BELLY GANG KUSHINGTON BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, SONGS & FACTS

Belly Gang Kushington (real name Victor Thomas) is an Atlanta rapper who rose from street-level singles to a breakout 2026, fueled by the "Friend Do (Remix)" with YKNIECE, a Billboard Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month honor, a BET Award nomination, and the 21 Savage collaboration "WTF GOIN." His sophomore album, Good Dope Sell Itself, arrives on November 13 via Love Renaissance (LVRN).

Early Life

Belly Gang Kushington was born Victor Thomas in 1990 or 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia; his exact birth year has not been publicly confirmed. Raised in the Adamsville neighborhood by his father after his mother left following his birth, he is the father of one son. In his own accounts, his earlier years included a handful of jail stints, the most recent in 2023, and he has said his stage name came from a nickname about having "kush by the ton" and gaining weight.

Career

Kushington began releasing music publicly around 2020 with tracks such as "5pm in Atlanta" and "Same Day," while Wikipedia lists his years active from 2016. He signed with Love Renaissance (LVRN) in late 2024 and released his debut studio album The Streets Is Yours on April 25, 2025, with tracks including "Sorry Mama," "75 on 75," "Birds Like Popeyes," and "Ice Cup." His breakout single "Friend Do (Remix)" featuring YKNIECE became an Atlanta club and strip-club hit, reported at No. 20 on Billboard Hot Rap Songs and topping Billboard's strip club chart for three months.

The year 2026 turned him into a national name: Billboard named him Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month in March, he earned a BET Award nomination for Best New Artist in May, and he was selected for the 2026 XXL Freshman class. "WTF GOIN" featuring 21 Savage, released June 19, 2026 via LVRN, became his first Billboard Hot 100 entry, debuting at No. 85 and peaking at No. 43, while a TikTok trend carried it through the summer of 2026 to more than 97 million streams by November 2026. He also appeared on "LITE" from BigXthaPlug's album Better Over Time (October 30, 2026); see our Better Over Time album (BigXthaPlug) coverage and the BigXthaPlug biography.

Recent Work

On November 3, 2026, Kushington announced his sophomore project Good Dope Sell Itself, due November 13, 2026 via LVRN Records with 12 tracks. He is also launching the WTF GOIN Tour, his first multi-city run, with stops in Atlanta on November 25, Detroit on December 3, and Houston on December 8. Fans can also check out the BURN lyrics (BigXthaPlug ft. Ava Max).

Personal Life

Kushington keeps his personal life largely out of the spotlight. He has one son and has spoken about being raised by his father in Atlanta's Adamsville neighborhood.

Watch the Official Video

Watch the official music video for "WTF GOIN" featuring 21 Savage, posted on Belly Gang Kushington's official YouTube channel, below:

FAQs

What is Belly Gang Kushington's real name?
His real name is Victor Thomas.

Where is Belly Gang Kushington from?
He is from Atlanta, Georgia, where he was raised in the Adamsville neighborhood.

What was his first Billboard Hot 100 song?
"WTF GOIN" featuring 21 Savage, released June 19, 2026, which debuted at No. 85 and peaked at No. 43 on the Billboard Hot 100.

When does his new album come out?
Good Dope Sell Itself, his sophomore album, releases on November 13, 2026 via LVRN Records.