Blxst - Biography

Matthew Dean Burdette, known professionally as Blxst, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer hailing from Los Angeles, California. Raised in South Central Los Angeles, he took up rapping and producing shortly after finishing high school. He began his musical journey with the hip-hop collective TIU Muzic, earning a local fanbase before producing Hitta J3's "Do Yo Gudda (Remix)" in 2014. In 2015, Burdette established his own label, Evgle, taking on creative direction for his graphic design and music videos.

Following a run of independent releases, Blxst secured his first solo hit with the 2019 single "Hurt," which earned millions of streams. Alongside his label Evgle, he signed to Red Bull Records in 2020 and unveiled his debut extended play, No Love Lost. The EP produced the hit single "Chosen" featuring Tyga and Ty Dolla Sign, which rose to number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a platinum certification from the RIAA. Recognized for his rising profile, Blxst was chosen for XXL's Annual Freshman Class in 2021.

In April 2022, Blxst released his debut mixtape, Before You Go, which made an appearance on the Billboard 200. He soon reached a career milestone when his appearance on Kendrick Lamar's "Die Hard" reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming his highest-charting song. He released his 20-track concept studio album, I'll Always Come Find You, in July 2024 through Red Bull Records and Evgle.