OMB Bloodbath

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OMB Bloodbath
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Background information
Birth nameAlexandra Elizabeth Nicks
Born (1993-12-02) December 2, 1993 (age 31)
Genres Hip hop
OccupationMusician
Years active2015–present
Labels Love Renaissance, Interscope Records

Alexandra Elizabeth Nicks [1] (born December 2, 1993), better known as OMB Bloodbath is an American rapper from Houston. She is currently signed to Love Renaissance (LVRN) and Interscope Records. [2] [3] [4]

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Career

OMB Bloodbath started making music in the vibrant Houston underground scene with the release of scathing freestyle videos. This helped her build a loyal fanbase. She went viral when she partook in the #SogoneChallenge, a challenge where people rapped over Monica's "So Gone" instrumental, a song from Monica's fourth studio album "After The Storm". On the 4th of May 2020, OMB Bloodbath got her big break when she signed a record deal with Interscope Records in partnership with 10:22PM and Love Renaissance (LVRN). Days after her record deal, she released the Maxo Kream assisted "Dropout". [5] [6] [7]

Discography

Albums

Singles and EPs

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