Monaleo

American rapper

Monaleo

Birth name| Leondra Roshawn Gay
Born|  (2001-04-24) April 24, 2001 (age 23)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Occupations|

* Rapper
* singer
* songwriter

Instrument| Vocals
Years active| 2020–present
Labels|

* Stomp Down, Inc.
* The Orchard
* Sony Music

Partner| Stunna 4 Vegas (2021–present)
Website| themonaleo.com
Children| 1[1]

Musical artist

Leondra Roshawn Gay (born April 24, 2001), known by her stage name Monaleo (pronounced mon-a-lee-o) is an American rapper and singer-songwriter based in Houston. She released her debut single, "Beating Down Yo Block," on February 24, 2021.

## Early life

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Gay was born and raised in Houston, Texas.[2] She attended The High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, located in Houston. She was in pursuit of a degree at Prairie View A&M University before putting her studies on pause due to her musical career.[3]

## Career

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Gay began working in music intermittently since January 2020. In September 2020, she released a snippet of her debut single "Beating Down Yo Block" with producer Merion Krazy.[4] The song samples "Knockin Pictures Off Da Wall" by Yungstar. She wrote the song while struggling with a bad breakup.[3][5] The song went viral on social media in January 2021, gaining over 3 million streams on Spotify and 3.3 million views on the music video on YouTube. Monaleo later released the singles "Girls Outside" and "Suck It Up."[4] "Girls Outside" samples "Outside” by OG Bobby Billions.[6] In August 2021, Gay released a music video for the single, "Suck It Up."[7][8] On May 26, 2023, she released her debut studio album, Where the Flowers Don't Die, featuring a guest appearance from Flo Milli.[9] On September 27, 2024, Gay released her first EP, entitled Throwing Bows, featuring guest appearances from Stunna 4 Vegas, Sauce Walka, Kaliii, and other artists.[10]

Gay is represented by the Stomp Down collective.[4]

## Personal life

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Gay's younger brother is rapper Yung Rampage. She has publicly shared about her past suicide attempts and mental health.[4] In May 2023, Gay gave birth to her first child, Khalick Anthony Caldwell II, with partner Stunna 4 Vegas.[11][9]

## Discography

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### Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected details  Title  | Album details

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Where the Flowers Don't Die[12] |

* Released: May 26, 2023
* Label: Stomp Down
* Format: Digital download, streaming

### Extended plays

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List of extended plays, with selected details  Title  | Album details

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Throwing Bows[13] |

* Released: September 27, 2024
* Label: Stomp Down
* Format: Digital download, streaming, CD

### Singles

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#### As lead artist

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List of singles, showing year released and album name  Title  | Year  | Certifications | Album

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"First Draft Pick"  | 2020  |  | Non-album single
"Beating Down Your Block"  | 2021  |

* RIAA: Gold[14]

| Where the Flowers Don't Die
"Girls Outside"  |  | Non-album singles
"Suck It Up"  |
"We Not Humping"  |
"We Not Humpin' (Remix)" (with Flo Milli) | 2022  |
"Body Bag"  |
"Miss U Already" (with NoCap) |
"Ridgemont Baby"  | 2023  |  | Where the Flowers Don't Die
"Sober Mind" - A COLORS SHOW |
"Ass Kickin"  |
"I <3 My N***a"  |  | Non-album singles
"Crying On Your Birthday"  |
"Don Who Leo"  | 2024  |  | Throwing Bows
"Ranchero"  |  | Non-album single
"Passenger Princess (Jibbitz)"
(featuring Stunna 4 Vegas) |  | Throwing Bows
"Flush Em"
(featuring Kaliii) |
List of featured singles, showing year released and album name  Title  | Year  | Certifications  | Album

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"Family Ties"
(Yung Rampage with Monaleo) | 2020  |  | Non-album singles
"Lock It Down"
(DJ Chose featuring Monaleo) | 2021  |
"You Mad"
(Josh Mercy featuring Monaleo) |
"Matta & Mona"
(Yung Matta with Monaleo) | 2022  |
"Hands Up"
(Tay Money with Monaleo) |
"Hot Girl"
(Fmb Ty with Monaleo and Jeezmino) |
"Scary"
($hyne featuring Monaleo) |  | Who These Rap Niggas Wanna Be Like
"Bed Time"
(Flo Milli featuring Gloss Up and Monaleo) | 2023  |  | You Still Here, Ho? (Extended)
"Top Notch"
(Mahoney featuring Monaleo) |  | Non-album singles
"Big One"
(Kaliii featuring Monaleo) | 2024  |

### Guest appearances

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List of non–single guest appearances, showing song title, year released, other artists and album name  Title  | Year  | Artist(s)  | Album

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"Jammin’ Screwnem"  | 2021  | GasGang Youngin, OMB Bloodbath, Guapo  | Be Someone: HoUSton Population
"Real Problems"  | Yung Al  | I Am Yung
"Cee Cee"  | Maxo Kream | Weight of the World
"Apply Pressure"  | Money Stoffice  | Gullyside Wayz
"Introvert"  | JohnDee  | Livestindacity
"Serious"  | 2022  | Rizzoo Rizzoo  | Racks and Revenge
"Stick On Me"  | KCG Josh, Maxo Kream  | The Book of Joshua

## Awards and nominations

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Award  | Year  | Nominee(s)  | Category  | Result  | Ref.

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Give Her FlowHERS Awards  | 2023  | Herself  | The Self-Love Award  | Won  | [15]

## References

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1. ^ Hawkins, Ruth (2023-05-28). "Monaleo's First Child With Stunna 4 Vegas Arrives Two Days Before Her Debut Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
2. ^ Rodrigues, Ashwin (November 8, 2021). "When Monoleo Raps, You Want Her to Win". Noisey. Vice Media Group. Retrieved December 20, 2021.
3. ^ a b Stewart, Shelby (May 28, 2021). "Houston's rising female rapper Monaleo earns a spot on Rolling Loud lineup". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
4. ^ a b c d Seabrook III, Robby (September 15, 2021). "The Break Presents - Monaleo". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
5. ^ "Genius: Monaleo "Beating Down Yo Block" Official Lyrics & Meaning". HipHopCanada. 2021-07-13. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
6. ^ Stewart, Shelby (2021-07-08). "Houston's Monaleo releases 'Girls Outside,' a summer revenge anthem". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
7. ^ Strauss, Matthew (2021-08-11). "Monaleo Shares Video for New Song "Suck It Up"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
8. ^ Pierre, Alphonse (2021-08-17). "Listen to Monaleo's "Suck it Up": The Ones". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-10-07.
9. ^ a b Conteh, Mankaprr (2023-05-25). "Monaleo Survived Pregnancy, Depression, and Her Debut LP -- All at Once". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
10. ^ Medithi, Vivian. "How Monaleo fell in love with rapping again". The Fader. Retrieved 2024-10-02.
11. ^ Speakman, Kimberlee (April 15, 2023). "Monaleo Reveals She Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby with Boyfriend Stunna 4 Vegas". People. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
12. ^ Ushe, Naledi (25 May 2023). "If you don't get Monaleo, she says you're not listening: 'It really gets under my skin'". USA Today. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
13. ^ Grant, Shawn. "Monaleo Announces New EP "Throwing Bows" Set for Sept. 27 Release". The Source. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
14. ^ "American certifications – Monaleo". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
15. ^ Abraham, Mya (November 14, 2023). "A Look Into Femme It Forward's 2nd Annual Give Her FlowHERS Gala". Vibe.

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