Ruben Slikk | |
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| Born | Ruben Andre Thompson February 15, 1990 |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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Ruben Andre Thompson (born 15 February 1990), known professionally as Ruben Slikk, is an American rapper from Miami-Dade County, Florida. He is the older brother of Lofty 305, and a founding member of influential rap group Metro Zu.
He has collaborated with notable artists such as Denzel Curry, Raider Klan, Lil Peep, and XXXTentacion. Slikk has been cited as an influence by rappers such as Yung Bruh, Xaviersobased and Yung Lean.
Early Life
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[edit]References
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[edit]- ^ Capell, Frances (2013-01-22). "Get to Know Lofty305 of Metro Zu". VICE. Retrieved 2024-10-25.
- ^ Kinni, Jeff. "Producer Lofty305 Finds Creativity in Isolation". Miami New Times. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ^ "Exclusive : KNOTORYUS #Faveboys Talk to Lofty 305 Before His Art Show at Lockwood / Avenue". KNOTORYUS. 2014-05-18. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ^ That, Don't Watch (2013-01-24). "Lofty305 of METRO ZU". Don't Watch That. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ^ Pierre, Alphonse (2018-09-20). "How Denzel Curry Helped Pioneer 'SoundCloud Rap'". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ^ Pitchfork (2023-08-08). "Pitchfork Staffers on Their Most Formative Rap Albums". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-08-27.
- ^ Pierre, Alphonse (2024-07-05). "South London's Jesse James Solomon and Mack Retreat From the Shadows". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-08-27.