John Wells

John Wells is a rapper from Baltimore, MD, whose music transforms lived experience into cinematic storytelling. Raised in East Baltimore and its surrounding areas, he developed a voice that balances sharp detail with vulnerable reflection, turning the struggles and beauty of his environment into verses that resonate far beyond his city. Known for lyrics that cut close to the bone, Wells brings both clarity and complexity to subjects of survival, memory, and hope. After carving out a following in the underground with deeply personal releases and striking visuals, Wells is set to release his next body of work through Fat Beats and his own imprint, Less Funerals More Birthdays. His upcoming project, I Don’t Wanna Die (Pt. 1), arriving September 26, 2025, expands his world — weaving Baltimore nostalgia with a perspective that feels universal, while showcasing his evolution as both a writer and performer. Positioned at the crossroads of raw honesty and cinematic vision, John Wells is part of a new wave of hip-hop voices redefining what it means to make music from the margins. His work doesn’t just tell stories of one city — it creates space for listeners everywhere to see their own.