Rise to Success: Career Highlights of G Herbo

How G Herbo built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

G Herbo, born Herbert Randall Wright III, is a prominent American rapper who began his career at 16. He gained initial recognition with mixtapes like 'Welcome to Fazoland' (2014) under Machine Entertainment Group. His debut album, 'Humble Beast' (2017), received critical acclaim. He later signed with Epic Records, releasing 'Swervo' (2018) in collaboration with Southside, followed by 'Still Swervin' (2019). 'PTSD' (2020), '25' (2021), and 'Survivor's Remorse' (2022) achieved top ten Billboard 200 success, with '25' marking his debut under Republic Records.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2011: Signing with Machine Entertainment Group

In 2011, G Herbo, then 16 years old, signed with Machine Entertainment Group, a Chicago-based record label. This was the starting point of his professional music career.

February 17, 2014: Release of 'Welcome to Fazoland'

On February 17, 2014, G Herbo's first mixtape, Welcome to Fazoland, was released. It was named in memory of Fazon Robinson, a friend of Herbo's who was a victim of gun violence in Chicago. The mixtape received broad critical acclaim.

April 2014: Collaboration on 'Chiraq' and Contribution to Common's Album

In April 2014, G Herbo collaborated with Nicki Minaj on the song "Chiraq" and contributed to Common's album Nobody's Smiling with the song "The Neighborhood."

December 26, 2014: Release of 'Pistol P Project'

On December 26, 2014, G Herbo released his surprise mixtape, Pistol P Project, marking his second project of the year.

2014: Release of 'Welcome to Fazoland' and 'Pistol P Project'

In 2014, G Herbo released his debut mixtape, Welcome to Fazoland, followed by Pistol P Project. Both were released through Machine Entertainment Group.

June 9, 2015: Release of 'XXL' Single

On June 9, 2015, G Herbo released a single titled "XXL" after being omitted from the 2015 XXL Freshman Cover. XXL responded with compliments to the rapper.

August 4, 2015: Announcement of 'Ballin Like I'm Kobe'

On August 4, 2015, G Herbo announced his third mixtape, Ballin Like I'm Kobe, which was dedicated to his deceased friend Jacobi D. Herring.

September 3, 2015: Signing with Cinematic Music Group

On September 3, 2015, it was announced that Herbert Wright signed with Cinematic Music Group and officially changed his rap name to G Herbo.

September 27, 2015: Announcement of 'Ballin Like I'm Kobe' Release Date

On September 27, 2015, G Herbo announced that Ballin Like I'm Kobe would be released on September 29, 2015.

September 29, 2015: Release of 'Ballin Like I'm Kobe'

On September 29, 2015, G Herbo released the mixtape Ballin Like I'm Kobe, which was met with widespread critical acclaim.

November 11, 2015: Release of 'Lord Knows' with Joey Badass

On November 11, 2015, G Herbo released a collaborative single titled "Lord Knows" with New York rapper Joey Badass.

2015: Release of 'Ballin Like I'm Kobe'

In 2015, G Herbo released his mixtape 'Ballin Like I'm Kobe' on Machine Entertainment Group.

March 2016: Release of 'Yeah I Know'

In March 2016, G Herbo released the single "Yeah I Know".

April 4, 2016: Announcement of 'Humble Beast' Album Title

On April 4, 2016, G Herbo announced his debut album's title, Humble Beast, during an interview at SXSW, stating that the album would be released in 2016.

June 13, 2016: XXL Freshman Class Announcement

On June 13, 2016, XXL announced their 2016 Freshman Class, which included G Herbo.

October 10, 2016: Release of 'Ain't Nothing to Me' Music Video

On October 10, 2016, G Herbo released the music video for his single "Ain't Nothing to Me."

November 17, 2016: Announcement of 'Strictly 4 My Fans' Album Art, Release Date, and Track List

On November 17, 2016, G Herbo released the album art, release date, and track list for his fourth mixtape, Strictly 4 My Fans. He also released the second single from the mixtape, "Strictly 4 My Fans (Intro)".

2016: Release of 'Strictly 4 My Fans'

In 2016, G Herbo released his mixtape 'Strictly 4 My Fans' on Machine Entertainment Group.

March 9, 2017: Release of 'Red Snow'

On March 9, 2017, G Herbo released "Red Snow", the lead single for his upcoming album Humble Beast.

March 17, 2017: Release of Welcome To Fazoland 1.5

On March 17, 2017, G Herbo released Welcome To Fazoland 1.5, which featured unreleased songs from Welcome To Fazoland.

August 11, 2017: Release of 'I Like'

On August 11, 2017, G Herbo released "I Like", the second single for his album Humble Beast.

August 25, 2017: Release of 'Everything'

On August 25, 2017, G Herbo released "Everything", the third and final single from his album Humble Beast.

September 1, 2017: Release of '4 Minutes of Hell, Pt. 5'

On September 1, 2017, G Herbo released "4 Minutes of Hell, Pt. 5" as a pre-order single for Humble Beast.

September 22, 2017: Release of 'Humble Beast'

On September 22, 2017, G Herbo released his album Humble Beast.

2017: Release of 'Humble Beast'

In 2017, G Herbo released his debut studio album, Humble Beast, through Cinematic Music Group. It was met with critical acclaim, marking a significant milestone in his career.

March 16, 2018: Freestyle on K104

On March 16, 2018, G Herbo did a freestyle on radio station K104 in Dallas, Texas, using the beat from "Who Run It".

July 27, 2018: Release of 'Swervo'

On July 27, 2018, G Herbo released the album Swervo, which included features from 21 Savage, Chief Keef, Young Thug, and Juice Wrld and was entirely produced by Southside.

2018: Release of Deluxe Edition of 'Humble Beast'

In 2018, G Herbo released a deluxe edition of his album Humble Beast with additional songs.

2018: Signing with Epic Records and Release of 'Swervo'

In 2018, G Herbo signed onto a triple-joint venture with Epic Records. He released his collaborative album and major label debut, Swervo, with producer Southside.

February 1, 2019: Release of 'Still Swervin'

On February 1, 2019, G Herbo released his second album entirely produced by Southside, titled Still Swervin. The album included the single "Up It", which was released earlier.

2019: Release of 'Still Swervin'

In 2019, G Herbo released 'Still Swervin', his second album and a sequel to 'Swervo' with Southside.

February 28, 2020: Release of 'PTSD'

On February 28, 2020, G Herbo released the album PTSD with 14 tracks, featuring a wide array of artists. The album debuted at number 7 on the Billboard 200.

July 2020: Launch of Swervin' Through Stress Initiative

In July 2020, G Herbo launched Swervin' Through Stress, an initiative aimed at providing Black youths with therapeutic resources to improve their mental health. The project was inspired by his own experiences with trauma and PTSD.

December 18, 2020: Release of 'Statement'

On December 18, 2020, G Herbo released a new song and video titled "Statement", in which he addressed and denied fraud charges brought against him earlier in the month.

2020: Release of 'PTSD'

In 2020, G Herbo released his third album, PTSD, which reached the top ten of the Billboard 200, demonstrating growing success in his career.

July 2, 2021: Release of '25' Album

On July 2, 2021, G Herbo released his fourth studio album, 25, which included the previously released singles "Break Yoself" and "Really Like That" and an additional 16 tracks.

2021: Release of '25'

In 2021, G Herbo released his fourth album, 25, which peaked in the top ten of the Billboard 200 and marked his first release with Republic Records.

2022: Release of 'Survivor's Remorse'

In 2022, G Herbo released his fifth album, Survivor's Remorse, which peaked in the top ten of the Billboard 200, continuing his streak of successful album releases.