Gerald Earl Gillum (born May 24, 1989) was born in Oakland, California, United States. He is an American rapper. He is professionally known as G-Eazy. G-Eazy started his music career while studying at Loyola University in New Orleans. He gained widespread recognition with his debut album, "These Things Happen". which was released on June 23, 2014. The album was a major success, peaking at number 3 on the US Billboard 200.
These Things Happen featured the popular single "I Mean It", which charted at number 98 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song helped establish G-Eazy as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. He followed up with his second studio album, When It's Dark Out, which was released on December 4, 2015. The album was another commercial success, peaking at number 5 on the US Billboard 200.
When It's Dark Out included the hit single "Me, Myself & I", featuring Bebe Rexha, which reached number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song became a major hit and helped solidify G-Eazy's position as a top rapper in the industry. He continued to build on this success with his third album, The Beautiful & Damned, which was released on December 15, 2017. The album peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 and featured the hit single "No Limit" featuring Cardi B and ASAP Rocky. The song peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In September 2021, G-Eazy released his highly anticipated fourth studio album, These Things Happen Too, which features collaborations with several high-profile artists, including Demi Lovato, YG, Ty Dolla $ign, and E-40. The album received critical acclaim, with many praising G-Eazy's growth as an artist and the diversity of sounds and styles on the record.
Overall, G-Eazy has established himself as a highly respected and successful artist, with several chart-topping albums and hit singles to his name. His unique style and blend of old-school and new-school hip-hop has garnered him a loyal fan base and cemented his place in the rap industry.
