Country rap is seeing a major shift as 501 Bryze rises to the top while Ryan Upchurch steps away from the spotlight he once dominated. Known for building the genre, Upchurch is now surrounded by controversy, public fallouts, and a lack of musical focus. Meanwhile, Bryze is gaining traction fast, building numbers, and staying consistent. The culture is evolving, and the crown has officially changed hands.

Where have all our outlaws gone? Well, it seems that they all came to make, or listen to, country rap. Is country rap the new age outlaw cou