Launching out of Carson California with cerebral lyricism, Ab-Soul has become one of West Coast hip hop’s most respected voices for more than a decade. He first turned heads as a member of Black Hippy and with early works like Longterm Mentality and Control System, where tracks such as The Book of Soul displayed his willingness to confront personal trauma, grief, and illness while weaving in philosophy, politics, and spirituality. In 2022 he released Herbert, an album that marked his return after years of mixtapes and features, exploring vulnerability through songs like Hollandaise and Gang’Nem. Late in 2024 he dropped Soul Burger, a 15-track project with guests including JID, Lupe Fiasco, Doechii, Vince Staples, and Ty Dolla Sign, anchored by singles like Squeeze 1st 2, All That, and Crazier, that pays tribute to his late friend DoeBurger and reaffirms his status as a deeply introspective rapper. Ab-Soul continues to be one of the most searched artists when people explore conscious rap, storytelling in hip hop, hits with cultural weight, and albums full of lyrical depth.
