Hunxho Explained

Hunxho
Birth Name:Ibrahim Muhammad Dodo[1]
Alias:Xho
Birth Date:20 June 1999
Birth Place:Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Origin:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Years Active:2017present
Label:300[2]

Ibrahim Muhammad Dodo (born June 20, 1999), known professionally as Hunxho (pronounced "huncho")[3] is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. He is signed to 300 Entertainment. Hunxho initially rose to fame with the song "Let's Get It" in 2021, which spawned a remix with fellow American rapper 21 Savage. Later that year, he released the mixtape Street Poet 2.

Early life

Ibrahim Muhammad Dodo was born on June 22, 1999, in Greensboro, North Carolina.[4] He later moved to Georgia in his adolescence and was primarily raised in East Atlanta. In high school, Dodo developed an interest in basketball before relocating to Colorado for his college education.[5] [6] [7] [8] He drew inspiration from notable rappers like Young Thug, Rich Homie Quan, Skooly, Future, and Gucci Mane.[9] Before pursuing his rap career, Dodo spent time making money in the East Atlanta streets. He wrote his first song in 2017 and later moved back to Atlanta to focus on his music.[10]

Career

Career beginnings

Hunxho's single "Let's Get It"[11] (part of his project Street Poet 2) marked the beginning of his success.[12] The song was later remixed by 21 Savage.[13] Following this success, Hunxho signed with 300 Entertainment, which released his first 2022 project, Street Poetry.[14] This album featured the "Let's Get It" remix and the single "Made Me" with NoCap. In 2022, Hunxho released his second project, "Xhosen" (a tribute to his son), on June 16.[15] [16] This project featured WanMor on the single "Heartless" and guest appearances on singles by Lil PJ, Rot Ken, and Lil Darius. In 2023, Hunxho released his first project, "Humble as Ever", which featured the single "Highly Performing". His long-awaited debut album, "22", was released on March 22, 2023.[17] This 22-song project features Tee Grizzley, Yung Mal, and Lil Poppa, and includes prominent singles like "True To My Religion"[18] and "48 Laws Of Power".[19] The concept of "22" was first teased on Xhosen with the single "22", representing his East Atlanta block, his birthday (June 22), and the significant year of 2022, when he was signed, acquitted of his RICO charge, and celebrated the birth of his first son.

2023–present: 4 Days in LA and "IOU Tour"

Hunxho released the eight-song EP 4 Days in LA in May 2023, featuring Lil Dallas and production from longtime trap producer Murda Beatz.[20] Shortly after, he joined the "It's Only Us Tour" as a supporting act, headlined by Lil Baby, in promotion of his third studio album It's Only Me. Hunxho was accompanied by fellow southern artists Rylo Rodriguez and GloRilla on the nationwide tour.[21]

Legal troubles

In June 2023, Hunxho was arrested at the LYFE ATL Nightclub in Atlanta for gun possession, following a shooting incident at a birthday party he hosted.[22]

Discography

Mixtapes

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US
[23]
Hunxhoseason
  • Released: August 4, 2017
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
True Story
  • Released: January 15, 2018
  • Label: 1Team Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Suicide and Murder
  • Released: July 6, 2018
  • Label: 1Team Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Street Poet
  • Released: July 14, 2020
  • Label: 1865 LLC
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Street Poet 2
  • Released: July 30, 2021
  • Label: 1865 LLC
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Street Poetry
  • Released: July 30, 2022
  • Label: 300
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
For Her
  • Released: October 13, 2023
  • Label: 300
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
84

Extended plays

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US
[24]
Trench Baby
  • Released: November 3, 2018
  • Label: 1Team Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Murda Boyz
  • Released: June 19, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Xhosen
  • Released: June 16, 2022
  • Label: 300
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Humble as Ever
  • Released: January 7, 2023
  • Label: 300
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
4 Days in LA
  • Released: May 26, 2023
  • Label: 300
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Before the Album
  • Released: June 7, 2024
  • Label: 300
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
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Notes and References

  1. Web site: BMI | Songview Search .
  2. https://300ent.com/artists/Hunxho
  3. Web site: Robinson . Joshua . 2022-06-16 . Who Is Hunxho? . 2024-02-19 . HotNewHipHop . en.
  4. Web site: TiVo . Staff . Hunxho Biography. . March 9, 2024.
  5. Web site: NO MATTER WHERE HE GOES, HUNXHO'S ALWAYS HOME. Sophia. Tan. Inked Magazine. en. March 9, 2024 . March 16, 2023.
  6. Web site: Atlanta's Next Superstar, Hunxho. Sparky. en. March 9, 2024 . April 2, 2022.
  7. Web site: Rising Atlanta rapper Hunxho is only in competition with himself. DeAsia. Page. AJC Mag. en. March 9, 2024 . February 2, 2024.
  8. Web site: Exclusive: Hunxho On Leaving The Streets For Music. Haze. Dirty Glove. en. March 9, 2024 . August 21, 2021.
  9. Web site: Hunxho DGB Off The Porch Interview. Revolt. en. March 9, 2024 . November 15, 2022.
  10. Web site: NO MATTER WHERE HE GOES, HUNXHO'S ALWAYS HOME. Inked Magazine. March 16, 2023 . en. March 9, 2024.
  11. Web site: Ju . Shirley . 2022-05-04 . Atlanta's Bonafide Street Poet Hunxho Is Blowing Up After Viral Single "Let's Get It" . 2024-02-23 . AllHipHop . en-US.
  12. Web site: Galindo . Thomas . 2022-03-05 . Hunxho Delivers "Street Poetry" On New Project . 2024-02-19 . HotNewHipHop . en.
  13. Web site: Cowen . Trace William . 21 Savage Featured on New Songs From Shenseea and Hunxho . 2024-02-23 . Complex . en-us.
  14. Web site: Galindo . Thomas . 2022-03-05 . Hunxho Delivers "Street Poetry" On New Project . 2024-02-23 . HotNewHipHop . en.
  15. Web site: Hynes . Hayley . 2022-06-11 . Hunxho Drops Off "1, 2, 3" Single Along With "Xhosen" Project Announcement . 2024-02-23 . HotNewHipHop . en.
  16. Web site: 2022-07-05 . Hunxho Explains The Relentless Work Ethic Behind New Album, 'Xhosen' . 2024-02-23 . UPROXX . en-US.
  17. Web site: 2023-03-24 . Play X Play: Hunxho Breaks Down '48 Laws Of Power' & More Of His Favorite Tracks From '22' . 2024-02-23 . HipHopDX . en.
  18. Web site: 2023-05-23 . Hunxho Laments Not Staying 'True To My Religion' On 'UPROXX Sessions' . 2024-02-23 . UPROXX . en-US.
  19. Web site: HUB . YOUR CULTURE . 2023-03-28 . ACCLAIMED ATLANTA RAPPER & STREET POET HUNXHO RELEASES NEW ALBUM "22" . 2024-02-23 . IMPRINT . en-US.
  20. Web site: Ech . Joey EchJoey . 2023-05-03 . May 2023 New Music Releases . 2024-02-23 . XXL Mag . en.
  21. Web site: Powell . Jon . Lil Baby, GloRilla, and more are coming to a city near you . 2024-02-23 . REVOLT.
  22. Web site: Hynes . Hayley . 2023-06-25 . Hunxho Reportedly Arrested After Shooting At His ATL Birthday Bash . 2024-02-23 . HotNewHipHop . en.
  23. Billboard 200™ . 2024-02-23 . Billboard . en-US.
  24. billboardcharts. 1802801933507281371. Debuts on this week's #Billboard200.... June 17, 2024. June 18, 2024.