2Rare (Naseem Rafeeq Young) is a Philadelphia rapper who has become one of the most exciting rising names in hip hop by combining gritty Philly street narratives with catchy, danceable flows that blow up on TikTok and streaming platforms. He first caught attention with viral hits like Big Bag and Big Drippa, followed by his breakout remix of “Cupid,” which propelled him toward major label deals with 10K Projects / Internet Money and later Second Estate / Warner Records. His feature on NLE Choppa’s “Do It Again” (2022) hit gold, and singles like Q-Pid with Lil Durk, Rare Steppa, Toxic Ish, One of One, and Rare Story Pt. 2 have defined his sound and driven strong streaming numbers. In 2023 he dropped his debut full length project Truth Or Rare, showing off his energy and versatility across features with Sha EK and SleazyWorld Go, among others. His live reputation is built on high energy club shows, viral dance components, bold visuals, and growing festival runs and support slots. As of 2025, 2Rare is pushing harder into the mainstream with momentum from charting tracks, strong fanbase growth, and upcoming performances that promise to cement his status as a genre defining artist in modern rap.
