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Rapper and member of Migos
A prominent rapper active in the music industry, gained recognition as a member of the hip-hop trio Migos. The group released the hit single 'Bad and Boujee' which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Additionally, contributed to the album 'Culture,' which received critical acclaim and commercial success. Released solo projects that expanded artistic reach, including the album 'Father of 4.' Actively collaborated with various artists across multiple genres, further establishing presence in hip-hop and popular music.
Released 'Bad and Boujee' with Migos
Contributed to 'Culture' album
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