G Herbo

Biography

Herbert Randall Wright III, known professionally as G Herbo (formerly Lil Herb), is an American rapper born on October 8, 1995, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in a neighborhood on the city's South Shore known as "Terror Town," an environment marked by violence that would heavily influence his music. Wright dropped out of high school at 16 to pursue his music career. His musical influences include artists like Meek Mill, Jeezy, Gucci Mane, Yo Gotti, and Lil Wayne.

Career Beginnings

G Herbo, then performing as Lil Herb, first gained significant attention in 2012 with the song "Kill Shit," a collaboration with his close friend and fellow Chicago rapper Lil Bibby. The track went viral on YouTube and brought them to the attention of Canadian rapper Drake, who called them "the future." This early co-sign helped broaden their audience within the hip-hop community.

Mixtape Era

On February 17, 2014, G Herbo released his debut mixtape, "Welcome to Fazoland." The project was named in memory of his friend, Fazon Robinson, who was killed by gun violence in Chicago. The mixtape was met with critical acclaim for its raw and honest portrayal of street life. Later that year, he released a second mixtape titled "Pistol P Project." He continued to release mixtapes over the next couple of years, including "Ballin Like I'm Kobe" (2015) and "Strictly 4 My Fans" (2016). In 2016, he was selected for the XXL Freshman Class.

Studio Albums and Mainstream Success

G Herbo's debut studio album, "Humble Beast," was released on September 22, 2017, and received positive reviews. This was followed by a collaborative album with producer Southside titled "Swervo" in 2018, which marked his major-label debut. His 2020 album, "PTSD," became his highest-charting project at the time, debuting at number 7 on the Billboard 200. The album's title track featured artists like Chance the Rapper, Juice Wrld, and Lil Uzi Vert. His subsequent albums, "25" (2021) and "Survivor's Remorse" (2022), also achieved top 10 positions on the Billboard 200.

Notable Works

• Welcome to Fazoland (2014)
• Humble Beast (2017)
• Swervo (with Southside) (2018)
• PTSD (2020)
• 25 (2021)
• Survivor's Remorse (2022)

Personal Life and Activism

G Herbo is a father to three children. He has a son named Yosohn with Ariana Fletcher, born in 2018. He is engaged to Taina Williams, with whom he has a son, Essex, and a daughter, Emmy Love. Wright has been open about his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stemming from his upbringing. This led him to launch the "Swervin' Through Stress" initiative, which aims to provide Black youth with mental health resources. He has also been involved in community efforts, including contributing to the redevelopment of a school in Chicago.

Legal Issues

G Herbo has faced several legal challenges throughout his career. In 2020, he and several associates were indicted on federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The charges alleged the use of stolen credit card information to fund a lavish lifestyle. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and making a false statement and was sentenced to three years of probation. In 2023, he was arrested for illegal gun possession in Chicago. He is also involved in a lawsuit with his former manager and record label over alleged financial manipulation and a separate lawsuit from a law firm for unpaid legal fees.