Bobby Shmurda

Real Name
Ackquille Jean Pollard
Alias Name
Shmurda
Date of Birth
Apr. 1, 1994 - Age 29
Hometown
Brooklyn, NY
Label
major
Social

Artist Bio

Bobby Shmurda is an American rapper from Brooklyn, NY, who broke into mainstream success following his "Hot Nigga" video, which was actually a freestyle over Lloyd Banks' "Jackpot" beat (produced by Jahlil Beats). The video ended up going viral, as well as a dance he did in the visual, coined the Shmoney Dance. The Shmoney Dance soon took over Vine, and celebrities even began taking part in the trend- Beyonce did it live on stage during her "On The Run" tour with Jay Z, while Rihanna was also seen busting the Shmoney Dance. Drake give Shmurda a co-sign when he took to Instagram to doll out a "Hood Grammy" to the NY rapper. Shmurda quickly inked a major label deal with Epic Records.

Shmurda is currently prepping his EP Shmurda She Wrote.

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