By the end of 2016, Trap Nation was included in the ten fastest-growing YouTube channels by Tubefilter, receiving an average of 70 million new plays a week.

[9] Trap Nation participated at the SXSW event in March 2017, featuring artists Illenium, San Holo, Whethan, and more.

[10][11] In June 2017, Trap Nation held the largest art car event at EDC, reaching a crowd of over 4,000 people.

The lineup featured acts such Alan Walker, Troyboi, Boombox Cartel, Autograf, and others played.

[16] Trap Nation was also ranked by Billboard as the #1 dance curator on YouTube alongside Monstercat, MrSuicideSheep, Proximity, and Majestic Casual.