In the midst of 2020, North Carolina has become a melting pot for some of the hottest new rap acts, including Hotboy Shaq. Building his rap career in the trenches of Charlotte, Hotboy is no stranger to the ambition needed to build a musical empire.
Newly signed to Social Currency Enterprises, HotBoy releases “My Time” an 11 track album featuring some of the hottest artists like label mate Tianis Rose, Big Mali and New Orleans rap legend Boosie Badazz.

“I feel like it’s MY TIME. I’ve been grinding for so long and been overlooked forever. I got my city (Charlotte) on my back and I’m not stopping!”
– Hotboy Shaq on new album
Constantly being in the shadows, Hotboy is ready to show the world exactly what he is made of; the struggle, the process, and the future. Never letting go of where he’s come from and using his past to spearhead his promising career. Hotboy Shaq’s album “My Time” is an album sure to reach the masses and is only the beginning of what he is bringing to the rap game. With Social Currency Enterprises behind him, Hotboy is apart of “a family, the hottest label and King Carter as a mentor, [allowing] everything to fall right in place, perfect timing”.
Watch Hotboy Shaq ft. Boosie Badazz “Outside” (remix)
Without a shadow of a doubt, Hotboy Shaq will become a household name the world will always remember. Listeners can stream Hotboy Shaq’s My Time album on all streaming platforms. Follow @hotboyshaq_