Matt Proxy

Matt Proxy (stylized in all lowercase; born September 17th, 2006) is an American rapper and producer from Minneapolis. He first gained recognition in 2024 following the release of his single "Wtf Do I Gotta Do to Get My Bitch Back", which went viral on Instagram. In 2025, Proxy attracted further attention with the release of "Catfish", which garnered support from artists such as Fakemink. His profile rose further in 2026 after appearing on the "2026 Underground Sound Cypher", where his experimental style drew wider notice. Following his growing prominence in the underground rap scene, he released his debut studio album, Trojan Horse on June 19, 2026.

Early life Matt Proxy was born on September 17th, 2006 and raised in Minneapolis. According to Proxy, he wrote how the city was a perfect spot to develop himself due to the radicalization movements that had occurred throughout the years. His uncle, Jesse, introduced Proxy to experimental music when he was younger, showing Proxy artists such as Aphex Twin, Neutral Milk Hotel, Death Grips, Panda Bear, JPEGMafia, and Sophie. In 2024, Proxy gained notable attention with the release of his track "Wtf do I gotta do to get my bitch back", which went viral on Instagram. Subsequently, following his rise to fame, Proxy decided to change his former alias in 2025. His first release under his current moniker, Matt Proxy, was when he released his EP, Beating A Dead Horse, in May 2025. According to Proxy, his name originated from the VPN he used when he was making music. His part of the cypher immediately went viral online due to his experimental style of music, which resonated with fans of the rage-rap scene. Following his growing prominence in the scene, he gained the attention of American rapper JPEGMafia, who announced that Proxy and Redveil would be the openers for his North America tour in support of his album Experimental Rap.

On June 11, 2026, Proxy announced the release date for his mixtape, Trojan Horse.

Musical style and influences Proxy's sound is considered a form of experimental hip-hop. Proxy's musical style consists of honest lyricism over blaring instrumentals, which showcases Proxy's self-destruction throughout his tracks. His inspirations and influences growing up were Kanye West, JPEGMAFIA, XXXTentacion,

Discography Studio albums Trojan Horse (2026)