SPANK
NITTI
JAMES
Hemet, CA — Independent Artist
WATCH
BRIDAL SHOWER
ft. Hit-Boy & E-40
LDO (LAST DAY OUT)
ft. Hit-Boy
Hallelujah
ft. Hit-Boy
Interview
New Project & Top 3 West Coast
Hidden Hills Club Interview
Exclusive In-Depth Interview
Dorm Boss In Jail
ft. Hit-Boy Surf Club Chain Reaction
Day In The Life
Hosted by THE.CUE
Fans Also Listen To
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Hit-Boy
Grammy-winning producer & rapper. Frequent collaborator.
E-40
Bay Area legend. Pioneer of the hyphy movement.
Dom Kennedy
Laid-back LA rap. Smooth production, street storytelling.
Mozzy
Sacramento rapper known for raw, authentic street rap.
Yhung T.O.
Melodic West Coast vibes, part of SOB x RBE.
Drakeo the Ruler
Stinc Team founder. Slithery delivery, LA underground icon.
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Welcome to Hemet
2022Yeast Talkin
2026Sandwich Bags
2026Take Your Laces Out
2026PRESS
UNDRGRND Magazine
Spank Nitti James: The IE Is Taking Over
Spank Nitti James — also known as "Spark Nickels" or "The Harlot Breaker" — is one of the most exciting artists emerging from the Inland Empire. His breakthrough came in 2018 with "Caucasian," a record that immediately caught the attention of industry heavyweights Freddie Gibbs and Hit-Boy.
Fast forward to 2026, and Spank's growth — both creatively and professionally — is undeniable. While continuing to build his independent label Wiggle Nation, he's signed to R Baron for management, aligned with Sony, and deeply rooted in Hit-Boy's Surf Club collective.
Fresh off his co-release with Hit-Boy, Yeast Talkin', Spank delivered a standout year highlighted by "Eat Couch" and "Start Dissin" — the latter's video release party was held at the same iconic mansion known for hosting Roc Nation brunches, with an A-list crowd including Mario, James Fauntleroy, Dave East, and Babytron.
Hemet Rapper Spank Nitti James Takes Over LA Music Scene
Written by Mz Free for Knock LA — Spank Nitti James has been heating up the Inland Empire and Los Angeles streets since his debut single "Caucasian" in 2018. Co-signed by tastemakers like R Baron MoneyCorps Music Group and Hit-Boy, the Hemet native forced the LA music scene to make room for a new wave.
He grew up in Hemet, moved through Texas and LA, and wrote "Caucasian" while incarcerated — dropping it the moment he got out. The record went viral and launched everything that followed.
Key Milestones
2018
"Caucasian" — debut single under Empire Records. Millions of views, co-signs from Freddie Gibbs and Hit-Boy immediately.
Yeast Talkin'
A full joint album with producer Hit-Boy. 18 tracks of futuristic Southern California rap. Out now on all platforms.
Sept 2026
Music video release party held at the same iconic mansion that hosted the Roc Nation brunches. Attended by Mario, James Fauntleroy, Dave East, Babytron.
Wiggle Nation
Independent label built from the ground up. Management with R Baron, aligned with Sony, rooted in Hit-Boy's Surf Club.
In His Own Words
"I really wrote this shit down and branded myself. The knowledge I was getting at the beginning was perfect for what I was gonna do. I'm spiritual too, so it felt like God was really setting me up for this."
"N*ggas be out here having fake fun. Surf Club — we be having real fun."
"I'm just an artist pushing, tryna put me and my sound on. It's a Southern California sound, but it's like a whole new futuristic sound that no one has heard before. I'm here to kick the door down and present it to the people."
"I just come to the studio regular. Then Hit-Boy takes it and goes somewhere. Start Dissin — I just did my verse, it was just a beat. Then Scott Storch came and laid some piano. That's just how it works."
"In Hemet there's a couple little hoods out there. It's not much, we a small city. We like a gumbo pot, cuz it's people coming from LA, Watts, all over Compton, so it be whole hoods in our city."
"I was in the cut, I would demand attention when I needed it. I was a n*gga, I just wasn't pressed for it. I wouldn't be all extra, I was just myself and people gravitated to me."
ABOUT
"Bringing a sound he describes as futuristic, uniquely Southern California to the rap scene."
Hemet rapper Spank Nitti James has taken over the LA music scene with his bold storytelling and urban culture fusion. His work with Hit-Boy has produced tracks like "LDO (Last Day Out)" and "Hallelujah" that bridge hip-hop's pulse with a cinematic edge.
Known for projects like "Welcome to Hemet" and "Yeast Talkie," his music crafts editorial streetwear and exclusive artist drops that merge independent artistry with raw, unfiltered Southern California energy.
Each drop merges hip-hop's pulse with minimal modern forms, built for music fans and collectors alike. Discover the story, join a movement, and own a piece of culture with every drop.
WATCH
SubscribeShow Business
feat. Angel BabyView — Official Visualizer
Campsong
Official Music Video
LDO (LAST DAY OUT) Pt. 2
Hit-Boy & Spank Nitti James
Interview
Hidden Hills Club Exclusive