Jay Critch is an American rapper and songwriter. He was born on February 25, 1997, in Brooklyn, New York. Critch first gained attention in the music industry with his SoundCloud releases in 2016. He later signed to Rich The Kid's label, Rich Forever Music, and released his debut mixtape, "Hood Favorite," in 2018. The mixtape features popular tracks such as "Ego" and "Thousand Ways." Critch is known for his melodic style and introspective lyrics, often detailing his experiences growing up in Brooklyn. He has collaborated with several other popular hip-hop artists, including Offset, French Montana, and Lil Durk.