Billionaire B

Antonio Bryant, better known by his stage name Billionaire B, is an American rapper, songwriter, singer and record producer.[1][2]

Billionaire B
Background information
Birth nameAntonio Bryant
BornDetroit, U.S
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2012–present

Early life and career

Antonio Bryant was born on the westside of Detroit, United States, and resides in Los Angeles, California.[3]

Billionaire B released the single "4AM In Yaletown", on 11 June 2019.[4] The song was produced by Lavish Beats and the music video was directed by InHouse.[5]

On October 9, 2012, his first solo project, "The Prestige", was released. He followed up the album with "The Prestige 2", in July 2013, which consisted of hits like "Worry Free Life" and "Like You Don't Know" featuring Jonathas, which were featured via MTV and VH1.[6] He produced singles like "Balance", "Coolin Out", & "WestSide".

In 2013 Billionaire B lined up in a A3C festival, which was held in Atlanta. It was a mixed performance by many notable artists with the Hustle Gang.[7][8]

He has worked as a producer/manager to local artists under the independent label, Hood Hustlers Entertainment where he served as the founder.[9] Billionaire B had worked with major artists such as Big Sean, Chris Brown, Yelawolf, Kendrick Lamar, Wiz Khalifa, Problem, DJ Quik, E-40, YG, and Bun B. This allowed him to build a strong fanbase and create a huge demand for his music as a solo artist.[10][3]

His long-awaited project "Prestige 3", which consists of 13 tracks, featured Willie Taylor, No1-NOAH, Cap1, and more. He was also worked with artists such as Diddy, Rick Ross, Dej Loaf, Kanye West and Future in the mixtape "Prestige STVT".[11]

Billionaire B appeared in a concert that was held in Austin, Texas on March 12 to March 17, 2013 as part of the next wave of artists performing at the twenty-seventh edition of the SXSW Music Festival taking place.[12]

In March 2014, he has worked with Jhené Aiko for his track “Angel,” produced by VanCity Beats.[13] Billionaire B has also worked with fellow American rappers Future and French Montana.[14]

In 2022, Billionaire B released Trophys Only.

Discography

Studio albums
  • Canadian Nights & Domaine Romanee Conti (2014)
  • Prestige Trilogy (2016)
  • Billionaire (2018)

Singles and EPs
  • Balance (ft. Jonathas & The Weeknd) (2012)
  • Watch Me (2013)
  • Angel (feat Jhene Aiko) (2014)
  • Who Are You (feat. Og Che$) (2015)
  • Pull Up (feat. Willie Taylor) (2016)
  • Where Have You Been (feat No1-NOAH) (2017)
  • She Wanna (2018)
  • Do Something (feat. FastMoney RK) (2018)
  • Rollin (feat. Coach Joey & Cory Jones) (2019)
  • 4AM in Yaletown (2019)
  • That's It (feat. AD) (2020)
  • 6:04 o'clock (2021)
  • Colour Television (2015)
  • L.M.A.O., Vol. 1 EP (2020)
  • Trophys Only (2022)

Mixtapes
  • Prestige STVT
  • The Prestige 2
  • The Prestige

Filmography
YearTitleCreditNotes
2012My Name Is 'A' by Anonymousexecutive producer
2014My Worldproducershort

References
  1. Allah, Sha Be (2 May 2020). "The Source |Billionaire B and AD Flex Like Their Lives Depended On It In "AD"". The Source.
  2. "HEATER OF THE DAY: @Billionaire_B Ft. @TheWeekend "Balance"". AllHipHop. 5 November 2012.
  3. "Billionaire B". South by Southwest.
  4. "4AM in Yaletown - Single by Billionaire B". Apple Music. Retrieved 5 April 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. "Billionaire B Drops "4AM In Yaletown" Video". elevatormag. Retrieved 20 July 2020.
  6. "Billionaire B". South by Southwest.
  7. Kyles, Yohance (27 September 2013). "EXCLUSIVE: "A3C Volume 3" Tracklist Revealed Feat. Deniro Farrar, Scotty ATL & More". AllHipHop. Retrieved 27 September 2013.
  8. Baker, Soren (30 September 2013). "AZIZI GIBSON, DENIRO FARRAR FEATURED ON "A3C VOLUME 3"". HipHopDX. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
  9. Dope, Canadian. "Billionaire B Interview with CanadianDope.com". canadiandope. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
  10. "MUSIC BADGE, PLATINUM BADGE, MUSIC FESTIVAL WRISTBAND, ARTIST WRISTBAND". Do512.
  11. "Billionaire B – Prestige STVT (Mixtape)". hiphopsince1987. 28 April 2015. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
  12. HOUSTON, ROB (5 December 2012). "Second Wave Of Invited SXSW Acts". HM. Retrieved 5 December 2012.
  13. "Billionaire B - Angel ft. Jhene Aiko". Singersroom.com. Singersroom. 12 February 2014.
  14. "HHV Exclusive: Billionaire B talks "The Prestige 2," working with Future and French Montana, and more". hip-hopvibe. 26 July 2013. Retrieved 26 July 2013.
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