NF raps with raw toughness and emotional authenticity, born out of a life of taking hits and getting back up. He has earned 39 RIAA certifications, 14 platinum plaques and 5 multi-platinum awards. This success is the result of a genuine, of fan-driven dynamic that connects him directly with his fans in an authentic way. His intimate yet driving tracks reached two consecutive #1 albums on the Billboard 200 with Perception and The Search. NF, who often holds back on self-promotion and social media, owes his tremendous success to the resonance of his music and lyrics with fans. Forbes wrote, "NF's success shows what's possible outside the traditional system these days, and proves that of NF 's success with his strong fan base and incredible drive is a true testament to his status as Talent in the hip-hop world." Growing up in Michigan, Nate Feuerstein used music as an escape and a means of expression to deal with his pain. Over the years, he has demonstrated the power of vulnerability in hits like "Let You Down" and "The Search." In 2015, he signed with Capitol Records, laying the groundwork for his rise to rap dominance, beginning with his album Mansion, followed of Therapy Session in 2016 and Perception in 2017, which debuted at No. 1 and eventually went double platinum. In 2019, he released The Search, which also hit #1 and went platinum. His 2021 release CLOUDS (THE MIXTAPE), an inward-facing mixtape, also resonated with listeners and landed in the Top 3 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart and Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums Chart. Today, NF has risen to become a globally dominant artist with 30 billion streams and worldwide tours that have sold more than half a million Tickets to date. After a year with no new releases, during which he was one of the most consumed artists in the world, NF announces his upcoming fifth studio album HOPE.