T-Wayne
T-Wayne | |
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Birth name | Tyshon Dwayne Nobles |
Also known as | Rickey Wayne |
Born |
Abilene, Texas[1] | October 27, 1990
Origin | Dallas, Texas |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2006 - present |
Labels |
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Associated acts | Ty Dolla Sign, Chedda Da Connect, Fetty Wap, Tk N Cash, nasty big hit |
Tyshon Dwayne Nobles (born October 27, 1990), better known by his stage name T-Wayne, is an American rapper from Abilene, Texas.[2] His rap name is a combination of his first name and his middle name. He has also occasionally taken the pseudonym Rickey Wayne, amid concerns that his name resembles those of famous rappers T-Pain and Lil Wayne. He is best known for his 2015 single "Nasty Freestyle" which peaked at number 9 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 3 on the iTunes Top 100 in May 2015.[3] Born in Abilene, he moved to Dallas at age 15, then to Houston at 19, where he currently lives.[1] He also performed at the 2015 BET Awards.
Breakthrough
On 4 March 2015 T-Wayne released his debut single "Nasty Freestyle",[4] the song peaked at number 9 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in May 2015. The song also entered the UK Singles Chart at number 99, peaking at number 41.
Discography
Mixtapes
- Who Is Ricky Wayne? (2015)
- Who Is Ricky Wayne 2 (2015)
Singles
Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||||||
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US [5] |
AUS [6] |
CAN [7] |
DEN [8] |
GER [9] |
NL [10] |
NZ [11] |
SWE [12] |
UK [13] | |||
2015 | "Nasty Freestyle" | 9 | 37 | 25 | 10 | 85 | 74 | 37 | 41 | 41 | N/A |
"I Be Killin It" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N/A | |
2016 | "Swing My Arms" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N/A |
References
- 1 2 Charity, Justin. Interview: T-Wayne Is Just As Surprised by His Sudden Fame As You Are
- 1 2 Horowitz, Steven J. (May 4, 2015). "T-Wayne Talks Signing to 300 Entertainment, 'Nasty Freestyle' & Viral Success". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
- ↑ "Hot 100 Chart Moves: T-Wayne Dances Into Top 20 With 'Nasty Freestyle'".
- ↑ iTunes – Music – Nasty Freestyle – Single by T-Wayne
- ↑ "T-Wayne – Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media.
- ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Discography T-Wayne". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
- ↑ "T-Wayne – Chart History: Billboard Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media.
- ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Discography T-Wayne". Danish Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
- ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Discographie T-Wayne". German Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
- ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Discografie T-Wayne". Dutch Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
- ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Discography T-Wayne". New Zealand Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
- ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Discography T-Wayne". Swedish Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
- ↑ "T-Wayne - UK Charts". Officialcharts.com. Official Charts Company.