ILoveMakonnen

For his self-titled EP, see iLoveMakonnen (EP).
iLoveMakonnen
ILoveMakonnen performing in Chicago, 2015
ILoveMakonnen performing in Chicago, 2015
Background information
Birth nameMakonnen Kamali Sheran
Also known asMakonnen Danny Morris
Born (1989-04-12) April 12, 1989 (age 35)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
Years active2008–2024[1]
Labels
Websiteilovemakonnen.com

Makonnen Kamali Sheran[2] (born April 12, 1989), better known by his stage name iLoveMakonnen (often stylized as ILOVEMAKONNEN), is an American former rapper and singer.[3] He is best known for his 2014 single "Tuesday", which initially gained recognition following its remix with Canadian rapper Drake. After its release in August of that year, he signed with Drake's record label OVO Sound, an imprint of Warner Records that same month; the song was re-released by the label shortly after and subsequently peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100. "Tuesday" also received a nomination Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, and served as the lead single for his likewise re-issued self-titled debut extended play (2014), which moderately entered the Billboard 200. He parted ways with OVO in 2016, and his following releases have failed to chart.[4]

  1. ^ "ILoveMakonnen Says He's Retiring".
  2. ^ "Grand jury increases charges against teen". News-daily.com. July 10, 2008. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
  3. ^ "ILOVEMAKONNEN Moved To Portland. No, For Real". Willamette Week. February 7, 2017. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  4. ^ "iLoveMakonnen's Best songs". HotNewHipHop. May 23, 2016. Retrieved November 17, 2021.