Collins Obinna Chibueze, known professionally as Shaboozey, is a Nigerian-American artist born May 9, 1995, and raised in Woodbridge, Virginia. He blends country, hip-hop, and Americana, drawing from influences ranging from classic country artists like Johnny Cash and Garth Brooks to hip-hop figures like Drake and Joey Bada$$. Shaboozey released his debut album Lady Wrangler in 2018, followed by Cowboys Live Forever, Outlaws Never Die in 2022, which explored connections between contemporary hip-hop and 19th-century outlaw music. He gained wider recognition through features on Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter (2024) and his single "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," which achieved chart success and marked a notable moment for Black artists in country music. His third album, Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going, debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200. Shaboozey has received multiple award nominations and recognitions, including a TIME100 NEXT honoree designation and Billboard Country Power Player status.