Puffy L'z facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Puffy L'z
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Birth name | Habib Mohamed |
Born | August 2, 1995 |
Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Genres | Canadian hip hop |
Years active | 2014–present |
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Habib Mohamed (born August 2, 1995), who is better known by his stage name Puffy L'z, is a Canadian rapper and singer from Toronto, Ontario. He is known for his work in the Canadian hip hop scene and is of Somali heritage.
Puffy L'z released his first studio album, Take No L'z, on July 19, 2019. The album was reviewed by the magazine Exclaim!, which gave it a 6 out of 10 rating.
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Musical Journey
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Puffy L’z grew up in Regent Park, a large community in Toronto, Canada. He started his rap career in 2015 by releasing several freestyles.
His first official single, Been Flexing, came out on February 10, 2016. The song became very popular, getting over one million views in its first year. In 2017, he was a featured artist on the song SuperStar by Nafe Smallz.
A major moment in his early career was when he joined the famous musician Drake on his Boy Meets World European Tour for 15 shows in 2017.
Working with Music Groups
Puffy L'z became well-known as a member of the music group Halal Gang. The group also included Mustafa the Poet, Mo-G, Safe, and his long-time friend, the late rapper Smoke Dawg.
In 2018, Puffy L'z took a break from making music after his friend Smoke Dawg passed away. After some time, he joined with members of Halal Gang and another group called Prime Boys to form a new supergroup called Full Circle.
Return to Music and First Album
Puffy L'z returned to music in early 2019 with the single Front Gate, which featured the British rapper Giggs.
On July 19, 2019, he released his first studio album, Take No L'z. The album included songs with other artists like Safe, Jay Whiss, Giggs, and a previously recorded track with Smoke Dawg.
Later that year, he was featured on the song "Valet" from Jay Whiss's album Peace of Mind. The track was produced by the famous producer Murda Beatz.
Music Releases
Studio Albums
- Take No L'z (2019)
Compilation Albums
- NorthernSound (by 6ixBuzz)
Film and TV Appearances
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
2019 | Remember Me, Toronto | Himself | A short film by Mustafa the Poet |