Quando Rondo
Tyquian Terrel Bowman (born March 23, 1999), professionally known by his stage name Quando Rondo, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. He was signed to YoungBoy's Never Broke Again record label and Atlantic Records. He initially gained attention with the release of his song "I Remember" featuring Lil Baby in January 2018, leading to him dropping three mixtapes, Life B4 Fame (2018), Life After Fame (2018), and From the Neighborhood to the Stage (2019). His song "Motivation" was featured on the popular YouTube channel WorldStarHipHop.
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| Birth name | Tyquian Terrel Bowman |
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| Born | March 23, 1999 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
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| Website | quandorondoofficial |
Early life
Tyquian Bowman was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia.[2] He showed early interest in music as a child. As a teenager, he spent some time in juvenile detention centers. In 2017, he spent months in county jail and was released in October. At that time, he decided to pursue music full-time.[3][4] During his teenage years, he also joined the Savannah and Atlanta subset of the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips.[5]
His stage name is a play on his nickname, "Quando". He is also a fan of the basketball player, Rajon Rondo.[2][6] He grew up listening to Chief Keef, Rich Homie Quan, Young Thug, and Camoflauge.[7]
Career
In February 2017, he released his first song on SoundCloud, titled “Gangsta Bitch.”[8] He continued to release songs on SoundCloud, barely gaining attention.[9] In November 2017, after being released from jail, he made a freestyle that he wrote while incarcerated titled “I Remember” on YouTube, which went viral quickly.[10]
In January 2018, he released the song "I Remember", featuring rapper Lil Baby.[11] He followed that up with the release of the songs "Motivation" and "Paradise".[12] The videos for all three songs accumulated millions of views on YouTube.[4] On April 17, 2018, he released his first mixtape, Life B4 Fame.[13] The album featured "ABG" as well as songs with guest verses from Lil Baby, Lil Durk, and OMB Peezy.[14] It accumulated 1 million streams on MyMixtapez in its first two days of release.[4]
In June 2018, Quando Rondo released the single "Kiccin' Shit".[15] Later that month, it was announced that he was the first signee to YoungBoy Never Broke Again's Atlantic Records imprint, Never Broke Again, LLC.[16][1] In August of that year, he and Kevin Gates were featured on the YoungBoy song, "I Am Who They Say I Am".[17] The following month, Quando Rondo was featured on three of the four tracks of YoungBoy Never Broke Again's 4Loyalty EP.[18]
On September 24, 2018, Quando Rondo released his second mixtape, Life After Fame. The album featured guest verses from YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Rich Homie Quan, and Boosie Badazz.[19] He went on to open for SOB X RBE on select tour dates in the United States on their "Global Gangin" tour, which was scheduled to end in December 2018.[19][20]
In February 2019, Quando Rondo released the single "Scarred from Love",[21] which appeared on his third mixtape, From the Neighborhood to the Stage, released on May 10, 2019.[22] He released his debut studio album, QPac, on January 10, 2020.[23]
Following months of controversy surrounding his alleged involvement in King Von's death, Quando released his sixth mixtape, Still Taking Risks, on May 7, 2021. The mixtape has no features, consisting of 15 tracks and three bonus records.[24]
Controversies
March 2019 assault lawsuit
On March 12, 2019, it was reported that Rondo and YoungBoy Never Broke Again had a suit filed by a man claiming to be the rappers' bodyguard, tour manager and/or tour DJ for assault, battery and emotional distress. The lawsuit claims that on December 21, 2018, during a concert in Florence, South Carolina, the two performers were annoyed by a crazed fan resulting in an argument. The claimant states that he, Gaulden, Bowman and members of their entourage were escorted backstage by management, venue owners and concert organizers where he claims to have been assaulted by the two aforementioned. The person, who claimed he was confronted by the two defendants, commented that Bowman (although unprovoked) instigated the incident by attempting to force him back onstage to break up the fan craze to secure his team, but after he refused, Bowman and Gaulden immediately assaulted him as he tried to explain to both parties of his deeds. It resulted in the victim sustaining a "cracked tooth, bloody face and injuries to his reputation". Gaulden's attorney stated that he had no prior knowledge of the incident, but would look into the outcome of the lawsuit.[25][26][27][28][29][30]
Altercation with King Von
On November 6, 2020, an altercation broke out between the crews of rappers King Von and Quando Rondo outside an Atlanta nightclub, leading to a shoot-out that resulted in the death of the former rapper. Quando and his entourage claimed that they were acting in self-defense and Von was the aggressor; TMZ reported that previous to the brawl, Quando was napping in a car outside the nightclub, awaking to find King Von and his crew angrily approaching him and his associates. There was footage of Von throwing punches at Quando Rondo's crew, prior to the gunfight.[31] Surveillance videos also showed Rondo helping "Lul Timm" get to the hospital afterwards.[32]
Quando Rondo publicly remained silent on the incident until two weeks later, when he released his song "End of Story", which was assumed to be a reference to Von's song trilogy, "Crazy Story". In the song, he recalls the shooting and addresses his involvement.[33] In the song, he again states that he was defending himself and even shows support for his friend Timothy Leeks, a rapper also known as Lul Timm, who was charged for the murder of King Von.[34] In April 2021, Quando denied that the song was a diss toward Von, and claimed he did not know that Von had songs with that title.[24] Despite receiving strong criticism, Quando has continued to publicly support Leeks.[35][36]
Relationship with high school student
In October 2021, then-22-year-old Rondo was harshly criticized after it was revealed he was allegedly in a romantic relationship with a girl who was a senior in high school at the time.[37] "While it's possible for a senior to be over eighteen years old, some think it's a strange decision for Quando to be going public with his new girl, given the fact that she may be underage", wrote HotNewHipHop.
Los Angeles shooting
On August 19, 2022, Bowman and others were reportedly shot at in Los Angeles. Bowman's friend, who went by the name Lul Pab, was killed in the shooting.[38]
Discography
- QPac (2020)
References
- YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Quando Rondo (June 22, 2018). Quando Rondo Signs With 'Never Broke Again' Records NBA YoungBoy Label Quando Is The Newest Member! (video). Retrieved November 14, 2018 – via YouTube.
- Thomas, Fred (September 2018). "Quando Rondo – Artist Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- Quando Rondo Made ‘I Remember’ After Getting Out Of Jail, Lil Baby Jumped On It (Part 7). djvlad. November 26, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2022 – via YouTube.
- Seabrook III, Robby (June 1, 2018). "The Break Presents: Quando Rondo". XXL. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- "Quando Rondo Speaks on Becoming a Crip (BIG U x WSHH Presents: CHEcc'n-IN)". YouTube.
- DJ Smallz (interviewer), Quando Rondo (guest) (March 12, 2018). Quando Rondo: Rajon Rondo Was Always My Favorite Basketball Player (video). Retrieved November 14, 2018 – via YouTube.
- Quando Rondo Reveals What Happened When Meeting YoungBoy Never Broke Again - Who Am I?. December 19, 2018. Retrieved December 26, 2022 – via YouTube.
- Gangsta Bitch. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
- i aint had nun. Retrieved December 25, 2022.
- Quando Rondo- I remember freestyle. Daquan Davis. November 26, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2022 – via YouTube.
- P., Milca (January 27, 2018). "Lil Baby Assists Quando Rondo On 'I Remember'". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- Kameir, Rawiya (April 9, 2018). "Here's a new video from Quando Rondo, the next big thing out of Georgia". The Fader. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- "Quando Rondo Promises "Paradise" To Special Ladies in New Video". HipHopDX. April 13, 2018. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- Smith, Trey (May 30, 2018). "Quando Rondo Is Putting Savannah, GA Back on the Rap Map". Noisey. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- Robertson, Darryl (June 13, 2018). "Street-Hop: Newcomer Quando Rondo Shares New Single "Kiccin' Sh*t"". Vibe. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- Johnson, Cherise (September 26, 2018). "Quando Rondo Releases 'Life After Fame' Mixtape Featuring YoungBoy Never Broke Again & Rich Homie Quan". HipHopDX. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- Mojica, Nick (August 24, 2018). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again '4 Respect' EP: Listen to New Songs With Kevin Gates and Quando Rondo". XXL. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- Espinoza, Joshua (September 6, 2018). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Drops '4Loyalty' EP f/ Young Thug and Quando Rondo". Complex. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- Burks, Tosten (September 26, 2018). "Quando Rondo 'Life After Fame' Mixtape: Listen to New Songs Featuring Boosie BadAzz, Rich Homie Quan and More". XXL. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- Sacher, Andrew (September 27, 2018). "SOB x RBE add late show at SOB's to tour w/ Quando Rondo; album out this week". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved November 14, 2018.
- "Quando Rondo Drops Off "Scarred From Love"". HotNewHipHop. February 18, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- Maduakolam, Emmanuel (May 12, 2019). "Quando Rondo Shares 'From the Neighborhood to the Stage' Project". Hypebeast.
- Price, Joe (January 10, 2020). "Quando Rondo Shares Debut Album 'QPac' f/ 2 Chainz, Lil Durk, and More". Complex.
- DJ First Class (May 7, 2021). "Quando Rondo is 'Still Taking Risks' on new album". Revolt. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- jgyan@theadvocate.com, JOE GYAN JR |. "Baton Rouge rapper NBA Youngboy sued over alleged 'violent attack' in South Carolina". The Advocate. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
- Foster, Kevin. "LAWSUIT: Man claims rappers NBA Youngboy, Quando Rando attacked him in South Carolina". WAFB. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
- "'NBA Youngboy,' 'Quando Rando' sued after alleged SC assault".
- Fitzgerald, Trent. "NBA YoungBoy, Quando Rondo Sued for Violent Attack - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
- "YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Quando Rondo Sued by DJ for Alleged Attack at Concert". Complex. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
- "NBA Youngboy & Quando Rondo Sued For Alleged "Violent Attack" At Concert". HotNewHipHop. 2019-03-15. Retrieved 2022-08-24.
- "Quando Rondo Claims His Crew Was Defending Itself In Brawl Before King Von Shooting". TMZ. November 13, 2020.
- Bain, Ellissa (November 7, 2020). "Did King Von and Quando Rondo have beef? Fans speculate following Atlanta shooting". HITC. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- Woods, Aleia (November 20, 2020). "Quando Rondo Appears to Respond to King Von's Murder on New Song "End of Story": Listen". XXL Mag.
- Allah, Sha Be (November 21, 2020). "Quando Rondo Addresses King Von's Death On 'End of Story'". The Source. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- Espinoza, Joshua (November 20, 2020). "Quando Rondo Addresses King Von's Fatal Shooting in "End of Story"". Complex. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
- Marie, Erika (December 8, 2020). "Quando Rondo Continues To Support Friend Charged With King Von's Murder". HotNewHipHop.
- "Quando Rondo Under Fire for Allegedly Dating High-Schooler". HNHH.
- "Quando Rondo Reportedly Shot In Los Angeles, Friend Lul Pab Killed". HipHopDX. 2022-08-19. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
