Mims (rapper)

Mims
Birth nameShawn Maurice Mims
Also known asMr. Mims
Born (1981-03-22) March 22, 1981 (age 43)
New York City, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record executive
Years active1999–present
Labels

Shawn Maurice Mims (born March 22, 1981), known mononymously as Mims (backronym for Music Is My Savior), stylized as MIMS, is an American rapper. Born and raised in New York City, he is best known for his 2006 commercial debut single "This Is Why I'm Hot", which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Following the success of his hit single, Mims' debut album, Music Is My Savior, was released in March 2007.