Nettspend

Overview

• Real Name: Gunner Shepardson
• Born: March 18, 2007, Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
• Stage Name: Nettspend
• Genres: Trap, Jerk
• Occupations: Rapper, Songwriter
• Instruments: Vocals
• Years Active: 2022–present
• Labels: Grade A, Interscope, Virgin
• Website: nettspend.io

Early Life

• Nettspend grew up in Richmond, Virginia.
• He has three siblings and a father who was a country singer.
• Influenced by artists like Michael Jackson, Katy Perry, and Justin Bieber.
• Interested in skateboarding and began rapping in fifth grade.
• Dropped out of school in ninth grade due to COVID-19 lockdowns.

Career Highlights

• Began releasing music on SoundCloud in December 2022.
• Song "Drankdrankdrank" went viral on Twitter in late 2023.
• Released debut mixtape Bad Ass F*cking Kid on December 6, 2024.
• First festival performance at Rolling Loud on March 16, 2024.
• Collaborated with multiple artists, including Xaviersobased and OsamaSon.
• Featured in songs like "40" and "Withdrawals" and released tracks such as "F*ck Swag."
• Announced "Invert" tour for 2025, sponsored by Vans.
• Made runway debut at Paris Fashion Week in March 2025.

Musical Style and Influences

• Combines elements of trap and jerk music.
• Known for "distorted 808s," "loose piano riffs," and "glimmering synths."
• Songs typically under two minutes long.
• Described as "a symphony of stimuli" and "post-post-rage."
• Influenced by artists like Chief Keef, Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, and others.
• Associated with Xaviersobased's collective 1c34, popular in the jerk subgenre.

Discography

• Mixtapes: Bad Ass F*cking Kid
• Singles: Includes "Shine N Peace," "That One Song," "F*ck Swag," and more.

References

• Known publications such as The Fader, The New York Times, and Pitchfork have featured his music.

Online Presence

• Active on various music platforms and social media.