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1. What's Khalid's full name?
It’s Khalid (pronounced Kuh-leed, not kah-leed) Robinson. And his first name means ‘eternal’
2. What was Khalid’s first hit?
His very first single, ‘Location’, was released in August 2016 when he was just 18, hit no.2 in the US R&B charts.
3. How old is Khalid?
He was born in Georgia, USA on February 11, 1998. So he’s currently 18
4. What’s Khalid’s debut album?
His debut album ‘American Teen’ was released on March 3, 2017. It climbed to no.9 on the US charts.
5. What inspired ‘Location’?
Khalid wrote ‘Location’ to try and impress a girl. Sadly it didn’t work out and they don’t even talk anymore!
6. What’s Khalid’s link with Kylie Jenner?
Kylie Jenner played ‘Location’ on her Snapchat, which happened on the same day Khalid graduated high school (not a bad day then), and gave his song a huge boost.
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7. Which big names has Khalid collaborated with?
He’s performed uncredited vocals for Kendrick Lamar’s ‘The Heart Part 4’ and appeared on Calvin Harris’s ‘Rollin’ with Future.
8. He’s been award nominated already.
Khalid was nominated for the Best New Artist at the 2017 BET awards (he
lost out to Chance the Rapper).
9. He has a musical background.
His mother was a singer, but rejected a chance for a music career so she
could have a stable job in the army and provide for Khalid as a single mother.
10. Khalid always starts writing his songs the same way.
He comes up with a melody first and then does the lyrics later - but he
admits he can’t play any instruments.
11. Lil Wayne remixed ‘Location’.
Weezy and Khelani got together to remix Khalid’s biggest hit to date.
12. How can you follow Khalid?
Get Khalid on Twitter @thegreatkhalid and Instagram @thegr8khalid
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Top Facts You Should Know About Khalid
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