
BIOGRAPHY
Through a unique combination of hard bars and progressive politics, Rob Apollo is creating his own brand of alt-rap. Over bass-heavy beats and dancing synths, Apollo raps about his misadventures with bisexual delinquents, multi-racial drug dealers, and gender-bending baddies. Rob Apollo’s world may be a Fox News nightmare, but his chaotic approach speaks loudly to Gen-Z; in March 2024, Apollo’s track “Seppuku” reached #1 on the TikTok Song Charts, kicking off a year of virality for his music. Between hip-hop media outlets like On the Radar, reaction videos from popular Twitch streams, and his own social media pages, videos of Apollo’s raps reached tens of millions in the last year.
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Rob Apollo’s unique worldview comes from a diverse life experience. Born in Detroit but raised by the internet, Apollo became enthralled by Twitter’s absurdist humor in middle school and started rapping soon after. A straight-A student who found community in queer and alternative spaces, Apollo turned down a Stanford acceptance to study design in St. Louis. Throw in a 12-step addiction recovery, assorted affiliations with criminals, and a keen interest in leftist politics, and Rob Apollo’s world begins to make sense. Always trying to push the boundaries of hip-hop, Apollo takes influence from other bold alt-rap artists such as Tyler the Creator, Father, Rico Nasty, ZelooperZ, and Danny Brown.
NEW RELEASE
NSFW 3: REDHEAD JACKASS
Rob Apollo’s “NSFW 3: Redhead Jackass” sets a new bar for Gen-Z shenanigans. Apollo's signature combination is all over this record: hard-hitting beats, out-of-pocket-lyrics, and inclusive politics. No thought is too intrusive to put to paper, no sound-bite is too provocative to sample, and no bar is too outlandish to record.
The album’s bouncy digital synths, fast-paced trap drums, and chaotic vocal deliveries creates the perfect soundtrack for a night of mischief. Fans of BabyTron, Danny Brown, and Zack Fox will gravitate towards this boundary-pushing alt-rap project.
photo by @Isayhah (click photo to download)
SHE / THEY - MUSIC VIDEO
ROB APOLLO HIGHLIGHTS
#1 TikTok Trending Song - "Seppuku" - March 2024
Top spot on Spotify’s Internet People Playlist
Death by Algorithm - Top 100 albums of 2023
​Sold out national tour with Thot Squad
Featured: On the Radar, Daily Chiefers, Swidlife, Real Ones, iHeartRadio, Detroit Metro Times, St. Louis Today, Hasan Piker, Hivemind