Zack Fox
Zack Fox is an American stand-up comedian, rapper, actor, writer, and internet personality born on December 6, 1990, in Atlanta, Georgia.[1] Raised by a single mother amid poverty, multiple evictions, and an unstable lifestyle in Atlanta's Southern Black community, Fox draws much of his comedic material from these experiences of racialization and resilience.[2] He first rose to prominence through viral social media posts, where his humor centered on Black culture and social justice themes captured a wide audience.[2] Fox's career trajectory shifted from music to comedy and back, beginning in his early twenties as a host and emcee for the Atlanta-based collective Awful Records, before fully embracing stand-up and writing gigs.[3] He contributed as a writer to The Eric Andre Show on Adult Swim, Pause with Sam Jay on HBO (where he also appeared as a party regular), and the Peacock series Bust Down (2022).[3] In acting, he gained widespread recognition for his recurring role as Tariq Temple, the charismatic but unreliable ex-boyfriend of Janine Teagues, on the ABC Emmy-winning sitcom Abbott Elementary starting in 2021.[1][2] His film work includes co-writing and starring in Kuso (2017), the surreal horror-comedy directed by Flying Lotus that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.[3] Musically, Fox released his debut rap album, shut the fuck up talking to me, in October 2021 via Alpha Pup Records, featuring production from artists like The Alchemist, Kenny Beats, and BNYX, and blending raw lyricism with his signature comedic flair.[3] As a self-identified political artist, Fox uses comedy and performance to challenge power structures, promote Black liberation, and foster joy in marginalized communities, often scrutinizing societal norms through a lens of absurdity and truth-telling.[2] As of 2025, he continues to expand his footprint with roles in The Vince Staples Show (2024) and Lurker (2025), new music releases including singles like "Mountain Lion" (2024) and "Woa!" (2024), a North American tour, ongoing developments for HBO, Adult Swim, and A24, alongside live DJ sets, illustrations, and collaborative projects that underscore his versatile influence in contemporary entertainment.[1][4][5][3]Early life and education
Upbringing
Zachary Channing Fox was born on December 6, 1990, in Arlington, Virginia.[6] As an only child raised by a single mother, Fox experienced an early childhood marked by limited resources that encouraged resourceful creativity from a young age.[7] His family relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, during his early years, a move that immersed him in the city's dynamic Black Southern culture and significantly influenced his formative development.[3] In Atlanta, Fox was raised amid poverty, facing multiple evictions and an unstable lifestyle in the Southern Black community, experiences that later informed his comedic material on racialization and resilience.[2] In Atlanta, Fox's pre-teen and teenage periods were shaped by the raw energy of local traditions, including the crunk music scene, which he became obsessed with through artists like Lil Jon and Crime Mob.[8] These surroundings fostered his budding interests in art, where he experimented with drawing using colored pencils and markers, and music, often jotting down lyrics in notebooks despite lacking professional tools.[7] Early on, he also daydreamed about becoming a Power Ranger, donning the costume daily until his mother intervened over its odor, hinting at an innate draw toward performance and imaginative play.[6] Initially aspiring to a scientific career like Neil deGrasse Tyson or Carl Sagan, these childhood pursuits laid the groundwork for his later creative explorations.[7]Education
Zack Fox enrolled at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Atlanta, Georgia, where he pursued studies in illustration.[9][10] During his time there, he honed his artistic skills, particularly in drawing, building on earlier interests to explore visual storytelling and creative expression.[9][11] Fox attended SCAD for nearly two years before dropping out, citing a mismatch between the institution's focus on traditional career paths—like securing a desk job at a studio such as DreamWorks—and his desire for more independent, street-level creativity.[9][7] His professors reportedly advised him that the program was not suited for his unorthodox approach, prompting him to leave formal education behind.[9] Following his departure from SCAD around 2010–2011, Fox transitioned into self-directed professional pursuits, leveraging his developed illustration skills to begin freelancing and experimenting with digital media as a self-taught artist.[10][11] This period marked his shift from academic training to independent creative work, including early illustrations that foreshadowed his multifaceted career in visual arts.[11]Professional career
Internet and comedy
Zack Fox began cultivating his online persona in 2013 on Twitter under the handle Bootymath, where he posted humorous, stream-of-consciousness tweets that quickly attracted a dedicated following.[12] His content, often featuring absurd observations and profane commentary, resonated within niche internet communities, leading to tens of thousands of followers by the mid-2010s.[13] This early digital footprint laid the groundwork for his emergence as a comedic voice in Atlanta's underground scene. Fox's affiliation with the DIY collective Awful Records, starting around 2013–2014, significantly amplified his internet visibility. As a core member under the Bootymath moniker, he contributed comedic elements such as joke-laden tracks, album artwork, and hosting duties at live events, which exposed his humor to Awful's growing SoundCloud audience and fanbase.[14] The collective's chaotic, experimental ethos aligned with Fox's style, fostering collaborations that blurred lines between comedy, music, and visual art, and helped propel his tweets and short-form posts into wider circulation among hip-hop and meme enthusiasts.[12] In the mid-2010s, Fox's online content gained viral traction through memes and sketches that captured internet culture's irreverence, including tweets reinterpreting everyday scenarios like "stingray hours" or provocative takes on social norms that sparked shares and discussions.[13] These short-form pieces, often laced with surreal profanity, exemplified his role in shaping Black Twitter's comedic landscape, though frequent platform suspensions for edgy content tested his persistence.[12] Fox transitioned to stand-up comedy in the late 2010s, building on his digital fame with live performances that extended his online routines to stages across the U.S., including early shows in Atlanta tied to Awful Records events.[14] His routines draw from internet-inspired absurdity and chaos, featuring unhinged narratives on race, relationships, and pop culture delivered with raunchy, performance-driven energy.[12] This style, rooted in his Twitter origins, has fueled tours and appearances at festivals, solidifying his reputation as a comedian who channels digital virality into live unpredictability.[13]Writing and illustration
Zack Fox contributed illustrations to the deluxe vinyl box set of Thundercat's 2017 album Drunk, designing the four inner sleeves with dark, humorous, and psychedelic imagery that complemented the record's eclectic funk and jazz fusion. His designs featured a cat amid swirling patterns, kaleidoscopic depictions of horses alongside Viagra pills and guns, a repeating motif of Thundercat's (Stephen Bruner) face, and a blood-spattered Chevrolet Impala, drawing on themes of military violence, manufactured beauty, societal pressures, and "shitty food" to employ humor as a mechanism for addressing discomfort.[15] These visuals were praised for their bold surrealism, enhancing the album's overall reception as a critically acclaimed work that blended chaos and melody.[15] In 2017, Fox co-wrote the screenplay for the horror-comedy film Kuso, directed by Flying Lotus (Steven Ellison), alongside Ellison and David Firth. His involvement stemmed from his emerging reputation for sharp, irreverent online comedy under the handle Bootymath, which Ellison recognized as ideal for the film's grotesque, boundary-testing narrative involving post-earthquake bodily horrors and absurd encounters.[16] Fox's creative input helped shape the script's surreal vignettes, contributing to Kuso's premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, where it garnered attention for its provocative blend of animation, live-action, and experimental sound design.[10] Fox served as a creative consultant for season five of The Eric Andre Show, beginning in 2020, across 10 episodes, where he supported the development of its anarchic sketch comedy format.[1] His role involved brainstorming chaotic, satirical concepts that aligned with the show's parody of late-night television, building on his prior comedic voice to influence segments featuring celebrity guests and absurd pranks.[3] He also contributed as a writer to the HBO series Pause with Sam Jay in 2021 and the Peacock series Bust Down in 2022.[3] Beyond these projects, Fox has undertaken freelance graphic design and illustration for independent music and media endeavors, including visual contributions to Atlanta's Awful Records collective during his early career.[3] Fox's writing style has evolved from niche, personal riffs rooted in Atlanta's raw cultural landscape to collaborative narratives that prioritize genuine emotion and adaptive humor, often pushing boundaries through surreal and irreverent storytelling in film and television.[3] This approach, evident in his Kuso contributions and Eric Andre consultations, favors provocative, unfiltered perspectives over mainstream appeal, reflecting a consistent thread of discomfort-driven comedy honed since his online beginnings.[10]Acting
Zack Fox made his acting debut in the 2017 surrealist body horror film Kuso, directed by Flying Lotus, where he portrayed a character in a memorable, grotesque scene amid the film's post-apocalyptic anthology structure.[12] This role marked an early intersection of Fox's multimedia talents, as he also contributed to the screenplay, blending his background in comedy and illustration with on-screen performance in an experimental project that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The appearance in Kuso helped establish Fox as a versatile performer willing to explore avant-garde cinema, setting the stage for his transition from internet sketches to professional acting.[17] Fox gained wider recognition through his recurring role as Tariq Temple in the ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary, beginning in 2021 and continuing through subsequent seasons. Tariq, portrayed as Janine Teagues' immature ex-boyfriend and aspiring rapper, evolves from a one-dimensional comic foil—often prioritizing his music career over responsibilities—to a more layered figure whose oblivious charm provides relief in the show's ensemble dynamics.[18] This performance, which showcases Fox's deadpan delivery and physical comedy, has elevated his visibility, transforming Tariq into one of the series' most beloved supporting characters and earning praise for injecting chaotic energy into the workplace narrative.[7] In addition to his steady work on Abbott Elementary, Fox has made notable guest appearances that highlight his sharp comedic timing. He appeared as a party guest in the 2021 HBO series Pause with Sam Jay, contributing to the show's unscripted, conversational format through his improvisational wit during discussions on cultural topics.[19] Similarly, in the 2022 Peacock comedy Bust Down, Fox played Bishop BJ Burger in the episode "Beige Rage," delivering a satirical take on eccentric authority figures that underscored his ability to amplify ensemble humor with subtle, exaggerated mannerisms.[1] Fox expanded into more dramatic territory with his role in the 2025 psychological thriller Lurker, directed by Alex Russell, where he joined a cast including Théodore Pellerin and Archie Madekwe in a story centered on obsession and digital intrusion. The film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival before its August theatrical release, represents Fox's venture into genre filmmaking, contrasting his comedic roots with tense, character-driven tension.[20] Throughout his acting career, Fox has emphasized an approach that merges his stand-up improvisation skills with scripted demands, drawing from self-taught techniques like reading acting books and honing improv to bring authenticity to roles. This method allows him to infuse characters with spontaneous energy, as seen in his ability to pivot between absurd humor and subtle emotional beats across projects.[7]Music career
Beginnings and style
Zack Fox began releasing music under his real name around 2018, transitioning from his earlier online alias "Bootymath," which he had used primarily for comedy content on Twitter since 2013.[21][22] This shift marked his entry into rap, building on his established internet persona while carving out a distinct musical identity.[23] His early music production collaborations highlighted a playful yet aggressive approach, notably with producer Kenny Beats on the 2018 single "Square Up," which served as Fox's debut track and showcased his raw, confrontational lyricism over hard-hitting beats.[22][24] This partnership exemplified Fox's initial foray into hip-hop production, blending comedic timing with intense delivery to create memorable, meme-worthy moments.[25] Fox's musical genre primarily falls within hip-hop and rap, infused with experimental, lo-fi aesthetics and prominent comedic elements that reflect his stand-up roots.[26] His tracks often feature humorous, absurd narratives delivered in a deadpan style, prioritizing wit and cultural commentary over conventional storytelling.[27] This sound draws from Atlanta's vibrant music scene, where Fox served as art director and collaborator with the collective Awful Records, alongside peers like Father and KEY! who influenced his boundary-pushing creativity.[23][28] Additionally, Fox has cited personal boredom as a key creative fuel, using idle moments to spark unconventional ideas that infuse his work with spontaneity and irreverence.[3] Initial releases like the 2018 single "Square Up" played a pivotal role in establishing Fox's sound, introducing his signature mix of humor and trap-infused rap to a wider audience and setting the template for his experimental style.[22] Follow-up tracks, such as the 2019 collaboration with Kenny Beats on "Jesus Is the One (I Got Depression)," further solidified this foundation by layering introspective themes with lo-fi production and comedic exaggeration. These early efforts highlighted Fox's ability to merge Atlanta's underground energy with accessible, viral appeal, laying the groundwork for his evolving discography.[29]Breakthrough releases
Zack Fox's breakthrough in music came with the release of "Jesus Is the One (I Got Depression)" in June 2019, a collaboration with producer Kenny Beats originating from a freestyle session on Beats' YouTube series The Cave.[30][31] The track, which humorously explores themes of depression and mental health struggles through absurd, stream-of-consciousness lyrics, quickly went viral and topped Spotify's U.S. Viral 50 chart, amassing over four million streams within two months of release.[30][31] Its success marked Fox's transition from internet comedy to recognized rap talent, with the song's raw, unpolished energy resonating amid a saturated rap landscape.[31] Later that year, Fox released "The Bean Kicked In" in December 2019, produced by Nedarb, featuring playful and irreverent bars about drug use and pop culture references that amplified its comedic appeal.[32] The track gained further traction when it was added to the FlyLo FM radio station in Grand Theft Auto Online's Cayo Perico Heist update in December 2020, exposing it to millions of players and solidifying its status as a cultural meme in gaming and hip-hop circles.[33] This inclusion boosted its visibility, contributing to its enduring popularity as one of Fox's signature early hits.[32] Entering 2020, Fox continued his momentum with singles like "Stick!" in October, featuring Fabo and produced with trap-infused beats that premiered on Zane Lowe's Apple Music show, earning praise for its energetic flow and Atlanta-rooted snap influences.[34] Similarly, "The Madness," released in November with Working on Dying and Father under producer F1LTHY, delivered chaotic, high-energy verses that fans described as "wild" and refreshing in underground rap discussions.[35] These tracks highlighted Fox's collaborative approach, blending humor with rapid-fire delivery to build fan loyalty.[36] The viral hits drove significant streaming growth, with "Jesus Is the One (I Got Depression)" surpassing 52 million Spotify streams by 2025, reflecting sustained interest from its 2019 peak.[37] This surge enabled Fox to expand into live performances, including stand-up and DJ sets tied to his music, such as appearances at festivals and clubs starting late 2019, where he incorporated tracks like "The Bean Kicked In" into interactive shows that mixed comedy and rap.[30] During this period, Fox faced challenges in his creative process, expressing frustration over the unexpected commercialization of his offhand freestyles, which he viewed as "meaningless" rather than artistic peaks, leading him to question the value of viral success amid pressure to replicate it.[31] Despite this, the breakout era honed his ability to channel spontaneous ideas into structured releases.[30]Album and reception
Zack Fox announced and released his debut studio album, shut the fuck up talking to me, on October 15, 2021, as a surprise drop via the independent label Parasang.[38][39] The 9-track project, clocking in at around 20 minutes, marked Fox's full transition into rap music following years of viral comedy sketches and singles.[40] The album explores themes of absurdity and humor in everyday life, blending personal introspection on experiences like strip club visits and substance use with social commentary delivered through irreverent, button-pushing lyrics.[41][42] Fox's style emphasizes chaotic energy and comedic disses, often subverting rap tropes with a mix of aggressive flows and laid-back exhaustion.[41] Production was handled by a roster of notable collaborators, including The Alchemist on the closing track, Kenny Beats providing lively, SoCal-inspired beats, BNYX, and contributions from Dilip, Synthetic, and P. Morris.[38][29] The sound draws from varied influences, such as cinematic and minimalistic elements alongside southern and west-coast rap vibes, creating a tight, high-energy backdrop that contrasts Fox's improvisational delivery.[41] Critically, the album received mixed responses, with Pitchfork awarding it a 3.6 out of 10, critiquing its repetitive humor and lack of rapping finesse while noting the engaging production.[29] In contrast, RapReviews praised its bold, provocative approach and successful translation of Fox's comedy into music, highlighting the wit and energy as strengths in innovation.[42] Outlets like Ones to Watch lauded it as a refreshingly original standout in 2021's hip-hop landscape, emphasizing its unironic blend of lowbrow humor and varied musical directions.[41] Commercially, the independent release did not achieve major chart placements but garnered streaming attention and supported Fox's career momentum.[39] Following its drop, Fox announced a 2022 North American tour, performing at venues like the Fillmore in San Francisco and the Troubadour in Los Angeles, which helped build his live rap presence.[43] The album's reception solidified Fox's reputation as a multifaceted artist, influencing subsequent releases and expanding his audience beyond comedy into sustained hip-hop output. Following the album, Fox released the EP wood tip in December 2022, the single "dummy" in August 2023, and the DJ mix Elevator Music: Zack Fox (DJ Mix) in August 2024, further showcasing his versatility.[44][45][46]Personal life
Marriage and relationships
Zack Fox began his relationship with Kat Matutina, a vegan chef and DJ known professionally as Pickpocket, in 2018 after connecting through mutual friends in the music industry via Instagram in July of that year.[47] Their initial interactions involved swapping comments on social media Stories, leading to their first in-person meeting at one of Fox's shows after months of online exchanges; their first date was ice skating, inspired by Fox's favorite film Hitch.[48] Fox has credited Matutina's extensive knowledge of techno and house music as one of the initial attractions, while she introduced him to niche genres, fostering a shared passion that deepened their bond.[48] The couple married on November 9, 2024, at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, in a ceremony themed as an "Asian tropical paradise" with vibrant vintage vibes and a "no black attire" dress code featuring a color palette of yellow, orange, pink, and green.[47] Held in the James Irvine Japanese Garden amid cherry blossom trees, the event included personal vows filled with humorous anecdotes from their relationship, and the couple recessed to Stevie Wonder's "All I Do." Matutina later reflected that they had proposed to each other "every single day" for years, underscoring their mutual commitment, and noted their habit of doing "everything together," including daily "fit checks" to coordinate outfits.[47] In their personal and creative lives, Fox and Matutina have collaborated on the monthly NTS Radio show Passport, where they curate selections of soul, boogie, R&B, house, techno, and other genres, blending their complementary music tastes—Matutina's electronic influences and Fox's affinity for Atlanta rap.[49] Fox has described their dynamic as playful and team-oriented, stating that they "traveled really well together" and made a "good team," which has influenced their joint projects and overall lifestyle.[48] As of 2025, the couple has no children and resides in Los Angeles.[47]Residence and activities
Zack Fox primarily resides in Los Angeles, California, where he has established a home with his wife, Mayumi "Kat" Matutina, to pursue acting and entertainment opportunities in the region's thriving industry.[16] He maintains strong connections to his native Atlanta, Georgia, frequently returning to engage with the city's cultural landscape and leverage its music and creative networks for collaborative projects.[3] This dual affinity allows him to balance West Coast professional demands with East Coast roots, reflecting his career's evolution from Atlanta's DIY scene to broader Hollywood pursuits.[10] In his daily life, Fox incorporates personal music production as a recreational outlet, often spending late evenings at local studios like Pirate Studios to experiment with beats outside formal commitments.[16] He remains actively involved in Atlanta's cultural scene, drawing inspiration from its Black DIY traditions and contributing to efforts that preserve and revitalize low-tech, community-driven artistic expressions through past affiliations like Awful Records.[3] His non-professional pursuits include walking his dogs, Kiwi and Pepper, in Los Angeles neighborhoods or parks like Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, which serves as both exercise and relaxation.[16] Fox's hobbies extend to fitness routines such as morning calisthenics, including pull-ups and dips at home, to foster a sense of well-being.[16][3] He enjoys plant-based meals, often sharing Thai dinners with friends, and unwinding with movie viewings at venues like Alamo Drafthouse, emphasizing social connections and simple joys like coffee meetups.[16] These activities highlight a grounded lifestyle focused on mental recharge amid his multifaceted career.[3]Filmography
Film
Zack Fox made his film acting debut in the 2017 surrealist body horror comedy Kuso, directed by Flying Lotus, where he portrayed Manuel, a character involved in the film's post-apocalyptic, grotesque narrative exploring human depravity after an earthquake in Los Angeles.[50] He also contributed as a writer and producer on the project.[1] In 2023, Fox appeared in the anthology short film Bizarro World, a collection of six absurd, comedic sketches set in Los Angeles, where he played Brad James in the segment "Life of Brad James," depicting humorous scenarios of everyday awkwardness.[51][52] Fox starred as A.J. in the 2024 short film Deep Tish, a dark comedy directed by Dave Paige, following a man's uncomfortable deep tissue massage experience that leads to unexpected scrutiny and judgment.[53][54] In 2025, Fox appeared in the psychological thriller Lurker, directed by Alex Russell, playing the role of Swett in a story about a retail clerk who infiltrates the world of a rising pop star, blurring lines between friendship and obsession; the film premiered earlier in the year and is now streaming.[55][56] Fox is set to appear in the upcoming stoner comedy The Wrong Girls, marking director Dylan Meyer's debut and written by Kristen Stewart and Meyer, in which two aimless friends gain telepathic abilities from an experimental drug, leading to chaotic rivalries; production was underway as of early 2025, with no release date announced and Fox's specific role undisclosed.[57][58]Television
Fox first appeared on television as a guest on The Eric Andre Show in 2020. He featured in the season 5 episode "Named After My Dad's Penis," participating in the "Rapper Warrior Ninja" segment alongside other performers.[59] In 2021, Fox made a guest appearance on Pause with Sam Jay as a party guest and regular in the season 1 premiere episode "Coons."[60] That same year, he debuted his recurring role as Tariq Temple, the ex-boyfriend of Janine Teagues, on the ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary. Fox has portrayed the character across multiple seasons, including season 1 (debuting in the episode "Light Bulb"), and returning appearances in seasons 2, 3, and 4 (2021–present).[61] Fox guest-starred in 2022 as Bishop BJ Burger on the HBO Max series Bust Down, appearing in the episode "Beige Rage."[62] In 2023, he played the role of Zale in one episode of the Netflix animated comedy Neon.[63] In 2024, Fox appeared as himself in the episode "Anti-Social" of the Netflix series The Vince Staples Show.[64] Fox appeared as himself in 2024 on the interview series Hot Ones Versus, competing against musician Thundercat in a "versus" format episode.[65]Music videos
Zack Fox has appeared in and contributed to several music videos, often blending his comedic style with hip-hop visuals. His breakout collaboration, the 2019 video for "Square Up" with Kenny Beats, features Fox as the lead performer in a humorous action-comedy narrative set in a diner, where he and Beats freestyle and engage in over-the-top fights; the video was directed by Reggie and has garnered millions of views on YouTube.[24][66] That same year, Fox starred in the surreal, low-key video for his solo track "The Bean Kicked In," produced by Nedarb, which depicts him in everyday scenarios amplified by the song's trippy vibe; it was directed by Alex Russell with cinematography by Grant Lemons, emphasizing Fox's deadpan delivery and meme-inspired humor.[32] In 2020, Fox led the energetic one-take video for "Stick!" featuring Fabo, showcasing park performances and chaotic group scenes that highlight the track's playful aggression; Bobby Lee Palmer directed the visual, which premiered alongside the single on streaming platforms.[67][68] Fox expanded his behind-the-scenes role by directing the 2020 music video for Thundercat's "Dragonball Durag," a collaboration tied to their shared Atlanta and experimental music circles, featuring animated and live-action elements that complement the song's funk-rap fusion.[69] More recently, in 2025, Fox made a cameo appearance in Doechii's "Denial Is a River Show" video from her album Alligator Bites Never Heal, portraying a comedic character in the '90s sitcom-style production directed by Carlos Acosta and James Mackel, which includes other high-profile guests like ScHoolboy Q.[70][71]Discography
Studio albums
Zack Fox has released one studio album to date.| Title | Release date | Label | Tracks | Formats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| shut the fuck up talking to me | October 15, 2021 | Parasang | 9 | Digital download, streaming |
Extended plays
Zack Fox released his debut extended play, Wood Tip, on December 16, 2022, through the independent label Parasang.[74] The four-track project runs approximately 11 minutes and incorporates elements of contemporary R&B, neo-soul, and psychedelic funk, showcasing Fox's exploration of themes like love and emotional vulnerability.[75] Production on the EP was handled primarily by BNYX, BEAUTIFULMVN, and Diamond Cafe, with Fox receiving co-production credits on select tracks.[76] Diamond Cafe also provides featured vocals on two songs, adding layered harmonies to the introspective soundscapes.[77] The track listing for Wood Tip is as follows:| No. | Title | Featured artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | triflin' | 2:49 | |
| 2 | holdin' on | Diamond Cafe | 2:32 |
| 3 | only thing on my mind | 2:42 | |
| 4 | can't fight the devil | Diamond Cafe | 3:29 |
Singles as lead artist
Zack Fox's singles as a lead artist often blend comedy rap with high-energy production, gaining traction through viral moments and streaming platforms rather than traditional chart dominance. His releases frequently feature collaborations with producers and fellow artists from the Atlanta and underground hip-hop scenes. While none have achieved major Billboard chart placements or RIAA certifications, several have amassed significant streams and cultural references, particularly in gaming and social media. The following table lists his notable lead singles in chronological order, including release dates, key collaborators, and performance highlights where applicable:| Title | Release Date | Collaborator(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Square Up" | September 28, 2018 | Kenny Beats (producer) | Debut single; inspired the viral "Square Up Challenge" dance trend on social media. Over 5 million Spotify streams as of 2024.[79][80][81] |
| "Jesus Is the One (I Got Depression)" | June 14, 2019 | Kenny Beats (producer) | Peaked at #1 on Spotify's Viral 50 US chart; originated as a freestyle on Kenny Beats' web series The Cave. Over 52 million Spotify streams as of 2025.[82][30][83] |
| "The Bean Kicked In" | December 6, 2019 | Nedarb (producer) | Featured on FlyLo FM radio station in Grand Theft Auto Online; known for its surreal, meme-friendly lyrics. Over 6.5 million Spotify streams as of 2024.[84][85][86] |
| "Stick!" | October 30, 2020 | Fabo (featured), F1LTHY (producer) | High-energy trap track; premiered on Zane Lowe's Apple Music show. Approximately 2 million Spotify streams as of 2024.[34][87][81] |
| "The Madness" | November 27, 2020 | Working on Dying (collective), Father (featured), F1LTHY (producer) | Part of Working on Dying's collaborative output; emphasizes chaotic, party-oriented vibes. Around 1.5 million Spotify streams as of 2024.[88][89][81] |
| "IHY2LN" | December 22, 2020 | BNYX (producer) | Released as part of the double single IHY2LN + Marinate; acronym stands for "I Hate You Too, Love Nigga." Over 4 million Spotify streams as of 2024.[90][91][92] |
| "Marinate" | December 22, 2020 | BNYX (producer) | Companion to "IHY2LN" on the same release; features laid-back, humorous flows. Over 8 million Spotify streams as of 2024.[93][91][94] |
| "Fafo" | October 1, 2021 | None (solo) | Acronym for "fuck around and find out"; bouncy Southern rap style. Over 37 million Spotify streams as of 2025, his most streamed lead single.[95][96] |
| "Dummy" | August 11, 2023 | CONNIE (producer) | Playful, self-deprecating track; mixed and mastered by Fox himself. Approximately 3.5 million Spotify streams as of 2024.[97] |
| "Woa!" | April 5, 2024 | Zelooperz (co-lead) | Co-released single in rage/trap style; produced with high-tempo energy. Over 1 million Spotify streams as of 2025.[98][99][100] |
| "IIBTPUIYGTOM!?!?" | January 18, 2025 | Zack Fox (producer) | Solo track with humorous and irreverent lyrics; self-produced. Approximately 100,000 plays on SoundCloud as of November 2025.[101][102] |