Monaleo | |
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Birth name | Leondra Roshawn Gay |
Born | El Paso, Texas, U.S. | April 24, 2001
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2020–present |
Labels | Stomp Down, Inc. Sony Music |
Partner(s) | Stunna 4 Vegas (2021–present) |
Leondra Roshawn Gay (born April 24, 2001), known by her stage name Monaleo (pronounced mon-a-lee-o) is an American rapper and singer-songwriter based in Houston. She released her debut single, "Beating Down Yo Block," on February 24, 2021.
Gay originates from El Paso and grew up in Houston, Texas. [1] She attended The High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, located in Houston. She was in pursuit of a degree at Prairie View A&M University before putting her studies on pause due to her musical career. [2]
Gay began working in music intermittently since January 2020. In September 2020, she released a snippet of her debut single "Beating Down Yo Block" with producer Merion Krazy. [3] The song samples "Knockin Pictures Off Da Wall" by Yungstar. She wrote the song while struggling with a bad breakup. [2] [4] The song went viral on social media in January 2021, gaining over 3 million streams on Spotify and 3.3 million views on the music video on YouTube. Monaleo later released the singles "Girls Outside" and "Suck It Up." [3] "Girls Outside" samples "Outside” by OG Bobby Billions. [5] In August 2021, Gay released a music video for the single, "Suck It Up." [6] [7] On May 26, 2023, she released her debut studio album, Where the Flowers Don't Die, featuring a guest appearance from Flo MIlli. [8]
Gay is represented by the Stomp Down collective. [3]
Gay's younger brother is rapper Yung Rampage. She has publicly shared about her past suicide attempts and mental health. [3] In May 2023, Gay gave birth to her first child, Khalick Anthony Caldwell II, with partner Stunna 4 Vegas. [9] [8]
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Where the Flowers Don't Die [10] |
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Title | Year | Certifications | Album |
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"First Draft Pick" | 2020 | Non-album single | |
"Beating Down Your Block" | 2021 |
| Where the Flowers Don't Die |
"Girls Outside" | Non-album singles | ||
"Suck It Up" | |||
"We Not Humping" | |||
"We Not Humpin' (Remix)" (with Flo Milli) | 2022 | ||
"Body Bag" | |||
"Miss U Already" (with NoCap) | |||
"Ridgemont Baby" | 2023 | Where the Flowers Don't Die | |
"Sober Mind" - A COLORS SHOW | |||
"Ass Kickin" | |||
"I <3 My N***a" | Non-album singles | ||
"Crying On Your Birthday" | |||
"Don Who Leo" | 2024 |
Title | Year | Artist(s) | Album |
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"Family Ties" | 2020 | Yung Rampage | Non-album single |
"Jammin’ Screwnem" | 2021 | GasGang Youngin, OMB Bloodbath, Guapo | Be Someone: HoUSton Population |
"Lock It Down" | DJ Chose | Non-album single | |
"Real Problems" | Yung Al | I Am Yung | |
"Cee Cee" | Maxo Kream | Weight of the World | |
"Apply Pressure" | Money Stoffice | Gullyside Wayz | |
"Introvert" | JohnDee | Livestindacity | |
"You Mad" | Josh Mercy | Non-album single | |
"Serious" | 2022 | Rizzoo Rizzoo | Racks and Revenge |
"Matta & Mona" | Yung Matta | Non-album singles | |
"Hands Up" | Tay Money | ||
"Hot Girl" | Fmb Ty, Jeezmino | ||
"Scary" | $hyne | Who These Rap Niggas Wanna Be Like | |
"Stick On Me" | KCG Josh, Maxo Kream | The Book of Joshua | |
"Bed Time" | 2023 | Flo Milli, Gloss Up | You Still Here, Ho? (Extended) |
"Top Notch" | Mahoney | Non-album single |
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