History of Sheck Wes in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 29, 2024

Sheck Wes, born Khadimou Rassoul Cheikh Fall, is an American rapper and singer widely recognized for his 2017 hit "Mo Bamba." This track experienced a surge in popularity in 2018, solidifying Sheck Wes's presence in the music scene.

September 10, 1998: Birth of Khadimou Rassoul Cheikh Fall

Khadimou Rassoul Cheikh Fall, who would later be known as Sheck Wes, was born on September 10, 1998.

2017: Release of "Mo Bamba"

Sheck Wes released his song "Mo Bamba" in 2017.

February 2, 2018: Sheck Wes Signs with GOOD Music and Cactus Jack, Releases Debut Album

Sheck Wes made a significant career move on February 2, 2018, by signing with Kanye West's GOOD Music and Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Records, in conjunction with Interscope. He also appeared on Travis Scott's album "Astroworld" on the song "No Bystanders" with Juice Wrld. Adding to his achievements, Wes announced and released his debut studio album "Mudboy" within three days in early October. Later that month, he released a new single, "YKTS," under the Cactus Jack label.

February 2018: Sheck Wes Signs Record Deal, Faces One-Hit Wonder Label

In February 2018, Sheck Wes signed a significant record deal with Travis Scott's Cactus Jack and Kanye West's GOOD Music, under Interscope Records. However, he also faced being labeled a one-hit wonder during this time.

2018: "Mo Bamba" Gains Popularity

Sheck Wes's song "Mo Bamba", released the previous year, gained significant popularity in 2018.

January 2019: Sheck Wes Opens for Eminem, Releases Singles, Collaborates with Chase B and Young Thug

Sheck Wes kicked off 2019 by joining the opening act for Eminem's concert in Hawaii alongside Logic. In July, he released the singles "Sadio Mane" and "Losing My Mind" and appeared on Chase B and Young Thug's song "Mayday". He closed out the year with the release of his song "YKTS" with an accompanying music video and a guest appearance on the Cactus Jack compilation album "JackBoys" on the song "Gang Gang".

January 31, 2019: Payment Dispute with Ridge Productions

Ridge Productions publicly accused Sheck Wes of failing to pay for the music video for his upcoming single "Mudboy" on January 31, 2019. They released the original video online with altered audio that mocked Wes and his crew for not honoring their agreement.

February 2019: Allegations of Stalking and Abuse Surface

Sheck Wes was captured on video in February 2019 seemingly stalking his ex-partner, Justine Skye. After Skye publicly accused him of abuse, former classmates alleged that Wes had been abusive towards other women during his high school years.

April 2019: Relationship with India Love Begins

Sheck Wes began dating social media personality India Love in April 2019.

June 2019: India Love Hints at Abuse, Relationship Rekindled

India Love posted, then deleted, a photo in June 2019 that appeared to show a black eye, suggesting abuse by Sheck Wes following their breakup. Despite this, the two later reconciled.

May 21, 2020: Arrest on Drug and Gun Charges

Sheck Wes was arrested in New York on May 21, 2020, on charges related to drugs and firearms. He was later released.

June 2020: Public Dispute with India Love, Abuse Allegations Resurface

June 2020 saw a public falling out between Sheck Wes and India Love, during which she again implied abuse by posting a photo of a black eye. Love captioned the picture with accusations against Wes, although she later removed the post. These allegations led to Wes being dropped from a Major League Soccer advertising campaign, and Skye reportedly sought a restraining order against him. Despite the accusations, which Wes denied, no charges were filed.

November 6, 2020: Release of "Rich One Day"

Sheck Wes released the single "Rich One Day" on November 6, 2020.

November 18, 2020: Sheck Wes Enters NBA Draft

Sheck Wes announced his entry into the 2020 NBA draft via Instagram on November 18, 2020, though he went undrafted.

November 19, 2020: Release of "#BeenBallin"

Sheck Wes released the single "#BeenBallin" on November 19, 2020.

January 29, 2021: Release of "GFU"

On January 29, 2021, Sheck Wes collaborated with YSL Records, Yak Gotti, and Yung Kayo to release "GFU." This single marked the second release from YSL's compilation album, "Slime Language 2."

May 10, 2021: Sheck Wes Signs with Paris Basketball

Sheck Wes signed with Paris Basketball, a team in LNB Pro A, on May 10, 2021.

2023: Guest Vocals on Travis Scott's "Fe!n"

Sheck Wes contributed guest vocals to both the original and movie versions of Travis Scott's song "Fe!n," which was featured in the film "Circus Maximus," in 2023.