Lloyd (singer) facts for kids
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| Birth name | Lloyd Polite Jr. |
| Born | January 3, 1986 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Origin | Decatur, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | R&B |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
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Lloyd Polite Jr. (born January 3, 1986), known simply as Lloyd, is an American R&B singer. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and grew up in Decatur, Georgia. Lloyd started his music journey early. He was part of a boy band called N-Toon when he was a preteen. The group formed in 1996 and broke up in 2001.
After N-Toon, Lloyd began a solo career. He signed with a record label called Murder Inc. Records in 2003. His first solo song, "Southside" (featuring Ashanti), came out in 2004. It became a top 40 hit on the Billboard charts. His first album, also called Southside, reached number 11 on the Billboard 200 album chart.
His second album, Street Love (2007), was even more successful. It reached number two on the charts. This album included popular songs like "You" (with Lil Wayne) and "Get It Shawty". Both songs made it into the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. Lloyd continued to release music and tour, becoming a well-known R&B artist.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Lloyd Polite Jr. was born on January 3, 1986. His parents are Lloyd Polite Sr. and Robin Lewis Polite. He spent his early childhood in New Orleans, Louisiana. Later, his family moved to Decatur, Georgia.
It was in Decatur that Lloyd discovered his passion for singing. He later moved to New York City. There, he met Irv Gotti, a record executive who would help start his solo career.
Musical Career Highlights
Starting Solo: Southside and Street Love
In 2003, Lloyd was discovered by Irv Gotti. He signed with Gotti's record label, The Inc. Records. His first solo album, Southside, was released on July 20, 2004. It reached number 11 on the US Billboard 200 chart. It also hit number three on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
The main song from the album, "Southside", featured R&B singer Ashanti. This song reached number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also made it to number 13 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. His second song, "Hey Young Girl", came out in August 2004.
Lloyd then worked on his second album, Street Love. It was released on March 13, 2007. This album was a big success, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200. It sold 145,000 copies in its first week. The album eventually earned a gold certification. This means it sold over half a million copies in the United States.
The first song from Street Love was "You", featuring rapper Lil Wayne. This song became a huge hit. It was Lloyd's first song to reach the top ten on the Hot 100 chart. It also hit number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The second song, "Get It Shawty", also did very well. It reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Lessons in Love and New Collaborations
Lloyd's third album, Lessons in Love, came out on August 4, 2008. Lloyd said the album's idea was like a schoolboy fantasy. He imagined being a professor teaching about love. The album reached number seven on the Billboard 200. It also hit number one on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
The first song from this album was "How We Do It (Around My Way)", featuring rapper Ludacris. The second song, "Girls Around the World", featured Lil Wayne. This song was a moderate hit. It reached number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also made it to number 13 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.
In June 2009, Lloyd announced he was leaving The Inc. Records. He said he wanted to focus on growing as an artist. He then collaborated with Lil Wayne on the song "BedRock". This song was a big hit for Young Money. It reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100. In March 2010, Lloyd signed with Interscope Records.
King of Hearts and International Success
In May 2010, Lloyd worked with fellow New Orleans artist Mystikal. They recorded a song called "Set Me Free". Lloyd announced his new album, King of Hearts, on July 25, 2010. It was released on July 5, 2011.
The first song from the album was "Lay It Down". The third song, "Dedication to My Ex (Miss That)", became Lloyd's biggest international hit. It featured André 3000 and was narrated by Lil Wayne. This song reached number three on the charts in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Tru and Independent Music
On May 6, 2016, Lloyd released his first new song in five years. It was called "Tru". On June 23, 2016, Lloyd shared that he had signed a new deal with Empire. He then announced his fifth studio album, Out My Window.
Before the album, he released an EP (a shorter album) called Tru on December 9, 2016. The song "Tru" later received a platinum certification. This means it sold over one million copies.
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On July 9, 2018, Lloyd released "Caramel". This was the first song from his album Tru. The album was released on August 31, 2018.
In March 2019, Lloyd joined The Millennium Tour. This tour featured many popular R&B artists from the early 2000s. It became one of the most popular tours that year.
Acting and Other Interests
Besides music, Lloyd has also acted. His first acting role was in 2005. He appeared in the UPN television series One on One. He played the love interest of a main character named Spirit.
Lloyd also made his film debut. He played Gregory Williams in the TV One biopic The Bobby Debarge Story. Gregory Williams was a founding member of the band Switch.
In his personal life, Lloyd has made some notable changes. On September 3, 2010, he cut his long hair. He donated it to charity. On March 14, 2016, Lloyd announced he had earned his GED certificate. He encouraged his fans to finish their high school education too. Lloyd has two children, a son named River born in 2017 and a daughter born in late 2018.
Discography
Studio albums
- Southside (2004)
- Street Love (2007)
- Lessons in Love (2008)
- King of Hearts (2011)
- Tru (2018)
Images for kids
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Lloyd in 2012
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Lloyd performing at Summerfest in 2024
See also
In Spanish: Lloyd (cantante) para niños
