Roderick Hardamon (born March 29, 2002), known professionally as Whiterosemoxie, is a professional rapper, singer, and songwriter from Brooklyn, New York. He first rose to fame with his single "Whitegold", and later followed through with his debut album, White Ceilings.
Hardamon was born on March 29, 2002 to a religious family, in Brooklyn, New York, and later relocated to Detroit, Michigan, where he spent most of his childhood. At the age of eight, he had suffered an asthma attack, which left him in a coma for several days. For high school, Hardamon attended University of Detroit Jesuit High School.
Hardamon's career first began at the age of eight following his asthma attack. But he wouldn't begin to release his music until he got into high school, where he would record off of YouTube beats in his basement. He wouldn't start to take music professionally until his senior year of high school, when he would sign his first deal with the record label Assemble Sound, and would also sign with a booking agent. During this time, Hardamon would also release his debut song, titled "Whitegold", which would also serve as one of his most streamed singles as of yet. After his high school graduation, Hardamon didn't go to college and moved out of his parents' house. He bought his own studio equipment and would begin to record music full-time. In 2020, Hardamon was featured to perform at the Mo Pop Festival.
Hardamon cited that his influences are Juice Wrld Travis Scott, and Kanye West. Growing up, Hardamon enjoyed listening to artists such as Panic! At the Disco, Bon Iver, fun., Queen, Paramore, and Tame Impala amongst others.. Musically, he helped contribute to the sound "New Detroit Wave", a niche genre which incorporates established Detroit hip-hop styles with a rage and electronic bent.