iLoveMemphis

iLoveMemphis
Birth name Richard Colbert
Also known as iHeartMemphis
Born (1993-03-29) March 29, 1993
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Genres
Occupation(s) Rapper[1]
Years active 2014–present
Labels
  • Rush Hour
  • Palm Tree
  • RECORDS

Richard Colbert, (born March 29, 1993) better known by his stage name iLoveMemphis, or iHeartMemphis, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is best known for his debut single "Hit the Quan" which peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Career

2015–present: Breakthrough

iLoveMemphis' debut single "Hit the Quan" was produced by Buck Nasty and released on July 4, 2015. Hit the Quan is a dance that was originally performed by Rich Homie Quan in his video for the song "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" which was released in April 2015. The dance Rich Homie Quan did in the video soon became a hit with numerous vines being produced portraying the dance. At that time, most people referred to the dance routine as simply the "Rich Homie Quan" dance. In July 2015, 3 months following the release of the song, iLoveMemphis released a song titled "Hit The Quan" which then became popular. He said that he spent $35 on making the song. The video for "Hit the Quan" debuted worldwide on November 12, 2015.[2] On December 18, 2015, iLoveMemphis' second single "Lean and Dabb" was released on iTunes.[3]

TV Appearances

In November 2015, iLoveMemphis made two major television appearances. The first was on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and the second appearance was on the talk show The Real.

Legal issues

In July 2015, Colbert was criminally charged for allegedly participating in what Memphis Police call a "gang rape" of a woman who was under the influence at the time. Colbert, along with two other individuals, face charges that include aggravated rape.[4] Colbert denies the allegations against him. He has plead not guilty. The case is still pending in court.[5][6]

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

EPs

Singles

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
 US R&B
 CAN
"Hit the Quan" 2015 15 7 65 The TurnUp Kid - EP
"Lean and Dabb"
 98 29 —
"Bang Challenge" 2016 — — — TBA

References

  1. ↑ Kennedy, John (September 21, 2015). "iHeart Memphis: I Spent $35 Making Hit Song 'Hit the Quan'". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
  2. ↑ iLoveMemphisVEVO (2015-11-12), iLoveMemphis - Hit the Quan (Official Video), retrieved 2016-03-04
  3. ↑ "Lean and Dabb - Single by iLoveMemphis on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  4. ↑ ""Hit The Quan" rapper charged in Memphis gang rape". WREG.com. Retrieved 2016-03-04.
  5. ↑ TheEllenShow (2015-11-02), iLoveMemphis Performs 'Hit the Quan', retrieved 2016-03-04
  6. ↑ The Real Daytime (2015-11-03), ILoveMemphis Hits the Quan, retrieved 2016-03-04
  7. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/thank-you-instagram/id930717180
  8. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-turnup-kid-ep/id1092659556
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