Quavo
The melodic architect of Migos, whose slippery triplet flow and ad-libs became the foundational sound of a hip-hop era.
Born 1991 (age 35)·American rapper·Birthday: April 2·Millennials
Biography
Quavo didn't just rap; he engineered a vibe. As the de facto frontman of Migos, his voice—often filtered through Auto-Tune into a gleaming, melodic weapon—became the hook-laden engine of the group's success. Hailing from Atlanta's suburbs, he formed the trio with his nephew Takeoff and cousin Offset, and they slowly built a local buzz that exploded with 'Versace' in 2013. Quavo's style, a blend of sing-song cadences, inventive ad-libs ('skrrt,' 'mama'), and a relaxed, charismatic delivery, was endlessly imitated. He became hip-hop's most sought-after feature, his choruses elevating tracks by Drake, Post Malone, and Cardi B. While Migos defined trap music's mainstream arrival, Quavo also showcased his versatility with a solo album and a supergroup project with the late Takeoff. He represents the modern hip-hop auteur, a curator of atmosphere and flow as much as a lyricist.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Quavo was born in 1991, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Quavo Was Born
The biggest hits of 1991
#1 Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Best Picture
The Silence of the Lambs
#1 TV Show
Cheers
Quavo's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1991Born
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1996Started school
Dolly the sheep cloned
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $99,700Min wage: $4.75/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Macarena" — Los del RioBest Picture: The English Patient
2004Became a teenager
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Could drive
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2009Could vote
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2012Turned 21
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2021Turned 30
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 35 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- As part of Migos, helped popularize the triplet flow and a distinct ad-lib style that heavily influenced mainstream hip-hop in the 2010s.
- Led Migos to their first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100 with 'Bad and Boujee' featuring Lil Uzi Vert.
- Has over 20 entries on the Billboard Hot 100 as a featured artist, making him one of the most prolific collaborators of his generation.
- Performed at the Super Bowl LIII halftime show in 2019 as part of Maroon 5's performance.
- Released a collaborative album with the late Takeoff, 'Only Built for Infinity Links,' in 2022.
Did You Know?
He was a standout quarterback in high school and was offered football scholarships.
He is the uncle of fellow Migos member Takeoff (his sister's son).
He founded the record label Quality Control Music's philanthropic arm, QC Foundation.
He has a daughter named Kulture with rapper Cardi B.
He is an avid bowler and has participated in celebrity bowling tournaments.
““We changed the culture.””
