Swae Lee facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Swae Lee
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| Birth name | Khalif Malik Ibn Shaman Brown |
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| Born | June 7, 1993 Inglewood, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
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Khalif Malik Ibn Shaman Brown (born June 7, 1993), who is known by his stage name Swae Lee, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is famous for his unique singing style that often uses a reverb sound, and for mixing different types of music.
Swae Lee is one half of the hip-hop group Rae Sremmurd, which he started in 2010 with his brother, Slim Jxmmi. In 2013, they signed a record deal with EarDrummer Records, a label started by producer Mike Will Made It.
With Rae Sremmurd, Swae Lee released hit songs like "No Flex Zone", "No Type", and "Black Beatles". "Black Beatles" became a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, a chart that tracks the most popular songs in the U.S.
As a solo artist, Swae Lee has also had major success. He was a featured artist on French Montana's 2017 hit "Unforgettable", which was his first top-ten song by himself. In 2018, he teamed up with Post Malone for the song "Sunflower" from the movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. "Sunflower" also reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the first song ever to be certified double diamond, meaning it sold over 20 million copies.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Khalif Malik Ibn Shaman Brown was born on June 7, 1993, in Inglewood, California. His mother was a single parent who worked for the United States Army. He grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi.
In high school, he started making music with his brother Slim Jxmmi and another rapper named Lil Pantz. Their group was called "Dem Outta St8 Boyz". After high school, he and his brother went through some hard times and even lived in an abandoned house for a while.
Music Career
Rae Sremmurd and Solo Success
In 2013, Swae Lee and his brother Slim Jxmmi signed with Mike Will Made It's record label as the duo Rae Sremmurd. They released three successful albums: SremmLife (2015), SremmLife 2 (2016), and SR3MM (2018).
Swae Lee also began working on his own music. In 2015, he was featured on the song "Burn Slow" by Wiz Khalifa. This was his first song as a solo artist to appear on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2017, his feature on French Montana's "Unforgettable" became a huge hit, reaching number three on the charts.
Breakthrough Year and Major Hits
2018 was a very big year for Swae Lee. He released his first solo album, Swaecation. It was part of a special triple album called SR3MM, which also included a new Rae Sremmurd album and a solo album from his brother.
That same year, he and Post Malone released "Sunflower" for the movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The song was a massive success, hitting number one on the Billboard Hot 100. He also worked with Ellie Goulding and Diplo on the song "Close to Me" and was a guest on Travis Scott's number-one hit "Sicko Mode".
Recent Work and Collaborations
Swae Lee has continued to work with many famous artists. In 2019, he recorded the song "Crave" with Madonna and "Won't Be Late" with Drake.
In 2020, he released his own single "Someone Said" and worked with artists like Chloe x Halle and Kane Brown. He was also featured on an album by Pop Smoke that was released after the artist's death. In 2021, he performed the song "Lala" with Alicia Keys at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.
Musical Style
Swae Lee is known for creating catchy hooks and melodies in his songs. This skill has made him a popular choice for collaborations with artists like Madonna, Ellie Goulding, and Post Malone. Many people in the music world have praised his singing voice. In an interview, Swae Lee said that he thinks of himself more as a singer than a rapper.
Personal Life
Swae Lee has two children, a daughter born in 2020 and a son born in 2022.
He has also shared that he has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In 2023, Rae Sremmurd released a song called "ADHD Anthem (Too Many Emotions)" about the experience.
In July 2024, Swae Lee shared his opinion on politics. He posted on the social media site X that he did not support Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 United States presidential election.
Discography
- Swaecation (2018)
- Human Nature (To Be Announced)
Awards and Nominations
Swae Lee has been nominated for several major music awards for his work as both a songwriter and a performer.
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are among the most famous awards in music.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2017 | "Formation" (as songwriter) | Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2019 | "Sicko Mode" (with Travis Scott, Drake, and Big Hawk) | Best Rap Performance | Nominated | |
| Best Rap Song | Nominated | |||
| 2020 | "Sunflower" (with Post Malone) | Record of the Year | Nominated | |
| Best Pop Duo/Group Performance | Nominated |
Other Awards
Swae Lee has also been nominated for MTVU Woodie Awards, Soul Train Music Awards, and Teen Choice Awards. Many of these nominations were for his hit song "Sunflower" and for his songwriting on Beyoncé's song "Formation."
See also
In Spanish: Swae Lee para niños
