| Born | November 16, 1994 |
| Birthplace | Wichita, Kansas, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Rapper, Songwriter, Horrorcore artist |
Big Ant, born Anthony Trosclair on November 16, 1994, is a horrorcore rapper and songwriter from Wichita, Kansas. Known for blending raw storytelling with poetic intensity, he uses music to confront the struggles of his upbringing and emotional turmoil. Influenced by artists like Eminem and Brotha Lynch Hung, Big Ant's sound is a gritty mix of hip-hop and horrorcore with a deep personal core. His lyrics often reflect pain, perseverance, and poetic justice.
Early life
Big Ant was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. Growing up in a tough environment, music became his safe haven. Surrounded by hip-hop and poetic influences, he found inspiration in artists like Eminem and Brotha Lynch Hung. His talent for writing began with poetry, evolving into lyrical storytelling that connects deeply with fans, especially those dealing with emotional or mental struggles.
Music career
Big Ant’s debut album, “From The Gutta”, was released on February 10, 2024, featuring 11 tracks filled with stories from his life and collaborations with underground artists. The album carried a Southern street influence and gained him attention for his raw authenticity.
On November 16, 2024—his 30th birthday—he dropped his second studio album “Unchained”. This project focused on mental health awareness and emotional vulnerability, containing 15 tracks, including the singles “Suicide” and “Mental Pain” featuring The Real J.T.W.
Big Ant followed up with his third album “Clownin Around” on February 20, 2025. This horror-themed album leaned fully into the horrorcore genre with 8 tracks of dark, cinematic storytelling. It was a defining moment that shaped his identity as a horrorcore artist.
He’s currently preparing for his most daring solo project yet: “BTK”, expected in late 2025 or early 2026. Inspired by the BTK killer from his hometown, the album promises to deliver chilling, poetic horrorcore content. Produced by Robert Rebeck—known for working with Tech N9ne and Brotha Lynch Hung—this album is seen as a career-defining step in Big Ant's rise.
Discography
Albums:
- From The Gutta (2024) – 11 tracks
- Unchained (2024) – 15 tracks; includes “Suicide” and “Mental Pain” ft. The Real J.T.W.
- Clownin Around (2025) – 8 tracks
- BTK (upcoming 2025/2026)
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