Shaboozey Explained The Origins Behind His Stage Name, And It Makes A Lot Of Sense
“You felt like you had to make it easier for everyone else to understand.”
Shaboozey is undoubtedly one of the biggest breakout stars in music this year.
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…And he also contributed to several songs on Beyoncé’s latest album Cowboy Carter, including “SWEET ★ HONEY ★ BUCKIIN’.”
So, Shaboozey’s real name is Collins Obinna Chibueze — and after reading that, you may be wondering, “Where’d he get Shaboozey from?”
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Well, fear not — because in a new interview with Billboard, Shaboozey revealed all.
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Shaboozey explained that he took on the moniker after hearing his high school football coach mangle the spelling of his last name while growing up in Virginia.
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So, Shaboozey flipped “Chibueze” into “Shaboozey” — simple as that.
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“It could be a little confusing at times,” he explained. “Hearing your name [mispronounced] during attendance was always a thing; you felt like you had to make it easier for everyone else to understand.”
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