Atlanta Rapper BunnaB Wants to Keep the City Smiling

After a breakout year, the rising star is focused on building a sustainable career and connecting with fans

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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BunnaB is one of the most exciting new rappers coming out of Atlanta, known for her confident and chaotic flow as well as her bubbly, youthful persona. In the past year, she's helped catalyze a renewed nostalgia for Atlanta's crunk and futuristic eras, appearing on the definitive 'A Futuristic Summa' mixtape and collaborating with veteran artists like J Money. Despite some initial setbacks like a lukewarm college performance, BunnaB has continued to build momentum, going on a college tour and connecting with fans through organic social media content. With a debut album on the way, the 23-year-old rapper is focused on building a sustainable career and embracing the happiness she's known for, even in the face of online criticism.

Why it matters

BunnaB's rise represents the continued evolution of Atlanta's vibrant rap scene, as a new generation of artists blends the city's iconic sounds with a fresh, playful energy. Her success also highlights the power of organic, fan-focused content in building a devoted following in the social media era.

The details

After helping catalyze a renewed nostalgia for Atlanta's crunk and futuristic eras with hits like 'Bunna Summa' and 'Innit,' BunnaB gained further attention through a remix of Trim's 'Boat' and a feature on Metro Boomin's 'A Futuristic Summa' mixtape. While her breakout was somewhat unexpected, even to BunnaB herself, she's worked closely with her manager Terrence 'Snake' Hawkins to build a sustainable career, focusing on ticket sales and healthy relationships with other artists. Despite a brief setback when some students booed her at a college performance, BunnaB has continued to thrive, going on a successful college tour and connecting with fans through her bubbly, unfiltered persona online.

  • In December 2025, BunnaB appeared on the remix to Charleston, South Carolina rapper Trim's hit song 'Boat'.
  • In the summer of 2025, BunnaB helped catalyze a renewed nostalgia for Atlanta's crunk and futuristic eras with songs like 'Bunna Summa' and 'Innit'.
  • In June 2026, Lizzo name-dropped BunnaB as one of the Atlanta rap girls she was listening to nonstop.

The players

BunnaB

A rising Atlanta rapper known for her confident, chaotic flow and bubbly, youthful persona.

Terrence 'Snake' Hawkins

BunnaB's manager, known for his work with artists like Young Thug, Gucci Mane, and T.I.

Trim

A rapper from Charleston, South Carolina whose song 'Boat' featured BunnaB on the remix.

Metro Boomin

The influential Atlanta producer who featured BunnaB on his 'A Futuristic Summa' mixtape.

Lizzo

The acclaimed musician who name-dropped BunnaB as one of the Atlanta rap girls she was listening to in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Thank you. You really bought it back.”

— J Money (Rolling Stone)

“Her biggest thing is 'I want people to be happy.'”

— Terrence 'Snake' Hawkins, BunnaB's manager (Rolling Stone)

What’s next

BunnaB is expected to release her debut album later this year, which her manager hopes will reflect the magnitude of her new experiences and continued growth as an artist.

The takeaway

BunnaB's rise represents the vibrant evolution of Atlanta's rap scene, as a new generation of artists blends the city's iconic sounds with a fresh, fan-focused energy. Her success highlights the power of organic content and connecting with supporters, even in the face of online criticism.