Meet Khalid: Things you never knew about the latest musical sensation!
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Meet Khalid!
His real name is Khalid Donnel Robinson. The word "Khalid" means eternal. He is only 21 years old! For those of you who are on Instagram, his handle is @thegr8khalidSource: Josh Brasted / WireImage / Getty Images
American Teen
His breakthrough song was his single "Location", from his American Teen album which debuted in 2017. It climbed to no. 9 on the U.S. charts.Source: Peter Van Breukelen / Redferns / Getty Images
Not to be confused with...
Khalid and DJ Khaled are not the same person!Source: Kevin Mazur / WireImage / Getty Images --- TOLGA AKMEN / AFP / Getty Images
Mama's Boy?
Khalid’s biggest musical influence is his mother. She was a singer too, but being a single mom, she decided to pursue a stable career in the army to provide for Khalid.Source:
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