I Hung Myself For A Persona May 2026

(Aristos Petrou, aka Ruby da Cherry, and Scott Arceneaux Jr., aka $crim) aren’t just a duo—they’re a phenomenon. Rising from the murky depths of in 2013, the New Orleans cousins built an empire on a foundation of abrasive beats and brutally honest lyrics.

Their track "," released as part of the KILL YOURSELF Part XX: The Infinity Saga in 2017, serves as a visceral manifesto. More Than Just a Title I Hung Myself for a Persona

This song is rooted in a very real, very dark piece of their history. Before they were famous, Ruby and $crim made a : if they didn't "make it" in the music industry by the time they turned 30, they would take their own lives. By dedicating their entire existence to music, they effectively "killed" their former selves to succeed at any cost. Musical and Visual Style (Aristos Petrou, aka Ruby da Cherry, and Scott Arceneaux Jr

The title itself is a sharp jab at skeptics who dismiss their dark lyrical themes as a mere "act" or marketing gimmick. It parodies the idea that they would go to extreme lengths—even death—just to prove their depression and suicidal ideation are real, not just a "persona" to look cool. The "No Plan B" Pact More Than Just a Title This song is

: The lyrics are a chaotic blend of drug references, social isolation, and a refusal to fit in, with Ruby rapping about "itching for a plot" and feeling like he doesn't exist at all. Why It Resonates uicideboyu i c i d e b o y

have always used their music as a raw outlet for their mental health struggles. For their "Grey Day" followers, songs like this are a safe space to acknowledge their own demons in a world that often demands they put on a happy face.