How a childhood nickname became Shaboozey's artist name #Genius

Shaboozey has taken 2024 by storm and he isn't stopping anytime soon. He currently holds the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the 4th week with A Bar Song. Take a look back to when the country act broke down "Vegas" on Genius Verified.

“I make music for the modern cowboy, the frontiersmen, the outlaws, those who are out there chasing their dreams," he says.

#Shaboozey #Vegas #Genius

[chibuezeadiele]

Chibueze - God is king. Igbo Boy. My name sake💪💪

[alextroy]

i didn't know that! i'm Nigerian-American too in CA

[AliceOsner]

I love his hair, his voice and his laid back, fun vibe! I just heard he wasn’t named for a Grammy which seemed surprising.

[prescottosegie]

Let go!!! Shaboozy 🇳🇬💪 keep up the good work dawg

[hikerdude]

The dude just looks like a cool guy to hang out with 😎

[Kbs_animazing_house]

🫡🇹🇹much love and success to you my G. You’re a pretty solid guy. Saw you perform in Columbia SC! Nothing but greatness. Nigeria stand up. 🙏🏽

[Gracious-mb]

How is Nigerian American became a country star bravo 👏👍👌🫶❤️🤍💙

[youngstarrmusic]

Nigerian?? I've being a fan since 2023😊. " Ei! She say give mi a tall ❤

[RogerDwightHill]

Deford Bailey and Shaboozey now that's cool and Kool.

[cindytanghetti]

Love both names ❤ stuck with Shaboozey now which is perfect!

[nancyorpinel]

He's handsome, his style is nice all around ❤😊

[sea_monstrosity]

this is my favorite stage name origin story omg

[krishaunafisher]

Chibueze is how im saying it from now on

[steveippolito]

seen him with jelly Roll - awesome show, was great live

[lorihubbs]

Awesome! I like both pronunciations!
What part of Virginia did you grow up in?

[Tony-bvx]

💯 😂😂😂❤🎉yo...las line leaving me crying😂😂😂❤🎉

[BigDubbz]

Virginia taking over I'm proud to be a Virginian

[kaymatteson]

Love his music and he doesn't seem to be caught up in his fame. 😊

[dannymorgan]

This dude is quintessential NOVA lol most of us are laid back like this