Combster's iHeartRadio Music Fest Artist Spotlight: Shaboozey

If Shaboozey isn’t on your radar yet, it’s time to tune in. This Virginia-born artist, real name Collins Obinna Chibueze, is shaking up the music scene in the best way possible. Blending country twang with hip-hop beats, he’s crafting a sound that’s entirely his own.

Growing up between the U.S. and boarding school in Nigeria, Shaboozey soaked up a world of musical influences—from binge-watching 106 & Park to jamming to local rhythms abroad. This eclectic mix fuels his genre-defying tracks.

His 2024 hit A Bar Song (Tipsy) didn’t just top the Billboard Hot 100; it’s also dominating country radio—a crossover that’s as rare as it is refreshing. And let’s not forget his recent collab with Beyoncé, proving he’s got the chops to play with the big names.

With his headline tour on the horizon (hello, Fonda Theatre!), his iHeartRadio Music Festival performance feels less like a finale and more like the exciting kickoff to what’s next.