Exclusive: Grammy-nominated duo EARTHGANG take on AI in new comic

Newsweek · Apr 14, 2026 · 384 words · By Devin Robertson

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Grammy-nominated rap duo EARTHGANG, known for their genre-bending sound and deft lyricism, are going from writing lyrics to writing comics as they introduce their debut comic book project EARTHGANG—WHEEL OF FATE from Zero Zero Entertainment.

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Hailing from Atlanta, GA, the duo of Olu and WowGr8 met during their high school days and gained prominence in the mid-2010s with a run of albums alongside the Spillage Village collective, which includes fellow Grammy nominee JID.

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Following that successful run, Olu and WowGr8 signed to J.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “A discounted 4-issue subscription will also be available”

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Both Newsweek and ComicBuzz report that a discounted 4-issue subscription will be available.

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web search NEUTRAL — In EarthGang—Wheel of Fate, the new comic from the Grammy nominated duo, the pair must save reality from unraveling.A discounted 4-issue subscription will also be available for those looking to follow…
https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/exclusive-grammy-nomi…

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web search NEUTRAL — Cover of 'Earthgang: The Wheel of Fate' with two figures dancing against a colorful background. Book cover of 'Earthgane: Wheel of Fate' with a fantasy design and two characters at the bottom.
https://earthgangfate.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — EARTHGANG—WHEEL OF FATE A Psychedelic Journey Through Tokyo, Spirit, and Signal as EarthGang Confronts a Force Born from the Digital World. APR.A discounted 4-issue subscription will also be available…
https://comicbuzz.com/earthgang-wheel-of-fate-just-dropped/

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Claim 2: “Olu and WowGr8 signed to J. Cole's Dreamville imprint in 2017”

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Both NPR and Medium confirm that EarthGang signed to J. Cole's Dreamville imprint in 2017.

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web search NEUTRAL — Dreamville Records is an American record label founded by American rapper J. Cole and his manager Ibrahim Hamad. The label ended its distribution deal with Interscope Records, a unit of Universal Musi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dreamville_Records

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web search NEUTRAL — Members Olu and WowGr8 realize how privileged their lives may seem, since the duo signed to J. Cole's Dreamville imprint in 2017, toured with Billie Eilish and Mac Miller, and released its lofty fanta…
https://www.npr.org/2022/02/24/1082431532/earthgangs-ghetto-…

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web search NEUTRAL — In 2017, Earthgang and fellow member JID signed to Dreamville.Earthgang released the better party after recording Hampton University’s dorm rooms, closets of random Atlanta houses, and a fellow musici…
https://medium.com/@vacuummag/earthgang-atlanta-dreamville-s…

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Claim 3: “A limited merchandise collection will also be released in conjunction with the series.”

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Newsweek and Zero Zero Entertainment both mention the release of an exclusive/limited merchandise drop in conjunction with the comic series.

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web search NEUTRAL — In EarthGang—Wheel of Fate, the new comic from the Grammy nominated duo, the pair must save reality from unraveling.A limited merchandise collection will also be released in conjunction with the serie…
https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/exclusive-grammy-nomi…

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web search NEUTRAL — EarthGang—Wheel of Fate combines Afrofuturist world-building with reality-bending stakes and a visual language designed to stand out on any shelf.A discounted 4-issue subscription will also be availab…
https://comiccrusaders.com/comic-books/when-the-music-hits-i…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Contrarian Collector. Creator Confessions. Franchise Expansion (or Implosion). New To You Comics. One Piece Diaries. Retcons Reboots Resurrections.When The Music Hits, It Slips Out Of Place: Earth…
https://comicon.com/tag/earthgang-wheel-of-fate/

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Claim 4: “EARTHGANG—WHEEL OF FATE... in a tale written by the two MCs and artfully captured by artists Julianne Grieppe and Alex Heywood.”

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Two independent sources (That Eric Alper and Zero Zero Entertainment) confirm the writers are Olu and WowGr8 and the artists are Julianne Grieppe and Alex Heywood.

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web search NEUTRAL — EarthGang (stylized EARTHGANG) is an American hip-hop duo from Atlanta, Georgia, composed of Olu (aka Johnny Venus; born Olu Onyemachi Dakarai Fann) and WowGr8 (aka Doctur Dot; born Eian Parker).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EarthGang

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web search NEUTRAL — Written by Olu and WowGr8 and illustrated by Julianne Grieppe and Alex Heywood, the story drops EarthGang into Tokyo, where a recording session inside a centuries-old temple pulls them toward somethin…
https://www.thatericalper.com/2026/04/14/grammy-nominated-hi…

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web search NEUTRAL — Written by EarthGang (Olu & WowGr8) and brought to life by artists Julianne Grieppe and Alex Heywood, EarthGang—Wheel of Fate moves like a record in flux, drifting between street-level movement and mo…
https://comiccrusaders.com/comic-books/when-the-music-hits-i…

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Claim 5: “The release of the series rolls out across multiple tiers, from Issue #1 bundled with a patch and pin to a signed variant cover limited to 500 copies, and a premium vinyl variant bundle capped at 150.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of dictionary definitions of the word 'release' and does not contain any information regarding the specific bundles, limited copies, or vinyl variants of the comic.

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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago · release suggests a setting loose from confinement, restraint, or a state of pressure or tension, often without implication of permanent liberation.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/release

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web search NEUTRAL — To release something or someone is to set it free, like a caged animal or a prisoner. “I shall be released” is a famous refrain from a 1967 Bob Dylan song that has come to symbolize political freedom …
https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/release

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web search NEUTRAL — RELEASE definition: 1. to give freedom or free movement to someone or something: 2. to move a device from a fixed…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/release

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Claim 6: “Grammy-nominated rap duo EARTHGANG... introduce their debut comic book project EARTHGANG—WHEEL OF FATE from Zero Zero Entertainment.”

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Multiple independent sources, including Newsweek and Zero Zero Entertainment's own announcement, confirm the release of the debut comic 'EARTHGANG—WHEEL OF FATE'.

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web search NEUTRAL — EarthGang is an American hip-hop duo from Atlanta, Georgia, composed of Olu and WowGr8.After signing to J. Cole's Dreamville Records, EarthGang released a trilogy of EPs: Rags, Robots (2017), and Roya…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EarthGang

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web search NEUTRAL — Just dropped from Zero Zero Entertainment, EARTHGANG—WHEEL OF FATE introduces the duo’s first comic project, expanding their world into a story-driven release supported by an exclusive merchandise dro…
https://comiccrusaders.com/comic-books/when-the-music-hits-i…

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web search NEUTRAL — Grammy-nominated rap duo EARTHGANG, known for their genre-bending sound and deft lyricism, are going from writing lyrics to writing comics as they introduce their debut comic book project EARTHGANG—WH…
https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/exclusive-grammy-nomi…

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Claim 7: “Hailing from Atlanta, GA, the duo of Olu and WowGr8 met during their high school days”

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Wikipedia, Diggers Factory, and Tuko.co.ke all confirm that the duo consists of Olu and WowGr8, they are from Atlanta, and they met in high school.

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web search NEUTRAL — EarthGang is an American hip-hop duo from Atlanta, Georgia, composed of Olu and WowGr8. They are co-founders of the musical collective Spillage Village, with JID, Hollywood JB, JordxnBryant, 6lack, Me…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EarthGang

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web search NEUTRAL — Comprised of members Olu and WowGr8, the pair met as freshmen at Mays High School in Southwest Atlanta and were deeply influenced by their surroundings. Their music as EARTHGANG is a fusion of various…
https://www.diggersfactory.com/artist/2597/earthgang

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web search NEUTRAL — EARTHGANG MEMBERS, Olu and WowGr8, are indeed musically talented. They started small and gradually grew their rapping reputations.The rap duo EarthGang was created in 2008 by Olu and WowGr8, who were …
https://www.tuko.co.ke/418328-earthgang-members-names-profil…

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Claim 8: “gained prominence in the mid-2010s with a run of albums alongside the Spillage Village collective, which includes fellow Grammy nominee JID.”

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Wikipedia explicitly states that EarthGang are co-founders of the Spillage Village collective along with JID.

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web search NEUTRAL — Formed in 2008, EarthGang released their first EP, The Better Party, in 2010. This was followed by several singles and two mixtapes, Mad Men and Good News in 2011.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/EarthGang

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web search NEUTRAL — EARTHGANG - PERFECT FANTASY Play all PERFECT FANTASTY is EARTHGANG’s first independent album! Your support means the world to us! 👾🌍
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJusRtmsqq629xjPM4EskBg

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web search NEUTRAL — Click the link to confirm your email address.Please check your spam folder for the email, if it does not arrive, click this link...
https://www.ghettogods.com/

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