Don Toliver facts for kids
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Don Toliver
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| Birth name | Caleb Zackery Toliver |
| Born | June 12, 1994 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Partner(s) | Kali Uchis (2020–present) |
| Children | 1 |
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Caleb Zackery Toliver, known as Don Toliver, is an American singer and songwriter. He was born on June 12, 1994. Don Toliver became well-known for his unique music style.
His first mixtape, Donny Womack, came out in 2018. Soon after, he worked with famous rapper Travis Scott on Scott's album Astroworld. This led to Don Toliver signing with Scott's record label, Cactus Jack Records, and Atlantic Records.
Don Toliver gained a lot of fans with his songs "No Idea" (2019) and "After Party" (2020). These songs became very popular on TikTok. They also reached high spots on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart. His first studio album, Heaven or Hell (2020), was a big success. His later albums, Life of a Don (2021) and Love Sick (2023), also did very well. In 2020, he was featured on the hit song "Lemonade". His fourth album, Hardstone Psycho (2024), also reached the top of the music charts.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Don Toliver grew up in Houston, Texas. Music was always a part of his life. His father was a rapper in the early 2000s. He often played music at home, which inspired Don Toliver from a young age.
Career Highlights
Early Career and First Songs
In 2017, Don Toliver released a mixtape called Playa Familia with another artist, Yungjosh93. He also put out his own songs like "I Gotta" and "Diva". In 2018, he signed with Atlantic Records and We Run It Entertainment. He then released more songs, "Make Sumn" and "Checks", which also had music videos.
Rising to Fame with Travis Scott and Hit Songs
In July 2018, Don Toliver released the song "Holdin' Steel". His first major mixtape, Donny Womack, followed in August. A day later, he was featured on Travis Scott's album Astroworld with the song "Can't Say". This helped him gain a lot of attention. Soon after, he officially joined Travis Scott's record label, Cactus Jack Records.
Throughout 2019, Don Toliver released popular songs like "Back Up" and "Can't Feel My Legs". His song "No Idea" became a huge hit on TikTok, making him even more famous. He also performed at the Astroworld Festival with Travis Scott. In December 2019, he was part of the JackBoys group album, contributing to several tracks.
In 2020, Don Toliver continued to collaborate with other artists. He appeared on Eminem's album and was scheduled to open for The Weeknd's tour. On March 13, 2020, he released his first studio album, Heaven or Hell. This album featured many guest artists like Travis Scott.
Later in 2020, Don Toliver released more singles. He and his DJ Chase B put out "Cafeteria" with Gunna. He also released "Clap" for the movie F9 soundtrack. A big moment was his feature on the song "Lemonade" by Internet Money and Gunna. This song became his highest-charting hit on the Billboard Hot 100. He also collaborated with artists like Kaash Paige, Big Sean, and Nas.
Life of a Don and More Collaborations
In 2021, Don Toliver announced his next album, Life of a Don. He released the first single, "What You Need", in May.
He also collaborated on the song "Don't Go" with Skrillex and Justin Bieber. Don Toliver was featured on Kanye West's album Donda on the track "Moon". Life of a Don was released on October 8, 2021. It included songs with Travis Scott, Kali Uchis, and other artists.
In 2022, Don Toliver continued to work with many famous musicians. He appeared on another track with Kanye West, "Broken Road". He also collaborated with Pusha T and Lil Uzi Vert on "Scrape It Off". He joined Justin Bieber for the song "Honest" and performed it live. He was featured on DJ Khaled's album God Did and Nav's album Demons Protected by Angels. Towards the end of the year, he released the single "Do It Right" and appeared on several songs from Metro Boomin's album Heroes & Villains.
Love Sick and Hardstone Psycho
On February 14, 2023, Don Toliver announced his third studio album, Love Sick. He released the single "4 Me" with Kali Uchis shortly after. Another single, "Leave the Club", featuring Lil Durk and GloRilla, came out before the album's release on February 24. A deluxe version of Love Sick was released later, adding more songs. He also appeared on Kali Uchis' song "Fantasy".
In May 2024, a video of Don Toliver performing at the Rolling Loud festival became very popular online. Fans noticed his fun stage presence, comparing him to cartoon characters like Dr. Nefario from Despicable Me and The Crimson Chin from The Fairly OddParents.
On March 12, 2024, Don Toliver announced his fourth studio album, Hardstone Psycho. The album's first single, "Bandit", was released in February 2024. Another song, "Deep in the Water", followed in March. He was also featured on Yeat's single "Heavy Stunts" in May. Later that month, he released "Attitude" and confirmed the album's release date. Hardstone Psycho came out on June 14, 2024.
On July 13, 2025, Don Toliver, along with the other members of Jackboys, released their second group album, JackBoys 2.
Personal Life
Don Toliver has been in a relationship with American singer Kali Uchis since 2020. In January 2024, they shared the happy news that they were expecting their first child. Two months later, their son was born. Don Toliver dedicated the music video for his song "Deep in the Water" to Kali Uchis and their son.
Discography
- Heaven or Hell (2020)
- Life of a Don (2021)
- Love Sick (2023)
- Hardstone Psycho (2024)
Concert Tours
Headlining
- Life of a Don Tour (2021)
- Love Sick Tour (2023)
- Psycho Tour (2024)
- Hardstone Pyscho (2025)
Supporting
- Future - One Big Party Tour (2023)
