Sheck Wes

American rapper with hit song 'Mo Bamba'

Sheck Wes - American rapper with hit song 'Mo Bamba'
Born

September 10th, 1998
26 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Originated from Harlem, a rapper gained prominence in the music industry with the release of the breakout single 'Mo Bamba' in 2017. The song achieved significant commercial success, charting on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming a viral hit. Following the success of 'Mo Bamba', a debut album titled 'Mudboy' was released in 2018, further establishing a place in the contemporary hip-hop scene. Collaborations with various artists and contributions to multiple projects in the genre cemented an influential presence in the rap community.

Released hit single 'Mo Bamba'

Debuted with album 'Mudboy'

Collaborated with artists like Travis Scott

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