George Virden Watsky (born September 15, 1986), better known mononymously as Watsky, is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, poet, and author.
Watsky broke out as a rapper with his viral video “Pale kid raps fast” in 2011. He has released six studio albums: Watsky in 2009, Cardboard Castles in 2013, All You Can Do in 2014, x Infinity in 2016, Complaint in 2019, and Placement in 2020. He performs live shows with his backing band Cr me Fra che. Watsky is also known for his appearances in Epic Rap Battles of History, and as an author following the publication of How to Ruin Everything in 2016.
On May 7, 2020, Watsky set the Guinness World Record for longest rapping marathon, rapping for 33 hours 33 minutes and 19 seconds, passing previous record holder Pablo Alverez’s previous record of 25 hours and 56 minutes.
Also known for his slam poetry, he was featured on Season 6 of Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry.