Based in LA, Schoolboy Q released his major label debut, Oxymoron in 2014. Not only was it a chart-topper, but it has since also gone platinum in the US. Since then, he has dropped a second album titled, Blank Face LP in 2016. To learn more about the award-winning rapper, be sure to read on below.
Schoolboy Q– 2017 Facts
Real Name
Quincy Matthew Hanley
Nick Name
Schoolboy Q
Occupation and Job
Rapper, Hip Hop Recording Artist, Record Producer
Famous For
Schoolboy Q rose to fame with the release of his major label debut, Oxymoron in 2014. His breakthrough hit, it eventually earned him a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Album in 2015.
Age – How Old is He?
He is currently 31 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
He was born on October 26, 1986
Place of Birth/Hometown
Schoolboy Q was born in Wiesbaden, West Germany. As a toddler, he lived in Texas with his mother for a few years, prior to settling in Los Angeles, California, where he spent the majority of his youth.
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
He is African American
Schoolboy Q 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 180 pounds
Weight in Kilograms
He currently weighs 82kg
Body Measurements
At this time, Schoolboy Q’s body measurements are unavailable
Waist Size
His waist size has not been revealed
Foot/Shoe Size
His shoe size is unknown at this time
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Black
Schoolboy Q’s Personal Life in 2017
Is Schoolboy Q in a Relationship?
From what we can tell, the rapper is currently single. As soon as we know more about his dating status, we will update this section.
Schoolboy Q’s Girlfriends
At this time, we do not have any information on Schoolboy Q’s prior relationships or girlfriends.
Mother
Unknown
Father
Unknown
Sisters
As far as we know, Schoolboy Q is an only child and does not have any brothers or sisters
Brothers
As far as we know, Schoolboy Q is an only child and does not have any brothers or sisters
Children
He has a daughter named Joyce Hanley who was born in 2010- she has been mentioned in many of his tracks.
High School
Schoolboy Q went to Crenshaw High School as a teen. According to an interview, he had maintained a grade of 3.3 as a student.
Did Schoolboy Q Go to College
After completing high school, he went to a few colleges including Los Angeles City College, Glendale Community College, West Los Angeles College, and Los Angeles Southwest College.
Salary
At this time, we do not have any information on Schoolboy Q’s salary.
Net Worth
As of 2017, Schoolboy Q has an estimated net worth of $2 Million.
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
He enjoys rapping and creating music in his spare time
Favorite Food
Unknown
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
Unknown
Favorite Movie
Unknown
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Color
Unknown
Favorite Music Artists
Some of his favorite rappers include Nad, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Mobb Deep, among others.
Favorite Sports
Football- he had played the sport throughout the teens
Favorite Animal
Unknown
Horoscope
Born on October 26, he is a Scorpio
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Schoolboy Q’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Schoolboy Q’s Facebook Account
https://www.facebook.com/SchoolboyQ
Schoolboy Q’s Twitter Username
https://twitter.com/schoolboyq
Schoolboy Q’s Instagram Username
https://www.instagram.com/groovyq
Schoolboy Q’s Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLi6DTUnJdDOUkWu0szfI0g
Schoolboy Q’s Snapchat Username
Schoolboy Q’s Snapchat username is @hoovaq
Other Interesting Facts:
- He played as a tailback, receiver, and cornerback in football as a teen
- As a teenager, he was a member of a street gang called the 52 Hoover Gangster Crips; at one point, he even sold drugs such as crack and Oxycontin
- He wrote his first song at the age of sixteen, though it wasn’t until his early twenties that he started to take the hobby more seriously
- He has received five Grammy Award nominations- two of which formed this year (e.g. Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Album)
- One of his greatest musical inspirations is Sean Combs, from which he adopted the moniker, “Puffy”
- In 2007, he was arrested for a home invasion-related crime that led to a six-month prison sentence
- His most successful album to date, Oxymoron charted in several countries outside of the US, including Germany, France, Canada, Australia, among a few others
- He is known for capitalizing the letter “h” in sentences
- In April 2014, he graced the covers of the popular hip-hop magazine, The Source
Schoolboy Q Bio – 2018 Update
Originally from Hesse, West Germany, Schoolboy Q released his first mixtape, Schoolboy Turned Hustla in 2008. From there, he signed with Top Dawg Entertainment, through which he issued his first album, Setbacks in 2011; a second project, Habits & Contradictions soon followed the next year. As his presence in the rap scene grew, he eventually scored a music deal with Interscope Records. His major label debut, Oxymoron was subsequently released in early 2014. A breakthrough hit, it gave rise to several charting singles including, Studio which has since gone platinum in the US. Since then, the artist has dropped one additional album, Blank Face LP in 2016.
His most recent album, Blank Face LP reached as high as number two on the Billboard Top 200. Though not as big of a hit compared to its predecessor, it went on to spawn the popular single, That Part (Feat. Kanye West). What else has SchoolboyQ been up to lately? While he hasn’t dropped any new solo material, he has landed a few features in the works of JAHKOY, Calvin Harris, and RJ; these include the songs, California Heaven, Cash Out, and Hennebeeto. According to what he’s revealed on a radio show, the rapper is currently working on a new album, which as of September 2017, was “90% done.”
