BROOKLYN RAPPER HDBEENDOPE NAMED ‘BET AMPLIFIED’ ARTIST FOR APRIL 2023

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New York, NY April 5, 2023 – BET names Roc Nation rapper HDBeenDope as its BET Amplified artist for April! BET Amplified is BET Music's stamp of approval for the next big thing in music. 

HDBeenDope’s rocketship to success shows no signs of stopping any time soon. As one of the most energetic performers in the rap game right now, with over 20 million YouTube video streams and over 700k monthly Spotify listeners, it is no surprise that this rising star was picked up by Roc Nation in 2022. HD has been featured on the “2022 BET Hip Hop Awards,” spotlighted in MTV’s #AloneTogether Jam Session, Hot97’s Who’s Next Platform, Rolling Stone’s On Your Radar; the list goes on.

HDBeenDope has cultivated the public support of music co-signers such as DJ Khaled and Rapsody. His newest single release, “Locked In” has amassed viral success over TikTok, garnering 8M+ streams. The single follows the rapper’s latest EP project, What Can They Say released late last year. The album’s lead track, “Mamba” has slowly become a celebrated anthem supported by actress and entrepreneur Tia Mowry, NBA Miami Heat player Jimmy Butler, major networks like ESPN, and sports stadiums across the country. HDBeenDope has been featured on some of the nation’s biggest stages from Rolling Loud NYC to representing his hometown during Brooklyn Nets’ halftime shows.

HDBeenDope can now also add BET Amplified Artist to his list of accolades. As a BET Amplified artist, HDBeenDope will receive BET Music’s support across multiple BET campaigns and platforms, including BET, BET Her, BET Jams, BET Soul, BET.com, BET Socials, and BET’s Official YouTube Page.

Previous BET Amplified artists include Armani White, Babyface Ray, Coco Jones, DIXSON, Doechii, Glorilla, Ice Spice, Kalan.FrFr, Lakeyah, Lehla Samia, Lola Brooke, Muni Long, Nardo Wick, Tone Stith, Young Stunna and more!

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ABOUT HDBEENDOPE:
HDBeenDope doesn't follow trends. Instead, he embodies a New York City energy rarely seen in hip-hop that can't be duplicated. The 27-year-old rapper makes music that forces you to believe in yourself with an unmatched sound that's both braggadocious and earnest, plus straightforward yet bold. HD's music cuts through the trendy NYC drill scene” showcasing charisma, style, and lyricism that's unmistakably his own.

His success led him to sign with Roc Nation in 2022, making him the only Brooklyn artist on Jay-Z's label. His sound got him press from Complex, Billboard, Vibe, UPROXX, and Hot 97. His music has garnered millions of views and plays from fans around the globe, with placements on Madden 2021, NBA 2K, and UFC 4. His energy has captivated arenas, performing at Barclays Center for the Brooklyn Nets and Citi Field for Rolling Loud New York 2021. Most recently, HD skills were fully displayed for Roc Nation's first "Set the Bar" cypher session hosted by Jadakiss and Young Guru. There isn't anything Darius can't do if he puts his mind to it. But even with his gifts, people try to count him out.

His latest EP, What Can They Say, is a culmination of his musical genius. Executive produced by Dizzy Banko, the five-track EP hits unlike any hip-hop music coming out of NYC. The in-your-face attitude bleeds through and HD raps with the confidence of a heavyweight prizefighter. HDBeenDope is well ahead of the game.

With his newest chapter in motion, HD will continue trail-blazing his lane in hip-hop with his dynamic sound and unique creative approach. "I'm just documenting life; all my music is just human," HD says. "I'm focused on growth, being the version of myself that I see.”

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MEDIA CONTACTS:
For BET
Johnny Cooper
Johnny.Cooper@bet.net

For HDBeenDope
Lisa Frank
Lisa@bedfordmusicmarketing.com

Naydeen Rodriguez
nrodriguez@rocnation.com

Johnny Cooper
Rocnationmusic@berkcommunications.com