Nickelus F, grew up as a military brat moving every 3 years before taking up permanent roots in Richmond, Va. At 17, Nick battled and beat 300 of his rap peers in a regional competition for a coveted spot in The Source’s Unsigned column. Throughout his career Nickelus F has worked closely with notable artists, including Drake, with whom he shared a creative synergy with early in their careers. Offering prominent contributions to Drake’s mixtapes “Room for Improvement '' and “Comeback Season”. Their collaborations continued with the track “Number 15” from Nickelus F’s album “Vices” in 2013. Drake has publicly praised Nick for his exceptional ability to find unique flows, and at the top of 2024 commented on him saying he’s “forever one of my idols.” F’s journey in music is marked by his extensive discography, showcasing his evolution from gritty mixtapes to more refined, introspective albums. Notable projects include “Trick Dice” with Lil Ugly Mane, “Stuck”, “Triflin” (which debuted at #58 on Billboard — independently), as well as the Yellow Gold series with esteemed producer Ohbliv. F’s legacy inspired the world renown street artist and muralist Nils Westergard, to make him the subject of one of his works — becoming the first rapper in the city to receive a mural. Beyond music, at VCU he graduated top of his class and receiving the schools Josephine Varnier Stone award as the student “who best exemplifies the spirit of generosity, creativity, and dedication.”