TNL
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| KING T (left) and LUSS (right) of TNL backstage at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in June 2024, with Bizarre of D12 in the background TNL (KING T left, LUSS right) backstage at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre in June 2024 (Bizarre of D12 in background) | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Tarek & Luss (early) |
| Origin | Battle Creek, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop music |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Somebody Records Distributed by Roc Nation (2024–present) |
| Website | www |
| Members | KING T (Tarek Lussier) LUSS (Justin Lussier) |
TNL (formerly known as Tarek & Luss) is an American hip-hop duo consisting of brothers KING T (Tarek Lussier) and LUSS (Justin Lussier) from Battle Creek, Michigan. Formed in 2009, they are known for their independent releases, festival performances, and connections within the Michigan hip-hop scene, including mentorship from Detroit rapper Trick Trick.[1][2][3]
History
TNL formed in 2009 in Battle Creek, Michigan, initially performing under the name Tarek & Luss.[1][3] Early production came from Rikanatti (known for work on Eminem projects), including on The Suicide Note (2009) and The Minds of Tarek & Luss (2011).[1]
In 2013, they relocated to Los Angeles to tour with Ca$his, a former Shady Records artist.[1] Later releases included Lost In Los Angeles (2014), Grindhouse (2014), Planet Purp (2016), Dead Roses (2018; re-released 2024), and No Apologies (2020; re-released 2024).[1]
The 2022 single "King Kong" and album We Own the Night gained regional attention.[1][2][4] This was followed by American Ultra (2023).[5]
In 2025, KING T released the solo album Anti-Nice Superstar (featuring the single "Vultures," with its music video directed by Trick Trick), while LUSS released El Lussè (featuring the single "What's Up," with its music video also directed by Trick Trick).[6][7][8]
The duo has performed at events such as the High Times Cannabis Cup (including the 2019 Michigan event), sharing stages with artists like Busta Rhymes, Too Short, and Trick Trick, and maintains a cannabis product line with Evolution Grow & Edibles.[1][2][9]
Discography
Studio albums
- The Suicide Note (2009)[1]
- The Minds of Tarek & Luss (2011)[1]
- Lost In Los Angeles (2014)[1]
- Grindhouse (2014)[1]
- Planet Purp (2016)[1]
- Dead Roses (2018; re-released 2024)[10]
- No Apologies (2020; re-released 2024)[11]
- We Own the Night (2022)[4]
- American Ultra (2023)[1]
Solo albums
References
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 "TNL". Genius. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Get familiar with the Battle Creek Group TNL! "King Kong" Music Video". DetroitRap.com. May 31, 2022. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Tarek & Luss Interview (February 2009)". DubCNN. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "We Own the Night". Genius. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ↑ "The Evolution of Greatness: TNL's "American Ultra" Defines a New Era in Hip-Hop". DetroitRap.com. June 21, 2023. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Anti-Nice Superstar by KING T". Genius. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "El Lussè by LUSS". Genius. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ↑ "What's Up by LUSS". Genius. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ↑ "This year's Cannabis Cup was a whiff of things to come for Michigan's new marijuana industry". Metro Times. July 23, 2024. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ↑ "Dead Roses". Genius. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
- ↑ "No Apologies". Genius. Retrieved December 13, 2025.
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