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Logic
Born	Sir Robert Bryson Hall II (1990-01-22) January 22, 1990 Rockville, Maryland, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer
Years active	2009–present
Known for	Young Sinatra mixtape series, albums Everybody, YSIV, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind

Sir Robert Bryson Hall II (born January 22, 1990), professionally recognized as Logic, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer originating from Gaithersburg, Maryland. His career began with the mixtape Psychological: The Mixtape (2009), released under the moniker Psychological, which he later abbreviated to Logic. He rose to wider recognition through the Young Sinatra mixtape series starting in 2011; the third installment, Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever (2013), garnered critical praise and led to a recording deal with Def Jam Recordings. Logic's first two studio albums—Under Pressure (2014) and The Incredible True Story (2015)—both achieved top-five positions on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and received platinum certification.

Following these, his subsequent three albums—Everybody (2017), YSIV (2018), and Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2019)—each debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. The album Everybody included the single "1-800-273-8255" featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid, which reached the top three on the Hot 100 chart. Meanwhile, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind contained the top-five hit "Homicide" with Eminem. After releasing his sixth studio album, No Pressure in 2020, Logic announced a temporary retirement from music; however, he made a comeback with his seventh mixtape Bobby Tarantino III in 2021. His seventh studio album, Vinyl Days (2022), marked his final project under Def Jam Records, with later albums College Park (2023) and Ultra 85 (2024) being independently issued.

Logic has earned two nominations for Grammy Award. Expanding his creative ventures into literature, he published the novel Supermarket in 2019 accompanied by a soundtrack; despite receiving mixed critiques, the book secured a spot on the New York Times Best Seller list. His memoir titled This Bright Future was released in 2021. Additionally, Logic has established himself as a notable live streamer and made history by signing an exclusive contract with Twitch in 2020, becoming the first musician to do so.

Early life and education

Sir Robert Bryson Hall II entered the world on January 22, 1990, at Shady Grove Hospital located in Rockville, Maryland. He is the child of Robert Bryson Hall, an African American native of Maryland, and a Caucasian mother; together they have seven half-siblings. Raised in Gaithersburg’s West Deer Park neighborhood, Logic experienced a challenging upbringing marked by his father's struggle with cocaine addiction and his mother's battle with alcoholism. Although initially distant from his father, Logic reestablished their relationship as his musical career advanced. During his teenage years, he observed his brothers selling crack cocaine within their community—including transactions involving their father—and has acknowledged that these experiences provided him insight into drug production.

He attended Gaithersburg High School but was expelled during tenth grade due to failing nearly all subjects except English. Reflecting on this period, Logic stated that the school had essentially given up on him because of his academic shortcomings.

2005–2012: Initial stages and multiple mixtapes

At the age of 13, Logic encountered Solomon Taylor, who took on the role of his mentor. After viewing Kill Bill: Volume 1, he became deeply inspired by the hip hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, sparking his passion for rap. Taylor aided him by supplying instrumental tracks to craft lyrics over. In 2009, Logic performed under the alias "Psychological," highlighting his emphasis on intellectually stimulating music. He released an unofficial mixtape titled Psychological – Logic: The Mixtape, which led to opportunities opening for artists such as Pitbull, EPMD, Method Man, Redman, and Ludacris in Maryland. Eventually, he shortened his stage name to simply "Logic."

Logic’s inaugural official mixtape, Young, Broke & Infamous, was unveiled on December 15, 2010. It garnered favorable critiques and helped him build an early fan following. After hearing the mixtape, Chris Zarou, president of Visionary Music Group, signed Logic to the label. Logic likened Visionary Music Group’s independent business model to that of Roc-A-Fella Records, emphasizing artistic freedom. The mixtape achieved over 300,000 downloads on DatPiff. In 2011, he dropped his second mixtape, Young Sinatra, the first installment in the Young Sinatra series, which received critical praise from outlets including XXL. Songs like "All I Do" and "Mind of Logic" highlighted his creative process and ambition; notably, the video for "All I Do" surpassed one million views on YouTube within a week.

On April 30, 2012, Logic released his third mixtape titled Young Sinatra: Undeniable, which delved into personal issues such as his father’s substance abuse and his mother’s stabbing incident. He stressed that the evolution in his sound represented growth rather than a departure from his roots, aiming to appeal both to casual listeners and dedicated lyric enthusiasts. Following this release, Logic embarked on his first nationwide headlining tour called the Visionary Music Group Tour.

2012–2013: Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever and signing with a major label

In early 2013, Logic appeared on XXL magazine's yearly "Top 10 Freshmen List," sharing the spotlight with artists like Travis Scott, Joey Badass, and Schoolboy Q. He completed his initial European tour in March 2013 and announced his fourth mixtape, Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever, which was released on May 7. To support this project, he initiated the two-month Welcome to Forever Tour. The mixtape was met with critical acclaim for demonstrating his rapid artistic development and versatility and has been downloaded more than 900,000 times on DatPiff.

On April 15 of the same year, Logic inked a deal with Def Jam Recordings, appointing producer No I.D. as executive producer for his debut studio album. Expressing excitement about joining Def Jam and collaborating with No I.D., Logic described this move as a significant milestone in his career. Later that year, he joined Kid Cudi, Big Sean, and Tyler, the Creator for "The Cud Life Tour 2013."

2013–2014: Release of Under Pressure

On November 5, Logic revealed that producers No I.D., Hit-Boy, 6ix, and C-Sick would contribute to his debut album’s production, with No I.D. and 6ix serving as executive producers. On January 27, 2014, Visionary Music Group dropped "24 Freestyle," marking the first collaborative effort among VMG artists. In February of that year, Logic joined EDM group Krewella on their Verge Campus Spring Tour.

April saw the release of "Now," a track originally intended for a free EP titled While You Wait, accompanied by a month-long tour featuring VMG artist Quest. Additional singles from this project included "Alright" featuring Big Sean on April 22 and "Finding Forever" on May 7.

By mid-2014, Logic confirmed that no guest features would appear on his debut album to maintain its personal nature. On August 27, he released "Driving Ms. Daisy," featuring Childish Gambino. The album’s title and its October 21 release date were announced in September. The lead single and title track debuted on September 15, followed by the second single "Buried Alive" on October 14.

Under Pressure entered the US Billboard 200 chart at number four, selling more than 70,000 copies during its first week.

On November 12, Logic made his network television debut performing "I'm Gone" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, accompanied by The Roots, 6ix, and DJ Rhetorik.

2015–2016: The Incredible True Story and Bobby Tarantino

On September 8, Logic unveiled the trailer for his sophomore studio album, describing it as a "sci-fi motion picture epic" set a century ahead, in a future where Earth has become unlivable. The storyline centers on characters embarking on a journey to a new world called Paradise, with the album The Incredible True Story serving as its soundtrack. Logic, alongside Steven Blum, Kevin Randolph, and Anna Elyse Palchikoff, provided voices for the main characters; Palchikoff also took part in promotional panels during New York Comic Con in both 2015 and 2016.

The album’s lead single, "Young Jesus," featuring Big Lenbo, was released on September 22, 2015. It was followed by "Like Woah" on October 14 and "Fade Away" on November 5. Upon release, the album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 chart with first-week sales reaching 135,000 units and secured the top spot on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It earned widespread critical praise and was supported by The Incredible World Tour during spring 2016.

After completing this tour, Logic co-headlined The Endless Summer Tour alongside rapper G-Eazy in summer 2016, with support from YG and Yo Gotti. Prior to the tour’s start, he dropped "Flexicution" on June 14, marking his first entry onto the Billboard Hot 100, where it peaked at number 100. Additionally, he contributed to "Sucker for Pain," part of the Suicide Squad soundtrack, which climbed to number 15 on the Hot 100. On June 24, Logic released "Wrist," featuring Pusha T.

Unexpectedly, on July 1, 2016, Logic released his fifth mixtape, Bobby Tarantino, via Twitter. This mixtape included singles such as "Flexicution" and "Wrist," ultimately reaching number 12 on the US Billboard 200 chart.

On October 3, Logic disclosed that his third studio album was initially titled AfricAryaN, explaining that it delves into his mixed-race background and cultural viewpoints.

2017–2018: Everybody, Bobby Tarantino II and YSIV

On March 29, 2017, Logic announced his third studio album titled Everybody, unveiling cover artwork created by Sam Spratt and direction by Andy Hines. The album was officially released on May 5, 2017, featuring three singles: the title track "Everybody," "Black Spiderman" with Damian Lemar Hudson, and "1-800-273-8255" featuring Alessia Cara and Khalid. Upon release, Everybody debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, moving 247,000 album-equivalent units including 196,000 in pure sales. Despite this achievement, it recorded the largest drop in sales during its second week—a decline of 96% to just 8,000 copies sold. The single "1-800-273-8255", which is linked to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, received a 5× platinum certification from the RIAA and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In August of that year, Logic guest-starred as himself in an episode of the animated series Rick and Morty, portraying a festival headliner. Later in November, he collaborated with Rag'n'Bone Man on "Broken People" for the Netflix film Bright soundtrack.

On February 23, 2018, Logic released "44 More," a follow-up to "44 Bars" from his 2016 mixtape Bobby Tarantino. This track peaked at number 22 on the US Hot 100 chart. Subsequent releases included "Overnight" on February 27 and "Everyday," a collaboration with producer Marshmello, released on March 2. On March 7, he announced his sixth mixtape titled Bobby Tarantino II, promoted with a video featuring characters from Rick and Morty. Released on March 9 through Def Jam and Visionary Music Group, this mixtape featured guest appearances by 2 Chainz, Big Sean, and Wiz Khalifa. It debuted at number one in the United States—marking Logic’s second consecutive chart-topping project. On March 30, Logic appeared in the premiere episode of Netflix’s documentary series Rapture.

Logic’s fourth studio album, YSIV, was released on September 28, 2018. It was preceded by singles including "One Day" featuring Ryan Tedder, "The Return," and "Everybody Dies". The album features "Wu Tang Forever", which includes all surviving members of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan. During this period, Logic also announced intentions to write a novel and star in a film currently under development.

2019–2021: Supermarket, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, No Pressure, and retirement

On January 18, 2019, Logic unveiled "Keanu Reeves," the initial single from his forthcoming fifth studio album. Subsequently, on March 26, 2019, he introduced Supermarket, a novel paired with an accompanying soundtrack that marked his foray into alternative rock. While the book achieved the status of a New York Times No. 1 bestseller, the soundtrack faced critical disapproval and reached only No. 56 on the US Billboard 200 chart. On March 19, Logic revealed details about his fifth studio album, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, simultaneously releasing its title track. The album’s third single, "Homicide," featuring Eminem, debuted on May 3 and climbed to No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album itself entered the US Billboard 200 at No. 1, marking Logic’s third album to top the chart.

Logic took on a minor acting role by providing voice work and motion capture for an antagonist in the video game The Last of Us Part II, which launched on June 19, 2020. On July 16 of that year, he announced that his sixth album, titled No Pressure, would be his final studio release as he intended to retire from music to devote himself to fatherhood. Released on July 24, this album was described as a thematic successor to his 2014 debut Under Pressure. Concurrently, Logic began streaming full-time on Twitch under an exclusive agreement, using the platform to create beats live, interact with fans, and play video games alongside prominent streamers such as Corpse Husband and PewDiePie. His inaugural stream doubled as an album listening event during which he delivered a Grammy acceptance speech acknowledging artists like Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and J. Cole. On September 11, he offered fans a free downloadable beat tape titled TwitchTape.

2021–2022: Return to music and Vinyl Days

On March 20, 2021, Logic announced preorders for his autobiographical memoir, This Bright Future, which was published in September and debuted at number four on The New York Times Best Seller list. The memoir chronicles his difficult upbringing and ascent in hip-hop, including the controversy sparked by his hit single "1-800-273-8255".

On April 23, Logic’s YouTube channel BobbysWorld released "Mars Only Pt. 3", a collaboration with producer Madlib under their joint name Madgic. The duo also delivered tracks titled "Raddest Dad" and "Mafia Music".

Logic confirmed his return to music on June 16, 2021, followed by the release of the single "Intro" two days afterward. Over the subsequent weeks, he issued multiple singles culminating in his seventh mixtape, Bobby Tarantino III, which was released on July 30 and included four of those singles.

In August 2021, Logic made his acting debut with appearances in three episodes of the Apple TV series Mr. Corman.

In January 2022, Logic announced his seventh studio project titled Vinyl Days. On April 18, he revealed plans for a co-headlining Vinyl Verse tour alongside Wiz Khalifa to support the album’s release scheduled for June 17. The tour kicked off on July 27 in Irvine, California. On April 22, two singles from the album—"Tetris" and "Decades"—were released, followed by weekly single drops leading up to the full album launch.

Logic also guest-starred in two episodes of the animated series The Legend of Vox Machina on January 28, 2022.

Upon its release on June 17, 2022, Vinyl Days received favorable reviews and featured collaborations with artists such as Action Bronson, Currensy, Russ, Wiz Khalifa, Royce da 5'9", RZA, AZ, DJ Premier, and The Game. A supporting concert tour took place during July and August. Several songs from the album hinted at an upcoming project named College Park.

In the final track "Sayonara", Logic candidly addressed his complicated relationship with Def Jam Recordings: "This what I'ma say about Def Jam... everybody, I fuck with y'all... Any other fuckboys behind the scenes, y'all could suck a dick."

A documentary linked to the album was released on July 13, 2022.

2022–present: Exit from Def Jam Recordings, College Park and Ultra 85

On July 4, Logic revealed his signing with BMG, signaling a shift back to an independent path in his music career. He highlighted the importance of regaining creative freedom and earning respect within the industry.

Beginning in 2022, Logic has put out multiple instrumental beat projects, starting with Peanuts on August 31. This was followed by releases such as Loopin the 1st, Fantastic Beats and Where To Find Them, Picnic, Loopin the 2nd, Super Microphonus, Loopin the 3rd, and Gold Chain.

His eighth studio album, College Park, arrived on February 24, 2023, marking his first independent album since Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever. Supported by four singles including "Highlife" and "Wake Up" featuring Lucy Rose, the record represents a revitalized enthusiasm for hip-hop beyond commercial obstacles. Logic shared his excitement about reconnecting with his audience and delivering genuine music.

On July 5, 2023, Logic announced a collaboration with Rubik's Cube, suggesting the possibility of a signature cube product. That summer, he also released four standalone singles: "Juice II", "Figure It Out", "Check Please", and "Noell". In September, he independently dropped the mixtape Inglorious Basterd exclusively via Bandcamp and YouTube due to sample clearance issues. This mixtape includes demos and freestyles recorded between 2011 and 2023 over well-known rap beats.

Logic’s ninth studio album, Ultra 85, was released on August 9, 2024. Initially teased on his previous album Everybody, it garnered critical praise with some critics considering it his finest work. The album’s release is set to coincide with his science fiction novel of the same title, scheduled for September 17, 2024. The following month, Logic revealed he was working on his tenth studio project titled Phonkedelic, which incorporates elements of Memphis rap, phonk, and rage music. By April 2025, this project had evolved into Sidequest, accompanied by singles such as "It's a Fee", "Everyones Dead Already", "Sold Out", "Catch Me If You Can", and "Goround".

On May 1, 2025, Logic unveiled the trailer for Paradise Records, a comedy-drama film centered around a record store that he directed, wrote, and produced. The film is slated to premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 6, 2025.

Personal life

In 2013, Logic disclosed his past cannabis use and cigarette addiction, dedicating the track "Nikki" from Under Pressure to this personal battle. He began smoking cigarettes at age 13 and managed to overcome dependencies on marijuana and alcohol by 24, committing to quit smoking cigarettes following the album's release. Additionally, he operates a YouTube channel where he shares content related to gaming, his daily life, and freestyle performances.

Logic married singer Jessica Andrea on October 22, 2015. The couple separated in March 2018 and initiated divorce proceedings the next month, maintaining a friendly relationship without any hostility. In September 2019, Logic wed Brittney Noell; together they have two children: a son named Bobby, born in July 2020, and another child, Leo, born in July 2023.

Artistry

Logic identifies Frank Sinatra as his primary artistic influence, which is evident in both his stage persona and the formation of the "RattPack"—a homage to Sinatra's legendary "Rat Pack" and an acronym meaning "Real All the Time." The collective initially consisted of Logic’s manager Christian Zarou, executive producer 6ix, and rappers C Dot Castro and Big Lenbo. He often refers to himself as "Young Sinatra," while calling his female fanbase "BobbySoxers." His mother’s encouragement for him to watch classic black-and-white films nurtured his admiration for Sinatra, whom he credits with influencing his demeanor and eloquence, embodying ideals such as "peace, love, grace, positivity, honor, and valor."

His artistic inspirations extend across various entertainment mediums, incorporating musical influences from A Tribe Called Quest, Mos Def, Outkast, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Drake, Eminem, and the Wu-Tang Clan, alongside cinematic influences from director Quentin Tarantino. In an interview with XXL, Logic highlighted his respect for all hip-hop subgenres and musical styles, which contributes to the eclectic nature of his sound.

Discography

Studio albums

• Under Pressure (2014)
• The Incredible True Story (2015)
• Everybody (2017)
• YSIV (2018)
• Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2019)
• No Pressure (2020)
• Vinyl Days (2022)
• College Park (2023)
• Ultra 85 (2024)
• Sidequest (2025)

Tours

Headlining

• Welcome to Forever Tour (2013)
• Under Pressure Tour (2015)
• The Incredible World Tour (2016)
• Everybody's Tour (2017)
• Bobby Tarantino vs. Everybody Tour (2018)
• Confessions of a Dangerous Mind Tour (2019)
• The College Park Tour (2023)

Co-Headlining

• Visionary Music Group Tour (with Tayyib Ali) (2012)
• Endless Summer Tour (with G-Eazy) (2016)
• Vinyl Verse Summer Tour (with Wiz Khalifa) (2022)

Supporting

• The Cud Life Tour (with Kid Cudi) (2013)

Awards and nominations

Year	Organization	Category	Work Nominated	Outcome
2017	MTV Video Music Awards	Best Fight Against the System	"Black SpiderMan"	Template:Won
	BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards	Most Performed R&B/Hip-Hop Songs	"Sucker for Pain"	Template:Won
2018	Grammy Awards	Song of the Year	"1-800-273-8255"	Template:Nom
		Best Music Video		Template:Nom
	iHeartRadio Music Awards	Best New Pop Artist	Himself	Template:Nom
	BMI Pop Awards	Award Winning Songs	"1-800-273-8255"	Template:Won

‡ Note: Award shared with four additional nominees.

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