Foogiano Explained

Foogiano
Birth Name:Kwame Khalil Brown
Birth Date:1993 7, mf=yes
Genre:Hip hop
Years Active:2014–present
Birth Place:Greensboro, Georgia, U.S.

Kwame Khalil Brown[1] [2] (born July 4, 1993), better known by his stage name Foogiano, is an American rapper from Greensboro, Georgia. He signed with Gucci Mane's record label 1017 Records in 2020, and is best known for his single "Molly (Baby Mama)" (remixed featuring DaBaby), which released in May of that year. His debut studio album, Gutta Baby (2020) was released the following November.[3]

Early life and career

Brown was born in Greensboro, Georgia.[4] He gained recognition for his single "Molly", which spawned a remix featuring North Carolina-based rapper DaBaby in September 2020.[5] After signing with Gucci Mane's 1017 Records, he released his debut studio album, Gutta Baby, on November 26, 2020. It debuted atop Billboards Heatseekers Albums chart.[6] [7]

He grew up listening to T.I., Lil Wayne and Gucci Mane. His favorite rapper is Drake.[8]

Legal issues

In 2013, Brown was arrested on burglary and robbery charges and was sentenced in 2014, serving three years in jail before getting out.[9] [10]

In September 2020, Brown and label CEO Gucci Mane were named in a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a shooting that occurred in July of that year, which left two people dead.[11] [12]

In December 2020, Brown was arrested for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. On a December 14 hearing, a judge set his bail at $50,000, with the requirements that he wear an ankle monitor and stay inside the state of Georgia. However, Brown burned off his ankle monitor, leading to a warrant being issued for his arrest.[13] In March 2021, Brown was arrested by federal agents in Memphis, Tennessee, after being on the run for three months.[14] [15] In May 2021, Brown was sentenced to five years in prison on charges related to his previous charges.[16]

Personal life

Brown was in a relationship with fellow rapper, Renni Rucci.[17]

Discography

Studio albums

Title! rowspan="2"
Album detailsPeak chart positions
US
Heat.
Gutta Baby
  • Released: November 26, 2020[18]
  • Label: 1017, Atlantic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
1

Compilation albums

Title! rowspan="2"
Album detailsPeak chart positions
US
[19] 		US
R&B/HH
[20] 		US
Rap
[21]
So Icy Summer
  • Released: July 3, 2020
  • Label: GUWOP, Atlantic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
291919
So Icy Gang, Vol. 1
  • Released: October 16, 2020
  • Label: GUWOP, Atlantic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
462625
So Icy Boyz
  • Released: October 15, 2021
  • Label: 1017, Atlantic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
422221
So Icy Gang: The ReUp
  • Released: June 17, 2022
  • Label: 1017, Atlantic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
391914
So Icy Boyz 22
  • Released: October 17, 2022[22]
  • Label: 1017, Atlantic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
———
So Icy Boyz: The Finale
  • Released: December 9, 2022[23]
  • Label: 1017, Atlantic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
———

Mixtapes

!Title!Mixtape details
Gutta Baby
  • Released: November 23, 2017[24]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
The Mayor
  • Released: March 23, 2018[25]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Gutta Baby 2
  • Released: September 5, 2018[26]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Gutta Baby
  • Released: October 9, 2019[27]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Backwood Boyz
  • Released: April 20, 2021[28]
  • Label: Authentic Empire
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

!Title!Year!Certifications!Album
"Trapper"[29]
2020Gutta Baby 3, So Icy Summer and Gutta Baby
"Molly"[30]
"Stick Man"[32]
Backwood Boyz
"Yano"[33] Gutta Baby
"First Day in LA"[34]
"Free Foo"[35] 2021So Icy Boyz
"Dead in Miami"[36] So Icy Boyz (Deluxe)

As featured artist

Title! rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
Tril.
[37] 		US
Main.
R&B/HH
[38] 		US
Rap
Air.
[39] 		US
R&B/HH
Air.
[40]
"Hittin' (Remix)"[41]
2020—182330
"SoIcyBoyz 2"
13——— So Icy Gang, Vol. 1 and Big Grim Reaper

Guest appearances

!Title!Year!Other artist(s)!Album
"Take a Life"[42] 2021Pooh ShiestyShiesty Season

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Federal agents arrest rapper Foogiano in Memphis after months on the run. April 28, 2021. WREG. March 16, 2021.
  2. Web site: ACTIVE FEAT FOOGIANO . ASCAP . American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers . July 6, 2023.
  3. https://grungecake.com/foogiano-molly-baby-mama/articles/64967
  4. Web site: Who Is Foogiano? Everything To Know. July 27, 2021. HotNewHipHop. April 15, 2021. en.
  5. Web site: Foogiano Airs Out His Baby Mama Drama With DaBaby On The "MOLLY" Remix. April 28, 2021. HotNewHipHop. September 18, 2020.
  6. Heatseekers Albums Chart: Week of December 12, 2020. April 28, 2021. Billboard. January 2, 2013.
  7. https://www.complex.com/music/a/tracewilliamcowen/gucci-mane-new-1017-label-so-icy-gang-vol-1-compilation
  8. Web site: The Break Presents: Foogiano. November 18, 2020 .
  9. Web site: The Break Presents: Foogiano. April 29, 2021. XXL. November 18, 2020 .
  10. Web site: Athens police log, Dec. 3 – 17. April 29, 2021. The Red & Black. December 17, 2013 .
  11. Gucci Mane & Foogiano Named in Wrongful Death Lawsuit After South Carolina Nightclub Shooting. April 29, 2021. Billboard. September 2020.
  12. 2 Dead, 8 Injured After Shooting at Foogiano Concert in South Carolina. April 29, 2021. Billboard. July 5, 2020.
  13. Web site: Gucci Mane's Artist Foogiano Reportedly On The Run After Savagely Burning Off Ankle Monitor. April 29, 2021. HipHopDX. December 24, 2020.
  14. Foogiano Arrested by Federal Agents After Being On the Run for Months. April 29, 2021. Billboard. March 15, 2021.
  15. Web site: Foogiano Arrested in Memphis After Being on the Lam From Police. April 29, 2021. Complex.
  16. Web site: Foogiano Gets Five Years in Prison After Removing Ankle Monitor. May 11, 2021. XXL. May 6, 2021 .
  17. Web site: Renni Rucci Reveals How She Met Foogiano. April 29, 2021. HotNewHipHop. April 6, 2021.
  18. Web site: Foogiano Drops New Album "Gutta Baby" Featuring DaBaby, Lil Baby, Gucci Mane, & More. April 29, 2021. HotNewHipHop. November 26, 2020.
  19. Gucci Mane Chart History: Billboard 200. May 29, 2021. Billboard.
  20. Gucci Mane Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. May 29, 2021. Billboard.
  21. Gucci Mane Chart History: Top Rap Albums. May 29, 2021. Billboard.
  22. Web site: So Icy Boyz 22 . .
  23. Web site: So Icy Boyz: The Finale . .
  24. Web site: Gutta Baby – Foogiano. April 29, 2021. Spinrilla. November 23, 2017.
  25. Web site: The Mayor – Foogiano. April 29, 2021. Spinrilla. March 23, 2018.
  26. Web site: Gutta Baby 2 – Foogiano. April 29, 2021. Spinrilla. September 5, 2018.
  27. Web site: Gutta Baby by Foogiano: Listen on Audiomack. April 29, 2021. Audiomack.
  28. Web site: Backwood Boyz by Geezy Escobar & Foogiano on Apple Music. April 29, 2021. Apple Music. April 20, 2021.
  29. Web site: TRAPPER – Single by Foogiano on Apple Music. April 30, 2021. Apple Music. April 9, 2020.
  30. Web site: MOLLY – Single by Foogiano on Apple Music. April 30, 2021. Apple Music. April 10, 2020.
  31. Web site: Gold & Platinum: Foogiano . September 17, 2022 . Recording Industry Association of America.
  32. Web site: Stick Man – Single by Geezy Escobar & Foogiano on Apple Music. April 30, 2021. Apple Music. May 22, 2020.
  33. Web site: YANO – Single by Foogiano on Apple Music. April 30, 2021. Apple Music. October 30, 2020.
  34. Web site: FIRST DAY IN LA (feat. Pooh Shiesty) – Single by Foogiano on Apple Music. April 30, 2021. Apple Music. November 20, 2020. January 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210123093558/https://music.apple.com/us/album/first-day-in-la-feat-pooh-shiesty-single/1541000585. dead.
  35. Web site: Free Foo - Single by Foogiano on Apple Music . April 17, 2023 . Apple Music.
  36. Web site: Dead in Miami - Single by Foogiano on Apple Music . April 17, 2023 . Apple Music.
  37. Top Triller U.S. Chart: Week of February 6, 2021. April 30, 2021. Billboard. August 5, 2020.
  38. Moneybagg Yo Chart History: Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay. April 30, 2021. Billboard.
  39. Moneybagg Yo Chart History: Rap Airplay. April 30, 2021. Billboard.
  40. Moneybagg Yo Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay. April 30, 2021. Billboard.
  41. Web site: Money Mu Taps Moneybagg Yo & Foogiano For 'Hittin' Remix'. April 30, 2021. HipHopDX. August 17, 2020.
  42. Web site: Pooh Shiesty releases debut mixtape 'Shiesty Season'. April 30, 2021. Revolt.

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