Active since 2010, he has released a number of mixtapes and collaborated with musicians such as Killa Kyleon, Bun B, Slim Thug, Devin The Dude, and Paul Wall.
[2] Doughbeezy won the “Best Rapper In Texas” competition three times,[2] and in 2013 MTV Hive named him one of the "top 5 underground artists in Houston.
After choosing not to sign a contract and join the group on a major label, he instead stayed local, supported by friends and his manager Al Hughes.
"[10] Doughbeezy's second full mixtape, Blue Magic, was released in March 2012 and has guest appearances from rappers such as Bun B, Slim Thug, Kirko Bangz, Killa Kyleon and Chalie Boy.
[11] According to a positive review in the Austin Chronicle, "Doughbeezy's lightning-quick, nasal delivery is still welcome by track 15, 'Bang Bang,' a violent gunshot beat emptied over Nancy Sinatra remodeling, reinforces his appeal.
"[8] Doughbeezy has contributed as a rapper to a number of tracks by musicians such as Emilio Rojas, and worked with Killa Kyleon on the 2013 single and album Watch Chrome.