[3] Hossler rose to prominence on the video sharing app TikTok in 2019 before beginning a music career in early 2020 with the release of his debut single "Comatose".

During his senior year of high school, Hossler listened to artists such as Juice Wrld and XXXTentacion as he battled depression.

[17] Later in the same month, Hossler released a rock version of Olivia Rodrigo's debut single "Drivers License" with production from Travis Barker.

[22] The album contains 18 songs and features guest appearances from Machine Gun Kelly and Iann Dior with production from Travis Barker.

[32] Throughout the first half of 2023, Hossler released the singles "Freak" with Beauty School Dropout,[33] "Friends with Benefits",[34] "FUMD" with Amelia Moore,[35] and "Elevated Heartbreak".

[36] In June 2023, ahead of the release of "Elevated Heartbreak", Hossler announced he would be taking a break from music for mental health reasons.

[6] Hossler later revealed that he was in rehab during that time, handling his anxiety and mental health issues and achieving sobriety.

[6] Hossler also made his directorial debut, co-directing the music video for the song, citing his newfound sobriety for giving him the inspiration to do so.

[37] On May 25, 2020, while on a road trip in Lee County, Texas, Hossler and fellow Sway House member Bryce Hall were arrested on drug possession charges.