Lil Darkie
Lil Darkie in 2020
Lil Darkie in 2020
Background information
Birth nameJoshua Jagan Hamilton
Also known asLil Dvrkie, Brahman, Small Dark One, Dvrkie, The smol dark one
Born (1998-10-06) October 6, 1998 (age 25)
Los Angeles, California
Genres
Years active2016–present
Member ofThe Faggets, Spider Gang
Formerly ofGunk Rock
Websitehttps://www.lildarkie.com/

Joshua Jagan Hamilton (born October 6, 1998), known professionally as Lil Darkie, or Brahman, is an American rapper, singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer from Long Beach, California.[1] He is one of the founders of Gunk Rock, The Faggets, and Spider Gang. His music features a wide variety of genres, including country and experimental hip-hop music. His music is described as being inspired by the Soundcloud rap scene as well as artists such as Kanye West, Odd Future, and Kid Cudi.[2] He is often depicted as an animated character he created, and he is openly bisexual.[3][4][5]

Hamilton began releasing music under the name Brahman, before adopting the name Lil Darkie in 2018.[2] He has generated some controversy for his image and lyrical contents, with some saying that his cartoon depiction has racist connotations due to being black.[6] However, he elaborated that it has nothing to do with race and is inspired by the Hindu goddess Kali claiming the vision came to him on an LSD trip.[5][7][8]

Discography edit

Albums edit

  • DRAIN THE SWAMP (2018)
  • SUPER DARK VR (2019)
  • SWAMP (2020)
  • THE FUTURE IS DARK (2023)

Mixtapes edit

  • SWAMP DRAINED (2019)
  • THIS DOES NOT EXIST (2020)
  • YIN (2020)
  • BOROS (2021)
  • THE SMALL DARK ONE (2022)
  • darkillinger (2022)

EPs edit

  • SCOOBY DOO DEATH (2019)

Compilations edit

  • Lil Darkie Classics (2019)
  • Lil Darkie Classics 2 (2019)
  • Lost Songs (2022)

Singles edit

List of singles as lead artist, with title, year released, and albums shown
Title Year Album
"1983" 2019 Non-album singles
"Holocaust"
(featuring Wendigo & LiL CUBENSiS)
"Jack Daniels"
"Monday Gunday 2"
"Genocide"
"Methhead Freestyle"
(featuring Eric North, JOHNNASCUS, Half Metal Kaiba, BLCKK, BRUHMANEGOD, LiL CUBENSiS, Royalty the Kidd, Afourteen and Wendigo)
"Therapy"
"Nothing Matters"
(featuring Cxrpse and BRUHMANEGOD)
"Tour"
"Isis Type Beat"
"Kill All Humans"
"Kill All Humans 2/3"
"Monday Gunday"
"Death Squad"
"Plumbers"
(featuring Keith Ape, PNSB and CHRIST DILLINGER)
"Black Sheep"
"Make a Militia"
"Haha"
"Halloweiner"

References edit

  1. ^ Parish, Ian (30 December 2020). "REVIEW: Lil Darkie - SWAMP". abovethebridgemusic.com. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  2. ^ a b Brown, Kaeden (27 October 2022). "The Lost Songs: Lil Darkie Album Review". centrevillesentinel.com. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  3. ^ Rice, Lilyanne (17 May 2021). "A closer look at Lil Darkie's sexuality". stylesrant.com. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  4. ^ lil darkie - to my friends, family, and supporters, 4 March 2020, retrieved 2022-12-22
  5. ^ a b "Lil Darkie Is the Most Controversial Rapper Alive". countere.com. 27 April 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  6. ^ Spence, Sade (10 June 2020). "Haha Lil Darkie TikTok Trend". stayhipp.com. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
  7. ^ Sherwood, Joseph (9 April 2021). "Here's Why Lil Darkie's Inflammatory Lyrics and Dark Cartoons Are Blowing Up". alittlebithuman.com. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
  8. ^ "Lil Darkie and the Collapse of Modern Society". everout.com. Retrieved 4 November 2023.

External links edit


Category:1998 births Category:Living people Category:Trap metal musicians Category:Rappers from Los Angeles Category:American male rappers Category:21st-century American rappers Category:Alternative hip hop musicians Category:LGBT rappers