Bone Crusher (August 23, 1971 – December 4, 2016), born Wayne L. M. Carter, was an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He gained worldwide fame with his 2003 hit single "Never Scared," which became a staple in American sports culture and was widely used by the NBA, NFL, and other professional sports leagues. Known for his distinctive Southern rap style and powerful stage presence, Bone Crusher is considered an important figure in Atlanta's golden era of hip-hop music.