Kid Buu (rapper)

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Kid Buu
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Kid Buu in 2019
Background information
Birth nameMarkquez Lao Santiago
Also known asHumongous The God, HXTXG
Born (1988-04-11) April 11, 1988 (age 36)
Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, rapper
Years active2009–present

Markquez Lao Santiago (born April 11, 1988), known professionally as Kid Buu, is an American rapper and singer based in South Miami, Florida. His career has been marked by his attempts to generate controversy as well as his run-ins with the law, including allegations of domestic and child abuse.

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Early life and career

Markquez Santiago was born on April 11, 1988, at St. Elizabeth Child Care Center in Jersey City, New Jersey. He later moved with his brother, Jason, and his mother to South Florida, specifically the Hialeah and Opa-locka areas, in search of a better life. As a child, Valentine took martial arts classes. He attended public school before being home-schooled. He recalls the death of friends in harsh neighborhoods as well as having come from poverty as motivators for a better life. He is of Sicilian and Puerto Rican descent. [1]

In late 2018, Santiago changed his stage name from "Humongous The God" to "Kid Buu", in reference to his favorite Dragon Ball Z character Majin Buu, [2] and for his love of anime. The "Majin" tattoo between his eyes, his fangs and his pink hair further promote this persona. [3] [4]

Personal life

In 2019, Santiago was convicted on charges of child abuse following a domestic dispute with then girlfriend Blac Chyna. [5]

Santiago is a Raëlian. [6]

Discography

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected details
TitleStudio album details
Revenge of the Clones

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details
TitleMixtape details
Man vs God
  • Released: August 6, 2011
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Man vs God 2: Agape
  • Released: March 7, 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Man vs God 3: HXTXG
  • Released: September 11, 2014
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
In Gwalla We Trust
  • Released: February 3, 2016
  • Label: Global Gwalla Gang Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Gwalla 16
  • Released: December 25, 2016
  • Label: Global Gwalla Gang Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Kaneda
  • Released: April 13, 2017
  • Label: Global Gwalla Gang Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Blind For Love
(with Oohdem Beatz)
  • Released: February 13, 2018
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Blind For Love 3
  • Released: January 24, 2020
  • Label: Island Records
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
What the Game's Been Missing
  • Released: March 3, 2021
  • Label: Valentine Enterprise
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Blind for Love 4: A Perfect Luv Letter
  • Released: January 22, 2022
  • Label: Valentine Enterprise
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Pink Planet
  • Released: June 2, 2023
  • Label: Valentine Enterprise
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Pink Planet 2.0
  • Released: December 23, 2023
  • Label: Self-released [7]
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
TitleEP details
Blind For Love 2
  • Released: February 14, 2019
  • Label: Island Records
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming

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