Real Litty

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Real Litty
Background information
Birth nameEllis Lamont Holloman
Also known asBagfiend Litty
Born (1988-07-04) July 4, 1988 (age 37)[1]
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.[2]
OriginJacksonville, Florida, U.S.[3]
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active2017–present[4]
LabelsRoovet Records[1]

Real Litty (born (1988-07-04) July 4, 1988 (age 37)), also known as Bagfiend Litty, is an American rapper from Jacksonville, Florida. Emerging publicly with a string of underground tracks in 2017, he signed to the independent label Roovet Records in early 2022 and released a run of singles including "Sex Drive," "Two Seater (feat. BagFiend Felippe)," "How We Live," "Survival of the Fittest," and "Ecstasy (feat. GK Dexter & Tribal Brown)".[1][3][5] He has also appeared as a featured artist on Tribal Young Brown’s singles "Consider This," "Jacksonville Story," and "Enemies," all issued by Roovet Records in 2022.[6][7][8]

Background and early life

Ellis Lamont Holloman was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. In a 2022 interview he identified Jacksonville as home and explained that music offered him "peace of mind" as he developed his craft.[2] He uses the stage name Real Litty and has also recorded under the moniker Bagfiend Litty.[1]

Little biographical information has been released publicly beyond his hometown and year of birth. Holloman cites Southern hip hop as a core inspiration and has repeatedly referenced Lil Wayne as a formative influence; Tha Carter II was the first album he bought, and "Hustler Musik" is among his favorite tracks from that era.[2]

Career

2017–2021: Independent beginnings

Real Litty’s earliest online footprint dates to 2017, when he began uploading songs to SoundCloud under the handle REAL LITTY (also stylized as MR. LITTY). The 2017 batch included gritty, DIY uploads such as "MEL ft Mr. Litty – But She," "Ville – Ride," "Ville – My Biz," and "Stash House – I’ll Swing," among others, establishing his voice as a neighborhood storyteller steeped in Jacksonville’s street vernacular.[4] These early posts circulated locally and within small online communities, laying a foundation for later studio recordings.

2022: Signing with Roovet Records and first official singles

In early 2022, Real Litty signed with the newly founded independent label Roovet Records, owned by Tony James Nelson II. ArtistRack reported that he was the second signee to the label, joining a roster that included artists such as Tribal Young Brown and GK Dexter.[1] A trade press item later that year described Roovet Records and listed Real Litty among the label’s artists while covering the rollout for Tribal Young Brown’s single "Enemies," which features Real Litty.[9]

Roovet’s initial push with Real Litty centered on a run of singles released across major streaming services. "Survival of the Fittest" and "How We Live" arrived in early 2022, followed by "Ecstasy (feat. GK Dexter & Tribal Brown)," "Two Seater (feat. BagFiend Felippe)," and "Sex Drive" by mid-year, creating a compact but varied catalog that emphasized his raspy delivery and streetwise perspective.[5] "Sex Drive" later appeared on his SoundCloud profile dated July 30, 2022, indicating a parallel strategy of feeding both DSPs and open platforms.[3]

Concurrently, Real Litty expanded his audience via guest features on Tribal Young Brown releases. "Consider This (feat. Real Litty)" was issued April 13, 2022;[6] "Jacksonville Story (feat. Real Litty)" followed on May 28, 2022;[7] and "Enemies (feat. Real Litty)" arrived on August 10, 2022—each on Roovet Records.[8] A radio and metadata tracker also lists "Jacksonville Story" with Real Litty credited on the recording.[10]

The label additionally promoted his debut visual content; for example, "Can’t Sleep" was presented as Real Litty’s introductory single and received an official video release under the Roovet banner.[11] Social channels for Roovet amplified the track during its campaign window.[12]

2023–present

Following his 2022 burst, Real Litty maintained a light but steady footprint online as a Jacksonville indie rapper affiliated with Roovet. His Apple Music artist page continues to list the core 2022 singles and collaborations;[5] select tracks have migrated across platforms (e.g., SoundCloud) to reach different audiences and sustain discoverability.[3] Although comprehensive touring or chart data have not been published, the continued availability of the catalog on Apple Music and other DSPs supports ongoing listener access and streaming activity.[5][13]

Artistry and influences

Real Litty’s music leans into Southern hip hop conventions—heavy 808s, brisk hi-hats, and minor-key synth motifs—while reserving room for narrative and conversational bars. ArtistRack characterized his sound as "upfront and punchy," marrying "a southern vibe" with a modern rap tone.[1] In his 2022 interview he cited Lil Wayne as his most influential artist and named Tha Carter II as the first album he purchased, reinforcing a lineage of 2000s Southern rap as an aesthetic anchor.[2]

Lyrically, Real Litty moves between braggadocious stances and lived-in recollections of Jacksonville’s neighborhoods. The collaborative single "Jacksonville Story," for instance, frames the city as both a setting and a character—employing the feature structure to alternate between perspective and place-specific references—while "How We Live" and "Survival of the Fittest" foreground endurance and local pride.[7][5] His delivery tends toward a slightly gravelly timbre with clipped cadences, creating momentum even in mid-tempo arrangements. Guest appearances often find him matching the host’s energy (e.g., the taut back-and-forth with Tribal Young Brown on "Consider This") while retaining his own ad-lib signatures.[6]

Public image and branding

Across platforms, Real Litty’s presence emphasizes directness and locality. His SoundCloud profiles list "Jacksonville" and feature succinct, first-person bios that stress his Roovet Records affiliation and his "Can’t Sleep" debut under the label.[3][4] On social media, pages under "Real Litty" (including Facebook) identify him as a Jacksonville hip-hop artist signed to Roovet Records and share links to label-hosted audio and DSP pages.[14] The Bagfiend tag he sometimes uses functions as a crew or persona signifier, surfacing in track credits ("Two Seater (feat. BagFiend Felippe)") and promotional copy.[5]

Collaborations

Real Litty’s most substantive collaborative partner to date is Tribal Young Brown, with whom he has recorded multiple songs under the Roovet Records imprint. Their 2022 sequence—"Consider This," "Jacksonville Story," and "Enemies"—positions Real Litty as a recurring foil and hype builder within Tribal Young Brown’s single-driven strategy.[6][7][8] He has also been credited alongside GK Dexter ("Ecstasy") and BagFiend Felippe ("Two Seater"), reinforcing his proximity to label mates and Jacksonville-adjacent acts.[5]

Impact and reception

As an independent artist building through features and singles, Real Litty’s trajectory is best measured by catalog depth and cross-platform availability rather than traditional chart placements. Apple Music, Spotify, and SoundCloud listings confirm that the tracks remain accessible to listeners worldwide,[5][13][3] while press and promotional write-ups (e.g., ArtistRack and 24-7 Press Release items) supplied early visibility within online hip-hop discovery channels.[1][2][9]

Discography

Singles (as lead artist)

Year Title Notes/credited collaborators Label Sources
2022 "Sex Drive" — Roovet Records [5]
2022 "Two Seater (feat. BagFiend Felippe)" Single with BagFiend Felippe Roovet Records [5]
2022 "Ecstasy (feat. GK Dexter & Tribal Brown)" Single with GK Dexter & Tribal Young Brown Roovet Records [5]
2022 "Survival of the Fittest" — Roovet Records [5]
2022 "How We Live" Apple Music lists "How We Live (Live)" Roovet Records [5]

Guest appearances / features

Year Title Primary artist Label Sources
2022 "Consider This (feat. Real Litty)" Tribal Young Brown Roovet Records [6]
2022 "Jacksonville Story (feat. Real Litty)" Tribal Young Brown Roovet Records [7][10]
2022 "Enemies (feat. Real Litty)" Tribal Young Brown Roovet Records [8]

Selected videography

Year Title Notes Source
2022 "Can't Sleep" Official music video [11]


Style, themes, and songwriting

Commentators have described Real Litty’s sound as "upfront and punchy," with an audible Southern rap imprint.[1] His performances typically stack compact rhymes and street imagery over trap-leaning instrumentals. Tracks such as "Survival of the Fittest" and "How We Live" situate perseverance as a thematic through-line, while "Sex Drive" bends toward flirtatious, club-friendly topics.[5] In interviews he presents himself as an intuitive writer moved by the feel of a beat rather than by elaborate conceptual frameworks: asked about the background of a release, he answered simply that he was "inspired by the beat," a statement that aligns with the straightforward energy of his verses.[2]

Influences and listening

Real Litty has cited Lil Wayne as his dream collaboration and primary influence, repeatedly naming Tha Carter II as a touchstone and "Hustler Musik" as a favorite song.[2] He has also referenced listening widely across mainstream and underground rap, with a preference for artists who combine melody with sharp-edged bars—traits reflected in his own material.

Personal life

Few details about Real Litty’s personal life are public. In his 2022 interview he mentioned spending time with his children and enjoying chess when not in the studio.[2] Apart from brief references to travel and family, he tends to keep the spotlight on his releases and collaborations.

Marketing and distribution

Roovet Records has deployed a typical indie strategy for Real Litty: frequent singles on DSPs, simultaneous or near-simultaneous uploads to open platforms (e.g., SoundCloud), and selective visuals to anchor awareness cycles. "Can't Sleep" functioned as a calling card video, while follow-up singles populated his Apple Music page to improve search visibility for the core keyword "Real Litty".[11][5][3] Label-adjacent channels—including social posts and niche music outlets—have provided the bulk of early coverage and SEO juice for new listeners.[12][1][9]

Legacy and outlook

As an independent Jacksonville rapper who found momentum through a focused 2022 release slate, Real Litty occupies a familiar but vital lane in regional hip hop: the feature-friendly street narrator balancing pride of place with streaming-era pragmatism. His presence on tracks by a labelmate (Tribal Young Brown) underscores his value as a dynamic collaborator, while his own singles sketch out a persona shaped by resilience and neighborhood loyalty. Whether he expands toward a longer-form project or continues to drop singles, the existing catalog provides a compact snapshot of where Real Litty stands—and where he could go next—within the Southern rap ecosystem.[5][8][7]

Timeline

2017 – First uploads appear on SoundCloud as REAL LITTY/MR. LITTY.[4]

Early 2022 – Signs to Roovet Records; begins releasing singles on DSPs.[1]

April–August 2022 – Features on Tribal Young Brown’s singles "Consider This," "Jacksonville Story," and "Enemies".[6][7][8]

2022 – Drops "Survival of the Fittest," "How We Live," "Ecstasy (feat. GK Dexter & Tribal Brown)," "Two Seater (feat. BagFiend Felippe)," and "Sex Drive".[5][3]

2022 – Releases "Can't Sleep" official video.[11]

Notes

Many independent releases circulate first on open platforms such as SoundCloud before or alongside DSP availability; track dates above reflect the dates displayed by the respective platforms on which they appear, which may differ slightly from studio recording dates.

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 (July 6, 2022). "Introducing ‘Real Litty’". ArtistRack. accessed August 20, 2025.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 (July 3, 2022). "Interview with ‘Real Litty’". ArtistRack. accessed August 20, 2025.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 "Real Litty – SoundCloud". SoundCloud. accessed August 20, 2025.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 (2017). "REAL LITTY – SoundCloud (archival uploads)". SoundCloud. accessed August 20, 2025.
  5. ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 "Real Litty – Apple Music". Apple Music. accessed August 20, 2025.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 (April 13, 2022). "Tribal Young Brown – Consider This (feat. Real Litty) – Single". Apple Music. accessed August 20, 2025.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 (May 28, 2022). "Tribal Young Brown – Jacksonville Story (feat. Real Litty) – Single". Apple Music. accessed August 20, 2025.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 8.5 (August 10, 2022). "Tribal Young Brown – Enemies (feat. Real Litty) – Single". Apple Music. accessed August 20, 2025.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 (August 19, 2022). "Tribal Young Brown Newest Rapper From Jacksonville FL Known For His Songs "Consider This" & "Trust And Betrayal"". 24-7 Press Release. accessed August 20, 2025.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Jacksonville Story by Tribal Young Brown, Real Litty". Radiostats. accessed August 20, 2025.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 (2022). "Real Litty – Can't Sleep (Official Video)". YouTube. accessed August 20, 2025.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 (November 27, 2021). "Roovet Sound on X: “Bagfiend Litty, Can't Sleep!!! Listen Now”". X (formerly Twitter). accessed August 20, 2025.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Real Litty – Spotify". Spotify. accessed August 20, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Real Litty – Facebook page". Facebook. accessed August 20, 2025.
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