Khalid Donnel Robinson was born on February 11, 1998, in Fort Stewart, Georgia. He is of African-American and Mexican descent. His family moved to El Paso, Texas, when he was small, and he attended high school there. He began making music at an early age, writing his first song at the age of 15 and posting it on SoundCloud.
In July 2016, Khalid released his debut single, "Location". The song was an immediate success, peaking at number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA. It also peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry. The song has received over 645 million streams on Spotify.
Khalid's debut studio album, American Teen, was released on March 3, 2017. The album peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200, and was certified platinum by the RIAA. It was also certified gold in the UK and Australia. The album was nominated for four Grammy Awards, including Best Urban Contemporary Album.
In 2018, Khalid released his second studio album, Suncity, which debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200, and was certified gold by the RIAA. His third studio album, Free Spirit, was released in April 2019 and debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200. He also released his fourth studio album, Up All Night, in October 2019.
Throughout his career, Khalid has collaborated with numerous artists, including Normani, H.E.R., Calvin Harris, and Disclosure. He has appeared on television shows like Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. He has also appeared in commercials for the video game Just Dance 2020 and the streaming service Hulu.
In 2020, Khalid won the Grammy Award for Best Music Video for his song "Talk". He also became the youngest artist ever to have three albums certified platinum by the RIAA.
Khalid is an advocate for mental health awareness, and has spoken openly about his struggles with anxiety and depression. He has also been involved in numerous charity initiatives, including the El Paso Shooting Victims' Fund and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
9.13
Khalid Lyrics
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The key to the city, to Khalid Donnel Robinson
Forever, from the city of the 915
In “9.13,” Khalid pays tribute to his hometown of El Paso, Texas. The opening lines, “The people of El Paso, Texas proudly present / The key to the city, to Khalid Donnel Robinson / Forever, from the city of the 915,” serve as a dedication to his roots and the community that helped raise him. He describes the streets he grew up on and the love he has for his city, even despite its imperfections. He sings, “I know we got our problems, I know it's wrong sometimes / But please don't ever doubt my love, 'cause it's true.”
The song also touches on themes of loneliness and the struggle to find one’s place in the world. Khalid sings, “It's like sometimes I feel I don't belong / And I just wanna run back home / But I know that won't solve anything,” expressing the universal feeling of wanting to escape from difficult situations but realizing that running away isn’t the solution. Overall, “9.13” is a heartfelt tribute to the importance of community and the search for belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
The people of El Paso, Texas proudly present
El Paso, Texas residents are proud to offer something special to Khalid Donnel Robinson.
The key to the city, to Khalid Donnel Robinson
Khalid has been given access to the most important parts of the city, recognized as a valuable citizen to El Paso.
Forever, from the city of the 915
The people of El Paso will remember Khalid's contributions and cherish his connection with the city indefinitely.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jamil Chammas, Khalid Robinson, Ryan Vojtesak
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Khalid humming is an aesthetic
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Accurate
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Cudi would be proud
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the best aesthetic :)
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Newer knew khalid is this popular in India
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Indian?
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I’ve been so obsessed with Khalid lately & this came out at a great time :)
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ali maschke swear
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This is my fav album by him
@dominicgutierrez3568
El Paso has always been my home. Despite living in seattle for several years Khalid has been the bridge to always bring me back home. During the horrible shooting I was at work, I remember seeing it on the news and that fear and anxiety thinking my family might’ve been hurt broke me. I ran to my car locked myself in playing this song waiting for the reply’s from my mother, cousins, grandparents and friends. Khalid vocals kept me calm, it kept me from truly losing my mind as I cried, mourning for strangers who shopped at the very Walmart I went to when I would skip class at burges high. I will always love this artist and I will always appreciate my hometown no matter how boring people make it out to be. I love El Paso from the cascades to the franklins and back!