Habib Mohamed (born August 2, 1995)[citation needed], better known by his stage name Puffy L'z, is a rapper and singer from Toronto, Ontario.[2] He is of Somali descent.[3] Puffy L'z released his debut studio album Take No L'z on July 19, 2019, and it received a 6/10 rating from Exclaim!.[4]
Puffy L'z | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Habib Mohamed[1] |
| Born | August 2, 1995 |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Canadian hip hop |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Member of | |
| Website | www |
Biography
edit2014–2018: Beginnings and Halal Gang
editPuffy L’z was born and raised in Regent Park, Toronto, the biggest social housing neighborhood based in Canada. He began rapping in 2015 and released numerous freestyles during this time. His debut single Been Flexing was released on February 10, 2016, and amassed over 1 million views in the first year of release.[5] He was featured on the track SuperStar by Nafe Smallz released on January 25, 2017.[6] In early 2017, he performed 15 dates on Drake's Boy Meets World European Tour.[7][8] He rose to fame as part of Halal Gang alongside Mustafa the Poet, Mo-G, Safe, and late rapper and long-time friend, Smoke Dawg, who was shot on Queen Street on Canada Day in 2018. As a result, Puffy L'z stopped making music for a while to mourn the death of his friend.[9][10] Puffy alongside Halal Gang members Smoke Dawg and Prime Boys members Jay Whiss Donnie and Jimmy Prime come together to form the supergroup "Full Circle".[11]
2019–present: Take No L'z
editAfter his hiatus, Puffy L'z returned to music in early 2019.[12] On his return he has released the single Front Gate featuring British rapper Giggs.[13] He released his debut studio album Take No L'z on July 19, 2019, featured guest appearances from Safe, Jay Whiss, Giggs, Jay Z and Smoke Dawg.[3] He also went on to feature on Jay Whiss's debut album Peace of Mind with the single "Valet" produced by Murda Beatz released on December 4, 2019.[14]
Discography
editStudio albums
editCompilation album
edit- NorthernSound (by 6ixBuzz)
Filmography
edit| Film and Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2019 | Remember Me, Toronto[16] | Himself | Short film by Mustafa the Poet |
References
edit- ^ "ACE Repertory".
- ^ "Puffy L'z — Puffy L'z Bio". Puffy L'z.
- ^ a b "Exclusive Interview: Toronto Rapper Puffy L'z Talks New Music, Working With Giggs & Mentions that HE IS SOMALI". July 17, 2019.
- ^ "Take No L'z on Exclaim!".
- ^ "Puffy L'z - Been Flexing (Official Video)" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Nafe Smallz ft Puffy l'z - SuperStar" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ Yoo, Noah (October 10, 2016). "Drake Announces 2017 Europe Tour". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 10, 2016.
- ^ "Watch Puffy L'z New Video For "Riri" And Get To Know Toronto's Halal Gang". The FADER.
- ^ McNeilly, Claudia (July 24, 2019). "Puffy L'z knows his mission is bigger than music". NOW Magazine.
- ^ Shikhan, Amani Bin (July 9, 2018). "Halal Gang Set the Record Straight".
- ^ ""Full Circle" Features Pretty Much Everyone in Toronto Rap and It Slaps". 14 September 2016.
- ^ "Puffy L'z Take No L'z". exclaim.ca.
- ^ "Giggs and Toronto's Puffy L'z link up on "Front Gate"". The FADER.
- ^ "Jay Whiss Heats up the City with New Release "Valet" + Music Video".
- ^ "Puffy L'z Take No L'z is his journal entry to the world". The FADER.
- ^ "Drake Features in 'Remember Me, Toronto' Short Film: Watch Here". 18 March 2019.