Shawty Lo – DMDB Influence 57.34% | Fanbase 33.49%

Shawty Lo — hip-hop & rap artist from US.

Hailing from Atlanta, Shawty Lo rose to fame as a trailblazer in the "snap dance" movement with his group D4L, scoring a Billboard hit with "Laffy Taffy" in…

Influence: 57.34% Fanbase: 33.49% Trending: 69.26% Career Level: Rising

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788,500

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Hours Airplay

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Genres

hip-hop & rappop raprapsouthern hip hoptrapatl hip hopdirty south rapgangster raphip-hop/rapcontemporary hip hophip hop

Biography

Hailing from Atlanta, Shawty Lo rose to fame as a trailblazer in the "snap dance" movement with his group D4L, scoring a Billboard hit with "Laffy Taffy" in 2005. Despite initially staying behind the scenes, Shawty Lo eventually showcased his own rap skills, releasing a successful solo single and album. Tragically, his life was cut short in 2016 at the age of 40 in a hit-and-run accident outside an Atlanta club.

Shawty Lo's journey in the music industry saw him transition from a background role in D4L to a solo artist signed to Asylum Records, achieving chart success with hits like "Dey Know." His legacy lives on through his contributions to the trap and snap dance genres, leaving a mark on Atlanta's hip-hop scene.