Cico P

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Cico P
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Simms in 2021
Background information
Also known asCicoeee P
Born
Christopher Simms Jr.

(1998-02-06) February 6, 1998 (age 28)
Jacksonville, Texas, US
Genres Hip Hop
OccupationRapper
InstrumentVocals
Labels APG, DawgTies Ent, DTE

Christopher Simms Jr. (born February 6, 1998), known by his stage name Cico P (formerly Cicoeee P), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. [1] [2] Growing up in a musically inclined household, he incorporates southern influences into his style, merging raw hip-hop storytelling centered on life on the streets, family, and relationships with smooth, melodic delivery that blends trap and R&B elements. [3]

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His career saw a major breakthrough in 2021 when the track "Tampa," from his 2019 debut album Sweet Union, went viral on TikTok. Its memorable hook, "That boy bad news, he a menace to society," helped amplify its reach, while also highlighting his clever lyricism and effortless flow over weighty subject matter. [3] Building on this momentum, Cico P went on to release several projects, including Nawfjaxx (2021), Lost Vault (2024), SUA Kid (2024), and Boogie Ave. (2025), frequently collaborating with artists such as Maxo Kream, Kevin Gates, and Yella Beezy. [2]

Tracks like “Houston” (2022), “4 am in Charlotte” (2022), and “Dirty” (featuring Maxo Kream) show his engaging storytelling and stylistic growth, drawing comparisons to contemporaries like Gunna, 21 Savage, and Rod Wave. [3] Previously performing under the name Cicoeee P, he shifted from a background in athletics to pursue music, channeling that same drive into a body of work rooted in ambition and regional identity. [3]

Early life and career

Simms is from Jacksonville, Texas. [1] His single "Tampa" achieved viral popularity on TikTok in early 2021. [4] "Tampa" catapulted Cico P to the top of the US Spotify Viral 50 chart [5] as well as the #3 spot on Rolling Stone'sBreakthrough 25 [6] [7] and #41 on Billboard 'sEmerging Artists. [8]

Discography

Mixtapes

TitleMixtape details
Bonfidential Files
  • Released: January 8, 2021 [9]
  • Label: DawgTies
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
SUA Files
  • Released: April 9, 2021 [10]
  • Label: DawgTies, APG
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
NawfJaxx
  • Released: July 14, 2021 [11]
  • Label: DawgTies, APG
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Charted singles

TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[12] 		CAN
[13]
"Tampa"20219199Bondifential Files, SUA Files and NawfJaxx

References

  1. 1 2 Xavier Hunter, "Cico P Releases Video for Viral Hit "Tampa"". wyexpect.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  2. 1 2 Emily Blake, "Big Scarr, Cico P and Lakeyah Lead Breakthrough 25 Chart". rollingstone.com. May 5, 2021. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Cico P". Genius. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
  4. ↑ "Tampa - Cico P". tiktok.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Viral 50 chart". spotifycharts.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Breakthrough 25 - The fastest-rising artists of the month". rollingstone.com. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  7. ↑ Emily Blake, "RS Charts: Burna Boy, Money Man and Victoria Monet Lead the Breakthrough 25 Chart". rollingstone.com. September 2, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Emerging Artists". billboard.com. 8 August 2017. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Bonfidential Files by Cico P on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  10. ↑ "SUA Files by Cico P on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Cico P Is Too Fresh On "Nawfjaxx"". HotNewHipHop. 14 July 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Hot 100: Week of May 22, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Canadian Hot 100: Week of May 22, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Gold & Platinum: Cico P". RIAA. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
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