Coming straight out of Ontario, California, rising rapper 444BETO is proving that authenticity, hunger, and heart can still cut through in a crowded music scene. With a sound that blends the grit of the Inland Empire and the bounce of Michigan’s underground, 444BETO has found a way to turn his story of struggle and growth into something powerful and real.
Music first entered his life back in his freshman year of high school. What started off as a way to have fun with friends quickly turned into a passion that would define his future. “I started making music for fun in high school, but I didn’t really take it serious until 2022,” he says. “Once I saw how much people connected with what I was saying, I knew I had to keep going.” Inspired early on by artists like Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, The Creator, and Waka Flocka Flame, 444BETO learned to appreciate music as both art and expression. But it was the raw, unfiltered energy of Rio Da Yung OG and RMC Mike that made him want to develop his own lane. “Those Flint artists really made me want to add my own touch to that style,” he explains. “If Rio Da Yung OG was Mexican, this is what he’d sound like.”
While his talent shines through, 444BETO’s story begins with resilience. Born in Ventura but raised between Ventura County, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire, he faced the realities of constant movement, instability, and hardship. “My parents were divorced, so as a kid I moved around a lot,” he recalls. “We stayed mostly with my mom — poor as hell, sleeping in one room on the same bed. But my mom worked her ass off to make sure we had food. Eventually, she got us a mobile home in Ontario, and that’s when life really began for me. I always knew I was gonna make it out the trenches one way or another.” Ontario became more than just his hometown — it became the core of who he is.
Ask him where he came up, and he’ll tell you straight up: Vineyard Park. “That’s where I was raised for real,” he says proudly. “We’d hoop, kick it, and learn from the oldheads. I got a lot of game from those talks at the park — it shaped how I move today.” Like most independent artists, his early recording process was far from glamorous. “I never really had a studio until 2022. Before that, I was recording on GarageBand with Apple headphones,” he laughs. “Even now, if I can’t make it to the studio, I’ll get in the closet, plug in my wired headphones, and punch myself in on a beat.” That level of dedication shows exactly what separates 444BETO from the rest — the hunger to create no matter what the circumstances are.
As he continued to refine his craft, 444BETO linked up with artists JayD and Jamal Streeter, two figures who helped push his sound and mindset to the next level. “Those are two artists who really pushed me to take this seriously,” he says. “They inspired my ability to create and reminded me that this music stuff is about consistency and belief.” That belief eventually led him to release his debut project, “Levi’s Dad”, a deeply personal project dedicated to his son. “My son changed everything for me,” he says. “This project was for him — and for everyone grinding to give their family a better life.”
From recording on his phone in a closet to dropping heartfelt music across all platforms, 444BETO’s story is one of grit, growth, and self-discovery. He represents a new wave of independent artists who are unapologetically themselves — rooted in real experiences and driven by purpose. With Levi’s Dadnow available everywhere and more singles on the way, 444BETO is just getting started. His journey from Ontario’s parks to streaming platforms worldwide proves that it doesn’t matter where you start — it’s about how far you’re willing to go.
Stream “Levi’s Dad” by 444BETO on all platforms and keep your eyes on one of Ontario’s brightest new voices.
