Vory

Tavoris Javon Hollins Jr. (born August 17, 1997), known professionally as Vory (formerly Pharaoh), is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and rapper whose spectral, nocturnal melodies and raw vocal texture have made him a foundational architect of modern dark R&B and melodic hip-hop. Moving fluidly between the shadows of behind-the-scenes hitmaking and the front lines of solo stardom, the Houston-born, Louisville-raised artist has crafted an elite lane defined by emotional vulnerability and atmospheric trap soundscapes.

The Secret Weapon of the Charts

Before the world knew his face, the industry leaned heavily on Vory's brilliant pen. He secured his first major breakthrough in 2015 by co-writing Bryson Tiller's multi-platinum, genre-shifting anthem "Don't." This immediate success established him as a premier melodic weapon, leading to high-profile songwriting collaborations across the music landscape. His behind-the-scenes mastery culminated in a Grammy Award for his contribution to The Carters’ (Beyoncé and Jay-Z) 2018 track "Friends" off their collaborative album Everything Is Love, proving his ability to write for the highest tier of musical royalty.
The Donda Catalyst and Dream Chasers
While his pen brought him industry acclaim, it was his haunting, show-stopping presence on Kanye West’s 2021 album Donda that catapulted Vory's voice into the global mainstream. Serving as a crucial sonic anchor for the album, his raw, raspy, and deeply soulful vocal performances on tracks like "God Breathed," "Jonah," and "No Child Left Behind" stunned critics and fans alike.

Recognizing his undeniable star power, hip-hop veteran Meek Mill signed Vory to his Dream Chasers Records imprint in partnership with Roc Nation, setting the stage for his graduation into a front-facing solo powerhouse.

Solo Autonomy and Lost Souls

Vory fully stepped out of the background shadows with the release of his acclaimed 2022 debut studio album, Lost Souls. The project served as a definitive declaration of artistic independence, beautifully showcasing his ability to carry a full-length narrative on his own terms. Characterized by its atmospheric 808s, bleeding-heart lyricism, and cold, late-night driving anthems—including the standout Kanye West collaboration "Daylight"—the album solidified Vory as a master of toxic-romantic zeitgeist and nocturnal R&B. Decades removed from his early days as an underground ghostwriter, Vory continues to redefine the emotional boundaries of alternative R&B, proving that the most powerful stories are the ones you sing yourself.