42 Buck$

42 Buck$ is an 11-year-old hip-hop artist from Arcata, Humboldt County who spent the past two years writing and recording his debut album The 5th Story, set for release on August 22, 2026. Every lyric on the album was written by himself and celebrates family, friendships, basketball, music and growing up in Humboldt County. For the past two years he has co-hosted a youth hip-hop radio show on Humboldt Hot Air 94.7 FM-LP Arcata with his younger brother DJ Hawk (8) and friend DJ 100%, mentored by dr.Oop and supported by the local hip-hop community, Union Street Charter School and Playhouse Arts.