Ian O'Neill Smith (born May 29, 2005), known mononymously as Ian (stylized in all lowercase), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.[2]
Ian | |
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| Birth name | Ian O'Neill Smith[1] |
| Also known as | Suburbancerberus, Ian Ferguson |
| Born | May 29, 2005[1] St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.[1] |
| Origin | Dallas, Texas, U.S[2] |
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| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017–present |
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Early life
editBorn in St. Louis, Missouri, he attended Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas and Clemson University. Before he began his rap career, he played rugby and crew in high school. He also played rugby at Clemson before pursuing his music career fulltime.
Career
editIan began his music career in 2018, releasing tracks on SoundCloud under the alias Suburbancerberus. Initially, he created mixes featuring popular artists such as Chief Keef. By 2019, Ian had transitioned to producing music for other performers, a role he continued to fulfill through 2022, producing for artists like Izaya Tiji.[3][better source needed]
On May 13, 2024, he released the music video to his single "Figure It Out" which contained a cameo from former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch on Lyrical Lemonade.[4] On May 17, 2024, he released his debut mixtape ValedictorIan with production from Sxprano and American rapper and producer tana.[5]
In June 2024, he released "Fit Check" with VonOff1700.[6] Also in 2024, he released the song "Magic Johnson," which became viral on TikTok; this single would be tacked onto the deluxe edition of Valedictorian.
Ian released "Hate Me" with Lil Yachty in July 2024, which was accompanied by a video from Lyrical Lemonade.[7] This single was included on his debut album, Goodbye Horses, released on October 18, 2024.
Discography
editStudio albums
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart position |
|---|---|---|
| US [8] | ||
| Goodbye Horses | 86 |
Mixtapes
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart position |
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| US [9] | ||
| Valedictorian |
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54 |
Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [10] |
US R&B/HH [11] | |||
| "Hate Me" (with Lil Yachty) |
2024 | 68 | 18 | Goodbye Horses |
| "End Up Gone" | — | — | ||
Other charted songs
edit| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Bub. [12] |
US R&B/HH [13] | |||
| "Never Stop" | 2024 | 14 | 39 | Valedictorian |
| "Magic Johnson" | 1 | 25 | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c "ian Lyrics, Songs, and Albums". Genius. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
- ^ a b "ian Is Quickly Blowing Up Thanks To His Debut Mixtape "Valedictorian"". HotNewHipHop. May 19, 2024. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Simpson, Paul. "Ian Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
- ^ "Marshawn Lynch Stars in ian's New Rap Music Video 'Figure It Out'!". TMZ. May 13, 2024. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ "ian drops debut mixtape Valedictorian with Sxprano, Tana". Our Generation Music. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ ian (June 28, 2024). ian - Fit Check (Feat. VonOff1700) [Official Music Video]. Retrieved July 6, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ Lil Yachty and Ian - Hate Me (Official Music Video) – via YouTube.
- ^ @billboardcharts (October 28, 2024). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200..." (Tweet). Retrieved October 29, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ @billboardcharts (May 28, 2024). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200..." (Tweet). Retrieved July 20, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ @billboardcharts (August 5, 2024). "@lilyachty & #ian's "Hate Me" debuts at No. 68 on this week's #Hot100" (Tweet). Retrieved August 6, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of August 10, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of June 1, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- "Magic Johnson": "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of July 20, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
- ^ Peaks on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart:
- "Never Stop": "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of June 1, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
- "Magic Johnson": "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of July 20, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
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