MURS – The Underground King of Hip-Hop
From the sun-soaked streets of Los Angeles, MURS has long stood as one of hip-hop’s most authentic and unfiltered voices. Emerging from the vibrant indie scene of the late ’90s and early 2000s, he first carved his path with the Living Legends collective, establishing a reputation for sharp lyricism and storytelling that balanced social insight with emotional honesty.
In 2004, MURS solidified his legacy with Murs 3:16, produced by 9th Wonder and released on El-P’s iconic Def Jux label. His success soon led him to Warner Bros., where he dropped Murs for President, cementing his place among the genre’s most respected wordsmiths. Influenced by Tupac and the golden era of hip-hop, MURS’s sound fuses introspective narratives with socially conscious themes, bridging the gap between old-school authenticity and modern innovation.
Throughout his prolific career, MURS has collaborated with both hip-hop pioneers and new-generation leaders alike, including E-40, Snoop Dogg, Warren G, Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, and Rapsody. His dedication to the culture extended beyond the mic when he co-founded the Paid Dues Festival with Guerilla Union—an event that became a cornerstone of independent hip-hop.
In 2016, he made hip-hop history by setting a Guinness World Record for “Rapping for 24 Hours Non-Stop” during a Twitch.tv livestream. Never one to slow down, he launched the Best Rapper in LA Podcast (BRILA) in late 2023, which now averages nearly 3,000 downloads weekly and celebrated its one-year anniversary with a sold-out live show in Los Angeles.
Currently on his final nationwide tour promoting Love and Rockets 3:16, MURS—now a husband and father of four—prepares to close this chapter of his extraordinary career to focus on family, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, creativity, and independence.
She Needs Me
Hard (A Monster Made It)
L.A.
Dirty Girl
Break Up
Stage name MURS is an acronym for multiple creative meanings.
Defined “MURS” as “Making the Universe Recognize and Submit.”
Also defined “MURS” as “Making Underground Raw Shit.”
Shared stages with legends Snoop Dogg, E-40, and Warren G.
Performed alongside new-generation stars Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, Rapsody.
Founded and co-produced Paid Dues Festival with Guerilla Union collective.
Set Guinness World Record for “Rapping 24 Hours Non-Stop” in 2016.
Livestreamed marathon rap performance on Twitch.tv, showcasing stamina and artistry.
Co-founded Paid Dues, one of hip-hop’s longest-running independent festivals.
Signed major label deal with Warner Bros., releasing Murs for President.
Released classic Murs 3:16 with producer 9th Wonder via Def Jux.
Earned respect as a pioneer bridging underground and mainstream hip-hop.
Launched Best Rapper In LA Podcast in late 2023, gaining thousands weekly.
Recognized as “Underground King” for influence, consistency, and cultural authenticity.
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