6lack
Ricardo Valentine
6lack is an American singer from Baltimore, Maryland active since 2011.
- Profession
- Singer, Rapper, Songwriter
- From
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Born
- June 24, 1992
- Years active
- 2011–present
Early life
Born in Baltimore and raised in Atlanta, Ricardo Valentine blended moody R&B with hip-hop on the LVRN label.
Career
His debut "Free 6lack" and the platinum hit "PRBLMS," plus collaborations, made him a leader of atmospheric, introspective R&B.
Major achievements
He earned Grammy nominations and multiple platinum singles.
Legacy
6lack helped define the dark, vulnerable strain of modern Atlanta R&B.
References
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