Schoolboy Q
Schoolboy Q
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Quincy Matthew Hanley, known professionally as Schoolboy Q, is a renowned American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on October 26, 1986, in Compton, California. Currently active in the music industry.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in Compton, Schoolboy Q was exposed to the harsh realities of gang life from a young age. His early experiences would later influence his music, as he sought to tell stories about his community's struggles and triumphs. Hanley attended Leuzinger High School, where he developed an interest in music production. He began making beats and rapping at 16.
Major Accomplishments
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Released several successful albums, including `Gangsta & Soul` (2008), `Setbacks` (2011), `Habits & Contradictions` (2012), `Oxymoron` (2014), and `Blank Face LP` (2016).
Collaborated with notable artists such as Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, and Drake.
* Won several awards, including a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.
Notable Works or Actions
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Schoolboy Q's music often addresses themes of poverty, violence, and the struggles faced by his community. His lyrics serve as a voice for those silenced by the harsh realities of their environment. Hanley has been open about his own experiences with gang life and how it influenced his music.
Impact and Legacy
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Schoolboy Q's impact on hip-hop is undeniable. He has inspired a generation of artists to tell authentic, unfiltered stories about their communities. His unique blend of gangsta rap and soulful melodies has made him one of the most respected figures in contemporary hip-hop.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Schoolboy Q's raw, unapologetic lyrics have resonated with fans worldwide. He is widely quoted for his honesty and authenticity, which has earned him a reputation as one of the most innovative voices in hip-hop today.
Quotes by Schoolboy Q
Schoolboy Q's insights on:
People look at me and keep walking - but you can tell they know who I am. I want them to bug me. It's gonna be a sad day when they don't.
You've got to be like a fan at your show, just wild out. I make eye contact. I get in the crowd and kick it with 'em, stage dive, mosh. I make 'em laugh. I go out there and turn up, have fun. There's no set list; I don't have rehearsals.
We're living or dying. We're already dead, the living dead. So do what you gotta do. Take care of your family, of yourself as a whole, and everything will be alright.
I'm a real stubborn person. I'm still humble, not too cocky, but I'm big headed. I know what I wanna do and I know how I wanna do it and I know what needs to be done.
People look at me and keep walking - but you can tell they know who I am. I want them to bug me. Its gonna be a sad day when they dont.
The only person that seen something in me was Punch, and probably Ab-Soul. Ab-Soul and Punch was the two niggas that was like "Yeah, Q gon be one of them niggas. Watch." I don't know how they knew but they knew.
If I was with some other rappers who aren't as polished, or I was the only rapper, I don't think I would be where I'm, nor would I be rapping. They pushed me, we pushed each other on every record.