NF (rapper)

Nathan John Feuerstein (born March 30, 1991), known by his initials NF (stylized as ИF), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.

His third studio album, Therapy Session, was released on April 22, 2016, and peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard 200.

Feuerstein's most recent album, Hope, released on April 7, 2023, also had commercial success and peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard 200.

[5] His parents divorced, and he was raised by his mother until his father had to take him away when her boyfriend abused him and one of his sisters.

[8] NF started his career at the Fine Arts Festival, organized by Connection Church in Canton, Michigan.

On November 29, 2010, Feuerstein independently released his debut studio album Moments under his real name.

The song again featured an appearance from Profitt, as well as vocals from Brady Schmitz and Danielle Swift.

Feuerstein signed with Capitol Christian Music Group in 2014, before the release of the EP NF.

[16] "Intro", the lead single from Mansion, is included in the video game Madden NFL 16.

On December 3, 2019, Feuerstein released the single "Paid My Dues", as well as a music video for the song.

[29] In October 2020, NF returned with the non-album single "Chasing_(Demo)", after sharing a snippet of it online.

[34] After a year-long absence from music, NF released a single "Hope" on February 16, 2023, announcing his fifth studio album of the same name.

[35] Feuerstein has credited Eminem as his prime influence in hip hop, claiming that at one point that was all he listened to.

Feuerstein has also credited Adele and Ed Sheeran as influences to his music style and instrumental components.

"[37] In 2013, Feuerstein appeared on Christian hip-hop artist Flame's album Royal Flush on the track "Start Over".

Feuerstein's 2017 collaboration with Futuristic, "Epiphany", enhanced his career in the secular hip hop industry.

Talking about mental health and personal struggles is what makes his music appealing to his fan base.