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Destroy Lonely is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and rising star in the music industry. Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, a city which has always been the hotbed for hip-hop and rap talent. Destroy Lonely has made a name for himself with his unique blend of rap and melodic vocals, captivating audiences with his raw and authentic storytelling. With a passion for creating music that resonates with listeners on a deep level, Destroy Lonely has quickly gained a dedicated following and is poised to make a significant impact on the music scene. He is currently to signed to fellow Atlanta rapper, Playboi Carti’s opium records and is also a member of Interscope and Ingrooves records. He has been active since 2016, releasing a number of singles and mixtapes over the years. He released his debut album, “If Looks Could Kill” in 2023 and it attained the number 18 spot on the US Billboard 200. He is associated with rappers such as fellow labelmates, Ken Carson and Playboi Carti.
In this article, we will delve into Destroy Lonely’s background, his musical style, and the influence he has had on the industry and his fans.
Destroy Lonely Bio.
Bobby Wardell Sandimanie III, who is professionally known as Destroy Lonely and by monikers such as “Dark Lord”, “Killa” is an American rapper, singer who hails from Atlanta, Georgia. He was born on July 30, 2001 and is currently 22 years old. He bears the Leo zodiac sign which accounts for his creative, confident and dynamic nature. Growing up, he spent most of his adolescent and childhood days being lonely and also, he was into self-destructive behavior such as a drug abuse, a source which he derived his “Destroy Lonely” stage name from. His name, Destroy Lonely does not reflect his self-isolation but also his self-reflection as an artiste. Growing up, he drew the inspiration and passion to pursue music from his father, I-20, a popular American rapper. He used to freestyle during his childhood. He developed the habit of writing songs during his time in school. Due to his hatred for school, he was removed from his middle school in the 6th grade and home-schooled by his grandmother, a former school teacher. Upon return to school in the 9th grade, he commenced a self-destructive behavior by abusing Xanax but he later decided to isolate himself from this vice. He has been active in the rap game since 2016 and has gained a massive following of over 1.2 million followers on Instagram. His rap success has earned him a YouTube subscription of over 267 thousand subscribers. He is an African-American and per reports, he hails from a Christian household. He draws inspiration from Mega super-star, Michael Jackson’s artistic journey.
Educational Background.
He had his high school education at a local school in Atlanta, Georgia. Growing up, he hated school and as a result of that, he was even home-schooled by his grandmother from the 6th to 8th grade. He commenced his rap journey whilst in school by writing songs.
Parents and Siblings.
He is the son of American rapper I-20. He has not revealed any information regarding his mother. He drew the inspiration to pursue music from his father. Per reports, he has three siblings, an older half-brother and two younger sisters.
Girlfriend.
The rapper has not made any information regarding his love life, public. His decision reflects his dedication and commitment to his craft. He also wants to avoid unnecessary public scrutiny regarding his private life and matters.
Physical Features.
The rapper stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches (178 centimetres) tall and has a body weight of 70 kilograms. His height and weight contribute to him having a stunning stature. He embraces alternative forms of self-expression and as such rocks a blonde-dyed dreadlocks and tattoos. He is known for his unique aesthetic consisting of dark clothes and accessories.
Career.
He began freestyling and writing songs when he was in high school but he started his professional journey in 2016 when recorded his first songs in his school’s studio. Whilst in school, he met two of his best friends Texaco and Nezzus, who also had musical aspirations. He collaborated with Nezzus to record their first joint album, Nezzus Destroyed. In 2019, his single “Bane” received critical acclaim, earning him his first hit.
He released a number of projects in 2020 including the visualizer to his single “Oh Yeah” which gained the attention of fellw Atlanta rapper, Playboi Carti and in 2021, he was signed to Playboi Carti’s Opium records.
In July 2022, he was featured on his labelmate, Ken Carson’s X album. In August that same year, he released his fifth mixtape titled “No Stylist”. In November 2022, he released the deluxe version of his “No Stylist Mixtape” which he titled “NS+ (Ultra)”.
On March 5, 2023, he released his single “If Looks Could Kill”. The song received major traction and currently sits at 3.5 million views on YouTube. Two months later, he released his first studio album “If Looks Could Kill”. The album featured 25 tracks with a bonus track. The album featured guest features from artistes such fellow labelmate, Ken Carson. The album debuted at the number 18 spot on the US Billboard 200. On September 29, 2023, he released a deluxe version of his debut studio album titled “If Looks Could Kill (Director’s Cut)”.
Net Worth.
According to sources, the amount of money the rapper has in his possession is estimated to be worth $1 million as of November 2023. He is a very hardworking and determined rapper and as such, his hard work and determination have paid off.
Trivia.
| Info | Answer |
| Full Name | Bobby Wardell Sandimanie III |
| Profession(s) | Rapper, Singer-songwriter |
| Date of Birth | July 30, 2001 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Hometown | Atlanta, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
| Height | 5 feet 10 inches |
| Weight | 70 kilograms |
