Ian (rapper)

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Ian
Birth nameIan O'Neill Smith [1]
Also known asSuburbancerberus
Born (2005-05-29) May 29, 2005 (age 19) [1]
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. [1]
Origin Dallas, Texas, U.S [2]
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2017–present
Labels
Website ian.family

Ian O'Neill Smith (born May 29, 2005), known mononymously as Ian (stylized in all lowercase), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. [2]

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Early life

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he attended Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas and Clemson University. Before he began his rap career, he played rugby and crew in high school. He also played rugby at Clemson before pursuing his music career fulltime.

Career

Ian began his music career in 2018, releasing tracks on SoundCloud under the alias Suburbancerberus. Initially, he created mixes featuring popular artists such as Chief Keef. By 2019, Ian had transitioned to producing music for other performers, a role he continued to fulfill through 2022, producing for artists like Izaya Tiji. [3] [ better source needed ]

On May 13, 2024, he released the music video to his single "Figure It Out" which contained a cameo from former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch on Lyrical Lemonade. [4] On May 17, 2024, he released his debut mixtape ValedictorIan with production from Sxprano and American rapper and producer tana. [5]

In June 2024, he released "Fit Check" with VonOff1700. [6] Also in 2024, he released the song "Magic Johnson," which became viral on TikTok; this single would be tacked onto the deluxe edition of Valedictorian.

Ian released "Hate Me" with Lil Yachty in July 2024, which was accompanied by a video from Lyrical Lemonade. [7] On October 18, 2024, released his debut studio album, Goodbye Horses.

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart position
US
[8]
Goodbye Horses86

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with release date, label, and peak chart positions shown
TitleDetailsPeak chart position
US
[9]
Valedictorian
  • Released: May 17, 2024
  • Label: BuVision, Columbia, Dogdog
  • Format: Streaming
54

Singles

List of singles, with selected peak chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
[10] 		US
R&B/HH
[11]
"Hate Me"
(with Lil Yachty)		20246818Goodbye Horses
"End Up Gone"——

Other charted songs

List of other charted songs, with selected peak chart positions
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Bub.
[12] 		US
R&B/HH
[13]
"Never Stop"20241439Valedictorian
"Magic Johnson"125

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<i>Valedictorian</i> (mixtape) 2024 mixtape by Ian

Valedictorian is the debut mixtape by American rapper Ian. It was released on May 17, 2024, by BuVision Entertainment, Columbia Records, and Dogdog Records. The mixtape includes production from Sxprano, rapper tana, and more. The deluxe edition was released two weeks later on May 31, 2024.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "ian Lyrics, Songs, and Albums". Genius . Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "ian Is Quickly Blowing Up Thanks To His Debut Mixtape "Valedictorian"". HotNewHipHop . May 19, 2024. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  3. ↑ Simpson, Paul. "Ian Biography". AllMusic . Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  4. ↑ "Marshawn Lynch Stars in ian's New Rap Music Video 'Figure It Out'!". TMZ . May 13, 2024. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  5. ↑ "ian drops debut mixtape Valedictorian with Sxprano, Tana". Our Generation Music. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  6. ↑ ian (June 28, 2024). ian - Fit Check (Feat. VonOff1700) [Official Music Video] . Retrieved July 6, 2024– via YouTube.
  7. ↑ Lil Yachty and Ian - Hate Me (Official Music Video) – via YouTube.
  8. ↑ @billboardcharts (October 28, 2024). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200..." (Tweet). Retrieved October 29, 2024– via Twitter.
  9. ↑ @billboardcharts (May 28, 2024). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200..." (Tweet). Retrieved July 20, 2024– via Twitter.
  10. ↑ @billboardcharts (August 5, 2024). "@lilyachty & #ian's "Hate Me" debuts at No. 68 on this week's #Hot100" (Tweet). Retrieved August 6, 2024– via Twitter.
  11. ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of August 10, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of June 1, 2024". Billboard . Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  13. ↑ Peaks on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart:
  14. ↑ "American certifications – Ian". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved December 8, 2024.
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