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Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr. (born November 15, 1988), also known by his stage name B.o.B,[2] is an American rapper, singer and record producer. He is currently signed under the labels of Grand Hustle Records, Rebel Rock Entertainment, and Atlantic Records. His debut single "Nothin' on You" reached number one in both the United States and the United Kingdom. "Airplanes," B.o.B's second single, emulated this success, peaking at number one and number two in the U.K. and the U.S., respectively. His third single, "Magic," became B.o.B's third consecutive top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100. B.o.B was named the ninth Hottest MC in the Game of 2010 by MTV.[3]

B.o.B was born Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr. on November 15, 1988 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Less than a month later, his family moved to Decatur, Georgia. In elementary school through high school, he played the trumpet in his school band.[4][5] Although his parents wanted him to continue his education, Simmons decided in sixth grade that he wanted to pursue a music career.[6] His father, a pastor, disapproved of his son's choices until he realized that Simmons was using music as a form of therapy and a creative outlet. Simmons later reflected on his experience, saying, "They’ve always supported me. They got my first keyboard to make beats on and they helped me out getting equipment here and there. But it was kind of hard for them to really understand what I was really trying to accomplish."[6] As a teenager, Simmons was greatly influenced by Atlanta hip-hop, and chose his stage name B.o.B as a tribute to the Outkast song "B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)".[7]
[edit] Music career
[edit] Early career

B.o.B first began to gain major recognition at the start of 2007. An underground single, "Haterz Everywhere," featuring Wes Fif, gained the rapper recognition and peaked at #5 on the U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.[8] A remix featuring Young Dre was featured in the video game Fight Night Round 4. Another single, "I'll Be In the Sky," was released in late 2008 reached #115 on the follow chart. About.com called the song a "smart, funky artrap and a strong prelude to his album" and included it at #13 on its subjective ranking "Top 100 Rap Songs of 2008." This was followed by another single called "Don't Let Me Fall" which was more of an R&B song than the usual rap.[9] He was also featured on T.I.'s album Paper Trail on the song "On Top of the World." Incidentally, another song produced by Bobby Ray called "Generation Lost" listed alongside the song on the ranking at #32.
B.o.B performing in Atlanta in 2008.

The same year, he appeared on the cover of XXL magazine along with Asher Roth, Charles Hamilton, and Wale as "Hip-Hop's Class of '09".[10][11][12] In October 2008, B.o.B was featured on the cover of Vibe along with some of these same young musicians and was similarly identified as promising young talent.[13][14] He has described his influences as "80's music, rap, techno, rock, funk, even doo-wop...".[15] B.o.B has also worked with artists such as British rapper Giggs. Along with his solo producing career, B.o.B is part of a production/rap group called HamSquad, along with Playboy Tre, TJ Chapman, and B. Rich.[6]
[edit] 2009–present: The Adventures of Bobby Ray

His debut album, The Adventures of Bobby Ray, was originally expected to be released on May 25, 2010, but was advanced to April 27, 2010 due to the commercial success of his song "Nothin' on You", featuring Bruno Mars. The album was released under T.I.'s record label Grand Hustle and includes features from Lupe Fiasco, T.I., Playboy Tre, Hayley Williams, Rivers Cuomo, Rico Barrino, Eminem, Janelle Monáe, Bruno Mars, and Young Dro.

Three other singles followed: "Don't Let Me Fall" (released April 6, 2010), "Airplanes" (April 13, 2010; featuring Hayley Williams), and "Bet I" (April 20, 2010; featuring T.I. and Playboy Tre). A video for "Bet I" has been released on Atlantic Videos on YouTube. The album was released April 27, 2010 and was given generally positive reviews. His album sold 84,000 copies in the first week and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. It made B.o.B the 13th male solo artist to have a debut album at #1 in it's first week. In July, B.o.B announced he will go on tour, naming it The SHOOTiN for Stars Tour. The dates and times were released on his website on July 13.[16] B.o.B has received nominations for his album, singles, and himself by the BET Awards, Teen Choice Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and the new Suckerfree Summit. "Airplanes" was featured in the trailer for the upcoming movie Charlie St. Cloud and "Magic" also landed him an Adidas commercial with him in it. B.o.B was announced to be a performer at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards on August 18. He was added to the line-up of Eminem, Linkin Park, Kanye West, Drake, Usher, Paramore, Florence and the Machine, and Justin Bieber.[17]

As of July 2010, B.o.B is the latest artist to star in the new Adidas commercial which features "Magic." [18]

On August 14, 2010, Hayley Williams announced via the Official Paramore Fan Club that B.o.B would be the main support for Paramore's November U.K. Tour.[19] B.o.B also opened for Eminem and Jay-Z's The Home & Home Tour at Comerica Park. B.o.B also did MTV Unplugged session. He performed songs off his debut album together with guests such as Robin Thicke, Melanie Fiona, and Janelle Monae.[20] B.o.B also made an appearance in Lollapalooza 2010. B.o.B. made an appearance at the 2010 MTV VMA's on September 12, 2010.[21] He performed parts of both his singles, "Nothin' On You" with Bruno Mars and "Airplanes" with Hayley Williams of Paramore.

On December 7, 2010, B.o.B. released his mixtape No Genre. B.o.B was named "Best New Artist" by iTunes 2010 Rewind Chart. The Adventures of Bobby Ray was certified Gold by the RIAA on December 16. His song "Champion" from the mixtape May 25th was chosen as the ESPN Bowl Week theme.
[edit] Discography
Main article: B.o.B discography

* 2010: The Adventures of Bobby Ray

[edit] Awards and nominations

American Music Awards

* 2010: Best Breakthrough (Nominated)
* 2010: Best Hip-Hop Artist (Nominated)
* 2010: Best Hip-Hop Album "The Adventures of Bobby Ray" (Nominated)

BET Awards

* 2010: Best Male Hip-Hop Artist (Nominated)
* 2010: Best Collaboration "Nothin' On You" (with Bruno Mars) (Nominated)
* 2010: Video of the Year "Nothin' On You" (with Bruno Mars) (Nominated)

BET Hip Hop Awards

* 2010: Made-You-Look Award (Nominated)
* 2010: People's Champ Award (Nominated)
* 2010: Track of the Year "Airplanes" (with Hayley Williams) (Nominated)
* 2010: Perfect Combo Award "Nothin' On You" (with Bruno Mars) (Nominated)
* 2010: MVP of the Year (Nominated)
* 2010: Best Hip-Hop Video "Nothin' On You" (with Bruno Mars) (Nominated)
* 2010: CD of the Year "The Adventures of Bobby Ray" (Nominated)

Grammy Awards

* 2011: Record of the Year "Nothin' on You" (with Bruno Mars) (Pending)
* 2011: Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals "Airplanes, Part II" (with Hayley Williams and Eminem) (Pending)
* 2011: Best Rap Song Collaboration "Nothin' On You" (with Bruno Mars) (Pending)
* 2011: Best Rap Song "Nothin' On You" (with Bruno Mars) (Pending)
* 2011: Best Rap Album "The Adventures of Bobby Ray" (Pending)

MTV Video Music Awards

* 2010: Video of the Year "Airplanes" (with Hayley Williams) (Nominated)
* 2010: Best Collaboration "Airplanes" (with Hayley Williams (Nominated)
* 2010: Best Male Video "Airplanes" (with Hayley Williams (Nominated)
* 2010: Best Hip-Hop Video "Airplanes" (with Hayley Williams (Nominated)
* 2010: Best Pop Video "Nothin' On You" (with Bruno Mars (Nominated)

MTV Europe Music Awards

* 2010: Best New Act (Nominated)
* 2010: Best Push Act (Nominated)

NAACP Image Awards

* 2011: Outstanding New Artist (Pending)

Soul Train Awards

* 2010: Best Song "Nothin' On You" (with Bruno Mars (Won)
* 2010: Best New Artist (Nominated)

Teen Choice Awards

* 2010: Rap Album "The Adventures of Bobby Ray" (Nominated)
* 2010: Hook Up Song "Airplanes" (with Hayley Williams) (Won)
* 2010: Best Single "Nothin' On You" (with Bruno Mars) (Nominated)
* 2010: Male Breakout Artist (Nominated)
* 2010: Male Music Star (Nominated)
* 2010: Best Summer Song "Airplanes" (with Hayley Williams

Videos: B.o.B

Airplanes

Beast Mode

Don't Let Me Fall

Dr. Aden

Epic

F*cked Up

Haterz Everywhere

High Life

I'll Be In The Sky

Magic

Nothin' On You

So Good

Strange Clouds

Strange Clouds (remix)



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	Videos: B.o.B Airplanes Beast Mode Don't Let Me Fall Dr. Aden Epic Fcked Up Haterz Everywhere High Life I'll Be In The Sky Magic Nothin' On You So Good Strange Clouds Strange Clouds (remix) Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr. (born November 15, 1988), also known by his stage name B.o.B,[2] is an American rapper, singer and record producer. He is currently signed under the labels of Grand Hustle Records, Rebel Rock Entertainment, and Atlantic Records. His debut single "Nothin' on You" reached number one in both the United States and the United Kingdom. "Airplanes," B.o.B's second single, emulated this success, peaking at number one and number two in the U.K. and the U.S., respectively. His third single, "Magic," became B.o.B's third consecutive top ten hit on the Billboard Hot 100. B.o.B was named the ninth Hottest MC in the Game of 2010 by MTV.[3] B.o.B was born Bobby Ray Simmons, Jr. on November 15, 1988 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Less than a month later, his family moved to Decatur, Georgia. In elementary school through high school, he played the trumpet in his school band.[4][5] Although his parents wanted him to continue his education, Simmons decided in sixth grade that he wanted to pursue a music career.[6] His father, a pastor, disapproved of his son's choices until he realized that Simmons was using music as a form of therapy and a creative outlet. Simmons later reflected on his experience, saying, "They’ve always supported me. They got my first keyboard to make beats on and they helped me out getting equipment here and there. But it was kind of hard for them to really understand what I was really trying to accomplish."[6] As a teenager, Simmons was greatly influenced by Atlanta hip-hop, and chose his stage name B.o.B as a tribute to the Outkast song "B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad)".[7] [edit] Music career [edit] Early career B.o.B first began to gain major recognition at the start of 2007. An underground single, "Haterz Everywhere," featuring Wes Fif, gained the rapper recognition and peaked at #5 on the U.S. Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles.[8] A remix featuring Young Dre was featured in the video game Fight Night Round 4. Another single, "I'll Be In the Sky," was released in late 2008 reached #115 on the follow chart. About.com called the song a "smart, funky artrap and a strong prelude to his album" and included it at #13 on its subjective ranking "Top 100 Rap Songs of 2008." This was followed by another single called "Don't Let Me Fall" which was more of an R&B song than the usual rap.[9] He was also featured on T.I.'s album Paper Trail on the song "On Top of the World." Incidentally, another song produced by Bobby Ray called "Generation Lost" listed alongside the song on the ranking at #32. B.o.B performing in Atlanta in 2008. The same year, he appeared on the cover of XXL magazine along with Asher Roth, Charles Hamilton, and Wale as "Hip-Hop's Class of '09".[10][11][12] In October 2008, B.o.B was featured on the cover of Vibe along with some of these same young musicians and was similarly identified as promising young talent.[13][14] He has described his influences as "80's music, rap, techno, rock, funk, even doo-wop...".[15] B.o.B has also worked with artists such as British rapper Giggs. Along with his solo producing career, B.o.B is part of a production/rap group called HamSquad, along with Playboy Tre, TJ Chapman, and B. Rich.[6] [edit] 2009–present: The Adventures of Bobby Ray His debut album, The Adventures of Bobby Ray, was originally expected to be released on May 25, 2010, but was advanced to April 27, 2010 due to the commercial success of his song "Nothin' on You", featuring Bruno Mars. The album was released under T.I.'s record label Grand Hustle and includes features from Lupe Fiasco, T.I., Playboy Tre, Hayley Williams, Rivers Cuomo, Rico Barrino, Eminem, Janelle Monáe, Bruno Mars, and Young Dro. Three other singles followed: "Don't Let Me Fall" (released April 6, 2010), "Airplanes" (April 13, 2010; featuring Hayley Williams), and "Bet I" (April 20, 2010; featuring T.I. and Playboy Tre). A video for "Bet I" has been released on Atlantic Videos on YouTube. The album was released April 27, 2010 and was given generally positive reviews. His album sold 84,000 copies in the first week and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. It made B.o.B the 13th male solo artist to have a debut album at #1 in it's first week. In July, B.o.B announced he will go on tour, naming it The SHOOTiN for Stars Tour. The dates and times were released on his website on July 13.[16] B.o.B has received nominations for his album, singles, and himself by the BET Awards, Teen Choice Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and the new Suckerfree Summit. "Airplanes" was featured in the trailer for the upcoming movie Charlie St. Cloud and "Magic" also landed him an Adidas commercial with him in it. B.o.B was announced to be a performer at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards on August 18. He was added to the line-up of Eminem, Linkin Park, Kanye West, Drake, Usher, Paramore, Florence and the Machine, and Justin Bieber.[17] As of July 2010, B.o.B is the latest artist to star in the new Adidas commercial which features "Magic." [18] On August 14, 2010, Hayley Williams announced via the Official Paramore Fan Club that B.o.B would be the main support for Paramore's November U.K. Tour.[19] B.o.B also opened for Eminem and Jay-Z's The Home & Home Tour at Comerica Park. B.o.B also did MTV Unplugged session. He performed songs off his debut album together with guests such as Robin Thicke, Melanie Fiona, and Janelle Monae.[20] B.o.B also made an appearance in Lollapalooza 2010. B.o.B. made an appearance at the 2010 MTV VMA's on September 12, 2010.[21] He performed parts of both his singles, "Nothin' On You" with Bruno Mars and "Airplanes" with Hayley Williams of Paramore. On December 7, 2010, B.o.B. released his mixtape No Genre. B.o.B was named "Best New Artist" by iTunes 2010 Rewind Chart. The Adventures of Bobby Ray was certified Gold by the RIAA on December 16. His song "Champion" from the mixtape May 25th was chosen as the ESPN Bowl Week theme. [edit] Discography Main article: B.o.B discography 2010: The Adventures of Bobby Ray [edit] Awards and nominations American Music Awards * 2010: Best Breakthrough (Nominated) * 2010: Best Hip-Hop Artist (Nominated) * 2010: Best Hip-Hop Album "The Adventures of Bobby Ray" (Nominated) BET Awards * 2010: Best Male Hip-Hop Artist (Nominated) * 2010: Best Collaboration "Nothin' On You" (with Bruno Mars) (Nominated) * 2010: Video of the Year "Nothin' On You" (with Bruno Mars) (Nominated) BET Hip Hop Awards * 2010: Made-You-Look Award (Nominated) * 2010: People's Champ Award (Nominated) * 2010: Track of the Year "Airplanes" (with Hayley Williams) (Nominated) * 2010: Perfect Combo Award "Nothin' On You" (with Bruno Mars) (Nominated) * 2010: MVP of the Year (Nominated) * 2010: Best Hip-Hop Video "Nothin' On You" (with Bruno Mars) (Nominated) * 2010: CD of the Year "The Adventures of Bobby Ray" (Nominated) Grammy Awards * 2011: Record of the Year "Nothin' on You" (with Bruno Mars) (Pending) * 2011: Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals "Airplanes, Part II" (with Hayley Williams and Eminem) (Pending) * 2011: Best Rap Song Collaboration "Nothin' On You" (with Bruno Mars) (Pending) * 2011: Best Rap Song "Nothin' On You" (with Bruno Mars) (Pending) * 2011: Best Rap Album "The Adventures of Bobby Ray" (Pending) MTV Video Music Awards * 2010: Video of the Year "Airplanes" (with Hayley Williams) (Nominated) * 2010: Best Collaboration "Airplanes" (with Hayley Williams (Nominated) * 2010: Best Male Video "Airplanes" (with Hayley Williams (Nominated) * 2010: Best Hip-Hop Video "Airplanes" (with Hayley Williams (Nominated) * 2010: Best Pop Video "Nothin' On You" (with Bruno Mars (Nominated) MTV Europe Music Awards * 2010: Best New Act (Nominated) * 2010: Best Push Act (Nominated) NAACP Image Awards * 2011: Outstanding New Artist (Pending) Soul Train Awards * 2010: Best Song "Nothin' On You" (with Bruno Mars (Won) * 2010: Best New Artist (Nominated) Teen Choice Awards * 2010: Rap Album "The Adventures of Bobby Ray" (Nominated) * 2010: Hook Up Song "Airplanes" (with Hayley Williams) (Won) * 2010: Best Single "Nothin' On You" (with Bruno Mars) (Nominated) * 2010: Male Breakout Artist (Nominated) * 2010: Male Music Star (Nominated) * 2010: Best Summer Song "Airplanes" (with Hayley Williams
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