Era 1: Ground Zero & Early Solo Years (1998–2004)

American rapper and producer Bryan Glick, known professionally by his stage name Delusional, was born on December 17, 1985, in Peoria, Illinois. At a young age, his family relocated to Haines City, Florida, where in 1998 at just 12 years old, Delusional recorded his first song. It was not long before he met Terry Gallardo Jr. (known as TJ), a punk rock frontman active in Central Florida's underground scene. In 2001, the duo formed The Jokers — a raw punk-rock and hip-hop fusion that was well ahead of its time. Still in their early teens and needing an outlet to distribute their work, Delusional and TJ launched their own independent imprint, Anti-Authority Records.

While both appreciated a wide spectrum of sound, Delusional leaned heavily into hip-hop and rap, while TJ's roots remained firmly in punk rock. In 2002, TJ formed the hardcore punk band Liberty! as lead vocalist, bringing Delusional on board to play bass guitar and provide backing vocals. During this era, Delusional began developing his own hybrid sound, which eventually became his solo debut, The Platinum Punk. He soon stepped away from Liberty! to pursue his solo trajectory full-time, continuing under the Anti-Authority Records banner with TJ's blessing.

Over the past two decades, Delusional has built an extensive catalog, earning a reputation for his relentless delivery, aggressive cadence, and intricately layered rhyme schemes. Released on April 20, 2004, The Platinum Punk bridged hip-hop beats with abrasive punk energy, establishing him as an early underground pioneer of the cross-genre style. His sophomore effort, The Preparation, followed on May 23, 2006. During this period, he gained notable industry traction collaborating with Psychopathic Records co-founder Robert Bruce (better known as Jumpsteady, older brother of Violent J of Insane Clown Posse).

You can't kill a flame that is meant to burn.

Era 2: The Durty White Boyz Era & Major Buzz (2005–2010)

In early 2005, personal tragedy struck when Delusional's mother passed away from toxic shock syndrome and a staph infection following a routine medical procedure. As his staunchest supporter, her loss dealt a devastating blow, triggering an escalating battle with substance abuse that would haunt him for years.

Channeling his grief into momentum, Delusional toured nationwide as Jumpsteady's hype man at major hip-hop festivals before founding the group Durty White Boyz (DWB). Partnering with Interlude Entertainment, DWB dropped the experimental mixtape Durty Style in 2005. The buzz caught immediate major-label interest, landing the group on MTV and Maxim magazine's 2006 Spring Break Tour alongside Lil Flip, hitting dates across the Gulf Coast and international stops in Cancun and Acapulco.

On January 2, 2007, DWB dropped their Grindin', Vol. 1 mixtape to set up their forthcoming debut on 75 Records, distributed via Universal Motown. However, the relentless grind of touring had evolved into a full-blown addiction to cocaine, Xanax, and prescription opioids. Just days after the mixtape dropped, Delusional was arrested in Polk County, Florida, and charged with possession of cocaine with intent to sell. Facing open felony charges, he surrendered his passport and was barred from leaving the state — forcing DWB off the 2007 MTV Spring Break Tour. Consequently, 75 Records dropped the group and shelved the project, plunging Delusional into severe anxiety and depression.

Unable to tour nationally, DWB kept working within state lines, performing alongside heavyweights like Rick Ross, Plies, 2 Chainz (then with Playaz Circle), and Twiztid. Delusional's charges were eventually reduced to simple possession, resulting in 36 months of probation, which was cut in half for good behavior.

Regaining traction, DWB's manager, Jamaica Johnson, secured a fresh deal with Asylum Records through Warner Music Group. Delusional was granted travel permission for his first out-of-state show in two years: the main stage at the 2008 Gathering of the Juggalos. There, DWB dropped their sophomore mixtape, Unoriginal & Lyrically Offensive, hosted by DJ Ant 863 and Monoxide of Twiztid, to massive underground acclaim.

Era 3: Turbulence & Disbandment (2010–2012)

Though off probation, Delusional's dependency on prescription narcotics worsened. In 2010, while embarking on a solo tour with Emmy-nominated artist T.O.N.E-z, his addiction spiraled out of control. After a string of chaotic incidents — including having his $10,000 diamond DWB chain stolen while unconscious at a party — legal troubles mounted once again. Internal friction fractured the group, leading Durty White Boyz to disband and their debut album to be shelved indefinitely.

Era 4: Anti-Authority Records 2.0 & Retaliation (2012–2017)

In 2012, Delusional and TJ reunited to rebrand Anti-Authority Records into Anti-Authority Records 2.0, operating under the banner "Alternative Music For Alternative People." Alongside Delusional and Orlando pop-punk outfit Caffiends, the roster expanded to include Flint rap veterans Project Born, Greensboro's Stitchy C, Antavio T.O. Johnson, Godpawn, The Comrades, and P-Funk alumnus Gabe Gonzalez's Enema Squad.

May 2013 finally saw the official release of DWB's long-delayed LP, Firecrackaz, following the pre-album EP Thug Pretty (featuring Twiztid on the title track). Simultaneously, Delusional had been crafting a massive double-disc solo project. The resulting 28-track album, Retaliation, dropped with high-profile production and guest appearances, including the Fritz The Cat-produced title track Retaliation, I'm Gone featuring Academy Award winner Crunchy Black of Three 6 Mafia, and Get It with Lil Wyte.

Despite the ambitious release, promotion quickly ground to a halt as Delusional hit his lowest point of addiction. Neglected business duties strained relationships, leading TJ and label personnel to part ways. In 2017, Delusional released four gritty visual singles from Retaliation (Retaliation, You A Snitch, Hands Up, and I'm A Beast), which captured an artist visibly in crisis. Later that year, new possession charges led to immediate probation violations, jail time, and mandated rehab.

Era 5: Tragedy, Prison, & The Sobriety Turning Point (2018–2020)

In 2018, Delusional made a serious effort to get clean upon learning he was going to be a father. He remained in treatment up until the day his daughter, Amayah Chanelle Glick, was born. Discharged two days later, he finally held his daughter for the first time. Tragically, Amayah suffered complications from pneumonia in the NICU and passed away shortly after birth. The loss triggered a severe relapse. Delusional went on the run from probation, which ultimately led to a state prison sentence.

Emerging from state prison in 2020 with complete sobriety, the mission wasn't just to make music again — it was to finally do it right.

Present Day: Out The Ashes & "F.E.A.R." (2020–Present)

Upon his release in 2020, Delusional achieved complete sobriety and began rebuilding his life and career from the ground up. He reclaimed his master catalog, digitally releasing the complete discography of Durty White Boyz and his solo work, including rare and previously unreleased projects.

Operating under his new independent imprint, Out The Ashes Music Group — a symbol of rising from total devastation — Delusional closed out his legacy era with the definitive retrospective compilation, The Very Best of Delusional & DWB.

Now fully focused and sharper than ever, Delusional is actively finalizing his first full-length solo album in over a decade. Titled F.E.A.R. — an acronym for "Face Everything And Rise" — the long-awaited album is scheduled for release in Spring 2027, marking the official arrival of an undeniable underground comeback.