Schoolboy Q

Schoolboy Q, born Quincy Matthew Hanley on October twenty-six, nineteen eighty-six, is a prominent rapper, songwriter, and musician known for his unique style and impactful lyrics. He first gained local recognition with his mixtape, Gangsta & Soul, released in two thousand nine. His career took a significant turn after signing with Top Dawg Entertainment, where he released his debut studio album, Setbacks, in two thousand eleven, followed by the critically acclaimed Habits & Contradictions in two thousand twelve. Both albums achieved moderate success on the US Billboard 200 chart as digital exclusives.

In two thousand fourteen, Hanley made a major leap in his career by signing with Interscope Records, releasing his third album, Oxymoron. This album was met with widespread critical acclaim and peaked at the top of the US Billboard 200. It featured hit singles such as "Collard Greens," featuring Kendrick Lamar, which received quadruple platinum certification, and "Studio," featuring BJ the Chicago Kid, which also achieved triple platinum status. His guest appearances on tracks like "White Walls" by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis and "2 On" by Tinashe further solidified his presence in the music industry.

Continuing his successful trajectory, Schoolboy Q released his fourth and fifth albums, Blank Face LP in two thousand sixteen and Crash Talk in two thousand nineteen, both of which received positive reviews and peaked within the top three of the Billboard 200. His sixth album, Blue Lips, is set to release in two thousand twenty-four and has already garnered universal acclaim, peaking at number thirteen on the charts.

As a member of the influential California-based hip hop group Black Hippy, alongside fellow artists Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, and Kendrick Lamar, Hanley has made significant contributions to the genre. Throughout his career, he has received five Grammy Award nominations, showcasing his talent and impact on the music scene.