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I’ve been rapping since 6. Releasing since 2013. The timeline doesn’t lie. Went from dropping ‘Ps and Qs’ back in 2019 to releasing one of my personal favs and my first solo project ‘Naker’ in 2020. From the elevator music vibes of ‘FLOOR 45 EP’ in early 2021 to my ambitious self-titled ‘P@TAGONIST ’ ep and ‘The Orange Tape’ later that year. From doubling down on that orange legacy with the ‘Misfit EP’ in 2022 to creating the mask for ‘HOW IS HE THE VILLAIN?’ in 2025 This is 13 years in the making of cinematic storytelling and execution. You can’t skip the chapters on a legacy this deep. We are sitting at 814,256 streams on the album. Let’s take the real narrative to 1 Million (LET EM KNOW) Comment the word VILLAIN below and I will DM you the direct link to stream. Drop your favorite era. 🍊🎭 #Patagonist #HowIsHeTheVILLAIN #MisfitEP #theblueprint #chicagohiphop

“I believed lies now I believe you lie” When the “handshake” energy turned fake... #FredVillain #DissTrack #ChicagoRap #Storytime #independentartist

When they miss out on the logic, you just have to put the truth on wax. FT: @carxlinx Track 10: “THE DISTANCE A VILLAIN WILL GO” (feat. Miss Macyn) off the album HOW IS HE THE VILLAIN? We are sitting at 814,256 streams. Help us take the real narrative to 1 Million. Link in bio to stream the full track on Spotify. 🍊🎭 #Patagonist #HowIsHeTheVILLAIN #letemknow #ChicagoHipHop #IndependentArtist

Me and my first love fr I wanted to make a song about my first real relationship and the reasons it went downhill. By putting it on my album “HOW IS HE THE VILLAIN?” I wanted to show not only what happened but the impact it had on me and the way I moved moving forward. What about you tho? What was your first real relationship like? How did it impact you? #relationship #toxicrelationship #firstlove #althiphop #rap

We designed this creative showcase specifically to give a platform to the next movement of builders and innovators. By bringing on talented artists to promote their music and latest projects, we created a space where “in progress” ideas could finally be heard. It’s about more than just a performance; it’s about providing the stage for creators to share their vision with a community of like-minded founders and creatives.

ANOTHER RECAP OF THE BEST VIBE IN THE CITY! ROD 3 was an amazing time, thank you everyone for coming by and enjoying the music and art! Tickets for Renaissance On Division 4 are on sale NOW via the link in our bio for Saturday, May 23rd from 7-10! Lineup will be dropping soon, it’ll be a good one so go ahead and get that ticket now before we sell out! See yall soon! #chicago #wickerpark #chicagomusic #chicagorapper #artfestival

Our third Renaissance On Division at @yarrdsalee was our biggest one yet!! Thank you everyone who filled the room with us this month, bought clothes, danced, supported the artists, and had a great time. We can’t wait to see you all next month. Amazing amazing job to our performers @1andonlyjuby , @patagonist , & @brookstrippett . I enjoyed all of your sets so much, truly masterful artistry from all 3 of you, I was beyond impressed and the crowd was blown away. I can’t wait to keep up with your journeys, see what you do next, and continue to work with you all again. We are family now🤞🏾 @vaishucoconut thank you for being our vendor this month! It was so nice meeting you and having your art as part of our event. And I love my print! Also thank you to @its_noahworld_bichh for pulling up, covering the event, and just hanging out with us! It was great talking to you throughout the night and watching you spark with new ideas of stuff you wanted to shoot with everyone mid event was a joy to watch. @johng420 & @yarrdsalee as always, thank you a ton for letting me do this. This event is possible because you open your doors to us and my crazy ideas and always help so much so thank you for holding this space for us every month. And thank you @_kariinnaa for being THE BEST ever all the time, I love you both! See you all on May 23rd for Renaissance 4! Lineup & ticket page details coming soon but mark your calendars now for May 23rd from 7-10pm. LONG LIVE YARDSALE! #chicago #artfestival #wickerpark #chicagorap #vintageclothes

What a night! If you missed it then you missed a MOVIE these videos don’t do it justice! Thank you @esmodenterprises x @yarrdsalee for putting together such a DOPE event and having me apart of it! I was blessed to share the stage with some amazing people/artist too! HERE’S SOME CLIPS/PICS LET EM KNOW AND TO MANY MORE 🥂 📷: @itsthequeenfaith 🦋

We are less than a week away from our third Renaissance On Division festival. Tickets are selling fast! Don’t miss a chance on seeing incredible performances from @patagonist , @1andonlyjuby , & @brookstrippett as well as a chance to buy some beautiful art from @vaishucoconut ! Ticket link in our bio, $10 online & $15 at the door. See you at @yarrdsalee at 7PM on 4/25! Thank you @miyagirecordshop for letting us shoot our skit at your store at the last minute. We are very grateful🙏🏾 Actors: @1andonlyjuby @patagonist & @esmodenterprises #blacksitcoms #chicago #chicagoartist #wickerpark #berniemac

MISFIT EP TURNS 4 TODAY! FAV SONG? FAV MEMORY?

“What exactly is the difference between giving critical feedback and being a hater?” Last week we pulled up to The Builder’s Room, a creative showcase/networking event by @divino.studios . @insidethechicagoan tapped-in with the hosts, performers, and attendees to ask some tough questions about being sharing authentic feedback with other artists.

ARTIST HIGHLIGHT: Meet @patagonist ! PATAGONIST is an alternative hip-hop artist and producer based in Hazel Crest, Illinois, who is rapidly transforming from a local underdog into a disruptive force in the industry. His journey began at age 11, recording freestyles in his grandfather’s home studio—a DIY foundation that instilled a relentless work ethic and a refusal to play by the industry’s traditional rules. His stage name, a fusion of his birth name and the literary duality of the protagonist and antagonist, serves as the framework for his cinematic storytelling. For PATAGONIST, being the underdog isn’t a disadvantage; it’s a strategic head start. While the industry focuses on “yes men” and manufactured hype, he has spent years in the trenches, turning the $15-an-hour grind into high-level art that resonates with the overlooked and the ambitious alike. With a discography anchored by the protective, self-reliant energy of NAKER (2020) and the bold, concept-driven HOW IS HE THE VILLAIN? (2025), he has proven that you don’t need a seat at the table when you’re busy building your own. His 2026 singles, including “PASSPORT” and “SWEET 26,” signal a calculated takeover—moving with the hunger of an outsider and the precision of a veteran. PATAGONIST isn’t just making music for the charts; he’s crafting an anthem for every long shot ready to claim their crown. Want to see Patagonist live? Come to Renaissance on Division next Saturday, April 25th, at @yarrdsalee . Tickets are available via Eventbrite, $10 online and $15 at the door so make sure you grab your ticket early! #chicagoartist #wickerpark #chicago #livemusic #patagonist