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| Birth name | Javarri Latre Walker |
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| Born | June 13, 2000 Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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Javarri Latre Walker (born June 13, 2000) is an American rapper and singer from Orlando, Florida, who is known by his stage name Hotboii. He became famous for his 2020 song "Don't Need Time". The song was so popular that it was certified platinum, meaning it sold over one million copies. A new version of the song was later released featuring the famous rapper Lil Baby.
Hotboii has signed with major record labels like Geffen Records and Interscope Records. He has released several successful albums, including Double O Baby (2020), Life of a Hotboii (2021), and Blinded by Death (2022). His album Blinded by Death even made it onto the Billboard 200, a list of the most popular albums in the United States.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Javarri Latre Walker was born in Orlando, Florida, on June 13, 2000. He grew up in a neighborhood called Pine Hills and has 16 siblings. As a kid, he enjoyed listening to musicians like Lil Wayne, Rich Homie Quan, and Kodak Black.
He started rapping when he was only seven years old. With his mom's help, he began sharing his music online on platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube in 2016.
During his teenage years, Walker faced some personal challenges and had to spend two years away from home between 2016 and 2018. He used this time to focus on his music and improve his songwriting skills. This experience made him determined to take his music career seriously.
Music Career
Rising to Fame
After returning home in 2018, Hotboii focused on his music. His song "YG's," released in 2019, quickly became popular. The song described his experiences growing up.
In 2020, he worked with other rappers like Stunna 4 Vegas and Rylo Rodriguez. But his big break came with the song "Don't Need Time". He wrote the song to honor a close friend who had passed away. The song had a slower, more thoughtful piano melody, which was different from his earlier music. It became a huge hit, getting millions of views and streams online.
Later that year, a remix of "Don't Need Time" featuring Lil Baby was released. The new music video for the remix touched on the topic of police brutality, an issue that was important to Hotboii after another friend was killed. In 2022, "Don't Need Time" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Albums and Major Labels
On May 22, 2020, Hotboii released his first mixtape, Kut Da Fan On. It included popular songs like "Don't Need Time" and featured other Florida rappers. Many of the songs were written while he was away from home as a teen. Music critics praised the mixtape for its honest stories and clever lyrics.
His success led him to sign with big record labels, including Interscope Records and Geffen Records. On December 11, 2020, he released his first studio album, Double O Baby. The album featured artists like Lil Mosey and Pooh Shiesty. Some songs on the album talked about social issues important to the African-American community.
In 2021, Hotboii released more music, including the single "Nobody Special" with the famous rapper Future. He also performed at the Rolling Loud music festival.
Recent Work
Hotboii released his third album, Blinded by Death, on July 29, 2022. It featured well-known artists like Lil Uzi Vert and Kodak Black. The album was a big success, landing at number 89 on the Billboard 200 chart.
After the album's release, Hotboii took a break from his career. He returned to making music in 2023, releasing the single "N.A.S.A." with producer ATL Jacob. He was fully back to his career by September 2024.
Personal Life
Walker has one son. He has also shared that he has symptoms of ADHD.
Discography
Hotboii has released several albums, mixtapes, and many singles throughout his career.
Studio Albums
- Double O Baby (2020)
- Life of a Hotboii (2021)
- Blinded by Death (2022)
Mixtapes
- Kut Da Fan On (2020)
Popular Singles
- "Don't Need Time" (2020): His breakout hit, which was certified Platinum. A remix features Lil Baby.
- "Goat Talk" (2020): A popular track that also has a remix with rapper Polo G.
- "Nobody Special" (2021): A collaboration with Future.
- "Tell Me Bout It" (2022): A song from his album Blinded by Death.
- "N.A.S.A." (2023): A single made with producer ATL Jacob.
