In a crowded Florida Hip-Hop scene, Loe Shimmy has been putting on for his city while actively setting himself apart from his contemporaries through his strained delivery, charismatic raps, and expressive incorporation of melodies into his otherwise grimy sound. Coming off his breakthrough year in 2024—which included a tour alongside Sexyy Red and Hunxho, and wrapped with the release of his sixth albumNardy World and first Billboard-charting single “For Me” (feat.Brent Faiyaz)—Shimmy has been continuing his hot streak. His newest album, Rockstar Junkie, has been performing incredibly well, fueled in part by the growing buzz around the standout track “3am” featuring Don Toliver, which has gained serious traction online.

With critical acclaim from major publications The FADER, Pitchfork, Passion of the Weiss, and others, Loe Shimmy is in the midst of a major come-up. He was just named to the XXL’s 2025 Freshman Class and is actively transitioning from local star to global name—thanks to a truly singular sound that blends street-level urgency with emotional depth.