Brothers Dominque and Anthony Bagget — once under the moniker Minnesota Official Boyz — recently announced a rebrand to Bagg 2 Bagg and inked a major distribution deal with Empire and GT Digital. This partnership marks a pivotal moment for the duo, positioning them for national and global reach.
Hailing from Minnesota’s vibrant hip‑hop circuit, Dominque and Anthony built a local buzz with their tight lyricism and authentic storytelling. Their music, which often explores themes of determination, faith, and real-life struggles, resonated across regional platforms. Now, with Empire and GT Digital backing them, their next single—rumored to drop this fall—will get placement on streaming service playlists, radio rotations, and sync licensing opportunities.
The music is not the only medium for their rising influence. The brothers also take center stage in the upcoming Tubi original film Long Story Short. With Bagg 2 Bagg playing fictionalized versions of themselves, Lennox played by Anthony Baggett, Dax played by Dominique Baggett along with Dejah played by Tanesha Hopkins, JC played by Dutch Ruger, Sharee played by Phil Jeffries and Gordon Elliot II is the director. The movie dives into an immersive narrative that mirrors the hustle of independent artists chasing bigger dreams.
Their dual role as both musicians and actors in the project showcases their versatility and ambition.
This move into film echoes a broader strategy: build a multimedia brand spanning music, visuals, and storytelling. In interviews, they’ve expressed pride in representing Minnesota culture while leveraging the Empire/GT infrastructure to scale. Fans can expect cinematic visuals accompanying their next releases—perhaps even cameos from the film.
In short, Bagg 2 Bagg are executing a well‑planned ascent: from regional rap stalwarts to industry-tied artists crossing into film. With fresh distribution muscle behind them and a feature film debut under their belt, Dominque and Anthony are primed to make substantial impact. Keep your eyes peeled (and playlists ready)—this is one uprising you won’t want to sleep on.
Watch their video for Anti (Fake Love) here Minnesota Official Boyz – Anti (Fake Love)
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