Buddy

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By the time Buddy was old enough to drive, he’d already been thrust into hip-hop’s fast lane. A rising rapper from Compton, California, he was discovered by Scott Vener, signed by Pharrell, and tapped for collaborations with Chance the Rapper and Kendrick Lamar. It was the kind of breakthrough most new artists dream of, but Buddy found himself restless, eager to get to work realizing his own artistic vision. In 2016, after years of industry groundwork, he summoned the courage to go his own way. Harlan & Alondra, his highly anticipated debut album, is both a declaration of independence and a vivid reintroduction. It’s Buddy, invigorated, in his element, and on his own terms. Born Simmie Sims III, he grew…

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31

Oct
2019

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Buddy Shares New Song "Hollyhood" Featuring Kent Jamz

Buddy Shares New Song “Hollyhood” Featuring Kent Jamz

09

Jul
2018

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Buddy Releases New Song "Trippin" Feat. Khalid

Buddy Releases New Song “Trippin” Feat. Khalid

20

Jun
2018

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Buddy Releases New Song and Video "Hey Up There" Ft. Ty Dolla $ign

Buddy Releases New Song And Video “Hey Up There” Ft. Ty Dolla $ign

08

Mar
2018

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Buddy Releases New Single "Black" Ft. A$AP Ferg On Cool Lil Company / RCA Records

Buddy Releases New Single “Black” Ft. A$AP Ferg On Cool Lil Company / RCA Records

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15

Dec

DOJA CAT, Curren$y, Juicy J, Buddy, Tyga, Wale, Splurge, Future, YG, Boogie, Waka Flocka Flame, Berner, Gunna, Meek Mill, Casey Veggies, Chief Keef, Dababy, %Artist%, Playboi Carti, Madeintyo, Ski Mask The Slump God, Lil Yachty, Smokepurpp, Lud Foe, Yung Gravy, KODIE SHANE, Bbno$, Key Glock, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Keed, Polo G, Stunna 4 Vegas, Lil Tecca, Ann Marie, A$AP Rocky, NLE Choppa @ Banc Of California Stadium In Los Angeles, CA

Banc of California Stadium
Los Angeles, CA

15

Dec

Buddy @ Banc Of California Stadium In Los Angeles, CA

Banc of California Stadium
Los Angeles, CA

14

Dec

DOJA CAT, Curren$y, Juicy J, Buddy, Tyga, Wale, Splurge, Future, Shakewell, Lil Baby, Dom Kennedy, YG, Boogie, Waka Flocka Flame, Berner, Gunna, Blueface, Meek Mill, Nav, Casey Veggies, Machine Gun Kelly, Young Thug, Rucci, Chance The Rapper, Chief Keef, Dababy, Robb Bank$, Young Dolph, Lil Durk, %Artist%, K Camp, Mozzy, A.D. Rap, P-Lo, AAP Rocky, Fat Nick, Pardison Fontaine, Lil Uzi Vert, Tay Money, Allblack, Playboi Carti, Famous Dex, Madeintyo, Craig Xen, Ski Mask The Slump God, Lil Yachty, Smokepurpp, Mike Sherm, ELVy The God, Scarlxrd, Lud Foe, Lil Pump, Yung Gravy, KODIE SHANE, TisaKorean, Trippie Redd, Lil Mosey, Bbno$, Key Glock, Lil Skies, Megan Thee Stallion, Juice Wrld, 99 Neighbors, Lil Tjay, YK Osiris, Coi Leray, Lil Keed, Polo G, Iann Dior, Stunna 4 Vegas, Lil Tecca, Ann Marie, Baby Smoove, A$AP Rocky, NLE Choppa @ Banc Of California Stadium In Los Angeles, CA

Banc of California Stadium
Los Angeles, CA

14

Dec

Buddy @ Banc Of California Stadium In Los Angeles, CA

Banc of California Stadium
Los Angeles, CA

Shameless (Official)

Trouble On Central (Official Video)

Hey Up There (Official Video) Ft. Ty Dolla $ign

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