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Chase B Just Dropped His Debut Mixtape and It's Worth Your Time

By Diony C.

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March 2, 2026

Chase B's debut mixtape, Be Very Afraid, is DJ-first, genre-less, and rooted in the same guerilla spirit that built Houston's legacy. Here's why it belongs on your radar.

I'll be straight with you. I had not heard of Chase B before this story crossed my radar.

That is not a knock. It is just the truth. And once I started digging, I understood why people who know, know.

Chase B is Travis Scott's DJ, childhood friend, and creative confidant. He has been on every major stage with Travis for years. He just dropped his debut mixtape, Be Very Afraid, and the story behind how this project came together is exactly the kind of thing that belongs on this platform.

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