Tezzus & Diamond*
American hip hop duo
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Tezzus & Diamond* are an American hip hop duo that was formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2020. Signed to YSL Records and affiliated with the collective Ø Way, their debut collaborative mixtape, UY Scuti Bøyz, was released in April 2026.
Career
Early career (2015–2024)
Tezzus (T'Corrian Walton) (born July 3) is from South Atlanta.[2] Diamond* (Misonn Scott) (born July 2) was born in Cleveland, Georgia,[3] but was raised in Mechanicsville, Georgia. During his time in Atlanta, he worked a plethora of jobs, including at a post office.[2]
Walton began rapping in 2015 but began taking it seriously in 2018.[2] In 2020, Walton met Scott through social media as a weed supplier, which later led to both meeting in real life.[2][1] After the two met, they grew close, and their relationship led Scott to quit his job and pursue a music career.[2] That same year, after moving to New York, Walton began living with another American rapper, affiliate, and fashion model, Pz'.[2]
Signing to YSL, UY Scuti Bøyz (2025-present)
Scott released his album Nø Idøls in 2025, which featured Tezzus & Diamond*'s breakout single "Bada Bing, Bada Bøøm".[2][4] Following the virality of the single, Walton and Scott signed with YSL Records.[4] Following their signings, Young Thug would bring out Scott and Walton at ComplexCon 2026 to perform "Bada Bing, Bada Bøøm".[5] Walton and Scott featured on Sk8star's "NSD" off his 2026 album Designer Junkie.[6]
Walton and Scott released UY Scuti Bøyz, their debut collaborative mixtape under YSL Records on April 17, 2026.[7][8] On May 8, 2026, Tezzus & Diamond* made their debut at Rolling Loud in Orlando, Florida.[9][10] On June 14, 2026, Walton and Scott are performing at Summer Smash 2026.[11]
Solo work
Tezzus
Walton released his debut project, titled Tezzus Khrist in 2024. The project gained notable attention from media outlets, such as Pitchfork, who wrote how Walton's album would have been in contention for "rookie of the year" in the music industry.[12] Walton released a collaborative album with Percaso titled Søufside in 2025.[13] On August 18, 2025, he would release King Phønk[14] and would later follow through with Tezzy Pendergrass on September 18, 2025.[15] In 2026, Walton would release a slew of singles as well as make guest appearances on Sk8star's "Yeannn" off of his album titled Designer Junkie,[16] and on "Dog" with Skaiwater off of their album titled Wonderful.[17] Walton would make another guest appearance on B6's and Warhol.SS's April 2026 project, titled I Can't Feel My Face, where he, along with Diorvsyou, was featured on "Baddie Stranger".[18] He released his EP, titled The Resurrectiøn, on June 7, 2026.[19][20]
Diamond*
Scott released his album Nø Idøls in 2025.[2] Scott featured on "Zoot" off of Skaiwater's 2026 album, Wonderful.[17] On July 8, 2026, Scott surprise released his mixtape Bling Slime Vøl 1, which was hosted by DJ Holiday and had features from Young Thug, Sk8star, Pz', Lil Righteous, and Southsidesillhouette.[21][22]
Musical style
Walton is known for his aggressive style of music, blending trap and rage.[23] Olivier Lafontant, writer for Pitchfork wrote how Walton oscillates between toothy glee and fang-bearing aggression in the blink of an eye. Claiming how he needs "a drop of blood," comparing Walton's style to that of Eren Yeager, claiming how he needs that to get into mode.[12] In a 2025 interview, Walton stated how he would study Michael Jackson and Tupac when it came to finding out his musical style. Walton claimed that he needed to study the older generation to gain some understanding.[3]
Scott's musical style, compared to his contemporaries, is more chill and laid back.[24][7]
Media critics have highlighted the duo's chemistry and ability to rap off each other.[10][8][25]
Discography
Mixtapes
- UY Scuti Bøyz (2026)
Individual works
Tezzus
- Tezzus Khrist (2024)
- Søufside (with Percaso) (2025)
- King Phønk (2025)
- Tezzy Pendergrass (2025)
- The Ressurectiøn (EP) (2026)
Diamond*
- Nø Idøls (2025)
- Bling Slime Vøl 1 (2026)
