Travis Leon, better known by his stage name NEMS, is a multi-talented rapper, content creator, and web series’ host from Brooklyn, New York. Known for his appearance on MTV2’s Fight Klub, his viral catchphrase “Bing Bong,” and the “Don’t Ever Disrespect Me” series, NEMS’ early life laid the foundation for his career. Growing up in the vibrant hip-hop culture of his neighborhood, it’s no surprise NEMS got his start with battle rap. He won a total of 25 battles in the Fight Klub league and utilizing this traction, he released numerous mixtapes before recording his debut album, Prezident’s Day. Since then, NEMS rose in popularity in the hip-hop scene, releasing a variety of additional albums and EPs, and collaborating with many influential artists such as Sean Price, Fat Joe, Ghostface Killah, and more. NEMS' music has managed to strike a sweet balance between gritty, street-oriented themes and gripping introspection, making him a standout artist in the genre.
Travis Leon, better known by his stage name NEMS, is a multi-talented rapper, content creator, and web series’ host from Brooklyn, New York. Known for his appearance on MTV2’s Fight Klub, his viral catchphrase “Bing Bong,” and the “Don’t Ever Disrespect Me” series, NEMS’ early life laid the foundation for his career. Growing up in the vibrant hip-hop culture of his neighborhood, it’s no surprise NEMS got his start with battle rap. He won a total of 25 battles in the Fight Klub league and utilizing this traction, he released numerous mixtapes before recording his debut album, Prezident’s Day. Since then, NEMS rose in popularity in the hip-hop scene, releasing a variety of additional albums and EPs, and collaborating with many influential artists such as Sean Price, Fat Joe, Ghostface Killah, and more. NEMS' music has managed to strike a sweet balance between gritty, street-oriented themes and gripping introspection, making him a standout artist in the genre.
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