Khalid: Biography

American singer-songwriter known for his smooth baritone vocals and blend of R&B, pop, and alternative music.Khalid rose to fame with his 2016 debut single 'Location' while still in high school. His quadruple-platinum album 'American Teen' (2017) captured youth culture, earning Grammy nominations including Best New Artist. Subsequent releases like 'Free Spirit' (2019) and collaborations with Billie Eilish, Normani, and Ed Sheeran solidified his status in contemporary pop-R&B.
  • Recorded his breakout hit 'Location' in his El Paso bedroom using free software while still a high school senior
  • Became the youngest artist ever to have five simultaneous Billboard Hot 100 hits from a debut album at age 19
  • Opened up about struggles with depression and social anxiety, canceling his 2019 tour for mental health reasons
  • Co-founded The Great Khalid Foundation in 2019 to support music education and youth mental health initiatives
  • Faced controversy in 2020 over social media comments about police brutality protests, later clarifying his stance