Future
- Real Name: Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn
- Nickname: Future Hendrix, Super Future
- Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
- Label: Epic Records / A1 / Freebandz
Biography
Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn (born 1983), known professionally as Future, is an American rapper. He was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia.
In 2011, Future signed a major label recording contract with Epic Records, where he is currently signed. Separately, Future is the founder of Freebandz, a record label with distribution through Sony Music Entertainment.
Since releasing his debut mixtape, 1000, in 2010, Future has released a total of 25 projects, including six albums (Pluto, Honest, DS2, EVOL, FUTURE, HNDRXX), one commercial mixtape (What A Time to Be Alive with Drake) and 17 mixtapes (most notably Monster, Beast Mode, 56 Nights and Purple Reign).
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Why Nipsey Hussle Left "Big" Cardi B & Future Records Off 'Victory Lap'
"'Victory Lap' won't be 'Victory Lap' if you go get to track 9 or track 10 and hear, ‘oh, he's trying to cover the club record.’"
I've Been Sleeping on Future, I Apologize
Admitting you’re an imperfect music listener isn’t easy.
Blueface, Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky & More: Hip-Hop Headlines
All the latest hip-hop news in one place.
Future Estimates He Spends Between "2, 300 Thousand" a Month on Clothing
"It's crazy, I gotta stop."
Future Is the Patron Saint of Male Pettiness
On 'The WIZRD,' Future declares the most grueling type of psychological warfare: a competitive breakup.
Future 'Future Hndrxx Presents: The WIZRD' 1 Listen Album Review
Let the church of Nayvadius say amen.
Future on What Has Changed for Him Since 2011: "$80 Million Richer"
Future is richer, but he is also more mature.
How a Week at Dreamville's 'ROTD3' Sessions Changed My Perception of Access
How artists curate moments for social media is no different than CBS airing the most entertaining and exciting clips from 'Big Brother.'
Mustard Teases New Records with Future, 21 Savage & Meek Mill
Mustard has new music with Future, 21 Savage, Meek Mill, YG, and more.
Future Stopped Drinking Lean But He Didn't Want to Tell Anyone
Future explains why he stopped drinking, but didn't want fans to know.
Future, Meek Mill, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie & More: Morning Bars
All the latest hip-hop news in one place.
15 Rappers as TV Shows: An Absurdly Detailed Investigation
It's time for some wild but perfect comparisons.
How Future Became the Monster of Love
Future’s brand of nihilism creates a home of excess in the heart of sin.