Guapdad 4000

Akeem Ali Douglas Hayes (born July 26, 1992), professionally known as Guap aka Guapdad4000, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is also a member of the hip hop supergroup Zoink Gang, with JID, Smino, and Buddy. He released his first mixtape Scamboy Color on December 6, 2017. His debut studio album Dior Deposits was released on October 25, 2019.

Musical career On December 6, 2017, he released his first mixtape Scamboy Color, which included production from Ducko McFli, IAMSU, and Guapdad himself, among others. In 2018, he made a guest appearance on fellow west coast rapper Buddy's album Harlan & Alondra on the song "Shameless".

On January 6, 2019, Hayes was invited to the Dreamville recording sessions for the compilation album Revenge of the Dreamers III. He was featured on the songs "Don't Hit Me Right Now", "Wells Fargo", and "Costa Rica". He talked about the recording sessions in an interview saying "[It was] Life-changing. The best musical learning experience ever."

Throughout 2018 and 2019, Guapdad 4000 released a handful of singles including "Flossin'", "Scammin", "First Things First", "Prada Process", and "Gucci Pajamas". On October 25, 2019, his debut album Dior Deposits was released, including features from Tory Lanez, 6lack, Chance the Rapper, G-Eazy and Buddy, among others.

In 2020, Hayes went on to work on a project that has a story and hidden clues of what this mysterious project is. He worked on the new project during quarantine, due to COVID-19. On April 24, 2020, he released the EP Platinum Falcon Tape, Vol. 1. On August 14, he released the sequel EP Platinum Falcon Returns, featuring guest appearances from Denzel Curry, Deante' Hitchcock, and Boogie.

On March 19, 2021, he released a collaboration album with !llmind titled 1176.

Artistry In an interview with XXL, Hayes said he grew up listening to artists like Dom Kennedy, Mac Dre, Pharrell Williams, and Kanye West, saying "I take so much. I got so much from them. I like personalities because I got a big one." His vocals and style also get compared to Ma$e, Fabolous, and Cam'ron.

Personal life Guapdad was born to a Filipino mother and an African-American father. He highlighted his cultural upbringing and heritage in his second studio album, 1176; saying it is a “bridge in commonalities between Asian and American culture”.

Discography Studio albums Title Album details Dior Deposits Released: October 25, 2019 Label: TWNSHP Format: Digital download 1176(with !llmind) Released: March 19, 2021 Label: TWNSHP, 88rising, 12tonemusic, PARADISE RISING Format: Digital download

Extended plays Title Album details Platinum Falcon Tape, Vol. 1 Released: April 24, 2020 Label: TWNSHP (Domestic), Dopamine Music Group (International) Format: Digital download Platinum Falcon Returns Released: August 14, 2020 Label: TWNSHP (Domestic), Dopamine Music Group (International) Format: Digital download

Mixtapes Title Album details Scamboy Color Released: December 6, 2017 Label: TWNSHP Format: Digital download

Singles As lead artist + Title Year Album "Flossin" 2019 Dior Deposits "Scammin" (featuring Mozzy) "First Things First" (featuring G-Eazy and Reo Cragun) "Prada Process" (featuring 6lack) "Gucci Pajamas" (featuring Chance the Rapper and Charlie Wilson) "Bali" (with Rich Brian) 2020 "Lil Scammer That Could" (with Denzel Curry) Platinum Falcon Returns "No Home for the Brave" "Alpha" 2020

As featured artist Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US USR&B/HH CAN "Costa Rica" 2019 75 30 71 RIAA: Platinum Revenge of the Dreamers III"Déjà Vu" 2020 – – – Better

Guest appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Tesla" 2018 Hugo Joe Hugo Dro "Shameless" Buddy Harlan & Alondra "Link Up" 2019 Buddy, Bas, Kent Jamz, JID, Ari Lennox "Weed & Wine" Safia Mafia Love Kills "Don't Hit Me Right Now" Bas, Yung Baby Tate, Cozz, Buddy Revenge of the Dreamers III "Wells Fargo" JID, EarthGang, Buddy "Love 'Em" Hakeem Cream of Crop "Dolemite" AD, Sorry Jaynari By The Way 2 "Passcode" 2020 Ari Lennox, Buddy, Smino, Mez Revenge of the Dreamers III: Director's Cut "No Chorus" Too $hort, Rayven JusticeAin't Gone Do It / Terms and Conditions "People Pleaser" 2021QuadecaFrom Me to You