Mario Judah

Mario Diamond-Judah Douglas, born on December 6, 1999, in Flint, Michigan, and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer. He began his music production career at 17, releasing his first commercial single in 2020. Judah gained initial prominence through his viral single “Die Very Rough,” which spent three weeks at number one on the Spotify Global Viral 50 chart in October 2020 and was ranked number 75 on Billboard and Google’s Top 100 Hummed Songs of 2020. His presence further expanded as an internet meme due to his sardonic criticism of rapper Playboi Carti regarding the delayed release of his album “Whole Lotta Red.” In response to Carti’s delayed album, Judah controversially announced he would release it himself, creating an Extended Play titled “Whole Lotta Red” that parodied the mumble rap sound. The lead single, “Bih Yah,” was well-received by fans upon its release in December 2020, followed by the EP’s first half on December 11.

Throughout his career, Judah has consistently developed his distinct artistry, characterized by horrorcore rap and unique vibrato vocals. He has cited rock bands such as Breaking Benjamin, Five Finger Death Punch, and Pantera as his musical influences, showcasing his genre-bending approach. In February 2024, Judah released his second EP, “Endure,” and revealed his signing with Universal Music Group, following a previous deal with Atlantic Records. This marked a significant turning point after a period of relative absence from new releases. He continued his musical output in 2025 with singles like “Love You Anymore” in March and “Never Again” in April, which garnered attention for his personal transformation and evolving sound.