Armani White
White in 2022
White in 2022
Background information
Birth nameEnoch Armani Tolbert
Also known asArmani Blanco
Born (1996-09-25) September 25, 1996
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1]
GenresHip hop[2]
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2012–present
LabelsDef Jam[3]
Websiteawblanco.com

Enoch Armani Tolbert (born September 25, 1996),[4] known professionally as Armani White, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. His single "Billie Eilish" peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 2022, and spawned a remix featuring rappers Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, and N.O.R.E.[5] He is currently signed to Def Jam Recordings.

Early life

During his childhood, White was surrounded by a family that played music which drew his attention towards a career in the music industry. He started rapping in the second grade.[6]

He attended Smyrna High School in Delaware, and later Delaware State University.[7][8]

Career

White released his debut album Keep in Touch in 2019, which he says was inspired from the time spent with his late father.[3][9]

He released an extended play entitled Things We Lost in the Fire on September 10, 2021.[10]

On May 5, 2023, he released his major label debut EP, Road to Casablanco, after signing to Def Jam Recordings. The project featured his song "Billie Eilish" as well as a remix featuring Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, and N.O.R.E., alongside seven other tracks.[11]

Personal life

When White was nineteen years old, his father, Lee Tolbert, was diagnosed with prostate cancer.[7] He died in 2016.[12]

In 2019, White and his brother were arrested for arson after a house fire erupted in their home in Philadelphia. They were sent to jail in early 2020. They were both released within a few months after the charges were dropped. The situation inspired White’s song “Letter from Jail (Freeblanco)” as well as his EP Things We Lost in the Fire.[13][14]

Discography

Albums

List of albums with selected details
Title Details
Keep in Touch
  • Released: November 8, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Formats: Digital download

Extended plays

Title EP details
Things We Lost in the Fire
  • Released: September 10, 2019
  • Label: Legendbound
  • Format: Streaming, digital download
Road to Casablanco
  • Released: May 5, 2023
  • Label: Def Jam, Legendbound
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download

Singles

As lead artist

List of charting singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[5]		 AUS
[15]		 CAN
[16]		 GER
[17]		 UK
[18]		 WW
[19]
"NYC Window" 2017 ------ Non-album single
"Public School" 2018 ------ Keep in Touch
"Casablanco Freestyle" (featuring Sango) ------ Non-album single
"Onederful" ------ Keep in Touch
"Secret Handshake" 2019 ------ Non-album singles
"Stick Up" ------
"Flip" ------
"Jasmine" ------
"Touche" ------
"Black Oak Park" ------
"2maro" ------
"Love, Dad" ------
"Thanksgiving" ------
"Letter from Jail (Freeblanco)" 2020 ------ Non-album single
"Danny Mac" ------ Things We Lost in the Fire
"20 Dollar Christmas" (with Louis Futon and Mae.Sun) ------ Non-album single
"Grateful" 2021 ----- Things We Lost in the Fire
"Billie Eilish" 2022 583345446587 Road to Casablanco
"Diamond Dallas" ------ Non-album single
"Goated" (featuring Denzel Curry) 2023 ------ Road to Casablanco and Madden NFL 24
"Gnarly" (with Jeleel) ------ TBA
"Silver Tooth" (with ASAP Ferg) ------ Road to Casablanco
List of charting singles, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[5]		 AUS
[23]		 CAN
[24]		 GER
[25]		 UK
[26]		 WW
[27]
"Rewind" (Louis Futon featuring Ashe and Armani White) 2017 ------ Non-album single
"Mexico" (Abhi the Nomad featuring Armani White) 2021 ------ Abhi vs the Universe
"Baazigar" (DIVINE featuring Armani White)[28] 2022 ------ Gunehgar
"No Bad Days" (Remix) (Macklemore featuring Armani White and Collett) 2023 ------ Ben

References

  1. ↑ Robby, Seabrook III (August 29, 2022). "The Break Presents: Armani White". XXL.
  2. ↑ Ardrey, Taylor (August 16, 2022). "In six months, rising West Philly rapper Armani White went from TikTok sensation with his viral hit 'Billie Eilish' to a record deal with Def Jam. Here's how he did it". Insider.
  3. 1 2 Rouhani, Neena (August 17, 2022). "Armani White: August R&B/Hip-Hop Rookie of the Month". Billboard.
  4. ↑ "Armani White Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved November 5, 2022.
  5. 1 2 3 "Hot 100: Week of October 22, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  6. ↑ Bossi, Andrea (September 1, 2022). "How Armani White Paved His Path To 41 Billion Streams, 'BILLIE EILISH' Hit". Forbes.
  7. 1 2 Armstrong, Megan (December 3, 2018). "Armani White on How Five-Year-Old Niece Helped Craft Comeback Record 'Onederful'". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  8. ↑ https://www.inquirer.com/philly/entertainment/music/20150709_New-Age-nerd-rapper_phenom.html
  9. ↑ White, Armani (December 17, 2019). "The Making of Armani White's 'Keep In Touch,' in His Own Words". DJBooth. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  10. ↑ Things We Lost in the Fire - EP by Armani White, September 10, 2021, retrieved May 29, 2023
  11. ↑ Road to CASABLANCO. by Armani White, May 5, 2023, retrieved May 29, 2023
  12. ↑ Armstrong, Megan (December 3, 2018). "Armani White on How Five-Year-Old Niece Helped Craft Comeback Record 'Onederful'". Billboard. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
  13. ↑ Mally (September 16, 2021). "Interview: Armani White Shares Story Behind 'Things We Lost In The Fire'". Swidlife. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Armani White On "Grateful", Upcoming Project, Criminal Justice Reform". New York's Power 105.1 FM. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  15. ↑ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. October 10, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  16. ↑ "Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 22, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  17. ↑ "Armani White – Billie Eilish". offiziellecharts.de (in German). Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  18. ↑ "Armani White | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Billboard Global 200: Week of October 1, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  20. ↑ "American certifications – Armani White". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  21. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  22. ↑ "Canadian certifications – Armani White". Music Canada. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  23. ↑ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. October 10, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  24. ↑ "Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 22, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  25. ↑ "Armani White – Billie Eilish". offiziellecharts.de (in German). Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  26. ↑ "Armani White | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  27. ↑ "Billboard Global 200: Week of October 1, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2022.
  28. ↑ DIVINE - Baazigar feat. Armani White | Prod. by Karan Kanchan | Official Music Video, retrieved June 6, 2023
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