Flo Rida
Tramar Lacel Dillard (born September 16, 1979) [2][3] better known by his stage name Flo Rida is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Some of his hit singles are "Low", "Club Can't Handle Me", "Good Feeling", "Wild Ones", and "Whistle".
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.jpg) Flo Rida in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Tramar Lacel Dillard |
| Born | September 16, 1979 Oregon, Missouri, U.S. |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2000-present |
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| Website | clubflo |
He is known for pairing up with Taio Cruz, David Guetta, Sia, and T-Pain. He also made famous songs with Alexandra Burke and Olly Murs. In 2021, he represented San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 alongside Senhit.
Dillard is a Democrat and attended the 2012 Democratic National Convention in support of President Barack Obama's re-election.[4]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Type | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | American Music Awards | Breakthrough Performer[5] | Nominated |
| Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist | Nominated | ||
| BET Awards | Best New Artist[6] | Nominated | |
| Best Collaboration ("Low" with T-Pain)[7] | Nominated | ||
| BET Hip Hop Awards | Ringtone of the Year ("Low" with T-Pain)[8] | Nominated | |
| Rookie of the Year[9] | Nominated | ||
| Best Hip-Hop Collabo ("Low" with T-Pain)[10] | Nominated | ||
| MuchMusic Video Awards | Best International Video ("Low" with T-Pain)[11] | Nominated | |
| People's Choice Favorite International Video ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | ||
| MTV Video Music Awards | Best Hip-Hop Video ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | |
| Best Male Video ("Low" with T-Pain)[12] | Nominated | ||
| Ozone Awards | Breathrough Artist[13] | Nominated | |
| Club Banger of the Year ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | ||
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice Breakout Artist[14] | Nominated | |
| Choice Rap Artist | Nominated | ||
| Choice Hook-Up ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | ||
| 2009 | ARIA Music Awards | Breakthrough Artist Single ("Running Back" with Jessica Mauboy)[15] | Nominated |
| Highest Selling Single ("Running Back" with Jessica Mauboy) | Won | ||
| APRA Awards | Urban Work of the Year ("Running Back" with Jessica Mauboy)[16] | Won | |
| Grammy Awards | Best Rap/Sung Collaboration ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | |
| Best Rap Song ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | ||
| MOBO Awards | Best Song ("Low" with T-Pain)[17] | Nominated | |
| MTV Australia Awards | Best Video ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | |
| Best Collaboration ("Running Back" with Jessica Mauboy)[18] | Nominated | ||
| MTV Video Music Awards | Best Hip-Hop Video ("Right Round" with Kesha)[19] | Nominated | |
| NT Indigenous Music Awards | Single Release of the Year ("Running Back" with Jessica Mauboy)[20] | Won | |
| People's Choice Awards | Favorite Hip-Hop Song ("Low" with T-Pain)[21] | Won | |
| Teen Choice Awards | Best Hip-Hop Rap Track ("Right Round" with Kesha) | Nominated | |
| 2010 | APRA Awards | Urban Work of the Year ("Running Back" with Jessica Mauboy) | Nominated |
| Grammy Awards | Best Rap Album (R.O.O.T.S.)[22] | Nominated | |
| People's Choice Awards | Hip-Hop Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Teen Choice Awards | Single by Male Artist ("Good Feeling") | Nominated |
| R&B/Hip-Hop Artist [23] | Nominated | ||
| R&B/Hip-Hop Song ("Wild Ones" with Sia) | Nominated | ||
| Summer Music Star Male | Nominated |
Flo Rida Media
Rehearsing for the 2008 Much Music Video Awards in Toronto
Flo Rida on the set of the music video for "Sugar"
Flo Rida performing live in 2012
Flo Rida performing in 2022
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References
- ↑ "Why Don't We Care About Flo Rida?". Complex. Complex Media. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Flo Rida | Music Biography, Streaming Radio and Discography. AllMusic.
- ↑ "Today in Entertainment History". Federal News Network. September 16, 2020. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
- ↑ Tran, Vivyan (September 7, 2012). "Celebrities spotted at the Democratic National Convention". Politico. http://www.politico.com/gallery/2012/09/celebrities-spotted-at-the-democratic-national-convention/000417-005459.html.
- ↑ Harris, Chris. "Lil Wayne, Coldplay, Alicia Keys Lead 2008 American Music Award Nominees". MTV News. Retrieved October 14, 2008.
- ↑ Best New Artist. BET Awards 2008.
- ↑ Best Collaboration BET Awards. 2008
- ↑ Ringtone of the Year Archived 2008-10-14 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved August 24, 2010.
- ↑ Rookie of the Year. BET Hip Hop Awards 2008. Retrieved August 24, 2010.
- ↑ Best Hip Hop Collabo Archived 2008-10-14 at the Wayback Machine BET Awards 2008. Retrieved August 24, 2010.
- ↑ Best International Video – Artist. MuchMusic Video Awards 2008. Retrieved August 24, 2010.
- ↑ Best Male Video, Best Hip Hop Video. MTV Video Music Awards 2008.
- ↑ Ozone Awards 2008 Nominees. http://slumz.boxden.com/f87/ozone-awards-2008-nominees-1119190/. Retrieved July 15, 2008.
- ↑ "2008 Teen Choice Awards winners and nominees". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 17, 2008.
- ↑ 2009 ARIA Awards details announced Archived 2009-12-13 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved August 20, 2010
- ↑ APRA Award winners announced Archived 2013-10-05 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved August 24, 2010.
- ↑ "MOBO Nominations". MTV UK. September 11, 2008. Retrieved March 7, 2009.[dead link]
- ↑ "List of nominees". Sydney Morning Herald. February 19, 2009. http://www.smh.com.au/news/entertainment/music/list-of-nominees/2009/02/19/1234632976114.html. Retrieved March 7, 2009.
- ↑ Jayson Rodriguez. Flo Rida Says He 'Looks Up To' His VMA Rivals. MTV News. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1618819/20090814/index.jhtml. Retrieved August 14, 2009.
- ↑ "NT music awards". Archived from the original on 2012-09-18. Retrieved 2012-07-15.
- ↑ People's Choice Awards Nominations 2009 Archived 2008-12-06 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2008-11-10
- ↑ Robinson, Dantrel (January 13, 2009). "It's A Rap! — A Look At Rap In 2009". Grammy.com. Retrieved January 13, 2009.
- ↑ "Teen Choice Awards 2012". teenchoiceawards.com. Archived from the original on 2012-09-18. Retrieved 2012-07-15.
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