Key Glock facts for kids
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Key Glock in June 2024
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| Birth name | Markeyvius LaShun Cathey |
| Also known as | Glizock |
| Born | August 3, 1997 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Paper Route Empire/ EMPIRE |
Markeyvius LaShun Cathey (born August 3, 1997), known as Key Glock, is a popular American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is known for his unique style and catchy songs.
Key Glock is the cousin of the late rapper Young Dolph. He joined Young Dolph's record label, Paper Route Empire, in 2017. His first big mixtape, Glock Season, came out that same year.
His first studio album, Yellow Tape (2020), was a hit. It reached number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart. This album was also certified gold, meaning it sold many copies.
His second album, Yellow Tape 2 (2021), did even better. It reached number seven on the Billboard 200. This album included the very popular song "Ambition for Cash". Another important song from this album was "Proud". This song was released after Young Dolph passed away and became Key Glock's first song to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In 2023, he released his third album, Glockoma 2. This album featured the hit song "Let's Go", which also made it onto the Billboard Hot 100.
Early Life and Music Beginnings
Markeyvius LaShun Cathey was born in South Memphis on August 3, 1997. He had a challenging childhood. His grandmother and aunt raised him for much of his youth.
Music became a way for him to deal with the difficulties in his life. He found comfort and inspiration in creating songs.
Key Glock grew up listening to famous rappers like Gucci Mane and Lil Wayne. He says that Three 6 Mafia was his biggest musical influence. He also really admired Project Pat, who he called the "Drake of Memphis." Key Glock says that Project Pat's song "If You Ain't From My Hood" changed his life. This song even inspired one of his own popular tracks, "Dig That."
His first time recording music was in 2011. He freestyled over Future's song "Ain't No Way Around It."
Music Career Highlights
Key Glock officially joined Young Dolph's Paper Route Empire label in 2017. His first single, "Racks Today," came out that year. Soon after, he released his first mixtape, Glock Season.
He often worked with Young Dolph. Their album together, Dum and Dummer, was very successful. It reached number eight on the Billboard 200 chart. They also had a hit song called "Major" which reached number 47 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
After Dum and Dummer, Key Glock and Young Dolph went on a tour in Europe. They visited cities like Manchester and London. They also started the "No Rules" Tour in the United States in 2020.
On January 31, 2020, Key Glock released his first official studio album, Yellow Tape. It debuted at number 14 on the Billboard 200. Later that year, he released another mixtape called Son of a Gun.
In 2021, Key Glock and Young Dolph released their second collaborative album, Dum and Dummer 2. This album was a follow-up to their first joint project. The album cover even looked like the cartoon characters Beavis & Butthead.
Key Glock released his second studio album, Yellow Tape 2, on November 5, 2021. This album was a sequel to his first Yellow Tape album.
After Young Dolph passed away, Key Glock released a special song called "Proud" on January 18, 2022. This song was a tribute to his cousin and mentor. It was part of a compilation album called Long Live Young Dolph.
His third studio album, Glockoma 2, came out on February 24, 2023. This album was a sequel to his earlier mixtape, Glockoma.
Personal Life
Key Glock and Young Dolph were cousins. Young Dolph passed away in November 2021. Key Glock shared how much Young Dolph meant to him, calling him "my lefthand man, my brother, my cousin, and my mentor." To honor Young Dolph, Key Glock got a tattoo of him.
Key Glock's Music
Key Glock has released several successful albums, mixtapes, and singles. His music often features his unique style and storytelling.
Some of his main studio albums include:
- Yellow Tape (2020)
- Yellow Tape 2 (2021)
- Glockoma 2 (2023)
He has also released popular mixtapes like Glock Season (2017) and Glockoma (2018). His collaborations with Young Dolph, such as Dum and Dummer (2019) and Dum and Dummer 2 (2021), were also very successful.
Many of his songs have been certified gold or platinum, meaning they have sold a lot of copies. Some of his well-known songs include "Russian Cream," "Ambition for Cash," and "Let's Go." He has also been featured on songs by other artists, like "Major" with Young Dolph and "Blood All on It" with Gucci Mane.
