Harold Michael Simmons II (born September 17, 1988), better known by his stage name Fyütch, stylized as FYÜTCH (or FYUTCH)[1] (formerly named Future and Mr. Flattop),[2][3] is a Grammy-nominated[4] rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, educator, and content creator best known for his album Family Tree and appearances on The Today Show.
[5] In 2021, he began working in children's music, releasing several charting singles on Sirius XM Radio Kids Place Live and collaborating with Divinity Roxx, Rissi Palmer, and Pierce Freelon.
In 2006, he graduated from Hume-Fogg High School, where he played alto saxophone in the jazz band and volunteered for several local youth organizations.
"[17][18] August 2015, Fyütch moved to New York City and won several freestyle rap competitions like Supreme Bars [19] and End of The Weak MC Challenge (aka EODUB).
[20] In summer 2017, Fyütch began filming a weekly web series called Fyütchology, blending comedy, parody, and social commentary.
[21] Mass Appeal (media) covered the success, "nothing is currently quite as thought-provoking as watching the artist in a leather vest and cowboy hat belting out his own honky-tonk rendition of "Humble.
"[22] Fyütch started an organization called Level Up Showcase in 2018 that hosted monthly concerts for aspiring youth artists and musicians.
[29] January 17, 2022 (MLK Day), Fyütch appeared on The Today Show with Craig Melvin on the "Dad's Got This" segment to highlight his album Family Tree and his role as father, artist, and educator.