Brent Faiyaz is a seasoned figure in the music industry. The R&B artist has been generating buzz online with the official release of his second album, WASTELAND. Brent has been diligently working on his WASTELAND collection for quite some time.
Having collaborated with big names such as Drake, Kanye West, and Tyler, the Creator, whose album “Call Me If You Get Lost” featuring Faiyaz won a Grammy this year and is nominated for another Grammy, Brent’s talent and influence are undeniable.
This renowned singer gained prominence when he collaborated with Shy Glizzy and featured on the GoldLink hit “Crew” in 2016, which was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration and was certified 5x Platinum by the RIAA.
Regarding his personal life, Brent Faiyaz, an American musician and record producer, has never publicly disclosed any details about his relationships. It is unknown whether he is a father. He keeps his romantic involvement extremely private, leaving most of his personal information untraceable online.
Previously, he has been rumored to be romantically involved with Zahara Davis and singer Amber Olivier. These rumors gained traction after being featured on his Instagram feed. However, his Instagram post was later removed after a few days, leaving fans speculating about his relationship status.
Evidently, the vocalist seems to prioritize advancing his professional career over pursuing romantic relationships.
Brent Faiyaz hails from Columbia, Maryland, U.S. He is currently 26 years old, born on September 19, 1995. His birth name is Christopher Brent Wood. He is an American citizen and has African-American heritage.
Faiyaz has cited Lauryn Hill as his primary inspiration. In an interview with FACT, he stated, “Lauryn Hill was the one who inspired me to start singing from a young age.”
To further his musical career, Faiyaz left his hometown of Columbia, Maryland, and relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina, before uploading his experimental music (Black Child EP) on SoundCloud in 2014. He later settled in Los Angeles, California.
His collaboration with Drake on the track “Fooling Around” was released on July 1, 2021. Following this, Faiyaz made appearances on songs from Tems’ “If Orange Was a Place” and Baby Keem’s “The Melodic Blue.” After teasing a project called Wasteland on Instagram, Faiyaz released the track “Mercedes” on December 3.
Brent Faiyaz was born to dedicated parents in Columbia, Maryland, United States. However, much like other well-known parents, his parents prefer a private lifestyle and keep their personal matters out of the public eye. As a result, there is no information available about their professional careers and lives. Additionally, Brent has not disclosed any details about his other relatives.
Faiyaz embarked on his singing career at the age of 12. He acknowledged that his parents may not have always fully supported his musical aspirations as he was “constantly preoccupied” with his passion for music.
His second EP, “Fuck the World,” was released on February 7, 2020, and peaked at number 20 on the US Billboard 200 chart. On September 17, 2020, a day before his birthday, he released the track “Dead Man Walking.” Then, on January 29, 2021, Brent returned with a brand new hit titled “Gravity.”