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Sheck Wes in 2019
Background information
Birth name	Khadimou Rassoul Cheikh Fall
Also known as	Kid Khadi Wes Young Sheck Wes Mudboy
Born	(1998-09-10) September 10, 1998 (age 26) New York City, U.S.
Genres	East Coast hip-hop
Occupations	Rapper singer songwriter model
Years active	2017–present
Labels	Cactus Jack GOOD Interscope
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Khadimou Rassoul Cheikh Fall (born September 10, 1998), known as Sheck Wes, is an American rapper. He became famous for his 2018 song "Mo Bamba". This song became very popular online and reached number six on the Billboard music chart.

In February 2018, Sheck Wes signed a music deal. He joined Travis Scott's Cactus Jack and Kanye West's GOOD Music. These labels worked together with Interscope Records.

Early Life and Interests

Khadimou Rassoul Cheikh Fall was born in Harlem, New York City, on September 10, 1998. His parents are from Senegal. He grew up in a Muslim family. When he was five, he and his mother moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he lived for nine years. At 14, he moved back to New York.

Sheck Wes started making music when he was 11 years old. It helped him deal with stress. In high school, he loved playing basketball. He was so good that a fashion scout noticed him. This led him to skip a basketball playoff game to be part of a fashion show.

Music Career Highlights

Sheck Wes has made a name for himself in the music world. He has released popular songs and albums. He also works with other famous artists.

Signing with Major Labels

On February 2, 2018, Sheck Wes signed with two big music labels. These were Kanye West's GOOD Music and Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Records. They partnered with Interscope Records. This was a big step in his music journey.

Mudboy Album Success

Sheck Wes appeared on Travis Scott's album Astroworld in 2018. He was on the song "No Bystanders" with Juice Wrld. On October 2, 2018, Wes announced his first album, Mudboy. It came out just three days later. This album helped him become even more well-known.

New Music and Collaborations

After Mudboy, Sheck Wes started working on his second album, Hell 2 Paradise. In January 2019, he opened for Eminem's concert in Hawaii with Logic. He released new songs like "Sadio Mane" and "Losing My Mind" in July 2019. He also appeared on Chase B and Young Thug's song "Mayday."

On October 31, 2019, he released the song "YKTS" with a music video. In December 2019, he was part of the JackBoys album. This was a group project with Travis Scott, Don Toliver, and Luxury Tax 50. Sheck Wes was on the song "Gang Gang."

In November 2020, he released two singles: "Rich One Day" and "#BeenBallin." In January 2021, he released "GFU" with YSL Records and Yak Gotti, featuring Yung Kayo. This song was for the album Slime Language 2. In 2023, Sheck Wes also provided vocals for the song Fe!n by Travis Scott.

Studio Albums

Collaborative Albums

Basketball Career

Sheck Wes also has a passion for basketball. On November 18, 2020, he shared on Instagram that he had entered the 2020 NBA draft. Even though he was not chosen in the draft, he continued his basketball journey.

On November 19, 2020, he joined Paris Basketball. This team plays in a league called LNB Pro A. He officially signed with Paris Basketball on May 10, 2021. He made his debut on May 28, playing for 4 minutes. He played two more games with the team, averaging 1.3 points per game.

Film Appearances

Sheck Wes has also appeared in movies. In 2024, he was in the movie Lake George. This film was released in American theaters on January 31, 2025.

Filmography