Beau Young, popularly known as Beau Young Prince, is an American rapper from Washington D.C, signed to Def Jam Recordings. He burst on the national scene in 2018 with a hit single "Kill Moe", and received a Grammy nomination for his song "Let Go", which was featured on the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack and went multi-Platinum.[1][2][3]
Beau Young Prince | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Beau Young |
| Also known as | BYP |
| Born | November 3, 1993 |
| Origin | Washington, D.C. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | Def Jam |
Music career
Beau Young Prince's first hit single, "Kill Moe", was released in 2018 a few months after he signed on to Def Jam Records.[4] Reviewer Jackson Howard of Pitchfork criticized the song's uninspired lyrics but praised his vocal style describing it as "believable and genuine", nonetheless.[5] Along with Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, his songs were also featured in Coming 2 America[6] and The Hate You Give.[7]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2018 | "Let Go" |
| 2018 | "Price" |
| 2018 | "Kill Moe" |
| 2022 | "Oops" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Categories | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Grammy Awards | Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media | Nominated |