SK8STAR SHARES “NSD” (FEAT. TEEZUS & DIAMOND*) VIDEO

Fresh off the release of his highly-anticipated mixtape Designer Junkie (7.2 from Pitchfork), new-gen Atlanta torchbearer Sk8star has shared a music video for “NSD” (feat. Teezus & diamond*). Directed by Darko and edited by Noahsocold, the video encapsulates the intoxicating energy of the rising Atlanta scene that Sk8star is at the forefront of, with YSL affiliates Teezus and diamond* right next to him. Executive produced by legendary ATL hitmaker Richie Souf (Playboi Carti‘s “JumpOutTheHouse”, Gunna‘s “Top Off”), the release of Designer Junkie quickly pushed Sk8star past 2 million weekly streams, while also fuelling sold-out release shows in both New York and Atlanta, with an upcoming headline date set for April 3rd at Avondale Music Hall in Chicago. Designer Junkie last month captured Sk8star‘s signature ethos of chaotic elegance by drawing influence from Punk-Rock legends like The Sex Pistols and Vivienne Westwood as much as soul-bearing Southern rappers like Future and Young Thug –– the latter of whom Sk8star now counts as a co-sign and supporter. Standout tracks such as “BleedLikeMe” find Sk8star sliding across colorful piano keys and synth strokes, whilst other outings like “RIPSCOOTER” find him paying homage to fellow Atlanta legends like Young Scooter and “Yeannn” (feat. Tezzus) being an early favorite, highlighted by Pitchfork for its humor and genius, backed by Sk8star‘s “indelible Southern gift for pulling new lingo from thin air”. After a breakout year in 2025 with the release of notable singles and collaborations like “ShawtyRokk” (feat. Lil Gotit), “2 Sexy” (which received praise from The FADER for its “falsetto flows” and “melodic instincts”) as well as his fifth project, PALE FEVER, the new release of Designer Junkie puts an exclamation mark on Sk8star‘s climb up the modern rap landscape.

The 23-year-old Macon, Georgia native has grown into one of rap’s most exciting prospects, earning the co-signs of fellow notable peers such as Young Thug, PlaqueBoyMax, and Lil Gotit. His impressive outputs began dropping at the start of the decade in 2020, with the inevitable elevation steadily following ever since. 2023’s Whole New Meaning EP saw Sk8star’s initial recognition flourish, followed by the consistent growth that came alongside his next 3 projects, Rebel in the Room, REBELUTION, and most recently, PALE FEVER. Atlanta’s prominent new age star continues to rise amongst his peers, looking to continue his expansion outside of the underground and into the national spotlight.