A Boogie wit da Hoodie

Julius Dubose, born on December 6, 1995, is an American rapper and singer known professionally as A Boogie wit da Hoodie. He burst onto the music scene with his debut studio album, The Bigger Artist, released in 2017 through Atlantic Records. The album featured the hit single 'Drowning,' which reached the top twenty on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped the album achieve critical acclaim, peaking at number four on the Billboard 200.

Following his successful debut, A Boogie released his second album, Hoodie SZN, in 2018, which soared to the top of the Billboard 200 chart. His third album, Artist 2.0, released in 2020, also performed well, peaking at number two. Both albums received mixed reviews but were supported by popular singles such as 'Look Back at It' and 'Numbers,' featuring artists like Roddy Ricch and Gunna.

In 2018, Dubose was recognized for his talent with a nomination for Best New Artist at the BET Awards. His fourth album, Me vs. Myself, released in 2022, continued his streak of success, peaking at number six on the Billboard 200 and garnering positive reviews. His fifth album, Better Off Alone, received acclaim despite not achieving commercial success.

The stage name A Boogie wit da Hoodie is inspired by the character 'Ace Boogie' from the 2002 film Paid in Full, combined with his penchant for wearing hoodies, which led friends to give him the nickname. In addition to his music career, Dubose starred in the documentary film The Rise of Artist Dubose, which premiered on Facebook Watch on November 15, 2024.