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How Hitta J3 Went From Compton’s Underground Rap Scene to Hip-Hop Stardom


With a unique storytelling style and big-name collaborations, the West Coast star is up next.

The Compton native burst onto the scene with his breakout anthem, "Do Yo Gudda (Remix)”, featuring rap heavy-hitters Kendrick Lamar, YG, and Problem. This powerhouse group features a diverse lineup, including Jay Worthy himself, along with Hitta J3, Mari Ruger, Rosecrans HopOut, Slumlord Trill, YS, and CEO Wacko. Hitta J3 has been working to garner a name for himself since his introduction over a decade ago, including releasing several mixtapes like fan favorite “The Wake Up Call 2 ” and the 2019 project “Freedom.”

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