An up-and-coming rapper, Khalid has been involved with music ever since his high school days. Shortly after his graduation, he broke through with the release of his debut single, Location. Responsible for his rise to fame, the track peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, but not before garnering praises from contemporary critics. Outside of the United States, the record also charted in countries such as Switzerland, New Zealand, Philippines, and Belgium, among others. Accompanied by an official MV, the video has since been played more than 100 million times on Youtube. To date, Location has gone platinum three times in the US.
Continuing to churn out singles over the next few months, he released the tracks, Let’s Go, Hopeless, Reasons, and Saved, though none of them matched the success of his debut effort. Then on February 2, 2017, the rapper dropped his next single, Young Dumb & Broke. Written in part by Khalid himself (with help from Joel Little, Jared Boies, and Talay Riley), it peaked as high as number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. A global hit, it also charted in countries such as Sweden, Germany, Canada, Latia, Malaysia, Norway, and Australia, to name a few. On Youtube, the official music video has been viewed over 110 million times.
Most recently, Khalid came out with his debut album, American Teen on March 3, 2017. Preceded by his breakout single, Location, the record comprised of 15 tracks, some of which included Shot Down, Therapy, Another Sad Love Song, Let’s Go, Cold Blooded, and Hopeless. A considerable success, the album entered the Billboard 200 at number nine in the United States; from there, it went on to peak at number 4 just a few weeks later. As with his earlier singles, the album also enjoyed success overseas- for instance, it was certified gold in both Canada and Denmark.
In support of his debut album, the emcee had hit the roads for a concert tour earlier this year. From January until now, he has already performed over 100 shows across the world from Toronto, Canada, to Tilburg, Netherlands. For those who may be interested in seeing him perform live, he still has a few shows left this year in Australia and New Zealand. In addition to that, he’ll also be continuing the tour in the UK in early 2018. Recognized for his contributions, he earned several accolades this year- many of which are still pending. As of October 2017 however, he has already won a Woodie Award and an MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist.
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Khalid – 2017 Facts
Real Name
Khalid Legend Robinson
Nick Name
Khalid
Occupation and Job
Singer-songwriter, rapper, hip-hop artist
Famous For
Khalid came under the spotlight with the release of his debut single, Location last year. Certified platinum by the RIAA, it had peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Age – How Old is He?
He is currently 19 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
He was born on February 11, 1998
Place of Birth/Hometown
Khalid was born in Fort Stewart, Georgia. Growing up, however, he lived in a variety of cities from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to Fort Drum, New York, to Heidelberg, Germany, due to his mother’s military career. During his final year of high school, he and his family moved to El Paso, Texas.
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
He is of Moroccan and Algerian descent
Khalid Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
He is 5’10” tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
He is 179cm tall
Weight in Pounds
He currently weighs 176 pounds
Weight in Kilograms
He currently weighs 80kg
Body Measurements
His body measurements are unavailable at this time
Waist Size
Unknown
Foot/Shoe Size
His shoe size is unavailable at this time
Eye Color
Dark brown
Hair Color
Black
Khalid’s Personal Life in 2017
Is Khalid in a Relationship?
As far as we know, the rapper is currently single. If he is in a relationship, he’s doing a fairly good job of keeping it under wraps.
Khalid’s Girlfriends
At this time, we do not have any information on his prior relationships or girlfriends (if any).
Mother
Linda Wolfe
Father
Unknown
Sisters
As far as we know, Khalid is an only child and does not have any siblings
Brothers
As far as we know, Khalid is an only child and does not have any siblings
Children
No, he does not have any children
High School
As a teen, he had pursued musical theatre and singing in high school. For his senior year, he went to Americas High School after having moved to El Paso, Texas, from which he graduated from in 2016.
Did Khalid Go to College
No, Khalid has not gone to college. Ever since he received his diploma, he has been focused on succeeding as a rapper.
Salary
At this time, we do not have any details on Khalid’s salary.
Net Worth
As of 2017, Khalid has an estimated net worth of $250,000.
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
In his free time, he enjoys listening and creating music
Favorite Food
Unknown
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Movie
Unknown
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Color
Blue
Favorite Music Artists
His biggest musical inspirations include Kendrick Lamar, Frank Ocean, John Misty, ASAP Rocky, Chance the Rapper, Grizzly Bear, and James Blake.
Favorite Sports
Football
Horoscope
Born on February 11th, he is an Aquarius
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Khalid’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Khalid’s Facebook AccountÂ
https://www.facebook.com/thegreatkhalid/
Khalid’s Twitter UsernameÂ
https://twitter.com/thegreatkhalid
Khalid’s Instagram UsernameÂ
https://www.instagram.com/thegr8khalid
Khalid’s Youtube Channels
https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialKhalidVEVO
Khalid’s Snapchat UsernameÂ
Khalid’s Snapchat username is @khalidnrj
Other Interesting Facts:
- He made his television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote his single, Location on March 15, 2017
- One of his songs, Angels was used in an episode of the ABC medical drama, Grey’s Anatomy
- He was featured in Logic’s smash hit, 1-800-273-8255 alongside Alessia Cara
- Over the past year, he has also collaborated with Calvin Harris, Future, Marshmallow, DJDS, and Lorde
- The rapper currently has over 220,000 followers on Soundcloud
- His most recent single, Young Dumb & Broke went platinum in the US after peaking at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100
- He went on a two-month tour earlier this year in support of his debut album