Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Shaboozey

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 12, 2025

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Shaboozey made an impact.

Collins Obinna Chibueze, professionally known as Shaboozey, is an American singer and rapper recognized for blending country, Americana, and hip-hop elements in his music. His unique approach has garnered attention in the music industry, setting him apart with a distinct sound that fuses different genres. Shaboozey's work reflects a contemporary exploration of musical boundaries, appealing to a diverse audience interested in innovative sounds.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2014: Founding of V Picture Films

Also in 2014, Shaboozey founded V Picture Films, a production company, with the goal of becoming a writer, director, and producer.

2014: Release of Jeff Gordon single

In 2014, Shaboozey released his first single, "Jeff Gordon", which references NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon.

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August 2016: Signing with Homeless Records

In August 2016, Shaboozey signed a recording, co-publishing and ancillary rights agreement with Terence Sheldon dba Homeless Records.

September 2017: Assignment to Kreshendo Entertainment

In September 2017, Shaboozey's agreement with Homeless Records was assigned to Kreshendo Entertainment, a division of Republic Records.

October 2018: Release of Lady Wrangler Album

In October 2018, Shaboozey released his debut studio album Lady Wrangler on Republic Records.

December 2018: Release of "Start a Riot" and National Recognition

In December 2018, Shaboozey sang on Duckwrth's song "Start a Riot," which was included in the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack, leading to national recognition for Shaboozey.

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November 2019: Termination of Publishing Agreement

In November 2019, Shaboozey's publishing agreement was terminated.

October 2022: Release of Cowboys Live Forever, Outlaws Never Die Album

In October 2022, Shaboozey released his second studio album, Cowboys Live Forever, Outlaws Never Die, via Empire Distribution, highlighting common themes between contemporary hip-hop and 19th-century outlaw music.

January 2024: Collaboration with Beyoncé

In January 2024, Shaboozey was asked to sing on two songs with Beyoncé after a member of her team heard his then-unreleased song "A Bar Song (Tipsy)".

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March 2024: Release of Cowboy Carter album

In March 2024, Shaboozey's collaborations with Beyoncé were released on her eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter.

April 2024: Release of "A Bar Song (Tipsy)"

In April 2024, Shaboozey released "A Bar Song (Tipsy)", which interpolates J-Kwon's 2004 single "Tipsy".

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May 2024: Release of Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going album

In May 2024, Shaboozey's third studio album, Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going, was released. Also as of May 2024, Jared Cotter became Shaboozey's co-talent manager.

November 2024: Release of Good News and Thanksgiving Halftime Performance

In November 2024, Shaboozey released "Good News" and performed at the halftime show of the 2024 Chicago Bears–Detroit Lions Thanksgiving game.

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December 2024: SNL Appearance and NFL Halftime Performance

In December 2024, Shaboozey was a musical guest on Saturday Night Live, performing "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" and "Good News." He also performed alongside Post Malone in the Beyoncé 2024 NFL Halftime Show on Christmas Day.

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2024: Beyoncé Feature and Commercial Success

In 2024, Shaboozey was featured on two songs from Beyoncé's album Cowboy Carter and achieved commercial success with his third album, Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going and the number one single "A Bar Song (Tipsy)".

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