Enphamus Talks Biggie, Young Nudy, Label Politics & Why Atlanta Still Runs Hip-Hop

Albany-born and Atlanta-raised rapper Enphamus built his following from the ground up, once roaming Georgia malls and rapping for strangers just to secure his place in the new crop of talents. His trajectory changed dramatically in October 2021, when a freestyle on Florida rapper Hotboii’s Instagram Live went viral and reportedly brought Enphamus roughly 20,000 new followers overnight. That momentum eventually led to a four-year stint with Alamo Records. Now partnered with ONErpm, Enphamus is enjoying the freedom and responsibility that come with controlling his music.

His latest chapter revolves around No Biggie, a tribute to The Notorious B.I.G. that also establishes Enphamus’ own identity. The 17-song album was ultimately released on July 3, 2026, following the viral success of “No Biggie 2” featuring Big Yavo and the Young Nudy-assisted “Max Payne” lists the full project, while Enphamus’ “No Biggie 2” video has attracted millions of views on his YouTube channel.

Sitting down with Slops at WonWorld Studios, Enphamus discussed Biggie’s influence, Atlanta’s place in Hip-Hop, owning his masters, hidden punchlines, his dream Future collaboration and the real reason he loves the Bronx.

AllHipHop: “No Biggie 2” went crazy organically. How did Part 2 come about?

Enphamus: I just went to the studio using the same type of beat from the first “No Biggie.” I made it and left it open. I got Yavo on it about three or four days later. I figured it was going to go crazy. I didn’t think it was going to go that crazy.

AllHipHop: You’ve got the Biggie jersey on too. Did you listen to Biggie growing up?

Enphamus: For sure. I’m going to start off by saying my favorite song by Biggie is “Who Shot Ya?” I like “Warning.” I like his storytelling and everything. My pops was, and still is, a big fan of Biggie. He played him a lot while I was growing up.

AllHipHop: How did the Young Nudy feature on “Max Payne” happen?

Enphamus: Me and Nudy have a mutual family member. I really made the song for him. Then I linked up with him and took him to Patchwork Studios. He did it in probably about 30 minutes. The rest is history, for real.

AllHipHop: What is the music scene in Atlanta like right now?

Enphamus: We’ve got a lot of upcoming artists, bro. Fat Smack is going crazy. Me, Pluto, YKN, Belly Baby and many more. We have a lot of talent coming.

AllHipHop: Atlanta had Hip-Hop locked down for a long time. Do you still think it is the mecca right now?

Enphamus: Absolutely. We created a footprint, man. We’ve got a lot of history. I’m not saying we started it. A bunch of different places played a part in bringing Hip-Hop where it is today, with Atlanta being a big piece of it.

AllHipHop: You were born in Albany, Georgia. How much have the different parts of Georgia shaped you?

Enphamus: I was born in Albany, in South Georgia. I went to school in Clayton County and Newton County, but I started off on the east side of Atlanta. You can’t have no mystery in your history. You’ve got to tell where you’ve been. That’s me paying homage. I’ve been a lot of places.

AllHipHop: Are there different sounds throughout Georgia that outsiders might not know about?

Enphamus: The majority of Georgia, I’m going to say 95 percent, gets that sound from Atlanta. That’s just how it is. Most of it comes from the beats people choose. Whatever music is popping in your area, you’re looking up those type beats.

I try to stray away from it. “Max Payne” is bringing back that Atlanta sound, which I feel is part of the reason the record could be big. But I like doing my own thing because I get a little lyrical.

AllHipHop: Your music has a grittier sound. Why move away from chasing club records?

Enphamus: I just like to be different, bro. I’m still going to give them a project with those bangers because it’s nothing I can’t do. I just like music that makes you think twice. I know the catchy stuff gets the money, so I’ll probably ride that wave for a little bit and then come back to my origins.

AllHipHop: You use a lot of punchlines. Do you think some of them go over people’s heads?

Enphamus: Yeah, a lot of them do because I rap in double entendres. I might say two bars that mean four different things. Sometimes I go A, B, C, D, and D might be explaining A. It’s hard to explain, but if you know music, you know what I’m talking about.

AllHipHop: You’ve already experienced being signed to a major. What is the difference between that and your partnership with ONErpm?

Enphamus: When you’re with a major, they pay for the studio time, but they’ve got your masters. When you go through distribution, you own your masters, but you’ve got to pay for your own studio and things like that. Some distribution deals have a video budget, but not all of them.

AllHipHop: What do you like most about being independent?

Enphamus: The pressure. I can drop when I want to drop. I don’t have to go viral and then wait three or four months to drop the song, only for it to flop. I did the major-label thing already. I’m not speaking as somebody who hasn’t seen both sides. I was with Alamo for four years. I just like the distribution style of things for my rap style.

AllHipHop: What does success look like independently?

Enphamus: I’ve got to push out a few more of those ones, get this project out and push it the right way. I know we’re going to go crazy. Then just keep pushing. There’s no sitting back, laying around, chilling and waiting on anybody.

AllHipHop: Is there a dream collaboration you want?

Enphamus: Future. I’d want to go in, make two or three songs and go with the one we feel like is the winner. Kendrick would go crazy too.

AllHipHop: Give me your top five rappers alive.

Enphamus: Lil Wayne, Eminem, Future, Kendrick Lamar and probably André 3000. Big Boi is hard too, though. It’s all love.

AllHipHop: Do you model yourself after any of them?

Enphamus: I don’t model myself after anybody, but I feel like I have pieces from everybody after listening to them so much growing up. Of course, I love Wayne’s lyricism. I don’t just get on there talking. I feel like I’ve got to come with it.

AllHipHop: Tha Carter II or Tha Carter III?

Enphamus: I’ve got to go with Tha Carter III. I think Carter III has better concepts, but on Carter II, that boy was rapping, rapping. It’s really like street versus industry. Carter III is way more industry.

AllHipHop: How has New York been treating you?

Enphamus: Good, man. I’ve been coming to New York for the last five or six years, so it’s always love here.

AllHipHop: What is your favorite part?

Enphamus: I’ve got to say the Bronx. I like Brooklyn too, though.

AllHipHop: What do you like about the Bronx?

Enphamus: The vibes. I’ll tell you when the camera goes off.

AllHipHop: He’s been to those underground strip clubs up there!