When DYOR Chris dropped HG x AR with Kevin Gates, it wasn’t just another collaboration — it was a moment that spoke for an entire neighborhood. The track captures the pulse of New Orleans’ 8th Ward, where every beat feels like a piece of the city’s heart. For Chris, this song is about representing where he’s from and proving that his community deserves to shine on a bigger stage.
There’s a raw energy running through HG x AR. It carries the hunger of an artist who came from struggle and turned it into strength. The record blends Chris’s signature Southern bounce with Gates’s unmistakable presence, creating something both personal and powerful — street-certified, but built to last.
From Poverty to Progress
DYOR Chris’s story starts in the trenches. He grew up surrounded by tough circumstances but never let them define him. Music became his outlet — a way to tell his story and turn pain into power. His sound is inspired by legends like 2Pac, Soulja Slim, C-Murder, Yo Gotti, and Boosie, artists who share that same mix of grit and honesty.
Over the years, Chris has released several mixtapes on SoundCloud and built a reputation for keeping it real. He’s also collaborated with major names like Mo3, Moneybagg Yo, and Kevin Gates, proving that his voice belongs in the larger conversation of Southern hip-hop.
Creating From the Soul
Every DYOR Chris record starts with a beat that sparks emotion. Once the rhythm hits, he lets instinct and memory take over. His songs are stories — pieces of his life layered over production that feels alive. The creative process isn’t about perfection for him; it’s about feeling.
His love for music runs deep, tracing back to early inspirations like the Hot Boys, whose first album was one of the earliest he ever bought. Those roots built his foundation, and that foundation still shows in the way he approaches every new record — hungry, fearless, and full of purpose.
What’s Next for DYOR Chris
Outside the music, Chris has a love for movies and storytelling, which ties back to how he builds his songs — cinematic, real, and full of emotion. Within his circle, there’s a tight-knit sense of brotherhood and loyalty that drives everything he does.
With HG x AR setting the tone, Chris plans to keep the momentum rolling. The single and its visual are just the start, with a follow-up mixtape already in the works. His focus now is to keep growing, keep evolving, and keep pushing until the world recognizes what the 8th Ward has to offer.
DYOR Chris isn’t chasing fame — he’s building a legacy. HG x AR is proof that when authenticity meets ambition, the results hit harder than ever.
