He’s relaxed and carefree, dressed in khakis, T-shirt, and a gray hoodie ... The project peaked at No. 7 on Billboard, and 42 Dugg finished 2022 as the eighth-most Shazam’d artist in Detroit.

Detroit's recent rise as a prominent force in the rap landscape can be attributed to artists like Babyface Ray, Peezy and the standout talent of 42 Dugg, who is leading the pack. While many rising ...