In an era where musical lines are constantly being blurred, Shaboozey is not just bending genres, he’s reshaping them completely. With a name as memorable as his sound, this Nigerian-American artist is trailblazing a new path through country, hip-hop, Americana, and Afrobeats. Whether you first heard him on Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter or caught his viral anthem A Bar Song (Tipsy), one thing is clear: Shaboozey has earned his spot in the hall of fame
Age, Early Life and Background
Born on May 9, 1995, in Woodbridge, Virginia, the 30 years old Collins Obinna Chibueze, also known as Shaboozey is the son of Nigerian immigrants who instilled in him a deep cultural pride. He spent part of his early childhood in Nigeria, an experience that broadened his worldview and continues to influence his art. He Adopted the name “Shaboozey” after a football coach in Garfield high school mispronounced his name “Chibueze”. Growing up in the American South, he was surrounded by country music and storytelling, which blended seamlessly with his love for hip-hop and cinematic narratives.
Career
Initially, Shaboozey didn’t set out to become a music star, he dreamed of being a filmmaker or novelist. That sense of storytelling, however, influenced his music, giving his lyrics a unique depth. He started releasing music around 2014, debuting with the single “Jeff Gordon,” a trap-influenced anthem that hinted at his unusual style of music.
In 2018, Shaboozey dropped his first full-length project, Lady Wrangler, followed by Cowboys Live Forever, Outlaws Never Die in 2022. These projects laid the groundwork for a sound that was both rebellious and rooted with street sensibilities. But the best was yet to come. Shaboozey’s true breakout came in 2024 with the release of A Bar Song (Tipsy), a genre-bending smash that exploded across platforms, spending 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and 32 weeks atop the Hot Country Songs chart. The song earned five Grammy nominations and became a cultural touchstone, blasting from bar speakers and festival stages around the world. That same year, Shaboozey made headlines again when he featured on two standout tracks, SPAGHETTII and SWEET HONEY BUCKIIN on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter. The collaboration introduced him to a global audience and affirmed his place at the cutting edge of country music’s long-overdue evolution.
Awards and Achievements
Beyond music, Shaboozey is a visual storyteller. Through his creative studio V Picture Films, he continues to pursue film and visual art projects, blending his passions for cinema, style, and sound. His music videos often feel like short films, echoing his lifelong dream of directing. By 2025, Shaboozey had racked up awards from the Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio, CMA, and the People’s Choice Country Awards
Shaboozey’s Net Worth
There’s been a lot of speculations around the topic of Shaboozey’s net worth and while most sources place it between $3-5 million, CelebrityNetworth, reports that Shaboozey’s Net worth presently stands at an impressive sum of about $5 million. He owes this to his earnings from the record-breaking hit A Bar Song (Tipsy), album sales, collaborations (such as with Beyoncé), touring, brand deals, and even ventures like his production company V Picture Films.
Shaboozey’s relationship
Although, Shaboozey has kept his private life off the media, he has been romantically linked with Emily Ratajkowski after the couple were spotted together at a screening of Zoë Kravitz’s movie Blink Twice together. He was in a relationship with an unknown woman until 2024 when he announced during a performance that he just went through a break up. Presently, there’s no solid information online about Shaboozey’s relationship status.