shakes444: The Return of a Lyrical Outlaw with 3vil.part 2
From Texas roots to Eastside 828 flames, shakes444 (a.k.a. Preston) is no stranger to reinvention—and no fan of limits. With over 7 million SoundCloud streams, 70K+ on Spotify, and a digital footprint that once stretched beyond 185K deleted views, this underground titan has never been about the numbers. He’s about the grind, the soul, and the fire it takes to burn through your own doubt.
The inspiration of shakes444
Known to many as an “emotional” or “physical” artist, shakes444 embraces every layer of his artistry without apology. Inspired by the raw energy of XXXTentacion, Ski Mask the Slump God, and Kid Trunks, he channels pain, perseverance, and poetic grit into his sound. But his journey hasn’t been without its storms. After stepping away from music for nearly nine months, he faced his biggest challenge—himself. And that silence? It wasn’t surrender—it was a sharpening.
What’s up next
Now, with his mental switch flipped back to lethal, he’s gearing up for the long-awaited 3vil.part 2, set to drop in early September 2025. This upcoming project marks more than just a return—it’s a full-blown resurgence. While he’s kept details tight on features and tracklist, he promises one thing: he’s done playing.
His work ethic in the music industry
“I don’t want anyone to waste their time on me,” he says. “But I’ll always work my damn best, and try to outdo any accomplishment you had in hopes to rest.”
More than just a SoundCloud veteran or a stat-sheet breaker, shakes444 is building something that still honors the core of hip-hop: lyricism, authenticity, and evolution. And while he jokes about one day signing or playing Rolling Loud, make no mistake—he’s not chasing clout, he’s chasing greatness.
With fans that stuck by him through the silence, and a mind sharpened by self-reflection, shakes444 is ready to go harder than ever.
