G-Eazy
Gerald Earl Gillum (born May 24, 1989), better known by his stage name G-Eazy, is an American rapper and record producer from Oakland, California. Beginning his career in 2006, he released two independent studio albums until signing with RCA Records to release his third album, These Things Happen (2014). It reached number three on the US Billboard 200 while its single, "I Mean It" (featuring Remo) received triple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and entered the Billboard Hot 100. His fourth album, When It's Dark Out (2015) was met with similar success and contained the single "Me, Myself & I" (with Bebe Rexha), which peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Birth name | Gerald Earl Gillum |
Born | Oakland, California, U.S. | May 24, 1989
Genres | Hip hop |
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Discography | G-Eazy discography |
Years active | 2006–present |
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Formerly of | The Bay Boyz |
Website | g-eazy |
His fifth album, The Beautiful & Damned (2017) peaked at number three on the Billboard 200 and spawned his highest-charting single: "No Limit" (featuring Cardi B and ASAP Rocky), which peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100. His sixth album, These Things Happen Too (2021) saw trailing commercial reception.