Who is Ghostface Playa?

Ghostface Playa is a Los Angeles-based hip-hop artist born in 1988. He first gained fame as a member of the hip-hop collective Gutter Brothers. Ghostface Playa came to prominence with his debut album, “The Return of the Gutter Brothers” in 2017, which spawned the hit single “Gutter Boys.”

Early Life & Career Beginnings

Ghostface Playa was born Marcus Outland in Los Angeles, California. He grew up listening to rap and R&B, and was inspired to pursue music as a career early on. He started rapping in high school with some friends and eventually formed the Gutter Brothers collective. The group released their debut album in 2017, which proved to be a critical and commercial success. The lead single “Gutter Boys” garnered over 1 million views on YouTube and opened the door for Ghostface Playa to launch his solo career.

Breakthrough Success

In 2018, Ghostface Playa released his debut solo album “The Art of War.” The album featured collaborations with J Cole, ASAP Rocky, and Kendrick Lamar and was met with critical acclaim. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and went on to be certified platinum by the RIAA. Since then, he has released several more albums and mixtapes, including 2019’s “The Return of the Gutter Brothers 2” and 2020’s “The Art of War 2.”

Awards & Accolades

Ghostface Playa has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2019 for “The Return of the Gutter Brothers 2.” He has also been nominated for several BET Awards, including Best New Artist and Best Male Hip-Hop Artist. He has won several awards from various music publications, including XXL Magazine and HotNewHipHop.

Personal Life

Ghostface Playa is currently unmarried but has been linked to several women throughout his career. He is an avid basketball fan and enjoys playing video games in his spare time.