Ski Mask the Slump God
A rapper whose hyper-speed, video game-referencing flow and punk-infused energy created a uniquely chaotic and nostalgic lane in modern hip-hop.
Born 1996 (age 30)·American rapper·Birthday: April 18·Millennials
Biography
Emerging from the digital underground of South Florida, Stokeley Goulbourne, known as Ski Mask the Slump God, built a cult following on sheer sonic personality. His style is a high-octane collage, stitching together rapid-fire, often humorous bars with references to anime, cartoons, and 90s video games over production that leans into rock and electronic chaos. His early friendship and collaborations with XXXTentacion placed him at the heart of the SoundCloud rap explosion, but Ski Mask carved his own identity with a technically impressive, tongue-twisting delivery that feels both frantic and meticulously controlled. His debut mixtape 'You Will Regret' and album 'Stokeley' showcased this unique formula, yielding viral hits like 'BabyWipe' that blended meme-ready swagger with genuine lyrical dexterity. More than just an internet phenomenon, he represents a specific strand of hip-hop where nostalgia, internet culture, and mosh-pit energy collide, proving that playfulness and raw skill can coexist.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Ski was born in 1996, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Ski Was Born
The biggest hits of 1996
#1 Movie
Independence Day
Best Picture
The English Patient
#1 TV Show
ER
Ski's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1996Born
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2001Started school
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2009Became a teenager
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Could drive
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2014Could vote
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2017Turned 21
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Turned 30
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- His debut commercial mixtape 'You Will Regret' (2017) charted on the Billboard 200 and included the platinum single 'BabyWipe'.
- Co-founded the influential hip-hop collective Members Only with XXXTentacion in 2014.
- His debut studio album 'Stokeley' (2018) debuted at number 6 on the Billboard 200.
- Cultivated a massive online following through early SoundCloud releases and a distinct, reference-heavy aesthetic.
Did You Know?
His stage name was inspired by the Slump God from the anime 'Dragon Ball Z' and his preference for wearing ski masks.
He is known for his love of Nintendo, particularly the 'Pokémon' and 'The Legend of Zelda' franchises.
He was a high school classmate and close friend of the late rapper XXXTentacion.
He has a tattoo of the character Rick from 'Rick and Morty' on his leg.
“I'm a cartoon character that escaped, now I'm rapping in your dimension.”
