Atlanta rap collective ØWay kicked off 2026 last week with an eight-and-a-half minute cypher. The crew’s profile hit new highs in the fall following the success of “Bada Bing Bada Bøøm,” the breakout single of ringleader Tezzus and right-hand man diamond*. As the song blew up, footage of the pair performing at a nightclub made its way to Young Thug, who signed them to YSL.
Like Thug’s other 2025 signings (1300SAINT and the controversial rage-baiter/alleged groomer Nine Vicious), these guys sound like they grew up listening to So Much Fun and Whole Lotta Red. But their best songs push past simple clone allegations thanks to sharp beat selection and elastic flows — and their 2026 cypher is a great example. And while Tezzus and diamond* make a great introduction to the group, some of their friends are even better rappers.
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