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Big Hit Discovers The Alchemist Is Actually White In Hilarious Studio Moment

Big Hit Discovers The Alchemist Is Actually White In Hilarious Studio Moment

Benny The Butcher Gives HitBoy His Flowers While Striking Out At Overcritical 'Nerds'

Benny The Butcher Gives Hit-Boy His Flowers While Striking Out At Overcritical ‘Nerds’

Real Name: Chauncey Alexander Hollis Jr.

Aliases: Tony Fontana

Hit-Boy
BORN:
May 21, 1987
AGE:
38
NET WORTH:
$6 million
HEIGHT:
6'2

BIO

Grammy Award-winning producer Hit-Boy is one of the most in-demand and renowned beatmakers in the game today. He’s produced hit singles such as "N-ggas in Paris" by JAY-Z and Kanye West, "Sicko Mode" by Travis Scott, "Backseat Freestyle" by Kendrick Lamar, "Trophies" by Drake and "Clique" by G.O.O.D. Music. He also produced Nipsey Hussle and Roddy Ricch's Grammy-winning "Racks in the Middle" collaboration while taking home Best Rap Album alongside Nas for King's Disease. In addition to reuniting with Nas for King's Disease 2, Hit-Boy has dropped joint projects with Big Sean, Dom Kennedy and SOB X RBE.

PROPS

  • Got his start on Myspace when he connected with multi-platinum producer Polow Da Don
  • Won 3 Grammys, including Best Rap Album (Nas King's Disease), Best Rap Song (JAY-Z & Kanye West "N-ggas In Paris") and Best Rap Performance (Nipsey Hussle "Racks in the Middle")
  • The only producer to produce an entire album for Nas by himself
  • Released a string of solo projects including HITstory, Zoomin & Tony Fontana
  • Aligned with Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music early in his career
  • Founded the HS87 label and dropped We The Plug in 2014

Top Hit-Boy Questions

What was Hit-Boy’s first production credit?
Hit-Boy’s first production on a single was "Stronger" by Mary J. Blige.
Where is Hit-Boy from?
Hit-Boy was born in Fontana, California.
Who are Hit-Boy's influences?
Scott Storch is one of Hit-Boy's main influences.
Is Hit-Boy still affiliated with G.O.O.D. music?
Hit-Boy is no longer a part of the G.O.O.D. music camp. He’s currently managed by Roc Nation.
Which member of the R&B group Troop is Hit-Boy’s relative?
Hit-Boy's uncle is Rodney Benford from the R&B group TROOP.
Does Hit-Boy have his own label?
Hit-Boy has his own production company called H587. The first artist he signed was Audio Push.
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