T-Wayne
T-Wayne | |
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Birth name | Tyshon Dwayne Nobles |
Also known as | Rickey Wayne |
Born | Abilene, Texas[1] | October 27, 1990
Origin | Houston, Texas |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupations |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2006–present |
Labels |
Tyshon Dwayne Nobles (born October 27, 1990), better known by his stage name T-Wayne, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas.[2] His rap name is a combination of his first name and his middle name. He has also occasionally taken the pseudonym Rickey Wayne, amid concerns that his name resembles those of famous rappers, T-Pain and Lil Wayne. He is best known for his 2015 single "Nasty Freestyle" which peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100.[3] Born in Abilene, he moved to Dallas at age 15, then to Houston at 19, where he lives.[1] He also performed at the 2015 BET Awards.
Breakthrough
[edit]On May 4, 2015, T-Wayne released his first single, "Nasty Freestyle".[4] It peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 in May 2015. The song also entered the UK Singles Chart at number 99, peaking at number 41.
Discography
[edit]Mixtapes
[edit]Singles
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||||||||
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US [8] |
AUS [9] |
CAN [10] |
DEN [11] |
GER [12] |
NL [13] |
NZ [14] |
SWE [15] |
UK [16] | ||||
"Nasty Freestyle" | 2015 | 9 | 37 | 25 | 10 | 85 | 74 | 37 | 41 | 41 | Non-album single | |
"I Be Killin It" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Who Is Rickey Wayne 2 | ||
"Swing My Arms" | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
"Be Ok" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
"Fell In Love" | 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
"Rockstar Sh*t"[20] (with Borgore) |
2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released. |
As featuring artist
[edit]Title | Year | Album |
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"Ultimate"[21] (Riot Ten and Shaquille O'Neal featuring T-Wayne) |
2020 | Non-album single |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Charity, Justin. Interview: T-Wayne Is Just As Surprised by His Sudden Fame As You Are
- ^ a b Horowitz, Steven J. (May 4, 2015). "T-Wayne Talks Signing to 300 Entertainment, 'Nasty Freestyle' & Viral Success". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 5, 2015.
- ^ "Hot 100 Chart Moves: T-Wayne Dances Into Top 20 With 'Nasty Freestyle'". Billboard. May 2015.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – Nasty Freestyle – Single by T-Wayne". iTunes Stores (US). Apple, Inc. May 4, 2015. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ Lilah, Rose (May 2015). "T-Wayne - Who Is Rickey Wayne?". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ Lilah, Rose (2 December 2015). "T-Wayne - Who Is Rickey Wayne 2". Hot New Hip Hop. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ "Forever Rickey by T-Wayne on Apple Music". iTunes. 21 April 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ "T-Wayne – Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media.
- ^ Hung, Steffen. "Discography T-Wayne". Australian Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
- ^ "T-Wayne – Chart History: Billboard Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media.
- ^ Hung, Steffen. "Discography T-Wayne". Danish Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
- ^ Hung, Steffen. "Discographie T-Wayne". German Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
- ^ Hung, Steffen. "Discografie T-Wayne". Dutch Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
- ^ Hung, Steffen. "Discography T-Wayne". New Zealand Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
- ^ Hung, Steffen. "Discography T-Wayne". Swedish Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung).
- ^ "T-Wayne - UK Charts". Officialcharts.com. Official Charts Company.
- ^ "American single certifications – T-Wayne – Nasty Freestyle". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 27, 2019.
- ^ "British single certifications – T-Wayne – Nasty Freestyle". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ^ "Danish single certifications – T-Wayne – Nasty Freestyle". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
- ^ "Rockstar Sh*t - Single by Borgore & T-Wayne on Apple Music". Apple Music. 10 September 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ^ Cameron, John (March 19, 2020). "Shaq and Riot Ten announce release of 'Ultimate' ft. T-Wayne". EDM.com. Archived from the original on March 24, 2020. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
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