STEPS2SUCESS: From the hood to the hamptons

From punches to performances, his witty schemes and wordplay - The Hoodz Finest has quickly rose to high notoriety within the UK battle rap scene. In 2025 he entered the game, taking the sport by storm with his unflinching delivery and remarkable energy, turning his aggression into art whilst utilising gritty and direct schemes, layered with cultural references that reflect the lives lived by anyone who's ridden the tube or represented the England's capital city – showing us time and time again why he is The Hoodz Finest.

Coming off his last battle with Trinidad rapper B.E.Z that took place in The Gulag Gauntlet Tournament, Hoodz perfectly reflected his raw, entertaining street style paired with his crowd control and memorable punchline – resonating well within the battle rap community.

From the comments and reactions made by fans online, many say that this performance made Hoodz look like a “rising star” who can hold his own against both established and international opponents – positioning him as a promising talent in the UK scene.

Outside of battle rap, The Hoodz Finest has found a way to penetrate the UK media space, broadening his hustle beyond the stage. He has been featured on the popular ‘MembarzOnly’ YouTube channel, where his appearance added an intellectual and down-to-earth perspective to their content, further connecting him with an audience beyond battle rap. Alongside that he also linked up with popular influence ‘Lani Good’ to work on her project ‘Smash Summer’ which boosted his notoriety on social media.

This multi-faceted hustle shows Hoodz isn't just a battle rapper – he is the full package when looking at the newer age of artists. From networking, collaborating and expanding his brand across YouTube, Tv and the streets – The Hoodz Finest has curated a great foundation for his career, exciting the fans to see how his journey progresses.

Written by Brooklyn King-Fraser, BA (Hons) Music Business student.