Critical Praise:
“If you’re paying attention to the next wave rising out of Atlanta, Ealuhri is the kind of artist who doesn’t really ask for space—he takes it.” – Mundane Mag
“With ‘WIMPY KID’ and ‘WHIP IT’ out now, Ealuhri is entering an exciting new chapter of his career YWW is the perfect entry point into Ri’s wild world, showcasing the skills that have his city’s most valid figures singing his praises. ” – Attack The Culture
“A rapper that needs to be on your radar!” – New Scene
The Announcement:
Blessed with contagious charisma and a talent for turns-of-phrase, Ealuhri is at the forefront of Atlanta rap’s next wave. The rapper (whose name is pronounced in four syllables, like “Ee-ay-luh-ree”) welcomes fans into his world with the eye-popping new video for “WIMPY KID,” his latest single. Produced by Gianni & Leadbluntt, with additional production from Popstar Benny, “WIMPY KID” backs Ri with a veritable trap orchestra, providing a turbulent base for Ri to deliver a torrent of rapidfire bars. In the video, directed by DREVEGAS, the video packs in references to Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, bringing Ri’s world to life with hand-drawn graphics and a van (a tribute to the “loded diaper” van from the books) that proudly represents LILYOGANG. Eagle-eyed fans can glimpse the just-revealed cover artwork for You’re Welcome World (YWW), Ri’s next album, in the background during certain scenes.
A statement of purpose for Ealuhri as he looks to honor his late friends and build generational wealth, You’re Welcome World (YWW) is an ambitious artistic leap for the 21-year-old rapper. The album is executive-produced by ATL tastemaker Popstar Benny, who ties the songs together with his technicolor synths and blown-out percussion. YWW features guest appearances from fellow members of LILYOGANG, including Double XL, Yung Rokk, and YTLILRIC, the latter two of whom joined Ri on WHIP IT, which debuted as a Montreality DVD and earned attention from Pitchfork, who added it to its Pitchfork Selects playlist. Showcasing the skills that earned Ri attention from some of his city’s biggest stars, YWW arrives on April 26th.
Born and raised in ATL, Ealuhri has been the breadwinner for his family since he was 14, with a mother confined to a wheelchair and a father not in the picture. The youngster refused to be held down by life’s circumstances, teaming up with his his cousin Double XL and best friend LIL YO to form an irreverent rap group. When LIL YO lost his life to the streets, Ri and company, including Double XL and Ri’s close friend Ydouble, named their crew LILYOGANG, vowing to honor their friend’s memory by running up numbers in the rap game.
Ealuhri and LILYOGANG first earned local attention with the song “Nickelodeon Slime,” which precipitated a flurry of energetic mixtapes. The music built steam in the ATL scene until Ealuhri and the gang earned co-signs from Playboi Carti, Ken Carson, Gunner Stahl, BabyDrill, and more. In 2025, Ri and the gang released “JODY JO,” a bite-sized banger that quickly gained traction online, generating over 100k TikTok creates en route to more than 10 million streams across platforms. Ri performed the song on On The Radar, and its success led to Ri’s placement on Underground Sound’s viral 2026 cypher.
With “WIMPY KID” and “WHIP IT” out now, Ealuhri is entering an exciting new chapter of his career YWW is the perfect entry point into Ri’s wild world, showcasing the skills that have his city’s most valid figures singing his praises. Stay tuned for much more from Ealuhri in the coming weeks.
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Watch “WHIP IT” ft. YTLILRIC & Yung Rokk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7AtURKOMy4
You’re Welcome World (YWW) artwork
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“WIMPY KID”: https://fanlink.tv/wimpy-kid
“WHIP IT” ft. YTLILRIC & Yung Rokk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7AtURKOMy4
“JODY JO” ft. Double XL & Yung Rokk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olY_lGmAYUg