Since his debut single in 2021, Ruger, whose real name is Michael Adebayo Olayinka, has garnered global attention due to his distinctive appearance, including pink hair and an eyepatch, as well as his unapologetically authentic persona. He rose to fame with the release of his song "Bounce", which led him to sign a recording deal with Jonzing World, in 2021. That same year, he released his debut extended play, Pandemic.