Bellygang Kush releases first full-length studio project
The LVRN artist drops GOOD DOPE SELL ITSELF after a year of viral singles, including a track about his son’s speech progress.
By Simon Bennett ·
Rapper Bellygang Kush has released his debut album, GOOD DOPE SELL ITSELF. The project marks his first full-length record on the LVRN label. It follows a year where he gained widespread attention through several standalone singles.
The album includes contributions from Summer Walker, Wale, and YFN Lucci. It also features his frequent collaborator YK Niece. Kush released the single "Ok" immediately before the album dropped. He also recently shared a track titled "Answer," which describes a past romantic relationship.
In the new music, Kush addresses personal family matters. He discusses his son having autism and notes that the child recently began speaking. On the track "No Jewelry," he talks about his relationship with his mother. He sings the line, "She left me for dead, I do not feel like Kyla Pratt."
Kush reveals he has the name of his child's mother tattooed on his body. He admits in the lyrics that he does not really want the tattoo anymore. The album serves as a narrative about his childhood and the obstacles he faced with family and friendships.
His earlier single "Friend Do" with YK Niece remains popular in clubs. His other recent hit, "WTF GOIN" featuring 21 Savage, received a marketing push from the Atlanta strip club Magic City. That venue created a limited-time menu item called the Belly Gang Plate. It featured their famous lemon pepper wings with a new presentation.
Usher helped Kush share his story by providing a platform for the album's themes. The project covers the experiences that shaped him as an artist. Kush is now focused on maintaining the momentum from his breakout year. He plans to work on a full project with YK Niece in the future.
