TRAP DICKEY DROPS "THE VILLE" MIXTAPE
In the fast lane towards a major mainstream breakthrough, buzzing South Carolina hip-hop phenomenon Trap Dickey presents his much-anticipated new THE VILLE mixtape out now via Top Dawg Entertainment/11 Music Group.
Locked and loaded with 15 tracks, THE VILLE stands as Trap Dickey’s most cohesive and fully realized project to date. Over the past few years, Trap Dickey has been grinding nonstop and evolving entirely on his own terms. Balancing raw emotion with confidence, he moves between introspection and charisma with precision, capturing tension, hunger, and self assurance throughout. More than a collection of records, it serves as a definitive introduction to his depth and versatility, with standout moments like “Keep Going” featuring K CAMP, “Glory” with YTB Fatt, the guitar driven “Slidin,” and the introspective closer “New Philly.” See full tracklist for THE VILLE below.
Among the many highlights, “LA Nights” shines as a standout moment. Flipping Weezer’s 2001 classic “Island in the Sun,” airy guitar lines drift over a smooth West Coast bounce while Trap Dickey layers in his unmistakable South Carolina flow. He leans into the momentum, asserting, “Treat the rap game like a race we dipped in,” charging through the beat with purpose. The record finds him bridging coasts effortlessly, further introducing his Southern roots to a laid-back California sound while sharpening his artistic identity in the process.
The single arrives alongside a striking new music video, which premiered on BET Jams. Shot in black and white, the visual captures Trap Dickey in South Carolina riding dirt bikes, delivering a raw and kinetic backdrop that mirrors the track’s energy.
On the mixtape, Trap says, “I came up outta Hartsville, South Carolina, real small Ville, but it made me who I am. This project is for all The Villes not just my Ville.” He adds, “Every corner where folks had to hustle, had to grow up fast, had to figure it out with nothin’ handed to ‘em. The Ville is my community.”
Last month Trap shared “Tell Me Why.” Outside of reeling in nearly half-a-million streams, it earned widespread acclaim from the likes of HotNewHipHop, VIBE, and Billboard. Trap Dickey sent shockwaves through the game with the announcement of his signing to Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). The moment was spotlighted in an exclusive with Variety and further amplified by Complex, Hotnewhiphop, The Source and more. The signing places him in good company among some of the most influential artists of all-time who launched their careers as part of the TDE family, including Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Doechii, Isaiah Rashad, ScHoolboy Q, and many others.
The announcement followed a strong start to 2026, including Trap Dickey’s high-impact collaboration with Key Glock, “Down South.” The track has surpassed 25M global streams, landed Top 5 on RapCaviar, became the #2 most-added song at urban radio.
Among many highlights last year, Trap Dickey joined forces with Kai Cenat on his groundbreaking “Mafiathon 3” livestream. The rapper pulled up as a special guest and ignited his own gripping “On The Radar” freestyle. He performed at Hot 107.9 ATL’s “Who’s Hot” showcase, appearing alongside Baby Kia, Belly Gang Kush, and Trinidad James. XXL touted him as part of its coveted program “The Break,” proceeding to praise, “Trap Dickey calls himself The Preacher’s Grandson for a reason. He preaches real life over classic sample flips and pure South Carolina grit. Songs like “No Love ft. BigXthaPlug and “Blue Devils” show why he’s next up from the South.” Additionally to help launch his new business venture in South Carolina, The Breakfast Club host Charlamagne Tha God named Trap Dickey the guest of honor at the grand opening of his Krystal burger restaurant. Prior collaborations included tracks with OJ Da Juiceman, Boosie Badazz, and GoJuney, among others. He lit up From The Block with a stunning performance and set it off during DaBaby’s “Billion Dollar Baby Bash” at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Given the flurry of activity, it’s no wonder Hip-Hop Vibe christened him, “one of the most promising figures in trap music today.”
