Kobe (singer) facts for kids

Brian Honeycutt, known by his stage name Kobe (or Kobe Honeycutt), is an American R&B singer and songwriter. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, in the U.S. He is well-known for singing on songs by famous rapper Eminem. These songs include "Talkin' 2 Myself" and "Cinderella Man" from 2010, and "Die Alone" from 2014. He has also worked on songs produced by DJ Khalil.

Musical Journey

Kobe's music career began in 2005. In 2007, he helped write the chorus for the song "I'll Still Kill" by 50 Cent and Akon. This song was a hit from 50 Cent's album Curtis.

In 2010, Kobe helped write "Kush" for Dr. Dre. This song featured Snoop Dogg and Akon. It became very popular, reaching the top 40 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Also in 2010, Kobe was featured on Eminem's album Recovery. He sang on the song "Talkin' 2 Myself."

Kobe's work on Recovery earned him a big award. In 2011, he won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. This was a huge achievement for his contributions to the album. In July 2013, Kobe released his own song called "G on It."

Kobe's Music

Kobe has released his own music and has also been featured on many songs by other artists. Being a "featured artist" means he sings or writes parts of someone else's song.

Extended Plays (EPs)

Kobe has released an Extended Play (EP), which is like a mini-album.

• Ghetto Thrilla was released on October 30, 2016. It was put out by SMH Entertainment and was available as a digital download.

Singles

Kobe has released several singles, both as the main artist and as a featured artist. A single is usually one or two songs released on their own.

Songs as the Main Artist

Here are some songs where Kobe was the main artist:

• "Rock n Roll" (with Raekwon, Ghostface Killah and Jim Jones) in 2011.
• "G on It" in 2013.
• "You Already Know" in 2015, from his EP Ghetto Thrilla.
• "The Other Side" (with Kail Problems and DJ Hoppa) in 2023.

Songs Featuring Kobe

Kobe has also been featured on many songs by other artists. Some of these songs have appeared on music charts.

• "Love Me No More" by Jim Jones in 2008.
• "Rider" by Young Kidd in 2010.
• "On These Streets" by Winnipeg's Most in 2010.
• "Back Against the Wall" by Belly in 2011.
• "Where the Pretty Girls At" by Too $hort in 2011.
• "Survive" by Mistah F.A.B. (featuring Kendrick Lamar, Crooked I and Kobe Honeycutt) in 2016.

Other Charted Songs

One of Kobe's most famous features is on an Eminem song that reached the charts in several countries.

Awards and Nominations

Kobe has won a prestigious award for his musical work.

Grammy Awards