Khalid

Multi-platinum selling global superstar Khalid, who was named one of Time's Most Influential People of 2019, has taken the world by storm since his first single, the RIAA certified diamond "Location" (released right before his high school graduation) exploded onto the scene leading to a major label deal with Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records followed by the release of his debut album, the certified 4x platinum, American Teen. His sophomore album Free Spirit, released to critical acclaim in 2019, was declared a New York Times "Critic's Pick" and was called "superb" by the Associated Press. The album, which has been certified 2x platinum, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and features the GRAMMY-nominated multi-format #1 single "Talk". Khalid, who has been called a "pop prodigy" by Rolling Stone has been streamed globally over 30 billion times across all partners, has been nominated for seven GRAMMYS and has won numerous awards including six Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, a Teen Choice Award, an MTV Video Music Award, and an MTV Woodie Award. Khalid has collaborated with some of music's biggest stars including his #1 singles "Love Lies" (with Normani), "Eastside" (with Halsey and Benny Blanco) as well as hits with artists Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendes, Marshmello and more. The Mayor and Council of the City of El Paso honored Khalid with a "Key To The City" marking September 13th, 2018 "Khalid Day." Khalid, alongside his mother, launched The Great Khalid Foundation, which is committed to helping families by alleviating a burden of need. Khalid's "Free Spirit World Tour" took him to arenas all over the globe in 2019.

In 2020, Khalid released his critically acclaimed track "Eleven" and his smash hit "Know Your Worth" with Disclosure. He was named the youngest artist to surpass 15 billion streams on Spotify alone and was named BMI's Pop Songwriter of the Year. During the summer of 2021, Khalid debuted his track "New Normal" at Virgin Galactic's "Unity 22" Spaceflight launch. Not only did "New Normal" play in the shuttle during its descent back to earth, but Khalid was also on hand to perform for the crew, including Sir Richard Branson, after they completed their mission. To close out 2021, Khalid released his Scenic Drive tape which he describes as a companion piece to his 2018 EP Sun City. Last year, Khalid released "Last Call" in celebration of the 5-year anniversary of his GRAMMY-nominated debut album American Teen. Khalid and Marshmello teamed up again on their summer anthem "Numb" which they performed at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards. This marked the artist's second collaboration following their 6x platinum smash hit "SILENCE". Most recently, Khalid joined Ed Sheeran on his "+_=÷× Tour" where he played major stadiums in select cities across North America.