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KennyHoopla
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KennyHoopla performing in 2022
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| Birth name | Kenneth La'ron Beasley |
| Born | August 5, 1997 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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Kenneth La'ron Beasley (born August 5, 1997), known as KennyHoopla, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. He is famous for his songs "How Will I Rest in Peace if I’m Buried by a Highway?" and "Estella." He released his first official music collection, an EP, called How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway? on May 15, 2020.
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KennyHoopla's Early Life
Kenneth La'ron Beasley was born in Cleveland, Ohio. When he was a child, he moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He spent a lot of his younger years living between these two cities.
KennyHoopla remembers his first music experience when he was about 10 years old. His mom gave him a toy that could record sounds. He tried to record a rap song, but he thought it sounded "horrible"!
KennyHoopla's Music Journey
Starting Out: 2016–2019
KennyHoopla began sharing his songs online in 2016. He posted them on a website called SoundCloud. On October 5, 2016, he released a collection of songs called an EP (Extended Play) titled Beneath the Willow Tree. This EP included songs he had already shared and some new ones.
Many music blogs noticed his talent and said he was an artist to watch. Later that month, he released a song called "Cave." This song quickly became his most listened-to track on SoundCloud.
In 2017, he released his first official single, "Waves." A single is usually one song released on its own. He also put out a music video for it. In 2018, he released another song called "Sickness."
In 2019, his song "Lost Cause" became very popular. It helped him get even more attention. He also released a music video for "Lost Cause." Later that year, he released "Sore Loser," which was also liked by many fans.
Big Hits and New Music: 2020–Present
On February 4, 2020, KennyHoopla released the song "How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?" This song quickly became his biggest hit. It was his first song to get over a million views on YouTube. People loved its unique sound, which mixed different music styles.
The song was played on alternative music radio stations. It even reached number 8 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. On March 12, he released another song called "The World is Flat and This is the Edge."
On May 13, 2020, he released "Plastic Door." He also announced that his EP, How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?, would come out soon. When the EP was released, it received great reviews. People praised how it blended different sounds like indie rock, hip hop, pop punk, and drum and bass.
Later in 2020, he released new versions of his song "Lost Cause." One version featured the musician Grandson. Another version featured Jesse Rutherford from the band The Neighbourhood.
In October 2020, KennyHoopla shared that he was working on his first full album. He also posted a picture of himself in the studio with Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker. On November 20, he released the song "Estella," which featured Travis Barker playing drums.
On May 7, 2021, he released "Hollywood Sucks," also with Travis Barker. He then announced that he would release a mixtape called Survivors Guilt: The Mixtape on June 11. A mixtape is like an album but can be more experimental.
KennyHoopla has also toured with other famous artists. He supported Yungblud in London and Machine Gun Kelly on his 2021 tour. He also joined Blink 182 on their World Tour in 2023 and 2024.
KennyHoopla's Music Style
KennyHoopla's music is often described as indie rock and pop punk. He often mixes in sounds from new wave and dance-punk, which gives his songs a fresh and energetic feel.
KennyHoopla's Music Releases
Mixtapes
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| Survivors Guilt: The Mixtape (with Travis Barker) |
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Extended Plays (EPs)
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| Beneath the Willow Tree |
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| How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway? |
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| Blink and You'll Miss It (with Travis Barker) |
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Singles
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| "Waves" | 2017 | Non-album singles |
| "Sickness" | 2018 | |
| "Lost Cause" (solo, with Grandson, or featuring Jesse) |
2019 | |
| "Sore Loser" | How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway? | |
| "How Will I Rest in Peace if I'm Buried by a Highway?" | 2020 | |
| "The World Is Flat and This Is the Edge" | ||
| "Plastic Door" | ||
| "Estella" (with Travis Barker) |
Survivors Guilt: The Mixtape | |
| "Hollywood Sucks" (with Travis Barker) |
2021 | |
| "Dirty White Vans" (solo or with Wiz Khalifa) |
2022 | Non-album single |
| "You Needed a Hit?" | 2023 | |
| "Sabotage" (with Travis Barker) |
Blink and You'll Miss It | |
| "Keep A Window Open" | rowspan="2" TBA | |
| "One Tulip" | 2024 |
KennyHoopla's Tours
Headlining Tours
- Survivors Guilt Tour (2022)
- Home for the Holidays (2022)
- Raised By Wolves (2023)
Supporting Tours
- Yungblud - Occupy the UK Tour (2021)
- Machine Gun Kelly - Tickets to My Downfall Tour (2021)
- Blink 182 - World Tour (2023/2024)
