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B.o.B.

B.o.B
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B.o.B performing in August 2013
Background information
Birth name Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr.
Also known as Bobby Ray
Born (1988-11-15) November 15, 1988 (age 28)
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Origin Decatur, Georgia, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
Years active 2006–present
Labels
Associated acts
Website bobatl.com
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Parent company Grand Hustle Records
Founded 2014
Founder B.o.B
Status Active
Country of origin United States
Location Atlanta, Georgia
Official website http://labelnogenre.com

Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr. (born November 15, 1988), better known by his stage name B.o.B, is an American hip hop recording artist and record producer from Decatur, Georgia. In 2006, B.o.B was discovered by Brian Richardson, who then introduced him to TJ Chapman, who subsequently brought him to American record producer Jim Jonsin. After hearing his music, Jonsin signed B.o.B to his Rebel Rock Entertainment imprint. Two years later, Jonsin and B.o.B signed a joint venture deal, with Atlantic Records and American rapper T.I.'s Grand Hustle Records.

B.o.B quickly rose to fame after his commercial debut single "Nothin' on You", reached number one in both the United States and the United Kingdom. He would later release his third single "Airplanes", which also topped several major music charts. His fifth single "Magic", became his third top 10 hit on the US Billboard Hot 100. B.o.B's debut studio album The Adventures of Bobby Ray, which was preceded by two extended plays (EPs) and several mixtapes, was released in April 2010. The album reached number one on the US Billboard 200 and was eventually certified 2x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2016. B.o.B was named the ninth "Hottest MC in the Game of 2010" by MTV, on their annual list.


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