Flo Rida: American rapper and singer from Florida
Tramar Lacel Dillard (born September 16, 1979) better known by his stage name Flo Rida is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.
Some of his hit singles are "Low", "Club Can't Handle Me", "Good Feeling", "Wild Ones", and "Whistle".
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.jpg) Flo Rida in 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Tramar Lacel Dillard |
| Born | September 16, 1979 Oregon, Missouri, U.S. |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2000-present |
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| Website | clubflo |
He is known for pairing up with Taio Cruz, David Guetta, Sia, and T-Pain. He also made famous songs with Alexandra Burke and Olly Murs. In 2021, he represented San Marino in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 alongside Senhit.
Dillard is a Democrat and attended the 2012 Democratic National Convention in support of President Barack Obama's re-election.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Type | Award | Result |
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| 2008 | American Music Awards | Breakthrough Performer | Nominated |
| Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist | Nominated | ||
| BET Awards | Best New Artist | Nominated | |
| Best Collaboration ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | ||
| BET Hip Hop Awards | Ringtone of the Year ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | |
| Rookie of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Best Hip-Hop Collabo ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | ||
| MuchMusic Video Awards | Best International Video ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | |
| People's Choice Favorite International Video ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | ||
| MTV Video Music Awards | Best Hip-Hop Video ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | |
| Best Male Video ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | ||
| Ozone Awards | Breathrough Artist | Nominated | |
| Club Banger of the Year ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | ||
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice Breakout Artist | Nominated | |
| Choice Rap Artist | Nominated | ||
| Choice Hook-Up ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | ||
| 2009 | ARIA Music Awards | Breakthrough Artist Single ("Running Back" with Jessica Mauboy) | Nominated |
| Highest Selling Single ("Running Back" with Jessica Mauboy) | Won | ||
| APRA Awards | Urban Work of the Year ("Running Back" with Jessica Mauboy) | Won | |
| Grammy Awards | Best Rap/Sung Collaboration ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | |
| Best Rap Song ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | ||
| MOBO Awards | Best Song ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | |
| MTV Australia Awards | Best Video ("Low" with T-Pain) | Nominated | |
| Best Collaboration ("Running Back" with Jessica Mauboy) | Nominated | ||
| MTV Video Music Awards | Best Hip-Hop Video ("Right Round" with Kesha) | Nominated | |
| NT Indigenous Music Awards | Single Release of the Year ("Running Back" with Jessica Mauboy) | Won | |
| People's Choice Awards | Favorite Hip-Hop Song ("Low" with T-Pain) | Won | |
| Teen Choice Awards | Best Hip-Hop Rap Track ("Right Round" with Kesha) | Nominated | |
| 2010 | APRA Awards | Urban Work of the Year ("Running Back" with Jessica Mauboy) | Nominated |
| Grammy Awards | Best Rap Album (R.O.O.T.S.) | Nominated | |
| People's Choice Awards | Hip-Hop Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Teen Choice Awards | Single by Male Artist ("Good Feeling") | Nominated |
| R&B/Hip-Hop Artist | Nominated | ||
| R&B/Hip-Hop Song ("Wild Ones" with Sia) | Nominated | ||
| Summer Music Star Male | Nominated |
References
Other websites
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