Overview

Stokeley Clevon Goulbourne (born April 18, 1996), known professionally as Ski Mask the Slump God (formerly stylized as $ki Mask "The Slump God"), is an American rapper and songwriter. He emerged in the mid-2010s as part of the wave of artists who built followings on online platforms and through a network of collaborators. He is most widely known for his energetic delivery, dense wordplay and frequent pop-culture references. Two of his early songs, "Catch Me Outside" and "Babywipe," received gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Style and characteristics

Ski Mask's music is often described as frenetic and playful: his flows range from rapid-fire bars to deliberately off-kilter cadences, and he regularly uses cartoon, film and internet references as lyrical motifs. Critics and listeners have noted his ability to switch moods within a single track, blending aggressive trap rhythms with moments of humor or melodic hooks. His approach draws on a mix of hip hop traditions, and it helped define a subset of the SoundCloud-era aesthetic that prized individuality and performative intensity.

Early life and influences

Goulbourne was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is of Jamaican heritage. He grew up around music: his father performed as a rapper under the name "Sin City," and that early exposure contributed to Goulbourne's interest in performing and writing. His formative years coincided with the rise of internet platforms that allowed young artists to share music directly with audiences outside traditional industry channels.

Career development and notable works

Ski Mask first gained broader attention through collaborations with the late XXXTentacion and membership in the collective Members Only, a loose group of artists who released music and performed together. The relationship with XXXTentacion and the Members Only group amplified his visibility and led to a series of well-received singles and mixtapes. His debut studio album, Stokeley, was released in November 2018 and marked his transition from internet sensation to a mainstream recording artist.

Impact, collaborations and public reception

Beyond chart numbers, Ski Mask has been recognized for influencing peers with his distinctive vocal rhythms and sense of humor. He has worked with a range of contemporaries from the SoundCloud scene and beyond, often appearing on collaborative tracks and tours. His live performances are noted for high energy and crowd engagement, qualities that helped him convert an online following into a sustained concert audience. Coverage of his career often highlights both his technical ability and his affinity for eclectic references.

Selected tracks and releases

  • "Catch Me Outside" — one of his breakout singles, certified gold by the RIAA.
  • "Babywipe" — another early song that secured a gold certification.
  • Stokeley (2018) — debut studio album that collected his growing catalog and expanded his audience.
  • Collaborations with Members Only artists, including work alongside XXXTentacion, helped define his early profile.

Ski Mask the Slump God's trajectory illustrates how artists of his generation used online platforms, collectives and distinctive personal branding to move from local scenes to international audiences. While his earliest successes were rooted in the mid-2010s internet rap movement, he has continued to develop his sound and maintain relevance through collaborations, touring and recorded releases.

For further biographical details and discography entries consult artist profiles and catalog listings hosted on music platforms and official registries: see general artist pages and certification databases via artist profiles, songwriting credits, and industry certification pages such as the RIAA database. Additional local context about his origins is available through regional music coverage of Fort Lauderdale and reporting on his family background, including his Jamaican roots (heritage).

Related resources: collective releases and interviews can be found through Member pages and aggregated articles on the Members Only cooperative (Members Only).