From:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Born in:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Upcoming:1 show
slayr, born Evan McDonald, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, known for combining rage rap, digicore, hyperpop, and trap with melodic vocals and experimental electronic production. He began creating music during his early teens, developing a distinctive sound influenced by video game soundtracks, internet culture, and underground hip-hop. His breakthrough came with the 2025 mixtape Half Blood, followed by its expanded 2026 edition, Half Blood (BloodLuxe), featuring tracks such as "Sloppy Joe," "Holding," "Eyesight," "Toxic," and "Brain Fog." His catalog also includes Gaia 2, HeavenTunes, AVANT NOVA, and the single "keep me going (BIRDBRAIN)," while his growing recognition earned him a place in XXL's 2026 Freshman Class.
