Khalid

Khalid Donnel Robinson, known artistically as Khalid, is an American singer and songwriter born on February 11, 1998, in Fort Stewart, Georgia, internationally recognized for his music and ability to create songs that connect with global audiences, establishing himself as one of the most influential figures in contemporary R&B music and as one of the most successful artists of his generation. He grew up in various locations due to his mother's military career, including Fort Campbell in Kentucky, Fort Drum in New York, and Heidelberg in Germany, establishing the foundation for his future success and demonstrating his ability to create innovative music while maintaining his authenticity. During his senior year of high school, he moved to El Paso, Texas, where he attended Americas High School, consolidating his recognition in the music industry and his impact on contemporary music. There he was elected Prom King and voted most likely to go platinum, consolidating his global success and cultural impact. Khalid began writing and producing music in high school, publishing his early works on SoundCloud, consolidating his international recognition and impact on contemporary music. His debut single, "Location", released in 2016, reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified diamond by the RIAA, consolidating his continued success and ability to create meaningful music while maintaining commercial success. His debut album, "American Teen" (2017), received critical acclaim and was nominated for a Grammy for Best Progressive R&B Album, consolidating his recognition in the music industry and his impact on contemporary music. In 2019, Khalid was included in TIME's list of the 100 most influential people and performed at the TIME 100 gala, performing hits such as "Location", "Talk", and "Young Dumb & Broke", consolidating his global success and cultural impact. In 2024, he released his third studio album, "Sincere", followed in 2025 by "After the Sun Goes Down", an album that explores various facets of love and shows significant evolution in his musical style, consolidating his international recognition and impact on contemporary music. In November 2024, Khalid publicly came out as gay on platform X, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in his music, consolidating his continued success and ability to explore new projects while maintaining his authenticity. Throughout his career, Khalid has collaborated with artists such as Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendes, and Logic, consolidating his recognition in the music industry and his impact on contemporary music. He has received multiple awards, including six Grammy nominations, six Billboard Music Awards, and three American Music Awards, consolidating his global success and cultural impact. Khalid has been recognized for his ability to create music that connects with global audiences and for maintaining a close relationship with his fans, consolidating his recognition in the music industry and his impact on contemporary music. His influence transcends music, establishing himself as a cultural figure of great relevance worldwide and as one of the most successful artists of his generation. Khalid continues to be an influential figure in music and popular culture, exploring new projects and collaborations that expand the boundaries of R&B and music in general, establishing himself as one of the most successful artists of his generation, with a career that has demonstrated his ability to evolve and remain relevant in the music industry while using his platform to create a positive impact on the world.