Rylo Rodriguez facts for kids
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Rylo Rodriguez
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| Birth name | Ryan Preston Adams |
| Born | September 30, 1993 Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
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Ryan Preston Adams (born September 30, 1993), known as Rylo Rodriguez, is an American rapper from Mobile, Alabama. He became famous for working with rapper Lil Baby. In 2020, he signed with Lil Baby's record label, Glass Window Entertainment, and also with Virgin Records.
Rylo Rodriguez released his first album, G.I.H.F. (Goat In Human Form), in November 2020. This album was very popular and made it into the top 40 on the Billboard 200 chart. His second album, Been One (released in 2023), was even more successful, reaching the top ten. A song from that album, "Thang for You" (featuring NoCap), was his first song as a main artist to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Early Life
Ryan Preston Adams was born in 1993 in Mobile, Alabama. He grew up in a neighborhood called the Roger Williams Housing Projects. His grandfather helped take care of him, along with his mother, sister, and two brothers.
Music Journey
Starting in Music
Rylo Rodriguez began his music career by appearing on songs with Lil Baby, like "Eat Or Starve" and "Stick On Me." Early in his career, he often took older, well-known pop and R&B songs and changed them to tell stories about his own life. For example, his song "Project Baby" was based on Mariah Carey's "Always Be My Baby," and "Valentines" used parts of Tamia's "Can't Get Enough." In 2018, he released a mixtape called Rogerville with another rapper from Mobile, NoCap.
Signing with Record Labels
In 2020, Rylo Rodriguez signed with Lil Baby's record label, 4 Pockets Full (also known as 4PF), and also with Virgin Music. He was featured on the song "Forget That" from Lil Baby's album My Turn.
Later that year, on November 27, 2020, he released his first album, G.I.H.F. (which stands for Goat In Human Form). This album quickly became popular, reaching number 2 on the Rolling Stone Breakthrough 25 chart.
Hit Songs and Albums
In 2021, Rylo Rodriguez was featured on a song called "5500 Degrees" by American rapper EST Gee. This song also included Lil Baby and 42 Dugg. "5500 Degrees" reached number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This was the first time a song featuring Rylo Rodriguez appeared on this major music chart.
His album Been One, released in 2023, was a big success. It reached number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. The song "Thang for You" from this album, featuring NoCap, was especially popular.
His Music
Rylo Rodriguez has released several studio albums and mixtapes. His albums often feature collaborations with other popular artists.
- G.I.H.F. (Goat In Human Form): Released in 2020, this was his first studio album.
- Been One: Released in 2023, this album was very successful and included the hit song "Thang for You."
He has also released many popular songs, including:
- "For Me" (2020)
- "Set Me Free" (2022)
- "Thang for You" (2023)
- "F*cked a Fan" (2024)
Rylo Rodriguez has also been featured on songs by other artists, helping them become hits. Some of these include:
