Minnesota rapper, singer, and producer Joseph Black went viral with the 2020 breakup anthem “i hope you (miss me)." • As a teenager, Black posted songs online as an escape from being bullied in high school. He dropped out when he was 18 to pursue a career in music. • A 21-year-old Black found massive success with “(i hope you) miss me”, released on Valentine's Day 2020. The catchy breakup song has amassed more than 60 million streams and views across platforms. • In September 2020, Black returned with “Homesick”, an angsty collaboration with St. Louis singer-rapper Luh Kel.