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Through grit and determination, many of these artists navigated their initial challenges and setbacks. For Rich Brian, originally known as Brian Imanuel, the early decision to change his stage name was a pivotal moment in his career. Despite initial setbacks and misunderstandings in the hip-hop community, he chose to embrace his identity authentically. As a result, he forged a path for young artists who felt they didn’t belong to traditional hip-hop scenes, allowing them to reclaim narratives surrounding culture and identity.