Local middle school rapper releases age-appropriate song on his record label

William Green III, a 13-year-old rapper who goes by the stage name DubG3, spits out lyrics that compel his fans to dance while simultaneously uplifting their souls.

But his fans never have to choose between an explicit version and a radio version to hear his music. DubG3 wants his mother to hear every word without blushing.
Always.

DubG3, an eighth-grader at John Tidwell Middle School in suburban Dallas, believes age-appropriate music can be popular without every other sentence containing a swear word — and he’s determined to prove it.

He did this last year with his first single, “King,” which featured legendary Houston rapper Mike Jones, and he expects to do it again.

DubG3 has just released his second single “Go Crazy” on his record label Young KountryBoy Records.

The song was released on Friday, June 14th. It will be available on Apple, Spotify and all major music platforms.

“It sends a message that everyone can hear. It’s the truth. It’s kid-friendly,” DubG3 said. “My message is to do your thing and be true to yourself. It’s music for everyone. It’s not a specific audience. Anyone can hear it.”

“I’m a kid, but American music is getting boring. There’s no one my age I can relate to.”

DubG3’s father, William Green II, said it was important for his son to have his own record label so he could learn all aspects of the music business. Bill Campbell, former senior vice president of global digital business at Universal Music Group and senior vice president of global digital business at Sony Music Entertainment, is president of Young KountryBoy Records.

Tony Draper, owner of Suave House Records since 1991, advises DubG3. Suave House signed rapper Rick Ross at the beginning of his career.

“The powerful are creating a narrative that is feeding negativity to our black children, and that’s the message they’re pushing,” Draper said. “Where are the groups like Kris Kross and ABC and artists like Bow Wow, especially early Bow Wow?

“Believe me, you should support this movement. Just because the lyrics are clean doesn’t mean they aren’t good. Children need to be exposed to more age-appropriate music.”
In the early 1990s, DUBG3’s father Green II was a star in football and track at Arlington Sam Houston. In 1997, he signed with Death Row Records, the record label known for Tupac and Snoop Dogg.

DubG3 started rapping a few years ago when his dad returned to the studio to work on an album. DubG3 wanted to get a few bars in, so his dad gave him a microphone. DubG3’s dad wanted to make sure he wasn’t biased, so he asked Draper to listen to him.

Draper called and offered to sign the young player. Now they want to change the game with age-appropriate music.

DubG3 enjoys listening to Big X, The Plug, Drake and Lil Baby, but he enjoys collaborating with others and creating upbeat music for kids his age.

“His partners and I are working to create a young king who is spiritually grounded,” Draper said, “and has a plan for his future.”