Flint rap standout Rio Da Yung OG has signed with Audible Treats for public relations representation, adding a specialized PR team to amplify his post-release momentum following a highly watched return to the scene.
Known for his sharp delivery, punchline-heavy bars, and unfiltered realism, Rio has carved out a cult following within the Michigan rap scene and beyond—earning co-signs from peers like Lil Yachty and EST Gee while helping define the sound of Flint’s gritty resurgence.
He currently pulls over 2.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify, with top markets including Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Charlotte—a fanbase that mirrors his reach beyond regional boundaries.
Rio released his comeback album Rio Free in January via EMPIRE, marking his official return after a two-year prison sentence. The project reasserted his voice in a landscape that had continued echoing his influence in his absence. Just last weekend, he followed it with a new single, “I Go,” featuring fellow Flint artist FBLMANNY.
His past festival appearances include Rolling Loud Miami, Day N Vegas, and Smoker’s Club Fest, where his high-intensity sets have been fan-favorite deep cuts rather than mainstream playlist fare—part of what’s kept his brand so fiercely loyal.
Media outlets like The FADER, Pitchfork, Complex, and HotNewHipHop have all spotlighted Rio’s unapologetic voice and role in shaping Flint’s underground-to-mainstream transition, often framing him as a lyrical counterpoint to the algorithmic sameness in contemporary rap.