Ian (rapper)

Ian
Also known asshyboy19, Suburbancerberus
Born
Ian O'Neill Smith

(2005-05-29) May 29, 2005 (age 21)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
OriginDallas, Texas, U.S
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2022–present
Labels
Websiteian.family

Ian O'Neill Smith (born May 29, 2005), known mononymously as Ian (stylized in all lowercase), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer.

Early life

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he attended Jesuit College Preparatory School of Dallas where he played rugby and crew. He attended Clemson University, where he also played rugby before pursuing his music career full-time.

Career

2023–2024: Breakthrough with Valedictorian

In 2023, Ian began releasing singles under his own name, gaining traction with tracks like "Bad Habits" and "Ghost Ride". He signed with BuVision, Columbia Records, and Dogdog in early 2024. His breakout moment came with the release of his single "Figure It Out" in May 2024, featuring a cameo from former NFL star Marshawn Lynch in its Lyrical Lemonade-produced music video. Shortly after, on May 17, 2024, Ian released his debut mixtape Valedictorian, which debuted at number 54 on the Billboard 200 and featured high-energy rage beats and dynamic production by mainly producer Sxprano and American rapper and producer tana. A deluxe edition, released in July 2024, included the viral hit "Magic Johnson", which charted on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 and was later certified Gold by the RIAA.

In June 2024, he released "Fit Check" with VonOff1700. Also in 2024, he released the song "Magic Johnson," which became viral on TikTok; this single would be tacked onto the deluxe edition of Valedictorian.

In support of his debut mixtape Valedictorian, Ian embarked on the "Ian" Tour in late 2024. The tour included performances across various cities, including Santa Ana, San Diego, Chicago, and Houston. Notably, the San Diego show took place at The Observatory North Park on December 5, 2024.

2024–present: Rise to mainstream and Goodbye Horses

Following the success of Valedictorian, Ian collaborated with Lil Yachty on the single "Hate Me", which debuted at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was accompanied by another Lyrical Lemonade music video and further propelled his growing popularity. In October 2024, Ian released his second mixtape, Goodbye Horses.

Discography

Mixtapes

List of mixtapes, with selected details and chart positions
Title Mixtape details Peak chart positions
US
 US
R&B/HH
 US
Rap
Valedictorian 54 18 15
Goodbye Horses 86 30 24
2005
  • Released: October 24, 2025
  • Label: BuVision, Columbia, Dogdog
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 — — —

Extended plays

List of EPs, with selected details
Title EP details
Only for a While
Remembrance
  • Released: September 24, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Empty Suit (with gyo)
  • Released: November 23, 2023
  • Label: Dogdog Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

List of singles, with selected peak chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
 US
R&B/HH
 NZ
Hot
"Figure It Out" 2024 — — — Valedictorian
"Grand Slam" — — —
"Hate Me"
(with Lil Yachty)		 68189 Goodbye Horses
"End Up Gone" ———
"No Way" ——— TBA
"Pack It Up" 2025 ——37

Other charted or certified songs

List of other charted or certified songs, with selected peak chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Bub.
 US
R&B/HH
"Never Stop" 2024 1439 Valedictorian
"Magic Johnson" 125
"3.5" ——
  • RIAA: Gold
 Goodbye Horses

References

  1. 1 2 3 "ian Lyrics, Songs, and Albums". Genius. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "ian Is Quickly Blowing Up Thanks To His Debut Mixtape "Valedictorian"". HotNewHipHop. May 19, 2024. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Marshawn Lynch Stars in ian's New Rap Music Video 'Figure It Out'!". TMZ. May 13, 2024. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ "ian drops debut mixtape Valedictorian with Sxprano, Tana". Our Generation Music. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Gold & Platinum". RIAA. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  6. ↑ ian (June 28, 2024). ian - Fit Check (Feat. VonOff1700) [Official Music Video]. Retrieved July 6, 2024 – via YouTube.
  7. ↑ "ian Tour 2024 2024 (Santa Ana) | The Observatory: Tickets, Dates & Itineraries". TRIP.COM. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Lil Yachty | Biography, Music & News". Billboard. Retrieved February 13, 2025.
  9. ↑ Peaks on the Billboard 200:
  10. ↑ Peaks on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums:
  11. ↑ Peaks on the Billboard Top Rap Albums:
  12. ↑ "ian DROPS ANTICIPATED NEW MIXTAPE GOODBYE HORSES OUT NOW". Sony Music Canada. Retrieved September 27, 2026.
  13. ↑ 2005 by ian on Apple Music, October 24, 2025, retrieved September 28, 2026
  14. ↑ "Spotify – ian – Only For A While". Spotify. August 4, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Spotify – ian – Remembrance". Spotify. September 24, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Spotify – ian – Empty Suit". Spotify. September 24, 2022. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  17. ↑ @billboardcharts (August 5, 2024). "@lilyachty & #ian's "Hate Me" debuts at No. 68 on this week's #Hot100" (Tweet). Retrieved August 6, 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  18. ↑ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of August 10, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Official Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. May 2, 2025. Retrieved May 3, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Figure It Out - Single - Album by ian". Apple Music. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Grand Slam - Single - Album by ian". Apple Music. Retrieved September 15, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of June 1, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  23. ↑ Peaks on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart:
  24. 1 2 "American certifications – Ian". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 8, 2024.