Kid Buu (rapper)
Kid Buu | |
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| Birth name | Markquez Lao Santiago |
| Also known as | Humongous The God, HXTXG |
| Born | April 11, 1988 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, rapper |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Markquez Lao Santiago (born April 11, 1988), known professionally as Kid Buu, is an American rapper and singer based in South Miami, Florida. His career has been marked by his attempts to generate controversy as well as his run-ins with the law, including allegations of domestic and child abuse.
Early life and career[edit]
Markquez Santiago was born on April 11, 1988, at St. Elizabeth Child Care Center in Jersey City, New Jersey. He later moved with his brother, Jason, and his mother to South Florida, specifically the Hialeah and Opa-locka areas, in search of a better life. As a child, Valentine took martial arts classes. He attended public school before being home-schooled. He recalls the death of friends in harsh neighborhoods as well as having come from poverty as motivators for a better life. He is of Sicilian and Puerto Rican descent.[1]
In late 2018, Santiago changed his stage name from "Humongous The God" to "Kid Buu", in reference to his favorite Dragon Ball Z character,[2] and for his love of anime. The "Majin" tattoo between his eyes, his fangs and his pink hair further promote this persona.[3][4]
Personal life[edit]
In 2019, Santiago was convicted on charges of child abuse following a domestic dispute with then girlfriend Blac Chyna.[5]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
| Title | Studio album details |
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| Revenge of the Clones |
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Mixtapes[edit]
| Title | Mixtape details |
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| Man vs God |
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| Man vs God 2: Agape |
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| Man vs God 3: HXTXG |
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| In Gwalla We Trust |
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| Gwalla 16 |
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| Kaneda |
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| Blind For Love (with Oohdem Beatz) |
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| Blind For Love 3 |
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| What the Game's Been Missing |
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| Blind for Love 4: A Perfect Luv Letter |
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| Pink Planet |
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| Pink Planet 2.0 |
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Extended plays[edit]
| Title | EP details |
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| Blind For Love 2 |
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References[edit]
- ^ "Kid Buu claims to be a 2nd Generation Clone that Escaped from Cloning Facility (Part 1)". YouTube. September 8, 2018. Archived from the original on December 14, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- ^ "Who Is Kid Buu? Rapper Who Fought Blac Chyna in Hotel Has a Criminal Record, Claims He's a Clone". Yahoo.com. January 30, 2019. Archived from the original on August 22, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
- ^ "Kid Buu: Mu Name, Pink Hair and Fangs are Based on Dragon Ball Z Character (Part 3)". YouTube. September 17, 2018. Archived from the original on August 22, 2021. Retrieved October 27, 2019.
- ^ "Blac Chyna, BF Kid Buu Violent Fight in Hawaii .... Cops Called". tmz.com. Archived from the original on September 14, 2022. Retrieved September 14, 2022.
- ^ "Blac Chyna's Ex-Boyfriend Kid Buu Has Child Abuse Conviction". Archived from the original on September 2, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
- ^ "Blac Chyna Reportedly Dating Controversial Rapper Kid Buu | Pablo | Jamn 957". Jamn957.iheart.com. Archived from the original on August 22, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
- ^ "KidBuu.com – Kid Buu – Pink Planet 2.0". December 23, 2023.