Quavious Keyate Marshall, known professionally as Quavo, was born on April 2, 1991, in Athens, Georgia. He was raised by his mother, a hairdresser, in Gwinnett County, alongside his nephew Kirsnick Khari Ball (Takeoff) and cousin Kiari Kendrell Cephus (Offset). During his senior year at Berkmar High School, Quavo was the starting quarterback for the football team. He dropped out of high school months before graduation to focus on his music career but later announced his graduation in 2020.
Career with Migos
In 2008, Quavo formed the hip hop group Migos with Takeoff and Offset, initially calling themselves the Polo Club. The group rose to prominence in 2013 with their single "Versace," which was remixed by Drake and charted on the Billboard Hot 100. Migos became known for their signature "triplet" flow. They released their debut studio album, "Yung Rich Nation," in 2015. Their breakthrough came with the 2016 single "Bad and Boujee," featuring Lil Uzi Vert, which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. This was followed by their successful albums "Culture" (2017) and "Culture II" (2018), both of which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The group unofficially disbanded following Takeoff's death in 2022, with Offset confirming the split in 2023.
Solo Career and Collaborations
As a solo artist, Quavo has been a featured artist on several top-ten singles, including Post Malone's "Congratulations," Drake's "Portland," and DJ Khaled's "I'm the One," which topped the charts. In 2017, he released a collaborative album with Travis Scott titled "Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho". His debut solo album, "Quavo Huncho," was released in 2018 and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. The album featured singles like "Workin Me," "Lamb Talk," and "Bubble Gum". In August 2023, he released his second solo album, "Rocket Power," in memory of Takeoff, which peaked at number 18 on the Billboard 200.
Other Ventures
Quavo has made several appearances in film and television, including a cameo in Donald Glover's series "Atlanta" and roles in "Black-ish" and "Narcos: Mexico". He is also involved in business, having launched his own clothing line and invested in the sportswear brand Legends. In 2024, he announced the opening of his new restaurant and sports bar, V12, in Atlanta. Quavo is also an owner of the FCF Glacier Boyz in the Fan Controlled Football league. In honor of his late nephew Takeoff, Quavo and his family founded the Rocket Foundation, contributing to community violence intervention initiatives.
Personal Life
Quavo was in a high-profile relationship with fellow rapper Saweetie from 2018 to 2021. On November 1, 2022, his nephew and Migos bandmate, Takeoff, was fatally shot in Houston, Texas, an event that deeply affected Quavo.