Rock Mayfield: From Small Town Nights to a Big Time Spotlight in Hip Hop
Rock Mayfield isn’t just another name trying to break into the rap game. He’s proof that faith, focus, and relentless hustle can turn teenage dreams into reality. Hailing from Racine, Wisconsin, and raised mainly in Burlington, Rock now resides in Delavan where his story continues to unfold one verse at a time.
His passion for music runs deep. Back in high school, while most were sleeping or partying, Rock was locked in. From nine at night to seven in the morning, he was up writing. The grind was real before there was even a mic in front of him. In 2017, he finally took that next step and started recording.
Heavily inspired by legends like Eminem and Tupac, Rock connected to rap as a way to express emotions that couldn’t be said any other way. He found his voice in emo rap, a raw and heartfelt subgenre made popular by artists like Juice WRLD, Lil Peep, and XXXTentacion. But his influences stretch beyond just rap. From the energy of Blink 182 and Travis Barker to the laid back vibe of Wiz Khalifa and the aggression of The Game, all of it helped shape Rock’s unique sound.
Rock’s journey hasn’t been easy but it’s been authentic. And now it’s paying off.
One of the biggest moments of his career came in the summer of 2021 when he was featured in The Source magazine for his track Gotta Feel Me. This wasn’t just a cool milestone. It was one of the goals he set for himself as a kid. At sixteen years old, he wrote down five things he wanted to accomplish as a rapper, and landing a spot in The Source like his idols Eminem, Tupac, Biggie, The Game, Nas, and Snoop Dogg was at the top of that list.
In a heartfelt post, Rock shared what that moment meant to him:
“By the grace of God I made it in The Source. I’m blessed because this is one of the biggest magazines in hip hop. When teachers and counselors used to ask me what I was going to do after high school, I told them I was going to be a rapper. They told me to have a plan B. I said I’d be an actor in movies. They said what if that doesn’t work? I said watch me. Because with God all things are possible.”
And he didn’t get there by pretending to be someone he’s not. He did it staying true to himself, never selling out, and always putting authenticity first in his lyrics.
For Rock Mayfield, this moment wasn’t just about a magazine. It was a reminder that everything he said he would do, he’s doing. It was also a moment of redemption for that kid in high school who was bullied and laughed at. That same kid now has his photo and music featured in the biggest publication in hip hop. The message is clear. The last laugh belongs to him.
Major shoutouts go to harminimovement, a true friend who helped Rock along the way and even created some of the cover art for his songs. Producer credit for Gotta Feel Me goes to @wadewrightig, and the photo that made it into The Source was taken by @nehemiahpeterson.
Right now, Rock is in the studio working on four or five new singles. One of the ones he’s most excited about is Lie Lie Lie, a record he can’t wait to drop. With every track, he’s proving that emo rap is more than a trend. It’s a voice for the misunderstood, the emotional, and the overlooked.
To everyone who has supported him, Rock says,
“Thank you. I love you. And if you’re a fan of mine then you already know what it is. Mayfield Mafia forever.”
Follow the journey on Instagram @rock_mayfield94 and stream Gotta Feel Me now. The movement is only getting started.
