Laila! Explained

Birth Name:Laila Smith
Birth Date:19 April 2006
Years Active:2023–present
Father:Yasiin Bey
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Laila Smith (born April 19, 2006[1]), known professionally as Laila!, is an American singer.

Early life

Smith is from Brooklyn, New York.[2]

Career

She wrote her debut single "Like That!", in 2023 when she was 16.[3]

Personal life

In a Complex interview, she has confirmed the rumors that Yasiin Bey (formally known as Mos Def) is her father.[4]

Discography

Artist:Laila!
Studio:1
Music Videos:2
Ep:2
Singles:3

Studio albums

Title! rowspan="2" scope="col"
DetailsPeak chart positions
USUSR&B/HHCAN
Gap Year[5]

Extended plays

Title! rowspan="2" scope="col"
DetailsPeak chart positions
USUSR&B/HHCAN
IN CTRL

Singles

As lead artist

Title! rowspan="2" scope="col"
YearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
USUSR&B/HH[6] CANUKWWTT[7] [8]
"Like That"20233
"Wassup"
"Not My Problem"20242516

Music videos

TitleYearDirector
As lead artist
"Like That"2024Bellamy Brewster
"Not My Problem"Otmara Marrero

Filmography

References

  1. Web site: Laila! . 2024-08-16 . Genius . en.
  2. Web site: 2024-06-26 . Who Is Laila!? Get To Know The ’Like That!’ Rapper With Another Hit . 2024-08-16 . UPROXX . en-US.
  3. Web site: Corrine . Amber . 2024-08-02 . Rising Star Laila! Confirms Yasiin Bey (FKA Mos Def) Is Her Dad: “The Rumors Are True” . 2024-08-16 . VIBE.com . en-US.
  4. Web site: Laila! Reveals Her Dad Yasiin Bey’s Reaction To Her Early Attempts With Music . 2024-08-16 . BET . en.
  5. Web site: Diaz . Angel . 2024-08-16 . Laila! Drops ‘Not My Problem’ Video, Announces Debut Album ‘Gap Year!’ . 2024-08-16 . Billboard . en-US.
  6. Web site: 2013-01-02 . Hot R&B Songs . 2024-08-16 . Billboard . en-US.
  7. Web site: Cabison . Rosalie . 2023-08-30 . TikTok Billboard Top 50 . 2024-08-16 . Billboard . en-US.
  8. Web site: Cabison . Rosalie . 2023-08-30 . TikTok Billboard Top 50 . 2024-08-16 . Billboard . en-US.
  9. Web site: Urbanworld Film Festival 2021 . 2024-08-18 . urbanworld.eventive.org.