April 15, 2025 | Hampton Roads, VA — The Virginia music scene just got a major boost of recognition, thanks to an unexpected co-sign from hip-hop heavyweight Ace Hood. The Florida rapper took to Instagram this week to show love to local artists OG Guap and IamDerby, shouting them out for their unreleased track titled “Used 2.”
The shoutout came via Ace Hood’s Instagram Story, where he shared a short snippet of the unreleased banger along with words of encouragement and fire emojis — a nod of approval that didn’t go unnoticed by fans and industry watchers alike.
“This joint right here? Heat. Salute to OG Guap and IamDerby. Y’all up next,” Ace wrote in the story, which was quickly screenshotted and shared across various fan pages and music blogs.
The track “Used 2” hasn’t officially dropped yet, but according to sources close to the artists, it blends raw emotion with a polished Southern-influenced trap beat — a sound that seems to have caught Ace Hood’s attention.
For both OG Guap and IamDerby, the co-sign marks a major milestone. Hailing from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia respectively, the duo has been steadily building buzz with local performances, digital releases, and collaborative work. Known for their gritty lyrics, melodic hooks, and undeniable chemistry, “Used 2” may be the track that propels them to a national audience.
Fans are now eagerly waiting for the official release of the song, with speculation that the Ace Hood shoutout could lead to a remix or future collaboration.
Whether or not that happens, one thing’s for sure — Virginia’s up-and-coming hip-hop scene just got a serious spotlight, and OG Guap and IamDerby are leading the charge.
Stay tuned for the official drop of “Used 2” and more updates from the 757’s rising stars.
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