Big30 Explained

Big30
Birth Name:Rodney Lamont Wright Jr.
Birth Date:28 December 1999
Birth Place:Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Years Active:2018–present

Rodney Lamont Wright Jr. [1] (born December 28, 1999), better known by his stage name Big30 (stylized as BIG30), is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is known for his feature on his childhood friend Pooh Shiesty's 2021 single "Neighbors", which peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100. Big30 released his debut mixtape, King of Killbranch, on September 2, 2021. It includes guest appearances from Lil Durk, Future, Quavo, Moneybagg Yo, Pooh Shiesty, Big Homiie G, Yo Gotti, and Offset.[2]

Controversies

Feuds

In June 2020, rapper Gucci Mane called out Wright for allegedly posting him on his Instagram account multiple times, claiming that they only met once. Wright did not respond.[3] The beef was squashed shortly thereafter, with Wright appearing on Gucci Mane's 2021 single, "Shit Crazy".[4]

Legal issues

In October 2020, Wright was arrested in Birmingham, Alabama, along with the driver, who was identified as Leaton Foster of Decatur, Georgia. The two were traveling from Memphis, Tennessee to Atlanta, Georgia with more than $17,000 in cash, a loaded handgun, promethazine, codeine, and packaged cannabis. Wright was charged with first-degree possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and being a felon in possession of firearm, along with other federal charges.[5]

Discography

Studio albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
Album detailsPeak chart positions
US
[6]
Last Man Standing 104
Still King

Mixtapes

Title!scope="col" rowspan="2"
Mixtape detailsPeak chart positions
US
[9]
King of Killbranch 13

Compilation albums

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
Album detailsPeak chart positions
US
[12]
We Connected
  • Released: December 8, 2023
  • Label: N-Less, Connect Music
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

Title! rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
[13]
US
R&B/HH
[14]
US
Rap

[15]
"Allegations"
2020 King of Killbranch
"Opp Pacc"[16]
"Shots Out the Vette"[17]
"Go"
[18]
2021522418
  • RIAA: Gold
A Gangsta's Pain
"Too Official"
[19]
King of Killbranch
"Mista"[20]
"Protest"[21] 2022Last Man Standing
"Dead Guyz"[22]
"Scared of Us"
[23]
"On My Mama"[24]

As featured artist

Title! rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
[25]
US
R&B/HH
[26]
"ABCGE"
[27]
2020So Icy Summer
"Monday to Sunday"
[28]
"Water"
[29]
Respect
"Neighbors"
202151 20 Shiesty Season
"Shit Crazy"
[31]
Ice Daddy

Other charted and certified songs

Title! rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
Bub.

[32]
"SRT"
2020 Code Red
"Making a Mess"
202123Shiesty Season

Guest appearances

!Title!Year!Other artist(s)!Album
"SRT"2020Moneybagg Yo, Pooh ShiestyCode Red
"1017 Freestyle"Gucci Mane, Pooh Shiesty, FoogianoSo Icy Gang Vol. 1
"Holmes"Gucci Mane, Pooh Shiesty
"Took Down"2021Only the Family, Doodie LoLoyal Bros
"Poppin Out"Nardo WickWho Is Nardo Wick?
"In My Field"2022HotboiiBlinded By Death
"High Hopes"2023Trippie ReddMansion Musik

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Memphis rapper 'Big 30' arrested in Alabama on felony drug charges. April 17, 2021. WREG. October 2, 2020 .
  2. Web site: Big30 Releases 'King Of Killbranch' Album. HipHopDX. Walker. Joe. September 2, 2021. September 2, 2021.
  3. Web site: Gucci Mane Calls Out Moneybagg Yo's Artist For Posting Same Encounter For Clout. April 17, 2021. HipHopDX. June 28, 2020 .
  4. Web site: Gucci Mane Makes 'Shit Crazy' With Big30 in His New Music Video. May 29, 2021. Vulture. April 30, 2021 .
  5. Web site: Memphis rapper 'Big 30' jailed in Alabama on drug charges. April 17, 2021. AL.com. October 2, 2020 .
  6. billboardcharts. 1579480974043516930. Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (2/2).... October 10, 2022. October 11, 2022.
  7. Web site: BIG30 - Last Man Standing . September 30, 2022 . Apple Music.
  8. Web site: BIG30 - Still King . May 17, 2024 . Apple Music.
  9. billboardcharts. 1437421613989908485. Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (1/2).... September 13, 2021. September 14, 2021.
  10. Web site: Memphis rapper BIG30 shares King Of Killbranch mixtape featuring Pooh Shiesty, Future, and more. September 2, 2021. The Fader.
  11. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Mista . YouTube.
  12. billboardcharts. 1579480974043516930. Debuts on this week's #Billboard200 (2/2).... October 10, 2022. October 11, 2022.
  13. Moneybagg Yo Chart History: Hot 100 . April 24, 2023 . Billboard.
  14. Moneybagg Yo Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs . May 21, 2021 . Billboard.
  15. Moneybagg Yo Chart History: Hot Rap Songs . May 21, 2021 . Billboard.
  16. Web site: Opp Pacc - Single by BIG30 on Apple Music . April 24, 2023 . Apple Music.
  17. Web site: Shots Out the Vette - Single by BIG30 on Apple Music . April 24, 2023 . Apple Music.
  18. Web site: Moneybagg Yo Drops New Single 'Go'. April 17, 2021. Rap-Up.
  19. Web site: Too Official (feat. Yo Gotti) - Single by BIG30 on Apple Music . April 17, 2023 . Apple Music.
  20. Web site: Mista - Single by BIG30 on Apple Music . April 24, 2023 . Apple Music.
  21. Web site: Protest - Single by BIG30 on Apple Music . April 17, 2023 . Apple Music.
  22. Web site: Dead Guyz - Single by BIG30 on Apple Music . April 24, 2023 . Apple Music.
  23. Web site: Scared Of Us (feat. Hotboii) - Single by BIG30 on Apple Music . April 24, 2023 . Apple Music.
  24. Web site: On My Mama - Single by BIG30 on Apple Music . April 24, 2023 . Apple Music.
  25. Pooh Shiesty Chart History: Hot 100 . Billboard . April 17, 2021.
  26. Pooh Shiesty Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs . Billboard . April 17, 2021.
  27. Web site: ABCGE (feat. BIG30) – Single by Pooh Shiesty on Apple Music. April 17, 2021. Apple Music.
  28. Web site: Pooh Shiesty – Monday to Sunday (feat. Lil Baby & Big30). April 17, 2021. RichTVX. March 9, 2021 .
  29. Web site: Memphis' Dee Mula Releases New Track And Video "Water" ft. BIG30. April 17, 2021. DJIceberg.com. December 21, 2020 .
  30. Web site: American certifications – BIG30. September 24, 2021. Recording Industry Association of America.
  31. Web site: Gucci Mane Drops New Song 'Shit Crazy,' Video With Big30. May 10, 2021. Vulture. April 30, 2021 .
  32. Bubbling Under Hot 100 Chart: Week of February 20, 2021. April 17, 2021. Billboard.