The Opioid Era
Don’t let the name The Opioid Era fool you. Hailing from Virginia, the rap group is comprised of three spitters: King Kong Gotcha, Ambassador Rick, and Grunge Gallardo.
Their music will appeal to those who love the Griselda sound and fans will recall The Opioid Era’s 2018 banger “The Foundation” with Benny the Butcher.
Since then, The Opioid Era has unleashed records chock-full of substance, meaning, and authentic hip-hop down to the core.
Per the Center for Disease Control, over 17K Americans died from prescription opioids in 2017 alone.
While substance abuse remains a public health emergency, The Opioid Era is here to turn that negative into a positive. Their music consists of real-life stories from their experiences in the streets, infused with the realities of addiction and dependency.
In this day in age of trap rappers, this rap trio sticks to their roots and never falters from their truth.
By painting the picture of the dire consequences that come with substance abuse, The Opioid Era is able to save lives all across the world through their music.
One thing they’re adamant about is being solo artists before the group came together.
King Kong Gotcha was the official DJ for The Clipse, Ambassador Rick collaborated with Rick Ross on “I’m Like That,” and Grunge Gallardo has been a staple in Virginia’s local scene for years.
