A Boogie wit da Hoodie: The Melodic Voice of New York Hip-Hop

American rapper, singer, and songwriter known for his melodic trap style and introspective lyrics.Emerging from the Highbridge section of The Bronx, A Boogie wit da Hoodie rose to prominence in the mid-2010s. Signing with Atlantic Records, he achieved mainstream success with his debut studio album 'The Bigger Artist' (2017), followed by the platinum-certified 'Hoodie SZN' (2018). He is a founding member of the collective Highbridge the Label and is celebrated for hits like 'Drowning,' 'Look Back at It,' and 'Swervin,' blending rap with R&B influences.
  • His stage name is inspired by the Japanese manga character 'A Boogie' from 'One Piece' and his upbringing in the Highbridge neighborhood ('Hoodie').
  • He founded the independent label Highbridge the Label with manager Quincy 'QP' Acheampong and producer D Stack, before signing a major deal with Atlantic.
  • His father served a prison sentence during his youth, significantly impacting him; themes of loss, struggle, and loyalty frequently appear in his music.
  • He faced legal issues in 2020 when he and members of his crew were arrested on weapons charges following an incident at a New Jersey concert.
  • He has collaborated with major artists like Drake, Kendrick Lamar, 6ix9ine, Khalid, and Chris Brown.
  • His 2018 album 'Hoodie SZN' spent two weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and became one of the most-streamed albums of the year.