.

Offset) amassed over 11.3 million streams on Spotify and reached No. 12 on Billboard’s Next Big Sound chart, highlighting his rapidly growing reach and impact. Cousin Stizz’s influence in the music industry and his home city was further affirmed in December 2018 when he received the ‘Artist of the Year’ award at the Boston Music Awards, becoming the first hip-hop artist to achieve this highest honor. He continued to build on this success with the release of his album Trying to Find My Next Thrill on August 14, 2019, which expanded his lyrical themes and artistic scope.

Maintaining a consistent output, Stizz released his next album, Just For You, on February 11, 2022, further showcasing his evolving sound and storytelling. Most recently, Cousin Stizz released his highly anticipated album GABOS (Game Ain’t Based on Sympathy) on July 26, 2024, continuing to captivate audiences with his authentic narrative and distinctive flow.