Shaboozey
A genre-blending artist who fused hip-hop with country storytelling, then rode a Beyoncé collaboration to mainstream country's center stage.
Born 1995 (age 31)·American musician·Birthday: May 9·Millennials
Biography
Long before a certain queen shifted the music industry's gaze, Collins Chibueze, known as Shaboozey, was already mapping the backroads where country and hip-hop intersect. His early work, like the album 'Lady Wrangler', was a dusty, self-released exploration of Americana beats and narrative lyricism, building a niche but dedicated following. A placement on the 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' soundtrack hinted at his crossover potential. The defining turn came when Beyoncé, crafting her 'Cowboy Carter' opus, tapped him not once but twice, featuring his distinctive baritone on 'Spaghetti' and the chart-topping 'Sweet * Honey * Buckiin''. Suddenly, Shaboozey wasn't just an interesting hybrid act; he was a central character in the conversation about country music's evolving boundaries. His subsequent single 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' became a viral, chart-dominating smash, proving that his vision of country-rap wasn't a novelty but a potent new strain of American pop.
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.
Shaboozey was born in 1995, 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 Shaboozey Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Shaboozey's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Featured on two tracks of Beyoncé's 2024 album 'Cowboy Carter', including the single 'Sweet * Honey * Buckiin''.
- Scored a number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with his genre-blending single 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' in 2024.
- Released the independent album 'Lady Wrangler' in 2018, which established his early fusion of country and hip-hop aesthetics.
- Contributed the song 'Start a Riot' with Duckwrth to the official soundtrack for 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'.
Did You Know?
He was born in Washington, D.C., but spent part of his childhood in Fairfax, Virginia.
His stage name, Shaboozey, is a childhood nickname.
He initially gained attention through self-released music and videos on YouTube.
His music video for 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' pays homage to the 2004 J-Kwon hit 'Tipsy'.
“I’m just trying to make music that feels good and tells a story, wherever that story takes me.”
