Mantis
Mantis – Underground Hip Hop Artist | San Diego, CA
Mantis is a razor-sharp voice emerging from the shadows of San Diego’s underground hip hop scene. Known for his vivid lyricism, militant cadence, and no-frills delivery, Mantis blends street wisdom with raw introspection over dark, boom-bap-infused production. He’s not chasing trends—he’s crafting legacies. A frequent collaborator within the WHOMUSIC, LLC camp and other left-of-center West Coast collectives, Mantis has built a reputation through relentless live performances, limited physical releases, and word-of-mouth buzz in true DIY fashion. Whether it’s ciphering in the alleyways or spitting truth on stage, Mantis represents the grit, grind, and soul of independent hip hop.