Who is She?
Mello Buckzz (b. April 9, 2001 in Chicago, IL) is a dynamic drill rapper and songwriter who began her musical journey in 2020. Her authentic Chicago roots shine through in her gritty lyrics and raw persona the-sun.com+14biographiesareus.com+14thebeatofthecapital.com+14.
Breakthrough Tracks
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“Boom (Mouskatool)” (2023), featuring Amari Blaze, Kashh Mir, and Moni Da G, caught major attention and was spotlighted by Pitchfork pitchfork.com+5thebeatofthecapital.com+5biographiesareus.com+5.
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Its sequel, “Boom Pt. 2”, featuring Latto, surpassed 3 million streams and had a high-energy music video performance 11alive.com+7bootymotiontv.co+7thebeatofthecapital.com+7.
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“Pretty Opp” (2023) was acclaimed on Pitchfork’s The Ones, praised for her “energetic yet controlled” flow instagram.com+5pitchfork.com+5pitchfork.com+5.
Notable Collaborations & Features
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Featured on G Herbo’s mixtape Strictly 4 My Fans 2 (“Outside” with GloRilla) bootymotiontv.co+12thebeatofthecapital.com+12pitchfork.com+12.
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Collaborated on Kali’s “Area Codes (773 Remix)” alongside other regional artists pitchfork.com.
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Recently part of XXL’s female rapper cypher, showcasing her lyrical prowess live youtube.com.
Discography Highlights
According to Apple Music:
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Latest album: Hollyhood (July 3, 2025) music.apple.com+1the-sun.com+1.
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Singles include Move (2024), Move Pt. 2 (2025), Feel Me (2025), and earlier tracks like Pressure (2023) and Player’s Club (2024) youtube.com+4music.apple.com+4the-sun.com+4.
Popularity & Reach
She maintains a strong fanbase with approx. 145 K monthly listeners on Spotify open.spotify.com, and has over 384 K followers on Instagram theguardian.com+2reddit.com+2soundcloud.com+2.
Current Event: Album Party Shooting
On July 2, 2025, a tragic drive-by shooting occurred outside her album release party in Chicago’s River North:
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4 fatalities and 14 injuries were reported thebeatofthecapital.com+7en.wikipedia.org+7theguardian.com+7.
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Among those wounded: Mello Buckzz’s boyfriend and close friends bootymotiontv.co+14en.wikipedia.org+14theguardian.com+14.
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Authorities believe she was the intended target, though Buckzz had left before the attack .
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She expressed deep grief on Instagram, asking fans for prayers and support the-sun.com+1en.wikipedia.org+1.
🔍 Summary
Mello Buckzz has rapidly emerged as a force within Chicago drill—renowned for her fierce lyricism, authentic energy, and high-profile collaborations. Despite her meteoric rise, the recent violence linked to her album launch underscores the complex intersection of music, fame, and street realities.
