George Watsky

As a rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, poet, author, and illustrator, George Watsky has developed a diverse career path, demonstrating versatility across multiple creative fields while engaging with various media platforms and audiences. After being crowned the Youth Speaks Grand Slam Poetry Champion and the Brave New Voices International Poetry Slam Champion in 2006, George Watsky established himself as a formidable voice in spoken word. He was featured on Season Six, Episode Two of ‘Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry,’ and in 2009, his one-man show ‘Where the Magic Happens’ earned favorable reviews from The Boston Globe. Watsky then transitioned into music, releasing his debut hip-hop album, ‘Watsky,’ in 2009, followed by ‘Guilty Pleasures’ in 2010.

His career expanded significantly in 2011 with his viral YouTube video ‘Pale kid raps fast,’ which garnered millions of views and led to an appearance on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ establishing his distinctive rapid-fire rapping style. Building on this momentum, Watsky released the album ‘Cardboard Castles’ in 2013, concurrently showcasing his acting talent with an appearance in Season 4 of ‘Arrested Development.’ In 2014, his album ‘All You Can Do’ reached number 33 on the Billboard 200. He continued to diversify his portfolio, publishing ‘How to Ruin Everything,’ a collection of essays that became a New York Times Best Seller in 2016. Watsky further solidified his musical presence that year with ‘x Infinity,’ charting at No.

Beyond his extensive music and writing, he has lent his voice and acting skills to various projects, notably portraying historical figures like William Shakespeare and Edgar Allan Poe in popular ‘Epic Rap Battles of History’ videos, underscoring his wide range of creative engagement across diverse media platforms.