Born Michael Ian Olmo in Corpus Christi, Texas, Iann Dior began his music career at 17, initially using pseudonyms like Olmo and Lil Rock. Transitioning to the Iann Dior moniker, he gained recognition with his 2019 debut mixtape, Nothings Ever Good Enough, and the hit single "cutthroat" produced by Nick Mira. Signing with TenThousand Projects, Dior released his studio debut, Industry Plant, in November 2019, featuring collaborations with artists like Phem and Travis Barker.
In 2020, Iann Dior achieved international fame with his feature on 24kGoldn's chart-topping single "Mood." Subsequent releases included the EP I'm Gone and collaborations with various artists. Dior's second studio album, On to Better Things, dropped in January 2022, featuring guest appearances from Lil Uzi Vert, Machine Gun Kelly, and Travis Barker. Continuing his success, he released his third album, Leave Me Where You Found Me, in 2023, followed by the EP Blind in 2024 and the mixtape Nothings Ever Good Enough II in 2025.
