Nettspend - Rapper
Age: 18
Country: United States Occupations:
Rapper
Who is Nettspend?
Nettspend (born Gunner Shepardson on March 18, 2007) is a rising American rapper and songwriter from Richmond, Virginia. He has quickly become a prominent and polarizing figure in the underground hip-hop scene, particularly within the "jerk" and "post-rage" subgenres.
Quick Facts
Real Name: Gunner Shepardson
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Genre: Trap, Jerk, Cloud Rap, Experimental Hip-Hop
Associated Collectives: 1c34, NOVAGANG
Musical Style & Breakthrough
Nettspend's sound is characterized by a "lo-fi" or "DIY" aesthetic, often featuring:
Distorted 808s and glimmering, futuristic synths.
Loose, melodic vocal delivery that often feels detached or slurred.
Short track lengths, with many songs clocking in under two minutes.
He first gained major internet virality in late 2023 with a snippet of his song "drankdrankdrank" on X (formerly Twitter). Since then, he has released his debut mixtape, Bad Ass Fcking Kid* (2024), and has seen hits like "nothing like uuu" and "Shine n Peace" gain millions of streams.
Career Highlights
Fashion: Beyond music, he has crossed over into high fashion, walking the runway for Miu Miu during Paris Fashion Week and appearing in campaigns for Heaven by Marc Jacobs.
Collaborations: He frequently works with other underground stars like OsamaSon and Xaviersobased, and has received "co-signs" from industry veterans like Chief Keef and Lil Uzi Vert.
Controversy: His music is highly divisive; fans praise his "aura" and experimental sound as the future of rap, while critics often dismiss it as "noise" or "brain rot" music.