Who Is "PAPTIVITIES" Rapper Pap Chanel?

Georgia Peach Pap Chanel is a newcomer on the scene making noise in the Rap game. The Milledgville-born artist has made waves with collaborations alongside Future and Blac Youngsta, but she's here to spread her PAPTIVITIES message to the masses. We've seen a flurry of young women make their mark in Hip Hop, and Pap Chanel is among the few that has been able to ease their way into mainstream crossover appeal.

Tomorrow (May 12), Pap is set to release her PAPTIVITIES EP—a project that hosts looks from the likes of the "Baddest B*tch" Trina and Fredo Bang. This release ushers in a new season for Ms. Chanel, and we're tuned in. For those who have yet to become familiar with the rising star, we're dishing on all things Pap Chanel so you can get to know the rapper a little bit better.

Raised in a household with five brothers and her mom, Pap was surrounded by male energy. Like many other artists, she tapped into Hip Hop when she was just a tot. Early on, she was exposed to artists like Lil Wayne and T.I., and being a '90s baby means she was engrossed in all things Golden Era of Hip Hop. At six, a little Pap Chanel began writing poems. Her brothers influenced her exposure to Hip Hop, and soon, Pap was enjoying the talents of Nicki Minaj, Foxy Brown, and Eve. She also developed an admiration for R&B-Pop icons, including Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, and Usher. And don't get her started on her love for Billy Ray Cyrus.

As she got older, Pap Chanel began to tap into freestyles. Soon, she adopted her "Pap" moniker, which stands for "Pretty & Paid," a movement she currently pushes in her career. Her cousin, an NFL star, helped Chanel gain momentum online, and it didn't take long for the rapper to acquire a strong fanbase. When her cousin introduced Pap to Lil Baby's team, the meeting led to the rappers' collaboration, "Talk 2 Cheap."

In 2020, amid the global pandemic that brought life to a standstill, Pap unveiled her inaugural masterpiece, Pretty & Paid. Aligned with the independent record label 1865, Chanel embarked on 90-minute journeys to her Atlanta-based studio to hone her skills. The alliance between 1865 and 4th & Broadway propelled her career to new heights in the mainstream. Concurrently, the "Pretty & Paid" phenomenon expanded, attracting an ever-growing fanbase.

The 2021 launch of her album, Pretty & Paid 2.0, proved pivotal, as it soared to the top of the US iTunes Hip Hop/Rap Charts. Not only did it feature stellar collaborations with renowned artists like Future in "Gucci Bucket Hat" and Blac Youngsta in "2 Way Street," but it also highlighted Pap's blossoming adaptability. Seamlessly, she can deliver fierce rhymes with a do-or-die attitude while effortlessly setting the vibe for a sun-kissed beach gathering or lighting up the nightlife at any club.

In PAPTIVITIES, we observe a remarkable transformation in Pap Chanel, driven by her ambition to raise the stakes. The project shows she's poised for a takeover, as each track unveils a unique facet of her persona. This ranges from the lively and sultry "Left Right" to the bold "Checkmate" and the tuneful "Mind Games."

Her motto inspires both men and women to claim the movement and wholly adopt it. Tracks like "Pap Stories" demonstrate her flair for storytelling, as the sonic autobiography chronicles her path to the present. Meanwhile, "Who's Bad," featuring Rap icon Trina, will surely become an anthem. There are many more stories for Pap Chanel to share through her music, and it looks like she's off to a great start.