Who is rapper Hazey?
RAPPER Hazey is an MC who came to prominence through video sharing app TikTok.
But who is the Liverpudlian, and how much is he worth?
Who is Hazey?
Hazey is a teenage rapper who is thought to be from Anfield, Liverpool, the home of Liverpool Football Club.
Hazey made a name for himself on video sharing platform TikTok, and has since been signed by a major label.
His music has been described as Drill, which is a form of trap music that originated in the South Side of Chicago.
It usually has a slow tempo - typically 60 or 70 beats per minute, and features direct uncompromising lyrics.
The UK drill music came to prominence in the early 2010s, after a scene emerged in South London.
Like other drill artists, Hazey disguises himself with a balaclava, which has encouraged intrigue among fans, keen to discover his true identity.
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How did Hazey become famous?
At the end of 2021, a snippet from the teenage MC's track Packs and Potions went viral, catapulting him to stardom.
The buzz he was created was noticed by music giants Columbia Records - owned by Sony Music Entertainment - who signed him.
Packs and Potions has over 10million views on , as of July 24, 2022.
He's known for his lyrical references to footballers including Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, who's of the fan of the young star.
The pair have met and posed for a picture.
The video for the track was filmed in front of a mural of the Champions League winner.
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What is Hazey's net worth?
Hazey released his debut single in January, 2022, and his ascent to drill stardom has been rapid.
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Since its release, the track has amassed millions of views on TikTok and other music streaming platforms.
It's not yet known how much the teenage sensation is worth.
