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Ibrahim Muhammed Dodo was born on June 20, 1999, in [[Greensboro, North Carolina]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=TiVo |first1=Staff |title=Hunxho Biography|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/hunxho-mn0004144709|website=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=March 9, 2024}}</ref> Following a move to Georgia in his adolescence, he was raised |
Ibrahim Muhammed Dodo was born on June 20, 1999, in [[Greensboro, North Carolina]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=TiVo |first1=Staff |title=Hunxho Biography|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/hunxho-mn0004144709|website=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=March 9, 2024}}</ref> Following a move to Georgia in his adolescence, he was primarily raised in [[East Atlanta]]. In Atlanta, he would take up an interest in basketball in high school before relocating to Colorado for his college education.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> Dodo recalled that while he was coming up as a rapper, he listened to [[Young Thug]], [[Rich Homie Quan]], [[Skooly]], [[Future (rapper)|Future]] and [[Gucci Mane]].<ref>{{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 (TV network)|Revolt]]|language=en|access-date=March 9, 2024 |date=November 15, 2022}}</ref> Before embarking on his career, he spent much of his time making it the streets. He wrote his first song in 2017, and later moved back to Atlanta to purse his rap career.<ref>{{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}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:03, 22 March 2024
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ibrahim Muhammad Dodo[1] |
| Also known as | Xho |
| Born | June 20, 1999 Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | 300[2] |
| Website | hunxhomusic |
Ibrahim Muhammad Dodo (born June 24, 1999), known professionally as Hunxho (pronounced "huncho")[3] is an American rapper and singer from Atlanta, Georgia. Following his breakout with the remix of his single "Let's Get It" featuring 21 Savage, Hunxho would rise in rap circles as a up-and-coming star following his signing to 300 Entertainment and the release of his R&B-themed For Her album in October 2023.
Early life
Ibrahim Muhammed Dodo was born on June 20, 1999, in Greensboro, North Carolina.[4] Following a move to Georgia in his adolescence, he was primarily raised in East Atlanta. In Atlanta, he would take up an interest in basketball in high school before relocating to Colorado for his college education.[5][6][7][8] Dodo recalled that while he was coming up as a rapper, he listened to Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan, Skooly, Future and Gucci Mane.[9] Before embarking on his career, he spent much of his time making it the streets. He wrote his first song in 2017, and later moved back to Atlanta to purse his rap career.[10]
Career
Career beginnings
His single "Let's Get It"[11] released as part of his project Street Poet 2, [12] would kick off Hunxho's success and would later be remixed by trap-pioneer 21 Savage.[13] Following the success of the single, Hunxho would also signed to 300 Entertainment, who would release his first project of 2022 titled Street Poetry.[14] The album would feature the "Let's Get It" remix and NoCap on the single titled "Made Me". His second project of 2022 titled "Xhosen",[15][16] as a tribute to his son was released on June 16, 2022. The project only featured singing group WanMor on the single "Heartless" with Following guest appearances on singles by prominent Georgia artists Lil PJ, Rot Ken and Lil Darius. Hunxho's first project of 2023 titled "Humble as Ever" would be released at the start of the year. The ten-song-project would feature the single "Highly Performing." Hunxho's long awaited project 22,[17] which would also be his debut album, was released on March 22, 2023. The 22-song project features Tee Grizzley, Yung Mal and Lil Poppa and would feature some of Hunxho's most prominent singles including "True To My Religion"[18] and "48 Laws Of Power".[19] The idea of "22" was first teased on Xhosen with the single titled "22". The meaning represents his East Atlanta block where he was raised, his birthday being June 22, and the year 2022, where he would be signed, acquitted of his RICO charge and celebrate the birth of his first son.
2023–present: 4 Days in LA and "IOU Tour"
Hunxho released the eight-song EP 4 Days in LA in May 2023,[20] which featured Lil Dallas and production from longtime trap producer Murda Beatz. Shortly after that release he went on tour as a supporting act on the nationwide "It's Only Us Tour"[21] headlined by Lil Baby, in promotion of his third studio album It's Only Me, joining fellow southern artists Rylo Rodriguez and GloRilla.
Legal troubles
In June 2023, Hunxho was reportedly arrested in Atlanta at the LYFE ATL Nightclub for gun possession, following a shooting at a birthday party hosted by the rapper.[22]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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| US | ||
| 22 | — | |
| For Her |
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84[23] |
Mixtapes
| Title | Details |
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| Hunxhoseason |
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| True Story |
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| Suicide and Murder |
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| Street Poet |
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| Street Poet 2 |
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| Street Poetry |
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Collaborative mixtapes
| Title | Details |
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| Street Symphony (with Street Symphony) |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Trench Baby |
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| Murda Boyz |
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| Xhosen |
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| Humble As Ever |
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| 4 Days In LA |
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References
- ^ "BMI | Songview Search".[permanent dead link]
- ^ https://300ent.com/artists/Hunxho
- ^ Robinson, Joshua (June 16, 2022). "Who Is Hunxho?". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ TiVo, Staff. "Hunxho Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Sophia, Tan (March 16, 2023). "NO MATTER WHERE HE GOES, HUNXHO'S ALWAYS HOME". Inked Magazine. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ "Atlanta's Next Superstar, Hunxho". Sparky. April 2, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ DeAsia, Page (February 2, 2024). "Rising Atlanta rapper Hunxho is only in competition with himself". AJC Mag. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Haze (August 21, 2021). "Exclusive: Hunxho On Leaving The Streets For Music". Dirty Glove. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ "Hunxho DGB Off The Porch Interview". Revolt. November 15, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ "NO MATTER WHERE HE GOES, HUNXHO'S ALWAYS HOME". Inked Magazine. March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ Ju, Shirley (May 4, 2022). "Atlanta's Bonafide Street Poet Hunxho Is Blowing Up After Viral Single "Let's Get It"". AllHipHop. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ Galindo, Thomas (March 5, 2022). "Hunxho Delivers "Street Poetry" On New Project". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ Cowen, Trace William. "21 Savage Featured on New Songs From Shenseea and Hunxho". Complex. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ Galindo, Thomas (March 5, 2022). "Hunxho Delivers "Street Poetry" On New Project". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ Hynes, Hayley (June 11, 2022). "Hunxho Drops Off "1, 2, 3" Single Along With "Xhosen" Project Announcement". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Hunxho Explains The Relentless Work Ethic Behind New Album, 'Xhosen'". UPROXX. July 5, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Play X Play: Hunxho Breaks Down '48 Laws Of Power' & More Of His Favorite Tracks From '22'". HipHopDX. March 24, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ "Hunxho Laments Not Staying 'True To My Religion' On 'UPROXX Sessions'". UPROXX. May 23, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ HUB, YOUR CULTURE (March 28, 2023). "ACCLAIMED ATLANTA RAPPER & STREET POET HUNXHO RELEASES NEW ALBUM "22"". IMPRINT. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ Ech, Joey EchJoey (May 3, 2023). "May 2023 New Music Releases". XXL Mag. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ Powell, Jon. "Lil Baby, GloRilla, and more are coming to a city near you". REVOLT. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ Hynes, Hayley (June 25, 2023). "Hunxho Reportedly Arrested After Shooting At His ATL Birthday Bash". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
- ^ Cabison, Rosalie (January 2, 2013). "Billboard 200™". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
