History of Jeremih in Timeline

Jeremih, born Jeremy Phillip Felton, is an American R&B singer. His music career began in 2008 after encountering record producer Mick Schultz, leading to a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings in 2009.

1973: American Music Awards Established

The American Music Awards, an annual awards ceremony, were created by Dick Clark in 1973.

July 17, 1987: Birth of Jeremy Phillip Felton

On July 17, 1987, Jeremy Phillip Felton, later known as Jeremih, was born.

1995: MOBO Awards Established

The Music of Black Origin Awards (MOBO Awards) were established in 1995 by Kanya King to recognize achievements in Black music.

2007: Pursuing Music at Columbia College

In 2007, Jeremih decided to pursue a music career and enrolled at Columbia College Chicago to study music business. His performance at a talent show solidified his passion for singing.

2007: Billboard Music Awards Goes Dormant

The Billboard Music Awards, an honor given by Billboard magazine, were held annually in December until they ceased in 2007.

2008: Jeremih's Musical Beginnings

In 2008, Jeremih's musical career began when he met record producer Mick Schultz.

February 2009: Signing with Def Jam Recordings

Jeremih's talent caught the attention of Def Jam executives, and he signed a recording contract with them in February 2009.

June 2009: Release of Debut Album and Participation in Tour

June 2009 marked the release of Jeremih's debut album, which reached number six on the Billboard 200. He also joined Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy, and Soulja Boy Tell 'Em on the America's Most Wanted Tour.

August 2009: Back-to-School Campaign Controversy

Jeremih was chosen for a back-to-school campaign in Chicago in August 2009, sparking controversy due to the content of his music.

September 2009: Performance on "One Life to Live"

Jeremih made an appearance on the soap opera "One Life to Live" in September 2009, performing alongside Lionel Richie.

2009: Debut Single and Album Release

Jeremih released his debut single "Birthday Sex," which reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100. This was followed by his self-titled debut album in June 2009, peaking at number six on the Billboard 200.

June 1, 2010: Release of "I Like"

Jeremih released "I Like" featuring Ludacris, the first single from his second album "All About You," on June 1, 2010.

September 28, 2010: Release of "All About You"

Jeremih's second studio album, "All About You," was released on September 28, 2010.

2010: Success of "Down on Me" and Second Album

In 2010, Jeremih's single "Down on Me" featuring 50 Cent achieved significant commercial success, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and going six-times platinum. His second album, "All About You," was released later that year.

May 2011: Billboard Music Awards Return

The Billboard Music Awards returned in May 2011 after a period of dormancy.

December 2011: Work Begins on Third Album

In December 2011, Jeremih confirmed that he was working on his third studio album, initially titled "Thumpy Johnson."

August 7, 2012: Release of "Late Nights with Jeremih"

Jeremih released his first mixtape, "Late Nights with Jeremih," on August 7, 2012.

April 16, 2013: Release of "All the Time"

Jeremih released "All the Time," featuring Lil Wayne, as a single on April 16, 2013. The song originally appeared on his "Late Nights with Jeremih" mixtape.

June 6, 2014: Release of "Don't Tell 'Em"

On June 6, 2014, Jeremih released "Don't Tell 'Em" featuring YG, the lead single from his upcoming third studio album.

July 17, 2014: Release of "No More" EP

Jeremih and Shlohmo collaborated on the EP "No More," which was released on July 17, 2014.

November 5, 2014: Incident at Fuddruckers Restaurant

On November 5, 2014, Jeremih and his entourage were involved in an incident at a Fuddruckers restaurant in Billings, MT. The incident involved allegations of harassment and discriminatory behavior.

2014: Release of "Don't Tell 'Em"

Jeremih's single "Don't Tell 'Em" featuring YG was released in 2014, becoming his third top-ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

January 22, 2015: Release of "Planez"

"Planez," featuring J. Cole, was released as the second single from Jeremih's third album on January 22, 2015.

April 21, 2015: Release of "Tonight Belongs to U!"

April 21, 2015, saw the release of "Tonight Belongs to U!" featuring Flo Rida, a promotional single for Jeremih's upcoming album.

October 29, 2015: Release of "Royalty"

Jeremih dropped "Royalty," featuring Big Sean and Future, as a promotional single on October 29, 2015.

October 30, 2015: Release of "Oui"

Jeremih released "Oui" as the third single from his third studio album on October 30, 2015.

November 18, 2015: Release of "Peace Sign"

"Peace Sign," featuring Fabolous and Red Cafe, was released on November 18, 2015, as another promotional single for Jeremih's third album.

December 1, 2015: Release of "Pass Dat"

Jeremih released "Pass Dat" on December 1, 2015, as the fourth single from his third studio album.

2015: Release of "Late Nights: The Album"

In 2015, Jeremih released his third album, "Late Nights: The Album," which was preceded by successful singles like "Oui" and "Planez" featuring J. Cole.

February 7, 2016: Jeremih Announces Fourth Studio Album, "Later That Night"

On February 7, 2016, Jeremih disclosed in a Billboard interview that his fourth studio album would be titled "Later That Night." He also shared that he had been writing songs for Kanye West and Nicki Minaj.

June 2016: Jeremih Announces Joint Album and Tour with PartyNextDoor

Jeremih announced a collaborative album with PartyNextDoor titled "Late Night Party" in June 2016, stating its release would precede "Later That Night." The duo also revealed their joint "Summer's Over Tour" scheduled for November and December 2016.

July 2016: Jeremih Releases Mixtape "Late Nights: Europe"

In July 2016, Jeremih released his second mixtape, "Late Nights: Europe," recorded during his first European tour. He revealed that his upcoming album, "Later That Night," was 90% complete and would conclude his "Late Night" series.

December 2016: Jeremih Removed from "Summer's Over Tour"

During the final week of the "Summer's Over Tour" in December 2016, Jeremih's removal was announced following a series of incidents, including leaving the stage mid-performance in Chicago, sending a body double to perform in Houston, and criticizing PartyNextDoor on stage in Dallas. Jeremih later attributed the issues to disagreements between their teams.

2017: Jeremih Releases EP "Cinco De MihYo"

On May 5, 2017, Jeremih released the EP "Cinco De MihYo," written and recorded within a 24-hour period.

March 2018: Jeremih Releases EP "The Chocolate Box"

Jeremih's EP "The Chocolate Box" was released in March 2018. While Pitchfork acknowledged his potential for enchantment in well-crafted projects, they found one of the four tracks lacking.

June 8, 2018: Jeremih and Ty Dolla Sign Release "The Light"

June 8, 2018, marked the release of "The Light," the lead single from Jeremih and Ty Dolla Sign's collaborative album, "MihTy."

July 2018: Jeremih and Teyana Taylor Announce "Later That Night Tour"

A joint tour by Jeremih and Teyana Taylor called "Later That Night" was announced in July 2018, with dates scheduled across the United States from August 3 to September 8.

October 26, 2018: Jeremih and Ty Dolla Sign Release Album "MihTy"

On October 26, 2018, Jeremih and Ty Dolla Sign released their collaborative 11-track album, "MihTy," featuring guest appearances from artists like Chris Brown, French Montana, and Wiz Khalifa.

2018: Formation of MihTy

Jeremih teamed up with Ty Dolla Sign in 2018 to form the duo MihTy, and they released a collaborative album together.

2019: Jeremih Featured in Chantel Jeffries' "Chase the Summer"

Jeremih was featured in Chantel Jeffries' song and music video for "Chase the Summer" in 2019.

March 2020: Jeremih Featured on Bryce Vine's "Baby Girl" Remix

In March 2020, Jeremih was featured on the remix of "Baby Girl" by Bryce Vine.

November 2020: Jeremih Hospitalized with COVID-19

In November 2020, Jeremih was hospitalized in Chicago due to COVID-19. His condition worsened, requiring a ventilator in the intensive care unit. While initially in critical condition, he was later moved to a general hospital for recovery and was released in December.

May 3, 2021: Jeremih Featured in DJ Khaled's "Thankful" Music Video

DJ Khaled released the music video for "Thankful" from his album "Khaled Khaled" on May 3, 2021, featuring Jeremih and Lil Wayne.

October 21, 2022: Jeremih Returns with Single "Changes"

October 21, 2022, marked Jeremih's return to music with the release of his comeback single, "Changes," following a period of inactivity in recording.

April 2023: Jeremih Introduces Protégé Murf Dilly

In April 2023, Jeremih introduced Murf Dilly, a singer from Illinois, as his first protégé. Murf Dilly debuted with the single "2 C's," featuring Jeremih as a guest vocalist, released under Jeremih's newly established Late Nightz Records.