In 2016, the Reptilian Club Boyz collective was founded by
Nashville rapper and producer Hi-C and
Virginia rapper Diamondsonmydick. The group was a
Tennessee-based collective of producers and rappers. The collective released singles in 2017 such as "prettyboydemongang anthem SURFS UP WHITE BOY ROCK N**** SWAGG" which marked their evolution from
cloud rap to the early
surge style. Reptilian Club Boyz released its debut mixtape,
Reptilian Shrine, in 2017. Its last mixtape,
#RockOutGang, released on March 15, 2020, shortly before the collective's disbandment in 2021. == Musical style and artistry ==