X-Raided, born Anarae Brown, is an American rapper and songwriter who has made a significant impact on the West Coast hip-hop scene with his gritty, raw, and often intense lyrics. He burst onto the rap scene in the early '90s with a style that vividly recounted the violent lifestyle associated with the gang culture in Sacramento, California. X-Raided's career was abruptly interrupted when he was incarcerated for murder in 1992, an event that heavily influenced his subsequent music. While in prison, he remarkably continued his rap career, releasing multiple albums that further solidified his legend within the genre.

His music often reflects the challenges and realities of street life and the criminal justice system, with albums like "The Execution of X-Raided" resonating with listeners drawn to his authentic and uncompromising storytelling. As X-Raided has evolved both personally and artistically, his recent releases such as "The Execution of X-Raided" and "There Will Be A Storm (Deluxe)" showcase a range of musical innovation and thematic depth, moving beyond the confines of his earlier work while maintaining the raw emotion and honesty that have been hallmarks of his career. Since his release from prison in 2018, after serving 26 years, X-Raided has continued to release new music, including "øFF THE MÄP!" and "Pum Pum," consistently engaging his fans with new material that speaks to both his legacy as a rapper and his personal transformation.

Genres

G Funk

Hyphy

Sacramento Hip Hop

Related Artists

E-40

Tech N9ne

B-Legit

Mac Dre

Kendrick Lamar

J. Cole

JAY-Z

Snoop Dogg

C-Bo

2Pac

Logic

Nas

Latest Release

Paranoia

X-Raided•

Tech N9ne

Single - Released June 14, 2024