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.

Hunxho
Hunxho in 2024
Background information
Birth nameIbrahim Muhammad Dodo[1]
Also known asXho
Born (1999-06-22) June 22, 1999 (age 25)
Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2017–present
Labels300[2]
Websitehunxhomusic.com

Early life

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Ibrahim Muhammad Dodo was born on June 22, 1999, in Greensboro, North Carolina to a Nigerian Father and African American Mother.[4] He 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

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Career beginnings

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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 the age of which he celebrated the birth of his son.

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

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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]

Hunxho would release his gold-certified single Your Friends on August 23, 2024, as the lead single to his next project, titled For Her which would divert from his traditional sound into music more comparable and oriented towards R&B.[22][23] Your Friends would be remixed by Summer Walker in 2024.[24][25]

Personal life

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Dodo has two children, Xoe, born in 2023 and Xhosen, born in 2022.[26][27] Dodo is a Muslim.[28]

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.[29]

Dodo was previously involved in a relationship with singer, Keyshia Cole[30][31][32]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[33]
22
  • Released: March 22, 2023
  • Label: 300
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Thank God
  • Released: October 25, 2024
  • Label: 300
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
87

Mixtapes

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Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[34]
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

Collaborative mixtapes

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Title Details
Street Symphony
(with Street Symphony)
  • Released: November 3, 2018
  • Label: Track or Die, 1165
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

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Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[35]
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
197

References

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  1. ^ "BMI | Songview Search".[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ https://300ent.com/artists/Hunxho
  3. ^ Robinson, Joshua (June 16, 2022). "Who Is Hunxho?". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  4. ^ TiVo, Staff. "Hunxho Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  5. ^ Sophia, Tan (March 16, 2023). "NO MATTER WHERE HE GOES, HUNXHO'S ALWAYS HOME". Inked Magazine. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  6. ^ "Atlanta's Next Superstar, Hunxho". Sparky. April 2, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  7. ^ DeAsia, Page (February 2, 2024). "Rising Atlanta rapper Hunxho is only in competition with himself". AJC Mag. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  8. ^ Haze (August 21, 2021). "Exclusive: Hunxho On Leaving The Streets For Music". Dirty Glove. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  9. ^ "Hunxho DGB Off The Porch Interview". Revolt. November 15, 2022. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  10. ^ "NO MATTER WHERE HE GOES, HUNXHO'S ALWAYS HOME". Inked Magazine. March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  11. ^ Ju, Shirley (May 4, 2022). "Atlanta's Bonafide Street Poet Hunxho Is Blowing Up After Viral Single "Let's Get It"". AllHipHop. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  12. ^ Galindo, Thomas (March 5, 2022). "Hunxho Delivers "Street Poetry" On New Project". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  13. ^ Cowen, Trace William. "21 Savage Featured on New Songs From Shenseea and Hunxho". Complex. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  14. ^ Galindo, Thomas (March 5, 2022). "Hunxho Delivers "Street Poetry" On New Project". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  15. ^ Hynes, Hayley (June 11, 2022). "Hunxho Drops Off "1, 2, 3" Single Along With "Xhosen" Project Announcement". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  16. ^ "Hunxho Explains The Relentless Work Ethic Behind New Album, 'Xhosen'". UPROXX. July 5, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  17. ^ "Play X Play: Hunxho Breaks Down '48 Laws Of Power' & More Of His Favorite Tracks From '22'". HipHopDX. March 24, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  18. ^ "Hunxho Laments Not Staying 'True To My Religion' On 'UPROXX Sessions'". UPROXX. May 23, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  19. ^ HUB, YOUR CULTURE (March 28, 2023). "ACCLAIMED ATLANTA RAPPER & STREET POET HUNXHO RELEASES NEW ALBUM "22"". IMPRINT. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  20. ^ Ech, Joey (May 3, 2023). "May 2023 New Music Releases". XXL Mag. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  21. ^ Powell, Jon. "Lil Baby, GloRilla, and more are coming to a city near you". REVOLT. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  22. ^ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  23. ^ Ingenthron, Blair. "HUNXHO Releases New Project 'FOR HER' Out Now". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
  24. ^ Thomson, Zangba. "From The Block to The Charts: Check Out Hunxho and Summer Walker's New "Your Friends" Single". BongMinesEntertaiment. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  25. ^ "New Music : Hunxho ft Summer Walker ' Your Friends 'Friends" Single". BongMinesEntertaiment. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  26. ^ "Congrats! Atlanta rapper Hunxho welcomes baby girl "Xoe"". Instagram. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  27. ^ "Baby Boy♥️". Twitter. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  28. ^ "Hunxho Age Revealed: Everything You Need to Know". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
  29. ^ Hynes, Hayley (June 25, 2023). "Hunxho Reportedly Arrested After Shooting At His ATL Birthday Bash". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  30. ^ "Have a great day @hunxho happy BDay ❤️‍🩹". Instagram. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  31. ^ "#KeyshiaCole Confirms Relationship With Atlanta Rapper #Hunxho ❤️". Instagram. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  32. ^ Abraham, Mya (June 25, 2023). "Hunxho Surprises Keyshia Cole With Pink Maybach Truck For 43rd Birthday". Vibe. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
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