Rico Nasty started rhyming with poetry, which later led to rap. Her catchy melodic style later caught the attention of Lil Yachty, who remixed one of her first hits, ‘Hey Arnold’, and brought her further attention in the industry. Blending bubblegum and bullets like a hardcore Powerpuff Girl, Washington, the D.C.-area rapper, weaves hip-hop with her self-described “sugar trap” aesthetic.