Future
- Real Name: Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn
- Nickname: Future Hendrix, Super Future
- Hometown: Atlanta, GA
- 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).
5 Most Popular Future Articles
10 Rap Album Cuts That Should Have Been Hit Singles
The biggest missed single opportunities from Ye, Hov, Em, K.Dot, Drake, Cole, Wayne, Future, Nas, and T.I.
Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar & Future's "King's Dead" is 2018's First Great Rap Collab
This should be played at high volume, preferably in a residential area.
Our Entire Staff Reacts to N.E.R.D's “1000” Single Featuring Future
"It sounds like playing every song on Jaden Smith’s album at the same time."
30 Best Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of the Decade (So Far), Ranked
The 30 best hip-hop and R&B LPs since January 1, 2010.
How the Serialization of Hip-Hop Is Changing the Way We Listen
Artists no longer need you to love their music forever—just until they release their next project.
Future Makes “600 or 700 Songs” Before Deciding On a Project
"People think we have this process and we don’t do all of that." (Clearly.)
Future & Young Thug 'SUPER SLIMEY' 1 Listen Album Review
Future and Thug’s 'SUPER SLIMEY' isn’t very super, but it is an event.
The Key to Longevity in Music, According to Future
The ATL superstar gives up the key to not burning out as an artist.
Future Is the Most-Watched Rapper & It's Made Him a Lot of Money
It's difficult for most artists to make a living strictly off music revenue, but Future isn't most artists.
20 Best Hip-Hop and R&B Albums of 2017 (So Far), Ranked (Pt. 2)
We look forward to you voicing your complaints. Again.
Flying Lotus Can't Stop Listening to Future
"Which is funny to say 'cause, you know, I don't know if I'm the biggest Future fan."
