Tsu Surf

Tsu Surf is an American rapper and songwriter. He first gained attention within the battle rap scene during the pioneering stages of Ultimate Rap League and is known for his intense performances, frequently appearing on lists of the greatest battle rappers of all time. Known for his aggressive style and introspective storytelling, Tsu Surf is also known for his solo music career, releasing critically noted projects such as MSYKM and Disparu. His 2015 mixtape Newark peaked at No. 40 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart, and in 2019, Billboard named Surf as one of the emerging artists contributing to the rise of Newark’s hip hop scene. MSYKM featured collaborations with artists like G Herbo, Mozzy, and Jim Jones, while Disparu included guest appearances from Remy Ma, Lady London, and Jim Jones. Surf is also known for his activism, notably participating in Black Lives Matter demonstrations in Newark following the murder of George Floyd. In October 2022, Tsu Surf was arrested on federal RICO charges. In November 2023, Tsu Surf was sentenced to five years in federal prison for RICO charges. From Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsu_Surf) under Creative Commons Attribution CC-BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...)