Beau Young Prince

Beau Young, popularly known as Beau Young Prince, is an American rapper from Washington D.C, signed to Def Jam Recordings. He burst on the national scene in 2018 with a hit single "Kill Moe," and received a Grammy nomination for his song "Let Go", which was featured on the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack and went multi-Platinum.[1][2][3]

Not to be confused with Beau Young.

Beau Young Prince
Birth nameBeau Young
Also known asBYP
BornNovember 3, 1993
OriginWashington, D.C.
Genres
Occupation(s)Rapper
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2017–present
LabelsDef Jam Recordings

Music career

Beau Young Prince's first hit single, "Kill Moe", was released in 2018 a few months after he signed on to Def Jam Records.[4] Reviewer Jackson Howard of Pitchfork criticized the song's uninspired lyrics but praised his vocal style describing it as "believable and genuine", nonetheless.[5] Along with Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, his songs were also featured in Coming 2 America[6] and The Hate You Give.[7] In 2019, his single "Let Go" peaked number 4 on the Billboard charts.[8]

Discography

Singles
Year Title Ref Notes
2018 "Let Go" [9] Released 2018
2018 "Price" [10] Released 2018
2018 "Kill Moe" [11] Released 2018
2022 "Oops" [12] Released 2022

Awards and nominations
Year Award Categories Result Ref.
2020 Grammy Awards Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media Nominated [1]

References
  1. Chris, Kelly (November 30, 2022). "Beau Young Prince is all about changing the mood". Washington Post. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  2. "Beau Young Prince at songbyrd and more best bets for Dec. 1–7". Washington City Paper. December 1, 2022. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  3. Chris, Richards (October 5, 2017). "Here's how Beau Young Prince talked his way into a neo hip house groove". Washington Post. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  4. "Beau Young Prince is all about changing the mood". Office Magazine. July 30, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  5. Jackson, Howard (July 5, 2018). "Beau Young Prince Kill Moe". Pitchfork. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  6. Quinn, Hough (March 5, 2021). "Coming 2 America movie soundtrack songs". Screen Rant. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  7. Mekishana, Pierre (October 23, 2018). "Hate You Give soundtrack". Popsugar. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  8. "LyricFind U.S.: Week of January 5, 2019". Billboard. January 5, 2019. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  9. "Beau Young Prince Let Go". Def Jam Recordings.
  10. Robby, Seabrook III (September 28, 2018). "Lil Wayne, Kevin Gates, Young Thug and More: Bangers This Week". XXL Magazine. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  11. Edwin, Oritz (July 20, 2018). "Beau Young Prince Celebrates D.C. in "Kill Moe" Video". Complex. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
  12. Jon, Powell (December 27, 2022). "Beau Young Prince Oops video". Revolt TV. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
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