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| Born | Quavious Keyate Marshall (1991-04-02)April 2, 1991 (age 34) Athens, Georgia, U.S. |
| Origin | Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Works | Quavo discography |
| Years active | 2008–present |
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| Member of | Huncho Jack |
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| Relatives | Takeoff (nephew) |
| Website | quavohuncho.net |
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| Glacier Boyz | |
| Title | Owner |
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| High school | Berkmar High School |
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| FCF Glacier Boyz (2022–present) Owner | |
Quavious Keyate Marshall (born April 2, 1991), better known by his stage nameQuavo (/ˈkweɪvoʊ/), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known as the frontman of the now-defunct hip hop groupMigos. Formed with his nephewTakeoff and their mutual friendOffset in 2008, the group released four commercially successful studio albums before disbanding in 2023.
As a solo act, Marshall has guest performed on sixBillboard Hot 100 top ten singles:Post Malone's diamond-certified "Congratulations",Justin Bieber's "Intentions",Liam Payne's "Strip That Down",Drake's "Portland", andDJ Khaled's "No Brainer" and "I'm the One", the latter of which peaked atop the chart.[1][2] His debut studio album,Quavo Huncho (2018), peaked at number two on theBillboard 200 and spawned theplatinum-certified single "Workin Me". His second album,Rocket Power (2023), peaked at number 18 and was released in memory of Takeoff, whowas fatally shot the year prior.[3]
Quavious Keyate Marshall was born on April 2, 1991, inAthens, Georgia.[4][5][6][7] His father died when Marshall was five years old. He has an older sister, Karasha Marshall. The three members of Migos grew up together inGwinnett County, a mostly suburban area 20–30 minutes northeast ofAtlanta.[8]Quavo attendedBerkmar High School and was the starting quarterback of its football team during the 2009 season, his senior year.[8] Berkmar went 1–9 in the 2009 season, and Quavo went 19-of-25 for 201 yards and three touchdowns for the first win of the season.[9][10] Quavo previously held the Georgia High School record by completing 28 passes in a game in 2009 until being surpassed byTaylor Heinicke.[11] Despite finishing the football season for his senior year, Quavo dropped out of Berkmar months before graduation.
Migos was formed in 2008 by Quavo and fellow rappersTakeoff andOffset. Quavo and Takeoff are directly related and were raised together by Quavo's mother. Quavo was Takeoff's uncle.[12] The group was originally known as Polo Club and is fromLawrenceville, Georgia. They changed their name to "Migos" after deciding Polo Club was too generic. The group released their first full-length project, amixtape titledJuug Season, on August 25, 2011. They followed with the mixtapeNo Label, on June 1, 2012.
Migos rose to prominence in 2013 after the release of their single "Versace". The song was remixed byCanadian rapperDrake, peaking at number 99 on theBillboard Hot 100 chart and number 31 on theHot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. Quavo had his first lead single as a solo artist with the song "Champions" featuring several other artists. The song peaked at number 71 on theBillboard Hot 100.[13]
After the success of Migos' second studio albumCulture, which reached number one on the USBillboard 200 chart, Quavo was subsequently featured on several popular songs outside of Migos, including "Congratulations", "I'm the One", "Portland" and "No Brainer". In an interview withGQ, Houston-based rapperTravis Scott, with whom Quavo previously worked on theYoung Thug collaboration "Pick Up the Phone", revealed he had a collaborative album with Quavo in the works.[14]
In April 2017, Quavo was featured onThe Fate of the Furious: The Album on the song "Go Off" withLil Uzi Vert and Travis Scott. The song was eventually certified Gold by the RIAA.[15] Quavo also released "Ice Tray" withLil Yachty on December 14, 2017.[16] The song peaked at number 74 on theBillboard Hot 100.
On December 21, 2017, Quavo announced that he would releaseHuncho Jack, Jack Huncho with Travis Scott on December 22, 2017, without any prior promotion. The album debuted at number 3 on theBillboard 200 and had seven tracks chart on theBillboard Hot 100.[17][18]
On January 26, 2018, Migos releasedCulture II. Following this, Quavo announced an upcoming solo project titledQuavo Huncho to be released in October.[19] It was supported by three singles, "Workin Me", "Lamb Talk" and "Bubble Gum", with "Workin Me" peaking at 52 on theBillboard Hot 100, becoming Quavo's highest-charting single as a solo artist.[20] The album was released on October 12, 2018, throughCapitol Records,Motown, andQuality Control Music and features guest appearances from21 Savage, Drake,Saweetie,Madonna,Cardi B,Lil Baby, Travis Scott,Normani,Davido, andKid Cudi.[21]
On May 18, 2019, Quavo performed "Future" alongside Madonna at the grand final of theEurovision Song Contest 2019.[22][23]On February 7, 2020, Quavo was featured on the song "Intentions" from Justin Bieber's fifth studio albumChanges. The song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100.[24] In the following year, Migos released their fourth album,Culture III.[25]
In October 2022, a possible disbandment of Migos became the subject of speculation based on reports that Quavo's ex-girlfriend Saweetie had slept with Offset.[26] Following this, Quavo and Takeoff formed a super duo,Unc & Phew and went on to release a collaborative album titledOnly Built for Infinity Links on October 7, 2022, without Offset's input.[27] During an interview with theBig Facts podcast, Quavo stated that he would like to see his and Takeoff's career "as a duo".[28][29]
On November 1, 2022, less than a month after the release of the duo's first album, Takeoff was shot and killed while with Quavo and others at the 810 Billiards & Bowling inHouston, Texas.[30][31]
In early 2023, Quavo released three singles, "Honey Bun", "Greatness" and "Without You", dedicated to Takeoff before announcing his second studio albumRocket Power, released on August 18, 2023.[32][33][34] The album was preceded by the hit single "Turn Yo Clic Up" featuringFuture and peaked at number 18 on the USBillboard 200 chart.[35][36]
On April 11, 2024, singerChris Brown released the deluxe edition of his eleventh studio album11:11, directly dissing Quavo on the track "Freak".[37] Quavo responded the following day with "Tender", leading Brown to respond the following week with the release of "Weakest Link".[38] "Weakest Link" received universal acclaim from critics and general public.[39][40] Quavo responded three days later with "Over Hoes & Bitches", featuring a posthumous appearance byTakeoff, receiving a mixed reaction from the public.[41]
On June 19, 2024, American singerLana Del Rey posted a 21-second long preview of her new song "Tough" along with Quavo on Instagram. The song was released on July 3, 2024, accompanied by a music video.[42][43]
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Quavo along with the members of Migos made his TV debut after an appearance on an episode of Donald Glover's series Atlanta. The episode aired on September 13, 2016, under the title "Go For Broke".[44] He also made a cameo appearance on the "Dreamers" episode offox's musical drama television seriesStar in 2018.[45] In 2019, he guest-starred in the fifth-season finale ofABC'sBlack-ish andHBO'sBallers. In the following year, he along withBillie Eilish,Big Sean,DJ Khaled andUsher appeared on the finale episode ofJustin Bieber: Seasons, aYouTube docu-series about Canadian singer Justin Bieber.[46] He also made a guest appearance on the sophomore season ofNarcos: Mexico.[47]
Quavo appeared in the thriller filmSavage Salvation directed byRandall Emmett as Coyote; which released on December 2, 2022.[48]
Along withChloe Bailey andAnjelika Washington, Quavo starred in the Atlanta-set gospel-choir-competition-based filmPraise This, which was released in the U.S. and Canada on April 7, 2023.[49]
Quavo received the MVP Award during the2018 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game after a 19-point performance and victory.[50] In 2019, Quavo played on the "Away" roster during theNBA All-Star Celebrity Game at theBojangles' Coliseum inCharlotte,North Carolina,[51] and again during the2020 All-Star Celebrity Game in Chicago.[52]
Quavo is one of four partial owners of theFCF Glacier Boyz, a team in theFan Controlled Football League.[53]
On April 18, 2015, authorities stopped a Migos concert atGeorgia Southern University and arrested all three members of the group, as well as several members of their entourage. Quavo was charged with possession of an unspecifiedSchedule II narcotic, possession of marijuana, possession of a firearm in a school safety zone, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.[54][55] He was released from jail onbond, and later pleadedno contest to misdemeanor marijuana charges and received a 12-month sentence, which was suspended based on payment of fines.[56][57]
Quavo supportedBernie Sanders'2016 presidential campaign.[58]
In 2017, Quavo briefly dated actressKarrueche Tran.[59][60] Quavo began datingSaweetie in September 2018.[61] On March 19, 2021, Saweetie confirmed via social media that she and Quavo are no longer in a relationship.[62][63] She also mentioned on social media that Quavo had been unfaithful, writing "Presents don't band aid scars and the love isn't real when the intimacy is given to other women."[64][65] In late March 2021, video footage surfaced showing the pair in a physical altercation that allegedly happened in 2020.[66]
In May 2020, Quavo announced on hisInstagram account that he had graduated from high school after dropping out 11 years earlier.[67]
In December 2021, Quavo was sued for his alleged involvement in the assault of a limo driver earlier in July 2021.[68]
Quavo witnessedTakeoff's murder in the early hours of November 1, 2022. He, Takeoff, and around 30 others were gathered outside of a bowling alley inHouston, Texas after a private party ended. Quavo was involved in an argument over adice game and was shot at as he was walking away.[69] Takeoff was fatally struck by a stray bullet, and two other people suffered non-life-threatening injuries.[69] Following Takeoff's death, Quavo became outspoken aboutgun violence prevention. In September 2023, Quavo met with vice presidentKamala Harris and spoke about gun violence during the annualCongressional Black Caucus legislative conference.[70] In March 2024, Quavo announced the launch of the Spark Grants initiative which will award ten different organizations with $10,000 to help spread awareness and minimize gun violence around Atlanta. The grant was handed out to recipients on June 18, 2024, which marks the birthday of Takeoff and falls during National Gun Violence Awareness Month.[71]
Quavo has been involved in a beef with R&B singerChris Brown since 2017. They were friends before and even collaborated on the French Montana songs, "Hold Up" & "Moses". It has been reported they started beefing over Quavo's brief relationship with modelKarrueche Tran, Brown's ex. The two allegedly came to a physical confrontation backstage atBET Awards 2017. Since then, the two have traded subliminal shots and disses throughout music and social media, including a 2018 incident on social media between Brown and Quavo's bandmate,Offset. The feud seemed to died down until 2024, when Chris Brown released the song "Freak" dissing Quavo off his album,11:11. Quavo then responded with the diss track, "Tender", which he mentions his domestic violence case with Rihanna. Brown then responded with the track "Weakest Link." Quavo then finally responded with "Over Hoes and Bitches". Since then, it was remained neutral.
Studio albums
Collaborative albums
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2022 | Savage Salvation | Coyote | |
| 2023 | Praise This | Ty | |
| 2024 | Cash Out | Anton | |
| 2025 | High Rollers | ||
| Sneaks | Spike (voice) | ||
| 2026 | Moses the Black | Straw | |
| Takeover | Guy Miller |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | Atlanta[72] | Himself | Episode: "Go for Broke" |
| 2018 | Star | Episode: "Dreamers" | |
| 2019 | Black-ish[73][74] | Episode: "Relatively Grown Man" | |
| Ballers | Episode: "Players Only" | ||
| 2020 | Justin Bieber: Seasons[75] | Episode: "The Finale" | |
| Narcos: Mexico[76] | Episode: "Alea lacta Est" |
| Year | Awards | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2017 | Teen Choice Awards[77] | Choice Electronic/Dance Song | "Know No Better"(withMajor Lazer,Travis Scott andCamila Cabello) | Won |
| Choice R&B/Hip-Hop Song | "I'm the One"(withDJ Khaled,Justin Bieber,Chance the Rapper andLil Wayne) | Won | ||
| MTV Video Music Awards[78] | Best Hip Hop Video | Nominated | ||
| American Music Awards[79] | Collaboration of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Favorite Song – Rap/Hip-Hop | Won | |||
| 2018 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Song | Nominated | |
| Billboard Music Awards | Top Streaming Song (Audio) | "Congratulations"(withPost Malone) | Nominated | |
| Top Rap Song | "I'm the One"(withDJ Khaled,Justin Bieber,Chance the Rapper andLil Wayne) | Nominated | ||
| 2020 | MTV Video Music Awards[80] | Best Pop Video | "Intentions"(withJustin Bieber) | Nominated |
| Preceded by | Eurovision Song Contest Final Interval act 2019 withMadonna | Succeeded by TBD |
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