Hunxho

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Hunxho
Birth nameIbrahim Muhammad Dodo [1]
Also known asXho
Born (1999-06-20) June 20, 1999 (age 25)
Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Origin Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2017–present
Labels 300 [2]
Website hunxhomusic.com

Ibrahim Muhammad Dodo (born June 20, 1999), known professionally as Hunxho (pronounced "huncho") [3] 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.

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Early life

Ibrahim Muhammad Dodo was born on June 22, 1999, in Greensboro, North Carolina. [4] He later moved to Georgia in his adolescence and was primarily raised in East Atlanta. In high school, Dodo developed an interest in basketball before relocating to Colorado for his college education. [5] [6] [7] [8] He drew inspiration from notable rappers like Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan, Skooly, Future, and Gucci Mane. [9] 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. [10]

Career

Career beginnings

Hunxho's single "Let's Get It" [11] (part of his project Street Poet 2) marked the beginning of his success. [12] The song was later remixed by 21 Savage. [13] Following this success, Hunxho signed with 300 Entertainment, which released his first 2022 project, Street Poetry. [14] 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. [15] [16] 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. [17] This 22-song project features Tee Grizzley, Yung Mal, and Lil Poppa, and includes prominent singles like "True To My Religion" [18] and "48 Laws Of Power". [19] 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 celebrated 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, featuring Lil Dallas and production from longtime trap producer Murda Beatz. [20] 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. [21]

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. [22]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetails
22
  • Released: March 22, 2023
  • Label: 300
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US
[23]
Hunxhoseason
  • Released: August 4, 2017
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
–
True Story
  • Released: January 15, 2018
  • Label: 1Team Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
–
Suicide and Murder
  • Released: July 6, 2018
  • Label: 1Team Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
–
Street Poet
  • Released: July 14, 2020
  • Label: 1865 LLC
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
—
Street Poet 2
  • Released: July 30, 2021
  • Label: 1865 LLC
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
–
Street Poetry
  • Released: July 30, 2022
  • Label: 300
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
–
For Her
  • Released: October 13, 2023
  • Label: 300
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
84

Collaborative mixtapes

TitleDetails
Street Symphony
(with Street Symphony)
  • Released: November 3, 2018
  • Label: Track or Die, 1165
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US
[24]
Trench Baby
  • Released: November 3, 2018
  • Label: 1Team Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
—
Murda Boyz
  • Released: June 19, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
—
Xhosen
  • Released: June 16, 2022
  • Label: 300
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
—
Humble as Ever
  • Released: January 7, 2023
  • Label: 300
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
—
4 Days in LA
  • Released: May 26, 2023
  • Label: 300
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
—
Before the Album
  • Released: June 7, 2024
  • Label: 300
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
197

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