The Texas rap artist whose Billboard Hot 100 debut single “Nasty Freestyle” reached the top 10 in 2015 was T-Wayne.
T-Wayne is the stage name of Tyshon Dwayne Nobles, a Texas rapper whose breakout track became a viral sensation in early 2015. The song used the beat from Bandit Gang Marco’s 2014 track “Nasty,” adding T-Wayne’s freestyle verses and instantly recognizable opening lines.
“Nasty Freestyle” climbed the Billboard Hot 100 quickly, reaching No. 9 on the chart dated May 16, 2015. Its momentum came largely from user-generated videos and social-media sharing on platforms such as Vine and Instagram. The success also helped T-Wayne secure a deal with 300 Entertainment.
A common mix-up is confusing this rapper with T-Wayne, the earlier duo formed by T-Pain and Lil Wayne. In this question, T-Wayne refers specifically to Tyshon Dwayne Nobles, the Texas solo artist. The song reached the top 10, but it did not reach No. 1.