Quando Rondo, born Tyquian Terrel Bowman, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He gained prominence after signing with YoungBoy Never Broke Again's label, a subsidiary of Atlantic Records. His 2018 single, "I Remember," achieved platinum certification, leading up to his debut album, QPac (2020), which charted on the Billboard 200 and featured his second platinum song, "ABG." His second album, Recovery (2023), also entered the charts, solidifying his presence in the music industry.
On March 23, 1999, Tyquian Terrel Bowman, known as Quando Rondo, was born. He is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.
On March 1, 2017, Quando Rondo released his first song "Gangsta Bitch" to SoundCloud.
In November 2017, after being released from jail, Quando Rondo released the freestyle "I Remember" on YouTube, which went viral.
In 2017, Tyquian Bowman spent months in county jail before being released in October, after which he decided to pursue music full-time.
In January 2018, Quando Rondo officially released the song "I Remember", featuring Lil Baby.
In June 2018, Quando Rondo signed with YoungBoy Never Broke Again's Atlantic Records imprint, Never Broke Again.
On September 24, 2018, Quando Rondo released his mixtape, Life After Fame, which featured guest verses from Boosie Badazz, JayDaYoungan, Rich Homie Quan, Shy Glizzy, YK Osiris, and NBA YoungBoy and peaked at #174 on the Billboard 200.
In December 2018, Quando Rondo opened for SOB X RBE on select tour dates in the United States on their "Global Gangin" tour.
On December 21, 2018, an alleged assault incident occurred during a concert in Florence, South Carolina, involving Quando Rondo and YoungBoy Never Broke Again and their bodyguard, tour manager, and/or tour DJ.
In 2018, Quando Rondo signed with YoungBoy Never Broke Again's label and released "I Remember" featuring Lil Baby.
In February 2019, Quando Rondo released the single "Scarred from Love".
On March 12, 2019, a lawsuit was filed against Quando Rondo and YoungBoy Never Broke Again by a man claiming to be their bodyguard, tour manager, and/or tour DJ, alleging assault, battery, and emotional distress related to an incident on December 21, 2018.
On May 10, 2019, Quando Rondo released the mixtape From the Neighborhood to the Stage, featuring BlocBoy JB, NoCap, Polo G and Shy Glizzy.
On August 26, 2020, Quando Rondo released his fourth mixtape Diary of a Lost Child.
On December 4, 2020, Quando Rondo released a YouTube exclusive mixtape, Before My Time Up.
In 2020, Quando Rondo released his debut album, QPac, which entered the Billboard 200.
In April 2021, Quando Rondo denied that his song "End of Story" was a diss towards King Von and claimed he didn't know Von had songs with that title.
On May 7, 2021, Quando Rondo released his sixth mixtape, Still Taking Risks.
In August 2022, there was a shooting of Quando Rondo and the death of his cousin, Saviay'a "Lul Pabb" Robinson.
On August 19, 2022, Bowman and his cousin Lul Pab were attacked in a shooting in Los Angeles, resulting in the death of Lul Pab.
On November 25, 2022, Quando Rondo teamed up with YoungBoy Never Broke Again for their collaborative mixtape, 3860.
On January 22, 2023, "Speeding", the second single from the album Recovery, was released.
On January 23, 2023, the third single, "Long Live Pabb" dedicated to the death of Lul Pab was released.
On February 15, 2023, "Me First", the fourth single from the album Recovery, was released.
On March 9, 2023, "Tear It Down", the final single from the album Recovery, was released.
In June 2023, Bowman was arrested in Chatham County, Georgia, and indicted on charges related to drug sales and gang activity.
On July 19, 2023, weeks after being granted bond, Bowman was in a car crash and showed signs of an overdose.
On December 9, 2023, months after being released on bond for state drug charges, Bowman was arrested by the FBI regarding federal drug charges.
In 2023, Quando Rondo released his second album, Recovery, which entered the charts.
On February 6, 2024, Bowman was arrested and charged with a DUI and reckless driving.
On October 23, 2024, Lil Durk affiliates were arrested and indicted on charges related to the August 2022 shooting of Quando Rondo and the death of his cousin, Saviay'a "Lul Pabb" Robinson.
On November 15, 2024, Quando Rondo released his third studio album, Here for a Reason, featuring Winter Rae.
On December 12, 2024, Bowman was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, alongside a $40,000 fine, beginning on January 10, 2025.