During their February 9, 2016 appearance on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, lead singer Kam Franklin stated "Its a reference to an old Jamaican film called The Rockers.
And you know, I feel like us as artists we've been working for so long with no real reward or attention probably until recently..."[2] Since 2011, the band has grown in popularity and has garnered international awards and recognition.
[6][7][8] On October 18, 2014, The Suffers performed "Draped Up", "Big Pimpin", "Get Throwed" and "International Player's Anthem (I Choose You)" alongside Bun B at the Premium Goods 10th Anniversary party in Houston, TX.
[9] The Suffers performed at Big D NYE, the largest New Year's Eve celebration in the U.S. Central Time zone, on December 31, 2014.
[15] On March 10, 2016, they appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, performing "Peanuts" & "Midtown"[16] On August 10, 2016 their song "Gwan" was a part of the soundtrack for Mr Robot Season 2 Episode 6.