Lil Gnar

Caleb Samuel Sheppard (born February 24, 1996), known professionally as Lil Gnar and simply Gnar, is an American rapper and singer based in Atlanta. He's worked with several mainstream rappers including frequent collaborator Chief Keef who has also produced for Gnar, Tory Lanez, Lil Uzi Vert, Trippie Redd, G Herbo, Nardo Wick, among others.

Career As of December 2023, Shepard has released one studio album, two mixtapes, two collaborative extended plays, and 43 singles (14 as a featured artist).

Gnar's career gained traction after he released the singles "Ride Wit Da Fye" with an accompanying video on WorldStarHipHop and "Death Note" featuring Lil Skies and Craig Xen. The "Death Note" video was shot by Cole Bennett. He self-released his debut collaboration EP, Big Bad Gnar Shit, in February 2018 with rapper Germ. He released his debut mixtape GNAR Lif3 in September 2018, featuring guest appearances from; Lil Skies, Travis Barker, IDK, and ZillaKami. Thereafter, he released his second mixtape, FIRE HAZARD, in September 2019. which featured guest appearances from; YBN Nahmir, Thouxanbanfauni, Lil Yachty, Craig Xen, Lil Skies, Germ, UnoTheActivist, Robb Banks, Tyla Yaweh, and Lil Tracy. Gnar released his first album, Die Bout It, in May 2022. It features guest appearances from; Tory Lanez, Yung Bans, the late Lil Keed, Yak Gotti, Trippie Redd, Germ, D. Savage, Lil Uzi Vert, Ski Mask the Slump God, Chief Keef and Lil Skies. His second studio album, In My Glory, was released on November 14, 2025. It features guest appearances by 2 Chainz, Chief Keef, Karrahbooo, Nardo Wick, Ski Mask the Slump God, UnoTheActivist, VonOff1700, and Young Nudy.

Personal life Lil Gnar was born in Oakland, California, but later moved to Patterson, California and was a very quiet and shy kid before he moved to Atlanta, Georgia.

Discography Studio albums TitleDetailsDie Bout It Released: May 20, 2022 Label: Gnarcotic, Create Music Group Format: Digital download, streamingIn My Glory Released: November 14, 2025 Label: Gnarcotic, 43B Format: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes Title Album detailsGNAR Lif3 Released: September 28, 2018 Label: TenThousand Projects Format: Digital download, streamingFire Hazard Released: September 20, 2019 Label: TenThousand Projects Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays TitleDetailsBig Bad Gnar Shit Released: February 14, 2018 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streamingBig Bad Gnar Shit 2 Released: February 21, 2020 Label: TenThousand Projects, G*59 Records Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles As lead artist

As featured artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album USR&B/HHMain. "GnarlyMorty" 2018 — "Gang" — "Can U Feel Your Face" — Orange "Glitter" 2020 — "Different Now" — "Metal Gear" 2021 — "Facts" — "Problem Child" — "Not Your Speed" — "Pick Up" 2022 — "Spirits Pt.2" — Reset "Merci" — "Wake Up" 2023 — Bohunk (Deluxe) "Where Da Opps!" —

Guest appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Transformer" 2018 Rico Nasty Nasty "Gnarly Boyz" Lancey Foux Pink II "We Good" YoursTrulyKev Uncomfortable "Give It Up" $tupid Young True Story "Inside" 2019 Night Lovell Goodnight Lovell "Necklace" Germ Germ Has A Deathwish "Orbit" Menoh Beats Menohi "Lethal Weapon"Frais, GermCursed "Aired Out" Kevin Celik, Bnkroll Benny, $tupid Young The Recipe "Leave Me Be"DatYunginG5Misery Loves Company "Rainy Dayz" Mar90s In My Eyez "19 Crimez" 2020 Robb Bank$ Tha Leak (Part 1) "Splurgin" DJ Scheme, Shakewell Family "In Tha Spot" Robb Bank$ Tha Leak 2 "Stick n the Trunk" 2021 D. Savage BPL "Flooded Patek" 2022 UnoTheActivist Limbus 2.5 "Righteous (Remix)" 2023 Mo Beats "Satvia"Young Cardi Outsider "Anti Social" 2024 Fedd the GodWhere's Fedd? "Goat" BalloutLife Of A Glo Boy 2 "Pews & Pows" Kidd Keo 2016 "Jesus" Chief Keef Almighty So 2