19 Facts About Fashawn

Fashawn first gained major attention after releasing his debut album Boy Meets World in 2009, which was produced entirely by Exile.

Since then, Fashawn has collaborated with other artists and producers such as Nas, J Cole, Wiz Khalifa, Evidence, Murs, Aloe Blacc, Blu, Big Mike, Brother Ali, The Alchemist, and 9th Wonder.

In 2014, Fashawn performed the entrance theme to WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley's rematch against Manny Pacquiao.

On June 9,2014, Fashawn signed with Nas' new label Mass Appeal Records.

Fashawn recalls writing his first rhyme at 8 years old and became fully engrossed in writing by 2000.

In 2006, Fashawn released his first mixtape, Grizzly City, catching the attention of fellow Fresno MC Planet Asia, who invited him to tour with him.

In 2009, Fashawn performed throughout the United States with various hip-hop acts, including separate tours with Ghostface Killah and The Grouch.

On October 22,2009, Fashawn released his first full-length album, titled Boy Meets World, which was produced entirely by Exile.

The album received critical acclaim, and Fashawn was praised for his ability to articulate the inner struggles and dreams of a young kid growing up in a tough environment.

Between 2010 and 2011, Fashawn continued to embark on various tours with Wiz Khalifa, Talib Kweli, and Brother Ali.

Fashawn performed at the Paid Dues and Rock The Bells festivals alongside Blu and Exile.

On November 17,2012, Fashawn organized a hip-hop festival in his hometown of Fresno, California called Grizzly Fest 2012, which featured performances by himself, Murs, Husalah, Strong Arm Steady and many local talent and skateboarders.

In 2013, Fashawn continued to have a notable presence in various musical and mainstream outlets.

On November 6,2013, Fashawn released a video for a new song called "The Beginning", produced by Evidence and directed by both Evidence and Punit Dhesi.

On December 9,2013, Fashawn's artistry was the focus feature in a web episode of OTW Perspectives by Vans.

On June 9,2014, a variety of media outlets reported that Fashawn had officially signed to Nas' Mass Appeal Records.

On December 18,2014, as a prelude to his upcoming sophomore album, Fashawn released an EP with The Alchemist titled FASH-ionably Late.

In January 2015, Fashawn announced The Ecology would be officially released on February 24,2015, under Nas' Mass Appeal Records, and he would embark on a nationwide tour, soon after its release.

In February 2016, Fashawn joined forces with Black Thought, Murs, and Del the Funky Homosapien to record a new track called "Rise Up" for the Capcom video game Street Fighter V A music video for the song was released prior to the game's launch date, and includes appearances by Fashawn and his fellow collaborators.