Central Valley Rappers

List of Top Modesto, Fresno, Bakersfield, and Stockton Rappers

In the shadows of the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Los Angeles hip hop scenes is a place that consists of Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto and Stockton rappers, California’s Central Valley.  Along Highway 99 is a long four stretch stretch that connects the cities of Bakersfield, Fresno, Modesto, and Stockton in a region known as Central Valley.

Contrary to the more widely known Southern and Northern California, Central Valley is a lesser known part of the state that was not as popular with outsiders until the rise of hip hop music and Stockton rappers and artists from other cities brought a spotlight to the region.

The Central Valley is home to the same urban landscapes, gangs, street activity, and hip-hop culture that characterizes other parts of California. It’s a diverse community that features African American, Asian, and Hispanic rappers, each of whom is exceptionally gifted and offers authentic representation of the area.

As the light shines on hip hop and rap music from the Bay Area and Los Angeles, Central Valley should not be overlooked or should not disregarded.  Many have witness the success over the years of top Stockton rappers like MBNel, Young Slo-Be, Acito, and Haiti Babii, Modesto rappers like Bankrol Hayden, Fresno rappers like Fashawn and Baeza, or Bakersfield rappers like Runitup Jaybo, proven that there is much talent in the four cities that makeup the majority of the Central Valley.

Top Central Valley Rappers

Acito

Debut: 2020

From: Stockton

Top Songs: “72 Barz,” “Do I,” “Morals & Princples,” “38 Shooterz,” “Flatline,” “Block Boom,” “Stockton,” and more.

Projects: Candle Lights & Calicos (2020), CRIME (2021), High Tides (2022), Low Tides (2022), Undefeated (2022), Cartel Money (2023), Checkmate (2023),

Instagram: @Acito and YouTube: Acito

Babyface Bizzy

Debut: 2017

From: Fresno

Top Songs: “Thick Bitch,” “New $hit,” “Duce In My Sprite,” “Thug Luvin,” “Smurkish,” “Hella Rude,” and more.

Projects: None

Instagram: @Babyface Bizzy and YouTube: Babyface Bizzy

BounceBackMeek

Debut: 2020

From: Stockton

Top Songs: “Lay Down,” “Ugh,” “With The Team,” “Blood Party,” and more.

Projects: West Side Story (2022), The Wild West (2022)

Instagram: @BounceBackMeek and YouTube: BounceBackMeek

Bankroll Hayden

Debut: 2018

From: Modesto

Top Songs: “Brothers,” “Costa Rica,” “Cabo,” “Rich B****,” “Drop A Tear,” “Come Through,” and more.

Projects: Paim Is Temporary (2020), 29 (2023)

Instagram: @Bankrol Hayden and YouTube: Bankrol Hayden

Duce EBK

Debut: 2020

From: Fresno

Top Songs: “Lost It,” “Im Ready,” “Do Not Disturb,” “Interrogation,” and more.

Projects: None

Instagram: @Duce EBK and YouTube: Duce EBK

EBK Jaaybo

Debut: 2018

From: Stockton

Top Songs: “Boogieman,” “Had Enough,” “Probably Cursed,” The Biggest G,” “Apocalypse,” “Out On Bail,”.

Projects: 2021 (2021), Letter 4 The Streets (2021), Rrari 4Eva (2022), Sinners Prayer (2023), The Reaper (2024),

Instagram: @EBK Jaaybo and YouTube: EBK Jaaybo

EBK Young Joc

Debut: 2019

From: Stockton

Top Songs: “Affiliations,” “Need Love,” “Real Mafia,” “I Hope You Know,” “Streets Don’t Love You,” “Trife To Mobile,” “Temper,” “Shooters,” and more.

Projects: The Fresh Prince of Belair (2020), Forever21 (2021), Nightingale Legend (2021), City Of God (2022), Road To Riches (2023),

Instagram: @EBK Young Joc and YouTube: EBK Young Joc

Fay3hunnit

Debut: 2020

From: Fresno

Top Songs: “Up Da Score,” “300BlkBaby,” “My Story,” “Letter To My Mom,” “Try Lee,” and more.

Projects: None

Instagram: @Fay3hunnit and YouTube: Fay3hunnit

Haiti Babii

Debut: 2018

From: Stockton

Top Songs: “Change Ya Life,” “Without You,” “Neva Seen,” “This That S***,” and more.

Projects: Warrior (2019), California Haitian (2020), Trap Art II (2022),

Instagram: @Haiti Baby and YouTube: Haiti Baby

Javn2900

Debut: 2020

From: Stockton

Top Songs: “Island Baby,” “Kan’t Trust Em,” “Different,” “Thru the Bity,” and more.

Projects: Island Baby (2022)

Instagram: @Javn2900 and YouTube: Javn2900

K3DaHound

Debut: 2021

From: Stockton

Top Songs: “Bryson Tiller,” “PIMP,” “Million Dollar Moves,””Hound Story,” “90s Flow,” Wassup Lady,” and more.

Projects: Da Real Pootie Tang (2022), HoundNumba1 (2023), Legendary Bloodline 2 (2023), King Hound (2024)

Instagram: @K3DaHound and YouTube: K3DaHound

Lil1700adrian

Debut: 2018

From: Stockton

Top Songs: “Go Off,” “1700 Baby,” “Shottas Freestyle,” “Message From The A,” “The A,” “Packers,” and more.

Projects: Paid N Time (2023), Block Boyz (2022),

Instagram: @Lil1700adrian and YouTube: Lil1700adrian

MBNel

Debut: 2018

From: Stockton

Top Songs: “Manifested,” “Feelings,” “Ashtray,” “Opulent,” “Traded On Me,” “In My City,” “Restart,” and more.

Projects: Forever (2018), Deeper Than Rap (2018), Lifestyle (2018), Misunderstood (2019), Countin Bands (2019), Born 2 Win (2019), Yellow Tape 2 (2020), No Hard Feelings (2021), 8 to Infinity (2023), Nothing More Nothing Less (2024)

Instagram: @MBNel and YouTube: MBNel

Runitup Jaybo

Debut: 2021

From: Bakersfield

Top Songs: “Little Do You Know,” “10 Hunnit,” “IKWYW,” “Kouple Shotz,” “Let’s Turn Up,” and more.

Projects: 81011 (2021), Murda Block (2022), Problem Child (2022), In Squeeze We Trust (2023), Childz Play (2024), Problem Child 2 (2024)

Instagram: @RunItUp Jaybo and YouTube: Runitup Jaybo

Tweety Brd

Debut: 2013

From: Modesto

Top Songs: “Been On,” “Eye Candy,” “From The Town,” “Wat U Kno Bout Me,” “Let Me Hit It,” and more.

Projects: Against All Odds (2016),

Instagram: @Tweety Brd and YouTube: Tweety Brd

Young Iggz

Debut: 2021

From: Modesto

Top Songs: “Turning Up,” “Talk Tough,” “Message To The Streets,” “Wrong One,” “Big Chop,” “Pop Out,” “Trending Topic,”

Projects: Mind of a Wicked Goon (2021), Wicked Ways Of A Ryda (2021), Wicked Goon (2023), Life Before The Cage (2024)

Instagram: @Young Iggz and YouTube: Young Iggz

Young Slo-Be

Debut: 2018

From: Stockton

Top Songs: “Don’t Come To My Funeral,” “I Love You,” “Unforgivable,” “Double Dribble,” “Take You,” and more.

Projects: Slo-Be Bryant (2019), 2100 Shell Kases (2019), Borona (2020), Slo-Be Bryant 2 (2020), Red Mamba (2021), Slo-Be Bryant 3 (2021), Nightmare On Seventh Street (2021), Southeast (2022), Slo-Be Bryant 4

Instagram: @Young Slo-Be and YouTube:  Young Slo-Be

Yvnng Ecko

Debut: 2022

From: Stockton

Top Songs: “4 Leaf Clover,” “Lilo & Stitch,” “Strong Survivor,” and more.

Projects: Truth Be Told EP (2022), Sound of the Streets (2025), Worth The Wait (2023)

Instagram: @Yvnng Ecko and YouTube: Yvnng Ecko

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