BLAKE is a rapper from San Antonio, Texas who started gaining popularity in late 2016 with his YouTube hit “Flexin.” In December 2016, he posted a photo with the caption “Atlantic Records,” fueling rumors that he may be signing a deal with the major label, which actually happened in early 2019.

After the success of “Flexin,” BLAKE also passed the 1 million view mark with his 2015 videos “DRIP” and “Dirty South.”

BLAKE was born in Beumont, Texas, but moved to San Antonio in his youth. His rap name “BLAKE” is his real middle name. In a 2016 interview, BLAKE listed his top 5 rappers: Drake, Lil Uzi Vert, Chief Keef, Rocaine, and Lil Yachty. In the same interview he expressed interest in doing a “Flexin” remix with Ugly God.