King Iso

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = King Iso

| image =

| caption =

| birth_name = Tarrel Gulledge

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|9|10}}

| birth_place =

| origin = Omaha, Nebraska, United States

| genre = Hip hop

| occupation = {{flatlist|

• Rapper
• singer
• songwriter
• Producer

}}

| years_active = 2007–present

| label = Strange

| website = [https://www.strangemusicinc.com/artists/king-iso strangemusicinc.com]

}}

Tarrel Gulledge (born September 10, 1989), better known by his stage name King Iso, is an American rapper from Omaha, Nebraska.{{cite web | url=https://www.communityvoiceks.com/2023/10/18/king-iso-mental-health-illdren/ | title=King Iso Digs Deep | work=communityvoiceks.com | date=18 October 2023 | accessdate=5 November 2023}} He is currently signed to Tech N9ne's label Strange Music and is known for his collaborations with Tech N9ne, such as on the song "Face Off".{{cite magazine |last1=Lipshutz |first1=Jason |title=How Dwayne Johnson Made His Long-Awaited Rap Debut: 'This Music Speaks to Me' |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/dwayne-johnson-interview-the-rock-face-off-tech-n9ne-rap-9644515/ |magazine=Billboard |date=October 13, 2021}}{{cite web | url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.67657/title.king-iso-tackles-mental-illness-on-get-well-soon-lp-months-after-viral-tiktok-hit-with-tech-n9ne-the-rock | title=King Iso Drops 'Get Well Soon' LP Following Viral Hit With Tech N9ne & The Rock | work=HipHopDX | date=30 January 2022 | accessdate=5 November 2023 | author=Eustice, Kyle}}

Before his career in music, Gulledge struggled with homelessness and was put in prison multiple times as well as a mental institution.{{cite web | url=https://rollingout.com/2022/04/10/hip-hop-artist-king-iso-shares-the-inspiring-story-behind-his-name/ | title=Hip-hop artist King ISO shares the inspiring story behind his name | work=Rolling Out | date=10 April 2022 | accessdate=5 November 2023 | author=Hoekstra, Elisabeth}} His stage name "Iso" stands for "I shall overcome" and was inspired by the name of the solitary confinement chamber he was placed in while admitted in the institution. These struggles inspired much of the content in his songs, which heavily focus on mental health.{{cite web | url=https://www.kmbc.com/article/the-war-within-king-iso-depression-suicide-and-substance-abuse/36545778# | title=The War Within: King Iso - depression, suicide and substance abuse | work=KMBC-TV | date=27 May 2021 | accessdate=5 November 2023 | author=Moritz, Lara}}

Iso was formerly signed to Twisted Insane's label Brainsick Muzik, before moving to Strange Music. In 2020, he released his first album under Strange Music, World War Me. His 2022 album Get Well Soon was met with positive reception from critics.{{cite web | url=https://sidestagemagazine.com/hollywood-undead-team-up-with-tech-n9ne-for-fall-tour/ | title=Hollywood Undead team up with Tech N9ne for Fall Tour | work=Side Stage Magazine | date=20 July 2023 | accessdate=5 November 2023}} In October 2023, he released the album iLLdren, containing features from Tech N9ne and X-Raided among others.{{cite web | url=https://v13.net/2023/10/king-iso-releases-his-new-album-illdren-and-video-for-feel/ | title=King Iso Releases His New Album ‘iLLdren’ and Video for "Feel" | date=31 October 2023 | accessdate=5 November 2023 | author=Willschick, Aaron}} The single "Way You Are" off the album discusses autism, which was inspired by Gulledge's son.