History of Swae Lee in Timeline
Khalif Malik Ibn Shaman Brown, professionally known as Swae Lee, is an American rapper and singer. Originating from Inglewood, California, he's recognized for his distinct vocals, characterized by a wide range and heavy reverb, and his ability to blend genres. Swae Lee rose to prominence as one half of the hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd, formed in 2010 with his brother Slim Jxmmi, showcasing their collaborative musical talents.
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June 7, 1993: Swae Lee's Birth
On June 7, 1993, Khalif Malik Ibn Shaman Brown, known professionally as Swae Lee, was born in Inglewood, California.
2010: Formation of Rae Sremmurd
In 2010, Swae Lee formed the hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd with his older brother, Slim Jxmmi, in Mississippi.
2013: Signing with EarDrummer Records
In 2013, Rae Sremmurd signed with Mike Will Made It's EarDrummer Records, an imprint of Interscope Records.
2013: Signing to EarDrummers Entertainment
In 2013, Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi signed to Mike Will Made It's label EarDrummers Entertainment as Rae Sremmurd.
March 2015: Featured on "Drinks on Us"
In March 2015, Swae Lee was featured on Mike Will Made It's "Drinks on Us", alongside Future and The Weeknd, marking his first single as a solo artist.
September 2015: Featured on "Burn Slow"
In September 2015, Swae Lee was featured on Wiz Khalifa's "Burn Slow", which peaked at number 83 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Lee's first solo entry on the chart.
2015: Release of SremmLife
In 2015, Rae Sremmurd released their debut studio album, SremmLife, which debuted within the top ten of the Billboard 200.
August 2016: Announcement of Swaecation (Note: Album Released Later)
In August 2016, Swae Lee initially announced his debut solo album, Swaecation. However, the album was eventually released almost two years later on May 4, 2018.
2016: Release of SremmLife 2
In 2016, Rae Sremmurd released their second studio album, SremmLife 2, which debuted within the top ten of the Billboard 200.
April 2017: Featured on "Unforgettable"
In April 2017, Swae Lee was featured on French Montana's "Unforgettable". The song peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Lee's first top ten single on the chart as a solo artist.
2017: Describes himself as a singer
According to a 2017 interview with A Polaroid Story, Swae Lee describes himself more as a singer than a rapper.
2017: Feature on "Unforgettable"
In 2017, Swae Lee was featured on French Montana's single "Unforgettable," which peaked within the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100.
May 4, 2018: Release of Swaecation
On May 4, 2018, Swae Lee released his debut solo album, Swaecation, as a part of a triple album set that also included Rae Sremmurd's SR3MM and Slim Jxmmi's Jxmtro.
September 2018: Featured on "Sativa"
In September 2018, Jhené Aiko featured Swae Lee on her track "Sativa".
October 2018: Collaboration on "Close to Me" and "Arms Around You"
In October 2018, Swae Lee featured on the song "Close to Me" by Ellie Goulding and Diplo. Also in October 2018, he collaborated on XXXTentacion's song "Arms Around You" along with Lil Pump and Maluma.
October 18, 2018: Release of "Sunflower"
On October 18, 2018, Swae Lee featured on Post Malone's song "Sunflower" for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which became Malone's third and Lee's first song as a soloist to top the Billboard Hot 100.
2018: Release of SR3MM
In 2018, Rae Sremmurd released their third studio album, SR3MM, which debuted within the top ten of the Billboard 200.
2018: Release of Swaecation and Sunflower
In 2018, Swae Lee released his debut solo studio album, Swaecation, as part of Rae Sremmurd's third album, SR3MM. That same year, his single "Sunflower" with Post Malone was released for the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack.
April 2019: Home Raided for Exotic Animals
In April 2019, Swae Lee's home was raided by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for possession of exotic animals, and his pet spider monkey was seized.
May 2019: Collaboration on "Crave"
In May 2019, Swae Lee collaborated with Madonna on the song "Crave" from her album Madame X.
August 2019: Release of "Won't Be Late"
In August 2019, Swae Lee released "Won't Be Late" featuring Drake, produced by Tekno and Mike Will Made It.
October 2019: Featured on "Walking"
In October 2019, Swae Lee was featured on 88rising's "Walking", alongside Joji, Jackson Wang, and Major Lazer.
January 2020: Death of Stepfather
In January 2020, Swae Lee's stepfather, Floyd Sullivan, was shot and killed.
June 18, 2020: Release of "Reality Check"
On June 18, 2020, Swae Lee released the single, "Reality Check".
October 2020: Investment in XSET
In October 2020, Swae Lee invested in esports organization XSET.
2020: Release of "Be Like That"
In 2020, Swae Lee released the single "Be Like That" with Kane Brown and Khalid, which reached the top 20 of the Billboard chart.
2020: Birth of Daughter
In 2020, Swae Lee's first child, a daughter with Brazilian model Aline Martins, was born.
2021: Collaboration with Alicia Keys
In 2021, Swae Lee collaborated with Alicia Keys on the single "Lala" at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.
2022: Birth of Son and Custody Filing
In 2022, Swae Lee had a son with girlfriend Victoria Kristine and filed for joint custody of his daughter.
October 2023: Half-Brother pleads guilty to murder
In October 2023, Michael Sullivan, Swae Lee's half-brother, pleaded guilty to second degree murder for the death of Floyd Sullivan.
2023: "ADHD Anthem (Too Many Emotions)" Release
In 2023, Swae Lee, as part of Rae Sremmurd, released "ADHD Anthem (Too Many Emotions)" in tribute to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
July 2024: Disapproval of Kamala Harris
In July 2024, Swae Lee expressed his disapproval of Vice President Kamala Harris and urged his fans on X to not vote for her in the 2024 United States presidential election.
February 2026: Announcement of "Same Difference" and Release of "Flammable"
In February 2026, Swae Lee announced his second solo album, Same Difference, would be released on April 4, 2026, and released its lead single, "Flammable".
April 4, 2026: Release of Same Difference
On April 4, 2026, Swae Lee released his second solo album, Same Difference.
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