August Alsina is an American singer-songwriter known for his mixtapes "The Product" and "The Product 2". Signed to Def Jam Recordings, he released his debut EP "Downtown: Life Under the Gun" in 2013, which charted on the Billboard 200. His hit singles "I Luv This Shit" and "No Love (Remix)" both achieved double platinum certification by the RIAA, establishing his presence in the music industry.
September 3, 1992: Birth of August Alsina
August Anthony Alsina Jr. was born on September 3, 1992 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
2005: Relocation to Houston After Hurricane Katrina
August Alsina and his mother moved to Houston, Texas in 2005 seeking a new start after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
2007: Early Musical Influences and YouTube Beginnings
Inspired by Lauryn Hill, August Alsina began uploading song covers on YouTube at the age of 14 in 2007, showcasing his early interest in music.
August 31, 2010: Loss of Older Brother Melvin La'Branch III
August Alsina's older brother, Melvin La'Branch III, was tragically shot and killed on August 31, 2010, a deeply impactful event in his life.
October 2011: Premiere of "Untitled" Acoustic Covers Mixtape
August Alsina released an "Untitled" mixtape featuring six acoustic covers in October 2011, showcasing his versatility as an artist.
2011: Move to Atlanta to Pursue Music
Driven by his passion for music, August Alsina relocated to Atlanta in 2011 to further his career aspirations.
April 2012: Release of Debut Mixtape "The Product"
August Alsina's first mixtape, "The Product", was released in April 2012.
2012: Release of Debut Mixtape "The Product"
August Alsina released his first mixtape "The Product" in 2012, marking his entrance into the music scene.
January 2013: Release of Breakout Single "I Luv This Shit"
August Alsina released "I Luv This Shit" featuring Trinidad James in January 2013, marking a pivotal moment in his career.
May 2013: Release of Mixtape "The Product 2"
August Alsina released his second mixtape, "The Product 2", in May 2013, further building anticipation for his debut album.
August 20, 2013: Release of EP "Downtown: Life Under the Gun"
August Alsina's debut EP, "Downtown: Life Under the Gun", was released on August 20, 2013.
December 9, 2013: Release of Single "Ghetto"
August Alsina released "Ghetto" featuring Rich Homie Quan, the third single from his EP "Downtown: Life Under the Gun", on December 9, 2013.
December 12, 2013: "Ghetto" Tops Urban Radio Charts
"Ghetto" by August Alsina became the most added song on urban radio for the week ending December 12, 2013.
2013: Signing with Radio Killa Records and Release of Debut EP
August Alsina signed with The-Dream's Radio Killa Records, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings, and released his debut commercial EP, "Downtown: Life Under the Gun" in 2013.
January 14, 2014: Release of "Make It Home"
August Alsina released "Make It Home" featuring Jeezy, the lead single from his debut studio album, on January 14, 2014.
April 15, 2014: Release of Debut Album "Testimony"
"Testimony", August Alsina's debut studio album, was released on April 15, 2014.
2014: Guest Appearance on DJ Khaled's "Hold You Down"
August Alsina was featured on DJ Khaled's hit single "Hold You Down" in 2014, expanding his reach and collaborations.
2014: On-Stage Collapse and Coma
August Alsina experienced a serious health scare in 2014 when he collapsed on stage and fell into a three-day coma, later attributed to his autoimmune disease.
2014: Release of Debut Album "Testimony" and Chart Success
August Alsina released his debut studio album "Testimony" in 2014, which reached number two on the Billboard 200, signifying his rising success in the music industry.
December 11, 2015: Release of Second Album "This Thing Called Life"
August Alsina released his second studio album, "This Thing Called Life", on December 11, 2015.
2015: Release of Second Album "This Thing Called Life"
August Alsina released his second album, "This Thing Called Life" in 2015, showcasing his evolving musical style.
2015: August Alsina Reveals Degenerative Eye Disease
August Alsina revealed in 2015 that he was battling a degenerative eye disease, causing him to lose his vision.
2016: Collaboration with DJ Khaled on "Do You Mind"
August Alsina collaborated with DJ Khaled again in 2016 on the hit single "Do You Mind", further solidifying his presence in the music industry.
2016: Alleged Start of Relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith
August Alsina's alleged romantic involvement with Jada Pinkett Smith reportedly began in 2016.
January 6, 2017: Release of Single "Drugs"
August Alsina released the single "Drugs" on January 6, 2017.
June 1, 2017: Release of Single "Lonely"
August Alsina released the single "Lonely" on June 1, 2017.
June 6, 2017: Release of Single "Don't Matter"
August Alsina released the single "Don't Matter" on June 6, 2017.
2017: Diagnosis with Autoimmune Disease
In 2017, August Alsina shared that he was diagnosed with a severe autoimmune disease affecting his liver, a significant health challenge.
July 8, 2019: Hospitalization and Nerve Damage Concerns
On July 8, 2019, August Alsina shared news of his hospitalization due to a loss of mobility, raising concerns about potential nerve damage.
June 2020: Release of "The Product III: State of Emergency"
After a hiatus, August Alsina independently released his third album, "The Product III: State of Emergency" in June 2020.
June 2020: August Alsina Alleges Affair with Jada Pinkett Smith
August Alsina publicly claimed in June 2020 that he and Jada Pinkett Smith had an affair, which was initially denied by a representative for Pinkett Smith.
June 26, 2020: Release of "The Product III: State of Emergency"
August Alsina's third studio album, "The Product III: State of Emergency", was released on June 26, 2020.
July 10, 2020: Jada Pinkett Smith Confirms Relationship with August Alsina
Jada Pinkett Smith publicly confirmed on her show Red Table Talk on July 10, 2020 that she had a romantic relationship with August Alsina several years prior during a separation from her husband, Will Smith.
July 19, 2020: Release of "Entanglements" with Rick Ross
Following Jada Pinkett Smith's use of the word "entanglement" to describe their relationship, August Alsina released a song titled "Entanglements" with rapper Rick Ross on July 19, 2020, referencing the situation.
September 21, 2021: Announcement of Potential Retirement from Music
August Alsina announced his likely retirement from music on September 21, 2021.
March 2023: Release of Album "MySelf"
August Alsina released a new album titled "MySelf" in March 2023, marking a return to music after his retirement announcement.