Caleb Samuel Sheppard (born February 24, 1996), known professionally as Lil Gnar and simply Gnar,[1] is an American rapper and singer based in Atlanta.[2][3][4] He's worked with several mainstream rappers including frequent collaborator Chief Keef who has also produced for Gnar, Tory Lanez, Lil Uzi Vert, Trippie Redd, G Herbo, Nardo Wick, among others.

Career

As of December 2023, Shepard has released one studio album, two mixtapes, two collaborative extended plays, and 43 singles (14 as a featured artist).

Gnar's career gained traction after he released the singles "Ride Wit Da Fye" with an accompanying video on WorldStarHipHop[5] and "Death Note" featuring Lil Skies and Craig Xen. The "Death Note" video was shot by Cole Bennett.[6] He self-released his debut collaboration EP, Big Bad Gnar Shit, in February 2018 with rapper Germ.[7] He released his debut mixtape GNAR Lif3 in September 2018, featuring guest appearances from; Lil Skies, Travis Barker, IDK, and ZillaKami. Thereafter, he released his second mixtape, FIRE HAZARD, in September 2019. which featured guest appearances from; YBN Nahmir, Thouxanbanfauni, Lil Yachty, Craig Xen, Lil Skies, Germ, UnoTheActivist, Robb Banks, Tyla Yaweh, and Lil Tracy.[8][9][2]

In February 2020, Gnar and Germ released their second collaboration EP, titled Big Bad Gnar Shit 2.[10] Gnar released his first album, Die Bout It, in May 2022. It features guest appearances from; Tory Lanez, Yung Bans, the late Lil Keed, Yak Gotti, Trippie Redd, Germ, D. Savage, Lil Uzi Vert, Ski Mask the Slump God, Chief Keef and Lil Skies. His second studio album, In My Glory, was released on November 14, 2025. It features guest appearances by 2 Chainz, Chief Keef, Karrahbooo, Nardo Wick, Ski Mask the Slump God, UnoTheActivist, VonOff1700, and Young Nudy.

Personal life

Lil Gnar was born in Oakland, California, but later moved to Patterson, California and was a very quiet and shy kid before he moved to Atlanta, Georgia.[11]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetails
Die Bout It[12]
  • Released: May 20, 2022
  • Label: Gnarcotic, Create Music Group
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
In My Glory[13]
  • Released: November 14, 2025
  • Label: Gnarcotic, 43B
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes

TitleAlbum details
GNAR Lif3[14]
Fire Hazard[15]
  • Released: September 20, 2019
  • Label: TenThousand Projects
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

TitleDetails
Big Bad Gnar Shit
(with Germ)[16] [A]
  • Released: February 14, 2018
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Big Bad Gnar Shit 2
(with Germ)[17]
  • Released: February 21, 2020
  • Label: TenThousand Projects, G*59 Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
NZ
Hot
[18]
"Beatin' Down Yo Block"
(featuring Shakewell)[19]		2018—
"Drop Top Benz"
(featuring Lil Skies)[20]		—GNAR Lif3
"Ice Out"—
"Gnarcotic Gang"—
"Kingdom Hearts Freestyle"[21]2019—rowspan="2"
"Life on Fire (Jazmyns Song) "[22]—
"Death Note"
(featuring Lil Skies and Craig Xen)[23]		—Fire Hazard
"Octane Sex"[25]—
"Cabbage"[26]—
"Perc 300"
(with Germ)[27]		2020—Big Bad Gnar Shit 2
"Jungle Boys"
(with Germ)[28]		—
"Brand New Booty"[29]—
"Diamond Choker"
(featuring Lil Uzi Vert)[30]		40Die Bout It
"Hey!"
(with Lil Keed and Internet Money)[31]		—
"Missiles"
(featuring Trippie Redd)[32]		2021—Die Bout It
"Not The Same"
(featuring Lil Skies)[33]		—
"New Bugatti"
(with Ski Mask the Slump God, Chief Keef and DJ Scheme)[34]		38
"No Regular"[35]—
"Skelly"[36]—rowspan="2"
"Stick Baby"[37]—
"No Switches"
(with Tory Lanez)[38]		2022—Die Bout It
"My Bruddas"
(with Yung Bans)[39]		—
"Almighty Gnar"
(with Chief Keef)[40]		—rowspan="11"
"Triple S"[41]—
"Stonecrest"[42]2023—
"Dip Roll"—
"PB&J"
(with Chief Keef featuring Young Nudy)		—
"Got Da Sack"
(featuring G Herbo)		—
"Faneto (Gnar Mix)"—
"Kubki"
(with Fagata)		2024—
"Tattoo"—
"Gemini"—
"What Up Ski"—
"Pleads"
(with Chief Keef and Nardo Wick)		—In My Glory
"MF Boss"
(featuring Rich Homie Quan)		2025—
"Beam"
(featuring Ski Mask the Slump God)		—In My Glory
"Prayer"
(featuring 2 Chainz)		—
List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
R&B/HH
Main.
[43]
"GnarlyMorty"
(Lil Morty featuring Lil Gnar)		2018—rowspan="2"
"Gang"
(kizaru featuring Lil Gnar)		—
"Can U Feel Your Face"
(Landon Cube featuring Lil Gnar)[44]		—Orange
"Glitter"
(Based Savage featuring Lil Gnar)		2020—rowspan="7"
"Different Now"
(A.Menz featuring Lil Gnar)		—
"Metal Gear"
(Frais featuring Lil Gnar)		2021—
"Facts"
(Cameron Cartee featuring Lil Gnar, Foogiano and Yak Gotti)		—
"Problem Child"
(Millie Go Lightly featuring Lil Gnar)		—
"Not Your Speed"
(Smokepurpp featuring Lil Gnar)[45]		—
"Pick Up"
(Spida4Eva featuring Lil Gnar)[46]		2022—
"Spirits Pt.2"
(Party Favor featuring Lil Gnar)		—Reset
"Merci"
(Ghostluvme featuring Lil Gnar and Lancey Foux)		—rowspan="1"
"Wake Up"
(Ghostluvme featuring Lil Gnar and Matt OX)		2023—Bohunk (Deluxe)
"Where Da Opps!"
(Mar90s featuring Lil Gnar)		—rowspan="1"

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists
TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Transformer"[47]2018Rico NastyNasty
"Gnarly Boyz"[48]Lancey FouxPink II
"We Good"YoursTrulyKevUncomfortable
"Give It Up"[49]$tupid YoungTrue Story
"Inside"[50]2019Night LovellGoodnight Lovell
"Necklace"[51]GermGerm Has A Deathwish
"Orbit"Menoh BeatsMenohi
"Lethal Weapon"Frais, GermCursed
"Aired Out"Kevin Celik, Bnkroll Benny, $tupid YoungThe Recipe
"Leave Me Be"DatYunginG5Misery Loves Company
"Rainy Dayz"[52]Mar90sIn My Eyez
"19 Crimez"[53]2020Robb Bank$Tha Leak (Part 1)
"Splurgin"[54]DJ Scheme, ShakewellFamily
"In Tha Spot"Robb Bank$Tha Leak 2
"Stick n the Trunk"[55]2021D. SavageBPL
"Flooded Patek"2022UnoTheActivistLimbus 2.5
"Righteous (Remix)"2023Mo Beats
"Satvia"Young CardiOutsider
"Anti Social"2024Fedd the GodWhere's Fedd?
"Goat"BalloutLife Of A Glo Boy 2
"Pews & Pows"Kidd Keo2016
"Jesus"Chief KeefAlmighty So 2

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Notes

  1. ^ "Big Bad Gnar Shit" was removed from Spotify and Apple Music and is only available on Soundcloud and YouTube.