$NOT, whose real name remains undisclosed, was born on December 16, 1997, in New York City but moved to Lake Worth Beach, Florida, at the age of seven. His journey into the rap genre commenced on SoundCloud in 2016, although his initial recordings were made with a basic USB microphone. The single "GOSHA" released in September 2018 propelled $NOT into the limelight, garnering over a million plays within its first month on YouTube. This success led to a contract with 300 Entertainment, under which he released studio albums like "TRAGEDY +" and "Beautiful Havoc" in 2020. Known for blending alternative rap styles prevalent in the late 2010s with a relaxed approach to trap sonics, $NOT's musical ventures mirror his ability to morph between styles seamlessly. His early career in music, although marked by challenges, set a sturdy foundation for his subsequent exploits in the rap scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices