Hunxho
{{Short description|American rapper (born 1999)}}
{{Use American English|date=October 2022}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2022}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Hunxho
| image = Hunxho (cropped).png
| alt =
| caption = Hunxho in 2024
| alias = Xho
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|06|22}}
| birth_place = Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
| origin = Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|Hip hop|trap|Southern hip hop}}
| occupation = {{flat list|
- Rapper
- singer
- songwriter
}}
| instrument =
| years_active = 2017{{ndash}}present
| label = 300https://300ent.com/artists/Hunxho
| website = {{URL|https://hunxhomusic.com/}}
}}
Ibrahim Muhammad Dodo (born June 22, 1999), known professionally as Hunxho (pronounced "huncho"){{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Joshua |date=2022-06-16 |title=Who Is Hunxho? |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/422526-who-is-hunxho-news |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}} is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. He is signed to 300 Entertainment. Hunxho initially rose to fame with the song "Let's Get It" in 2021, which spawned a remix with fellow American rapper 21 Savage. Later that year, he released the mixtape Street Poet 2.
Early life
Ibrahim Muhammad Dodo was born on June 22, 1999, in Greensboro, North Carolina to an American Father and African American Mother.{{cite web |last1=TiVo |first1=Staff |title=Hunxho Biography|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/hunxho-mn0004144709|website=AllMusic |accessdate=March 9, 2024}} He was primarily raised in East Atlanta. In high school, Dodo developed an interest in basketball before relocating to Colorado for his college education.{{Cite web|url=https://inkedmag.com/original-news/no-matter-where-he-goes-hunxhos-always-home|title=NO MATTER WHERE HE GOES, HUNXHO'S ALWAYS HOME|last=Sophia|first=Tan|website=Inked Magazine|language=en|access-date=March 9, 2024 |date=March 16, 2023}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.sparky.wtf/news/hunxho-is-atlantas-next-superstar|title=Atlanta's Next Superstar, Hunxho|website=Sparky|language=en|access-date=March 9, 2024 |date=April 2, 2022}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.ajc.com/things-to-do/rising-atlanta-rapper-hunxho-is-only-in-competition-with-himself/X2S3PJPWHFBHVDG4KN7AJBN54M/|title=Rising Atlanta rapper Hunxho is only in competition with himself|last=DeAsia|first=Page|website=AJC Mag|language=en|access-date=March 9, 2024 |date=February 2, 2024}}{{Cite web|url=https://dirty-glove.net/exclusive-hunxho-on-leaving-the-streets-for-music-you-cant-have-one-foot-in-one-foot-out/|title=Exclusive: Hunxho On Leaving The Streets For Music|last=Haze|website=Dirty Glove|language=en|access-date=March 9, 2024 |date=August 21, 2021}} He drew inspiration from notable rappers like Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan, Skooly, Future, and Gucci Mane.{{Cite web|url=https://www.revolt.tv/podcasts/dirty-glove-bastard-off-the-porch/hunxho-dgb-off-the-porch-interview|title=Hunxho DGB Off The Porch Interview|website=Revolt|language=en|access-date=March 9, 2024 |date=November 15, 2022}} Before pursuing his rap career, Dodo spent time making money in the East Atlanta streets. He wrote his first song in 2017 and later moved back to Atlanta to focus on his music.{{Cite web|url=https://inkedmag.com/original-news/no-matter-where-he-goes-hunxhos-always-home|title=NO MATTER WHERE HE GOES, HUNXHO'S ALWAYS HOME|website=Inked Magazine|date=March 16, 2023 |language=en|access-date=March 9, 2024}}
Career
= Career beginnings =
Hunxho's single "Let's Get It"{{Cite web |last=Ju |first=Shirley |date=2022-05-04 |title=Atlanta's Bonafide Street Poet Hunxho Is Blowing Up After Viral Single "Let's Get It" |url=https://allhiphop.com/breeding-ground/hunxho/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=AllHipHop |language=en-US}} (part of his project Street Poet 2) marked the beginning of his success.{{Cite web |last=Galindo |first=Thomas |date=2022-03-05 |title=Hunxho Delivers "Street Poetry" On New Project |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/385424-hunxho-delivers-street-poetry-on-new-project-new-mixtape |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}} The song was later remixed by 21 Savage.{{Cite web |last=Cowen |first=Trace William |title=21 Savage Featured on New Songs From Shenseea and Hunxho |url=https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/21-savage-featured-on-new-songs-from-shenseea-hunxho |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=Complex |language=en-us}} Following this success, Hunxho signed with 300 Entertainment, which released his first 2022 project, Street Poetry.{{Cite web |last=Galindo |first=Thomas |date=2022-03-05 |title=Hunxho Delivers "Street Poetry" On New Project |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/385424-hunxho-delivers-street-poetry-on-new-project-new-mixtape |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}} This album featured the "Let's Get It" remix and the single "Made Me" with NoCap. In 2022, Hunxho released his second project, "Xhosen" (a tribute to his son), on June 16.{{Cite web |last=Hynes |first=Hayley |date=2022-06-11 |title=Hunxho Drops Off "1, 2, 3" Single Along With "Xhosen" Project Announcement |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/400168-hunxho-drops-off-1-2-3-single-along-with-xhosen-project-announcement-new-song |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2022-07-05 |title=Hunxho Explains The Relentless Work Ethic Behind New Album, 'Xhosen' |url=https://uproxx.com/music/hunxho-interview-xhosen/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}} This project featured WanMor on the single "Heartless" and guest appearances on singles by Lil PJ, Rot Ken, and Lil Darius. In 2023, Hunxho released his first project, "Humble as Ever", which featured the single "Highly Performing". His long-awaited debut album, "22", was released on March 22, 2023.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-03-24 |title=Play X Play: Hunxho Breaks Down '48 Laws Of Power' & More Of His Favorite Tracks From '22' |url=https://hiphopdx.com/editorials/hunxho-22-play-by-play-exclusive |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=HipHopDX |language=en}} This 22-song project features Tee Grizzley, Yung Mal, and Lil Poppa, and includes prominent singles like "True To My Religion"{{Cite web |date=2023-05-23 |title=Hunxho Laments Not Staying 'True To My Religion' On 'UPROXX Sessions' |url=https://uproxx.com/music/hunxho-true-to-my-religion-uproxx-sessions/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=UPROXX |language=en-US}} and "48 Laws Of Power".{{Cite web |last=HUB |first=YOUR CULTURE |date=2023-03-28 |title=ACCLAIMED ATLANTA RAPPER & STREET POET HUNXHO RELEASES NEW ALBUM "22" |url=https://imprintent.org/acclaimed-atlanta-rapper-street-poet-hunxho-releases-new-album-22/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=IMPRINT |language=en-US}} The concept of "22" was first teased on Xhosen with the single "22", representing his East Atlanta block, his birthday (June 22), and the significant year of 2022, when he was signed, acquitted of his RICO charge, and the age of which he celebrated the birth of his son.
= 2023–present: ''For Her'', ''4 Days in LA'' and "IOU Tour" =
Hunxho released the eight-song EP 4 Days in LA in May 2023, featuring Lil Dallas and production from longtime trap producer Murda Beatz.{{Cite web |last=Ech |first=Joey|date=2023-05-03 |title=May 2023 New Music Releases |url=https://www.xxlmag.com/may-2023-new-music-releases/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=XXL Mag |language=en}} Shortly after, he joined the "It's Only Us Tour" as a supporting act, headlined by Lil Baby, in promotion of his third studio album It's Only Me. Hunxho was accompanied by fellow southern artists Rylo Rodriguez and GloRilla on the nationwide tour.{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jon |title=Lil Baby, GloRilla, and more are coming to a city near you |url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2023-04-11/294702/lil-baby-its-only-us-tour-glorilla-the-kid-laroi |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=REVOLT}}
In June 2024, Hunxho was selected as a member of the 2024 XXL Freshman List.
Hunxho would release his gold-certified single Your Friends on August 23, 2024, as the lead single to his next project, titled For Her which would divert from his traditional sound into music more comparable and oriented towards R&B.{{Cite web |title=Gold & Platinum |url=https://www.riaa.com/gold-%20platinum/?tab_active=default-award&se=hunxho#search_section|access-date=2024-09-19 |website=RIAA}}{{Cite web |last=Ingenthron |first=Blair |title=HUNXHO Releases New Project 'FOR HER' Out Now|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/atlanta/article/HUNXHO-Releases-New-Project-FOR-HER-Out-Now-20231014/ |access-date=2023-08-14 |website=BroadwayWorld}} Your Friends would be remixed by Summer Walker in 2024.{{Cite web |last=Thomson |first=Zangba |title=From The Block to The Charts: Check Out Hunxho and Summer Walker's New "Your Friends" Single|url=https://www.bongminesentertainment.com/hunxho-and-summer-walker-your-friends-lyric-video/ |access-date=2024-02-26 |website=BongMinesEntertaiment}}{{Cite web |title=New Music : Hunxho ft Summer Walker ' Your Friends 'Friends" Single|url=https://www.yeahimfamous.com/2024/02/23/new-music-hunxho-ft-summer-walker-your-friends/ |access-date=2024-02-26 |website=BongMinesEntertaiment}}
Personal life
Dodo has two children, Xoe, born in 2023 and Xhosen, born in 2022.{{Cite web |title=Congrats! Atlanta rapper Hunxho welcomes baby girl "Xoe" |url=https://www.instagram.com/spiritualword/p/C1flKFpg00z/?img_index=1 |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Instagram}}{{Cite web |title=Baby Boy♥️ |url=https://x.com/hunxho/status/1723870990734667963|access-date=2023-11-22 |website=Twitter}} Dodo is a practicing Muslim.{{Cite web |title=Hunxho Age Revealed: Everything You Need to Know |url=https://englishrecaps.com/hunxho-age/#:~:text=Islamic%20Faith%3A%20Hunxho%20practices%20the%20Islamic%20religion%2C%20adding%20a%20unique%20layer%20to%20his%20personal%20life.|access-date=2024-09-27 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}}
In June 2023, Hunxho was arrested at the LYFE ATL Nightclub in Atlanta for gun possession, following a shooting incident at a birthday party he hosted.{{Cite web |last=Hynes |first=Hayley |date=2023-06-25 |title=Hunxho Reportedly Arrested After Shooting At His ATL Birthday Bash |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/690471-hunxho-reportedly-arrested-shooting-atlanta-birthday-party |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=HotNewHipHop |language=en}}
Dodo was previously involved in a relationship with singer, Keyshia Cole.{{Cite web |title=Have a great day @hunxho happy BDay ❤️🩹|url=https://www.instagram.com/keyshiacole/reel/C8dK3j8v-cb/?hl=en |access-date=2024-06-23 |website=Instagram}}{{Cite web |title=#KeyshiaCole Confirms Relationship With Atlanta Rapper #Hunxho ❤️|url=https://www.instagram.com/rapcovermedia/p/C5y7pwCSg7J/?hl=en |access-date=2024-06-23 |website=Instagram}}{{Cite web |last=Abraham|first=Mya |date=2023-06-25 |title=Hunxho Surprises Keyshia Cole With Pink Maybach Truck For 43rd Birthday|url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/keyshia-cole-hunxho-birthday-gift-maybach-truck-watch-1234933140/ |access-date=2024-08-16 |website=Vibe |language=en}}
Discography
=Studio albums=
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| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US {{cite tweet|user=billboardcharts|number=1853514145691308379|title=Debuts on this week's #Billboard200...|date=November 4, 2024|access-date=November 5, 2024}} |
| scope="row"| 22
| | — |
| scope="row"| Thank God
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| 87 |
=Mixtapes=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |
| scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Details ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peak chart positions |
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| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US {{Cite magazine |title=Billboard 200™ |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-200/2024-02-23/ |access-date=2024-02-23 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} |
| scope="row"| Hunxhoseason
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| — |
| scope="row"| True Story
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| — |
| scope="row"| Suicide and Murder
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| scope="row"| Street Poet
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| — |
| scope="row"| Street Poet 2
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| scope="row"| Street Poetry
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| scope="row"| For Her
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| 84 |
| scope="row"| For Us
|
| — |
=Collaborative mixtapes=
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! scope="col"| Details |
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| scope="row"| Street Symphony (with Street Symphony) |
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=Extended plays=
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| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | US {{cite tweet|user=billboardcharts|number=1802801933507281371|title=Debuts on this week's #Billboard200...|date=June 17, 2024|access-date=June 18, 2024}} |
| scope="row"| Trench Baby
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| — |
| scope="row"| Murda Boyz
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| scope="row"| Xhosen
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| scope="row"| Humble as Ever
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| scope="row"| 4 Days in LA
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| scope="row"| Before the Album
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| 197 |
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- {{AllMusic|id=hunxho-mn0004144709}}
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