Slayr

Evan McDonald (born May 22, 2007), known professionally as Slayr (stylized in lowercase), is an American rapper, singer, and record producer from Philadelphia. He first gained attention after the release of his seventh mixtape, Half Blood, in 2025 and a deluxe reissue titled Half Blood (Bloodluxe) in 2026.

Evan McDonald was born on May 22, 2007 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Both of his parents are Jamaican immigrants. He grew up in Philadelphia and was interested in video games such as Sonic Colors and Kingdom Hearts. He has credited video game soundtracks with getting him into music.