Born: 24 / 6 / 1992
Location: United States
Ricardo Valdez Valentine Jr. (born June 24, 1992), known professionally as 6lack (stylized as 6LACK, pronounced "black"), is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, he gained recognition following the release of his 2016 single "Prblms", which marked his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. The song preceded the release of his debut studio album, Free 6lack in November of that year through Love Renaissance and Interscope Records. It received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Urban Contemporary Album and earned platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).Two years later, he released his second studio album East Atlanta Love Letter (2018), which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 chart. That same year, he released the single "OTW" (with Khalid and Ty Dolla Sign) and guest featured on Normani's single "Waves"—earning him a MTV Video Music Award. In June 2020, he released his debut extended play (EP) 6pc Hot, which included the single "Know My Rights" (featuring Lil Baby). Later that year, he guest performed alongside Elton John on Gorillaz's single "The Pink Phantom". In 2021, he released his highest charting single "Calling My Phone" (with Lil Tjay), which peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked on the Canadian Hot 100. His third album, Since I Have a Lover (2023) was met with moderate critical and commercial reception.
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6LACK has announced his return to Australia in 2024 for his Since I Have A Lover tour.
After collaborations with The Kid LAROI. and Pop Smoke in 2020, the New York rapper's first song for 2021 is already weaselling its way to the tops of the chart..
"The use of real drums and percussion throughout the night sets Valentine's performance apart from other hip hop acts while also highlighting his obvious love of real instrumentation."
Heading our way in October.
"... Given how late Migos were to start their show, the subsequent 35-minute set was extremely short-lived - a Migos show without 'Versace'? Really?"
"The crowd, now seriously hot and seriously sweaty, erupted with excitement."