Khalid Donnel Robinson, known simply as Khalid, is an American singer and songwriter from El Paso, Texas, whose introspective and soulful sound has earned him widespread acclaim. Signing with Right Hand Music Group, an imprint of RCA Records, Khalid released his debut single "Location" in 2016, followed by "Young Dumb & Broke" in 2017, both of which reached the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received diamond certifications. His debut album, "American Teen," was a critical and commercial success, earning quadruple platinum certification and a Grammy nomination. In 2017, he guest performed on Logic's hit single "1-800-273-8255," earning another Grammy nomination. Khalid's 2018 singles "Love Lies" (with Normani) and "Eastside" (with Benny Blanco and Halsey) set chart records, and his second studio album, "Free Spirit," debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Khalid has received numerous accolades, including six Grammy nominations, six Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, and a MTV Video Music Award, and was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2019.
