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Earl Sweatshirt

Hip HopContemporary Hip Hop

About Earl Sweatshirt

Earl Sweatshirt: Young rap genius influencing the game. #EarlSweatshirt

List of Earl Sweatshirt's featurings

Tyler, the Creator, Frank Ocean, Mac Miller & Kendrick Lamar

Earl Sweatshirt's age

Earl Sweatshirt is currently 27 years old.

Earl Sweatshirt's country of origin

Earl Sweatshirt is from United States.

Earl Sweatshirt's real name

Earl Sweatshirt's real name is Thebe Neruda Kgositsile.

The Success Story of Earl Sweatshirt

Who Is Earl Sweatshirt?

Earl Sweatshirt is a 23-year-old American rapper, producer and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. His real name is Thebe Neruda Kgositsile and he is a founding member of the hip hop collective Odd Future. He has released several critically acclaimed albums and mixtapes, including his debut studio album Doris, which was released in 2013. His music has been praised for its lyrical depth and emotional intelligence.

Early Life

Kgositsile was born to Cheryl Harris and South African poet Keorapetse Kgositsile in Chicago, Illinois. He has two sisters, Nakeah and Niko. His father left when he was young, and he was raised by his mother in Los Angeles. He attended the New Roads School in Santa Monica, California before transferring to the Coral Reef Academy in Samoa for two years during his freshman year of high school.

Career Beginnings

Kgositsile began rapping at the age of 16 under the pseudonym Sly Tendencies. He released his first mixtape Kitchen Cutlery in 2008 and soon became part of the Odd Future collective alongside Tyler the Creator, MellowHype, Frank Ocean, Mac Miller and others. In 2011, he released his first official mixtape Earl, which received acclaim from both fans and critics alike. In 2013, he released his debut studio album Doris, which featured guest appearances from Odd Future members as well as Vince Staples and RZA. The album was well-received by critics and was included in many year-end lists of the best albums of that year.

Recent Work

Kgositsile released his second studio album I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside in 2015. The album was praised for its raw production and lyrical depth. It featured collaborations with Vince Staples and Wiki. In 2016, he released his third studio album Solace, which contained more introspective lyrics and production that was darker than his previous work. In 2018, Kgositsile returned with the album Some Rap Songs, which contained lo-fi production and stream-of-consciousness lyrics. The album received widespread critical acclaim. Kgositsile has also collaborated with many other artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller and Frank Ocean.

Legacy

Earl Sweatshirt is one of the most influential artists in hip hop today. His emotionally intelligent lyrics have resonated with fans all over the world, while his production has pushed boundaries within the genre. He is an inspiration to many up-and-coming rappers today.