EST Gee facts for kids

George Albert Stone III (born May 11, 1994), known as EST Gee, is an American rapper. He grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. In 2021, he joined Yo Gotti's Collective Music Group (CMG) and Interscope Records.

His fifth mixtape, Bigger Than Life or Death, came out in July 2021. It reached number seven on the Billboard 200 music chart. This mixtape included popular songs like "Lick Back" and "5500 Degrees". His first studio album, I Never Felt Nun (2022), also did very well, reaching number eight on the Billboard 200.

Early Life and Education

George Albert Stone III was born on May 11, 1994. His parents are George and Sheila Stone. He spent his early years in Louisville, Kentucky. He lived in the Clarksdale Projects and later in Tubman Court & Ellington Avenue.

He went to St. Xavier High School. He graduated from there in 2012. After high school, George received a scholarship to play football. He attended Indiana State University and studied communications. He later transferred to Sac City College and then to Stephen F. Austin University. George decided to leave college in 2016.

In 2017, he played football briefly for the CFL team, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Music Career

George became interested in rap music in 2017. He was inspired after watching rapper Lil Baby perform on TV. He first used the name "Big Gee" for his music. Later, he changed it to "EST Gee." The letters "EST" stand for "Everybody Shines Together."

He released his first song, "Stains," on YouTube in December 2017. He kept releasing new music regularly. This helped him build a group of fans in his local area. He released his first two mixtapes, El Toro and Die Bloody, in 2019.

EST Gee started to get more attention with his third mixtape, Ion Feel Nun, in March 2020. He followed this with I Still Don't Feel Nun in December 2020. In January 2021, EST Gee signed a music deal. He joined Yo Gotti's Collective Music Group (CMG), Interscope Records, and Warlike. He was also featured on Lil Baby's song "Real as It Gets." This song was his first to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It reached number 34.

His fifth mixtape, Bigger Than Life or Death, was released on July 21, 2021. Other artists like Future, Young Thug, Pooh Shiesty, and Lil Durk were featured on the mixtape. EST Gee explained that the title means nothing can stop him. He said, "Even if I die, that ain't gonna do nothing but make me bigger." The mixtape reached number 7 on the Billboard 200 chart.

A deluxe version of the mixtape, Bigger Than Life or Death, Pt. 2, was released later in 2021. It included more songs and features from artists like Yo Gotti, Future, and Moneybagg Yo.

Personal Life

EST Gee has faced personal challenges. His mother passed away in March 2020 from leukemia. His brother also passed away a week later in Louisville.

In September 2019, EST Gee was injured after filming a music video. He recovered after two weeks in the hospital. He has mostly kept his vision.

Music Releases

EST Gee has released several albums and mixtapes. His music often appears on popular charts.

Studio Albums

• I Never Felt Nun (2022)

Compilation Albums

• Gangsta Art (with CMG the Label) (2022)

Mixtapes

• El Toro (2019)
• Die Bloody (2019)
• Ion Feel Nun (2020)
• I Still Don't Feel Nun (2020)
• Bigger Than Life or Death (2021)
• Bigger Than Life or Death, Pt. 2 (2021)
• Last Ones Left (with 42 Dugg) (2022)
• Mad (2023)
• El Toro 2 (2023)

Popular Songs

EST Gee has released many singles and been featured on songs by other artists. Some of his well-known songs include:

• "Special (Remix)" (featuring Moneybagg Yo) (2020)
• "Lick Back" (2021)
• "Lamborghini Geeski" (2021)
• "Free the Shiners" (with 42 Dugg) (2022)
• "Everybody Shooters Too" (with 42 Dugg) (2022)
• "Thump ..." (with 42 Dugg) (2022)
• "Shoot It Myself" (featuring Future) (2022)
• "Backstage Passes" (featuring Jack Harlow) (2022)

He has also been featured on popular songs like:

• "Real as It Gets" (Lil Baby featuring EST Gee) (2021)
• "At Will" (G-Eazy featuring EST Gee) (2021)
• "Lurkin" (Mozzy featuring EST Gee) (2022)

Other songs that have charted include:

• "5500 Degrees" (featuring Lil Baby, 42 Dugg and Rylo Rodriguez) (2021)
• "Switches & Dracs" (Moneybagg Yo featuring Lil Durk and EST Gee) (2021)
• "Ice Talk" (with 42 Dugg) (2022)
• "Chickens" (Future featuring EST Gee) (2022)
• "Back and Forth" (with Lil Baby) (2022)
• "Ball Like Me Too" (2023)