Shaboozey - Singer
Age: 30
Country: United States Occupations:
Singer
Shaboozey (born Collins Obinna Chibueze) is a Nigerian-American singer, songwriter, and producer who has become a leading figure in the "modern Americana" movement. His music is a distinct fusion of alternative country, hip-hop, trap, and folk, often praised for bridging the gap between traditional Nashville storytelling and contemporary urban production.
Key Highlights
Breakthrough Success: He achieved massive global fame in 2024 with the smash hit "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," which spent 19 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, tying the record for the longest-running #1 in the chart's history.
Historical Milestone: He is the first Black male artist to simultaneously top the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot Country Songs chart.
Beyoncé Collaboration: His profile rose significantly after appearing on two tracks ("SPAGHETTII" and "SWEET ★ HONEY ★ BUCKIIN’") on Beyoncé’s 2024 country-inspired album, Cowboy Carter.
Visual Artistry: Beyond music, he is a filmmaker and photographer. He founded his own production company, V Picture Films, and often takes a hands-on role in directing and editing his own visual content.
Background and Style
Born in northern Virginia to Nigerian parents, his stage name comes from a high school football coach’s mispronunciation of his last name, Chibueze (which means "God is king" in Igbo).
His discography, including the 2024 album Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, reflects a "cinematic" approach to music, drawing influence from outlaw country icons like Johnny Cash and Kenny Rogers as much as from hip-hop legends and filmmakers like Martin Scorsese.