In the lyrical battlegrounds of Baldwin Park, a star has emerged, armed with rawness and an unyielding determination. Born and bred in the heart of the SGV, Lefty Gunplay, whose real name is Frankie Holladay, embodies rhymes that echo the struggles and triumphs of a city often overshadowed. Growing up in a community that thrives on resilience, he found solace in the rhythm of hip-hop. Influenced by the likes of The Game, 50 Cent, and more, Lefty’s music is a fusion of West Coast grit and a narrative that hits close to home.


While he always knew he could rap, Left committed his life to the streets, doing 9 years in Pelican Bay State Penitentiary. In 2023, he was released, and it wasn't long before Lefty's lyrical prowess caught the attention of OTR Records. Signing with OTR Records was more than a milestone for Lefty Gunplay; it was a declaration that Baldwin Park's voice had arrived on the grand stage of the music industry. As Lefty Gunplay gears up for his debut under OTR Records, he brings with him the hopes of an entire community. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.