How Nyzzy Nyce Went From BMX Star To Rising Hip-Hop Name In The Midwest
Discover how Nyzzy Nyce, a former top-ranked BMX rider, turned into one of Fort Wayne’s most promising rap artists. From viral campaigns to major TV placements, his journey is one to watch.
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Biography Of Nyzzy Nyce
DeAngelo Samuel, better known as Nyzzy Nyce (or simply Nyzzy), grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana and later moved to Los Angeles to further his music career. From a young age, he showed competitive spirit. At 13 he was ranked the number-one BMX rider in his age group, competing nationwide and even earning sponsorship from Fort Wayne BMX and Gatorade.
In 2007, Nyzzy co-founded CertiFLYYed Entertainment Group (later Hurricane Music Group) to release his music professionally and support other local talent. His breakout project was the My City collaborative campaign in Fort Wayne, which connected dozens of local artists and earned over 200,000 views. It later became a national movement under the #MyCity banner.
In 2014, his first mixtape Nothing Nyce debuted on the national scene, featuring tracks like “I Just Rather,” “Live It Up,” “Nights Like This,” and “Superstar.” These songs earned attention from media outlets and appeared on TV shows like Get Hard, American Horror Story, St. Vincent, and Being Mary Jane.
Nyzzy has also performed at major industry events including South by Southwest (SxSW) in Austin, Texas in both 2013 and 2014. His sound mixes Midwest rap with R&B melodies and social themes, and he has gained traction through vinyl releases, dedicated live shows, and collaborations via his label.
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