I-20 (rapper)
Bobby Wardell Sandimanie[2][3] (born July 8, 1975), better known by his stage name I-20, is an American rapper. He was originally known as Infamous 2-0 (on Ludacris's first two albums Incognegro and Back for the First Time), but changed his name to reflect the interstate route that runs through the Southeastern United States. He was discovered by Ludacris, who signed him to the Disturbing tha Peace record label.[2] In 2002, he appeared on six songs from Disturbing Tha Peace's debut album Golden Grain ("Break Somethin'", "Smokin' Dro", "Can't Be Stopped (I Know)", "A-Town Hatz", "N.S.E.W." and "Outro on Ya Ass") and in 2004, I-20 released his debut album, Self Explanatory. It peaked at number 42 on the Billboard 200 and number five on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.[4]
I-20 | |
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Birth name | Bobby Wardell Sandimanie II |
Also known as | Infamous 2-0 |
Born | July 8, 1975 |
Origin | Decatur, Georgia, U.S. |
Genres | Hip hop |
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Years active | 1996–present |
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Children | Destroy Lonely |
Website | i20music.com |
I-20 later appeared on Ludacris' seventh album Battle of the Sexes (2010) on the song "B.O.T.S. Radio" alongside Shawnna. Since then, he has teamed up with Platinum selling producer DJ Pain 1 to release multiple projects. He is managed by Mark "ShaH" Evans.
Personal life
Sandimanie's son, Bobby Sandimanie III, known professionally as Destroy Lonely, is a rapper signed to Playboi Carti's Opium label.
Discography
- 2004: Self Explanatory
- TBA : Blood in the Water
Mixtapes
- 2011: Interstate Trafficking (with DJ Noize)
- 2011: 20/20 Vision (with DJ Kurupt)
- 2011: The Grey Area (with DJ Bobby Black)
- 2012: Celebrity Rehab
- 2012: Celebrity Rehab 2
- 2013: The Amphetamine Manifesto: Part One
- 2013: The Amphetamine Manifesto: Part Two (Released June 6, 2013)
References
- "The Rap Report: Rob49 and Real Boston Richey throw down, Destroy Lonely's stylish return, and more". The Fader. April 12, 2022.
- Kellman, Andy. "I-20 – Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved December 10, 2008.
- "BREAK BREAD". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
- "Artist Chart History – I-20". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. Retrieved December 10, 2008.