Lloyd (singer)
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Background information | |
Birth name | Lloyd Polite Jr.[1] |
Born | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.[2] | January 3, 1986
Origin | Decatur, Georgia, U.S. |
Genres | R&B[3] |
Occupations |
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Discography | Lloyd discography |
Years active | 1996–present |
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Formerly of | N-Toon |
Children | 2 |
Website | officiallloyd |
Lloyd Polite Jr. (born January 3, 1986)
His third album,
In March 2019, Polite joined a lineup of prominent early-2000s
Early life
Lloyd Polite Jr. was born on January 3, 1986, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Lloyd Polite Sr. and Robin Lewis Polite. He grew up in the Calliope Projects in Central City, New Orleans[6][7] and then moved to Decatur, Georgia. In Decatur, Polite found his desire to sing and later relocated to New York City where he met Irv Gotti.[8]
Musical career
2003–2007: Southside and Street Love
In 2003, Polite was discovered and signed to
The singer reentered the recording studios to begin work with producers
2008–2009: Lessons in Love
In June 2009, it was announced that Polite would depart from
2010–2013: King of Hearts
In May 2010, Polite teamed up with fellow New Orleans native
On October 29, 2012, Polite released his first mixtape The Playboy Diaries Vol. 1.
2016–present: Tru
On May 6, 2016, he released his first single in five years titled "Tru", with the audio for the song released on YouTube 12 days later.[22] On June 23, 2016, during an interview, Polite revealed that he had signed a new distribution deal with Empire.[23] Lloyd announced the release of his fifth studio album titled Out My Window on October 25, 2016.[24] On November 7 Polite announced via his Instagram that he would be releasing a new EP before his album on December 9, 2016, titled Tru.
On July 9, 2018, Polite released "Caramel" as the first single from his album Tru. The album was released on August 31, 2018.[25]
Personal life
On September 3, 2010, Polite cut off his signature long hair and donated it to charity.[26][27] On July 6, 2011, Lloyd revealed a new tattoo of "Guns & Roses" that was tattooed on the back of his head.[28] On March 14, 2016, it was announced and revealed that Lloyd had earned his GED certificate, encouraging his fans to do the same if they had not finished high school.[29] In an August 2016 interview with Sway Calloway, Polite explains his hiatus through the lyrics of his song "Tru", expressing how he lost an unborn child to an abortion and that it "left a big hole", while also detailing other family issues. In September 2017, Polite's girlfriend gave birth to their son River. The two welcomed their daughter in late 2018.[30][31]
Discography
Studio albums
- Southside (2004)
- Street Love (2007)
- Lessons in Love(2008)
- King of Hearts (2011)
- Tru (2018)
References
- ^ "Lloyd Harlin Polite Jr". Billboard.
- ^ "Lloyd – Biography, Albums, & Streaming Radio – AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- ^ "R&B survivor Lloyd on life after Lil Wayne and staying 'Tru'". October 9, 2016.
- Allmusic. Retrieved December 26, 2008.
- ^ "Lloyd Overcomes Label Drama to Become King of Hearts". Billboard.com. July 11, 2011.
- ^ "Get Caught Up With Lloyd [GALLERY]". hotspotatl.com. May 12, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ "lloydladies.com". www.lloydladies.com. Archived from the original on March 22, 2017. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ "Lloyd, Irv Gotti Talk About Parting Ways". mtv.com. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ "Musiq, Lloyd Usher Six Big Debuts Onto Album Chart". USA Today. Retrieved June 23, 2007.
- ^ "RIAA gold & platinum ... and how they're really selling/April 2007 edition". USA Today. Archived from the original on May 17, 2007. Retrieved June 23, 2007.
- ^ Lloyd interview by Pete Lewis, Blues & Soul, August 2008
- ^ Katie Hasty (August 13, 2008). 'Mamma Mia!' Leaps To No. 1 On The Billboard 200 Billboard. Accessed August 13, 2008.
- ^ Andreas Hale (August 21, 2008). Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 8/17/08 Archived May 4, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Hip Hop DX. Accessed August 21, 2008.
- ^ Reid, Shaheem (June 12, 2009). "Lloyd, Irv Gotti Talk About Parting Ways". MTV News. Retrieved June 13, 2009.
- ^ "Video: Lloyd Leaves Murder Inc: Lloyd Speaks On How Irv Gotti Was Not Treatin Him Right & Why He Chose To Bounce". Worldstarhiphop.com. September 3, 2009. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
- ^ Joszor, Njai. Lesson Learned (Interview) Singersroom.com. September 26, 2010.
- ^ "Lloyd Studio Preview Of 'Pusha'". September 9, 2009. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
- ^ "Exclusive: Lloyd's New Song, 'Set Me Free' -- Check It Out Here!". MTV. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- ^ Reid, Shaheem. "Lloyd Drops 'Set Me Free' Video, Featuring Mystikal". MTV. Retrieved August 11, 2012.
- ^ "Lloyd – The Playboy Diaries – DJ Scream". Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- ^ "Lloyd – The Playboy Diaries Vol. 1 Hosted by DJ Scream". Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- ^ "Lloyd – Tru (Prod. By J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League) – Stream [New Song]". HNHH. May 6, 2016. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- ^ "YouTube". YouTube. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- ^ "Lloyd Announces New Album 'Out My Window' – Rap-Up". www.rap-up.com. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
- ^ "Lloyd Releases New Single 'Caramel'". ratedrnb.com. July 10, 2018. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
- ^ "Lloyd Cuts Hair, Donates It To Charity [Photos]". HipHopWired. September 3, 2010. Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- ^ ATLien (September 7, 2010). "Lloyd Sheds His Locks for Love… [PHOTOS + VIDEO]". Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- ^ "Lloyd Debuts 'Guns & Roses' Tattoo on His Head". Retrieved June 18, 2016.
- ^ "Lloyd Suits Up In Cap And Gown After Receiving GED". May 14, 2016. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- ^ "Lloyd and His Girlfriend Are Expecting a Baby". Rap-Up. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ "Lloyd Speaks on His Relationship with Murder Inc, Losing a Child, Miguel Beef + New Life and New Music". swaysuniverse.com. Sways Universe. Retrieved December 10, 2016.
External links
- Official website
- Lloyd at IMDb