Leon Thomas III

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Leon George Thomas III (born August 1, 1993) His maternal grandfather is John D. Anthony, a jazz musician and opera singer who appeared on Broadway in Jimmy and Porgy and Bess. Thomas' parents divorced when he was young and his mother remarried to musician Jon Kevin Jones when he was 6 in 1999. He has a younger half sister through his mother's second marriage. Thomas made his Broadway debut at the age of 10 in 2003 as Young Simba in the Broadway production of The Lion King. In 2004, he appeared as Jackie Thibodeaux in the original Broadway cast of Tony Kushner's Caroline, or Change. and toured with the company during its five-month run in Los Angeles and San Francisco, California. Thomas also performed in the Broadway production of The Color Purple. In 2007, Thomas appeared in the film August Rush as Arthur, performing the song "La Bamba", and briefly after signed a development deal with Nickelodeon appearing as the singing voice for Tyrone in the animated series The Backyardigans. Thomas has also guest-starred on Jack's Big Music Show and Just Jordan. He also appeared as Harper in the iCarly episode "iCarly Saves TV" and was featured on The Naked Brothers Band "Christmas Special".

He played a main character on Victorious, portraying Andre Harris, which premiered on Nickelodeon on March 27, 2010. Thomas also appeared as Andre in the crossover episode between Victorious and iCarly, iParty with Victorious. He also appeared as himself in an episode of True Jackson, VP. On August 2, 2011, the soundtrack album Victorious: Music from the Hit TV Show was released, with Thomas featured in the songs "Song 2 You" and "Tell Me That You Love Me". On June 5, 2012, Victorious 2.0: More Music from the Hit TV Show was also released, with Thomas featured in the songs "Countdown" and "Don't You (Forget About Me)". Victorious ended production in July 2012 and the series' last episode aired on February 2, 2013.

In 2012, Thomas started to record his first mixtape called Metro Hearts; it was released on August 1, 2012. Songs on the mixtape include "Forever", "Bad", "Moving On", "Vibe", "Like Clay", and "Never Look Back". The mixtape also included a cover of Drake's "Take Care" with Ariana Grande. Thomas co-wrote the song "Ain't No Other Me" for the British girl group Stooshe, which features as a deluxe edition track on their debut album, London with the Lights On. Thomas co-wrote four songs on his former co-star Ariana Grande's 2013 album Yours Truly. He also co-produced four songs on the album, in addition to the song "Last Christmas" from Grande's EP Christmas Kisses, as a member of production duo the Rascals alongside Khristopher Riddick-Tynes. His production work under the Rascals was also included on Toni Braxton and Babyface's Grammy Award-winning album Love, Marriage & Divorce, contributing to the solo "I'd Rather Be Broke", performed by Braxton.

On September 24, 2013, Thomas released a new single, "Hello How Are You" (featuring Wiz Khalifa). On January 1, 2014, Thomas released a new mixtape, V1bes, under the name Leon Thomas, via DatPiff. He also announced that a music video for "Hello How Are You" was in the works. In 2016, he served as a co-producer for Post Malone's album Stoney.

In 2016, Thomas released the mixtape Before the Beginning via SoundCloud, which compiled eight songs which he had "[held on] for a long time". In 2017, he appeared in the Kathryn Bigelow-directed film Detroit.

2018 saw the release of Thomas' debut EP Genesis, which featured guest appearances from Buddy and Tayla Parx. The next year, Thomas earned a Grammy Award for Best Rap Song nomination at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards for co-writing and co-producing the song "Gold Roses" by Rick Ross (featuring Drake).

Thomas would also go on to write and produce more records under the Rascals production duo, as well as a solo producer, co-writing, and co-producing two songs on Ariana Grande's Positions, and three songs on Drake's Certified Lover Boy.

In May 2022, Ty Dolla Sign signed a joint venture deal with Motown for his newly launched EZMNY Records imprint, announcing Thomas to be the label's first artist.

He was one of the writers and producers on the track "Burn" by ¥$ (Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign) from their album Vultures 1, released on February 10, 2024. Furthermore, in 2024 Leon won his first Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for his contribution to SZA's hit song "Snooze".

On June 13, 2025, the track "Brown Sugar" was released; a collaboration between Thomas and Dylan Sinclair. Thomas released the NPR Tiny Desk version of "Mutt" on August 9, 2025.

In 2026 he was featured on Chris Brown's single "Fallin'".

On July 31, 2026, Thomas was featured on "Tell Everybody," a track on Nigerian Afrobeats artist Davido's sixth studio album, Oriadé, released via Columbia Records UK. Sony Music described the track, built around the refrain "Tell everybody, how you leave me wanting more," as exploring the vulnerability of love, with Thomas's "soulful vocals and rich harmonies" complementing Davido's performance; its official music video premiered on August 2, 2026.

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2003 Robin and Roger Boy "The Plan" (season 1, episode 3); nine-episode series 2007 August Rush Arthur 2010 Rising Stars JR 2014 Bad Asses Tucson 2015 Runaway Island Evan Holloway 2017 Detroit Darryl 2026 Rolling Loud Filming

Television

Discography

Studio albums Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications US AUS NZ Electric Dusk Released: August 18, 2023 Label: EZMNY, Motown Format: Digital download, streaming, vinyl — — — Mutt Released: September 27, 2024 Label: EZMNY, Motown Format: Digital download, streaming, vinyl 35 50 39 RIAA: Gold

Mixtapes + List of mixtapes Title Mixtape details Metro Hearts Released: August 1, 2012 Formats: CD, digital download Label: Rostrum V1bes Released: January 1, 2014 Format: CD, digital download Label: Rostrum Before the Beginning Released: October 25, 2016 Formats: Digital download Label: Rostrum

Extended plays + List of extended plays Title Extended play details Genesis Released: August 24, 2018 Formats: Digital download, streaming Label: Rostrum Pholks Released: October 24, 2025 Formats: Digital download, streaming Label: EZMNY, Motown

Singles

As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album US USR&B/HH USAdult R&B AUS CAN IRE NZ UK WW "Hello How Are You" 2013 — — — — — — — — — "Favorite" 2018 — — 17 — — — — — — Genesis "Sunken Place" — — — — — — — — — "X-Rated" 2022 — — — — — — — — — Electric Dusk "Love Jones" — — — — — — — — — "Breaking Point" — — — — — — — — — "Crash & Burn" 2023 — — — — — — — — — "Dangerous Game” 2024 — — — — — — — — — Francis "Mutt" 6 1 — 19 41 51 2 17 28 ARIA: 2× Platinum RIAA: 2× Platinum Mutt "Far Fetched" — — — — — — — — — "Rather Be Alone" 2025 — — — — — — — — — "Catching Feelings" — — — — — — — — — Scared of Heights "Lovers or Friends" — — — — — — — — — "Yes It Is" — 43 — — — — — — — RIAA: Gold — — — — — — — — — "Miss U 2" 2026 — — — — — — — — — Girl Music Vol. 1 "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, showing year released and album name Title YearPeak chart positions Certifications AlbumUSUSR&B/ HHNGRNZDSAUK "Rendezvous"(Kronic featuring Leon Thomas) 2017—————— "Sho Enough"(Philly Swain featuring Leon Thomas and Safaree) —————— "Aimless"(Bizzy Crook featuring Lexii Alijai and Leon Thomas) 2018—————— "Too Much"(Bizzy Crook featuring Leon Thomas) 2019—————— "Settle"(Kosine featuring Leon Thomas) 2021—————— "Lucky"(Tish Hyman featuring LaRussell & Leon Thomas) 2023—————— "Sweetness” (Elmiene featuring Leon Thomas) 2024—————— "Here We Go (Uh Oh)" (Remix)(Coco Jones featuring Leon Thomas) 2025—38————Why Not More? "Who Are You Anyways?"(Rory featuring Leon Thomas) —————— "Damage"(Romani featuring Leon Thomas) —————— "Miami"(Odeal featuring Leon Thomas) —————— "Twisting"(Venna featuring Leon Thomas) —————— "Move It Along"(Sasha Keable featuring Leon Thomas) —————— "Fallin'"(Chris Brown featuring Leon Thomas) 2026801968315287Brown

Promotional singles + List of promotional singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album USKid "It's You" 2010 — Rising Stars "Countdown" (Victorious cast featuring Leon Thomas III and Victoria Justice) 2012 10 Victorious 2.0: More Music from the Hit TV Show "Come Clean"(with Michelle DeShon) 2014 — "PLW" 2018 — Genesis "Until the End of Time"(with Coco Jones) 2023 — "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Other charted songs + List of other charted songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name Title Year Peak chart positions Album US USKid NZHot "Song 2 You" 2011 — 8 — — Victorious: Music from the Hit TV Show "Tell Me That You Love Me" — 11 — — "Not Fair" 2025 — — 43 23 Mutt Deluxe: Heel "Dirt on My Shoes" — — — 36 "Watching Us" 76 — 14 — Everything Is a Lot

Guest appearances + List of non-single releases, showing year released and album name Title Year Other artist(s) Album "Sing the Day" 2006 Anika Noni Rose, Harrison Chad, Marcus Carl Franklin Bambi II "La Bamba" 2007 August Rush "I Like That Girl" 2008 iCarly: Music from and Inspired by the Hit TV Show "Free to Fall" 2010 Kyle Riabko, Jessie Payo, Natalie Hall Rising Stars "A Better Day" Kyle Riabko "All I Want" 2011 Roshon Fegan "365 Days" 2012 Victorious cast Victorious 3.0: Even More Music from the Hit TV Show "Yes We Can" 2013 Nat & Alex Wolff, Natasha Bedingfield Throwbacks "Can We Talk" Berner, Erk tha Jerk Drugstore Cowboy "Show Us" 2014 "Miss You" "Nothing" The Best of Both Offices Compilation Vol. 4 "Too Long" 2015 "Fire" 2016 Finding Noyvon, J.Kelr Believe in MPLS "Teacher" Yonni #TheGift "Balance" 2017 RichGains, GLC, Nate Mercereau Gains "Zen" 2018 Bizzy Crook Before I Jump "Arcadia (For the Land)" 2020 WavelQ Arcadia "Lord Knows" 2022 Steelo, Dej Loaf Eldorado Excursions "Patience (Remix) Eric Bellinger New Light: The Remixes "Cowrie Charms" 2023 Yussef Dayes, Barbara Hicks Black Classical Music "Is There Someone New?" 2024 Yung Bleu Jeremy "Guilty" Conductor Williams Conductor We Have A Problem, Pt. 3 "New Flower!" 2025 Aminé 13 Months of Sunshine"Sweet Nuthins" 2026KehlaniKehlani "Run It Up" The Game The Documentary III

Music videos + List of music videos, showing year released, other artists featured and directors Title Year Other artist(s) Director(s) As an artist "All I Want" 2011 Roshon Fegan "Hello How Are You" 2013 Wiz Khalifa "Snapchat" 2015 Yonni, Eric Bellinger, A-Roc, Rayven Justice "Favorite" 2018 Buddy "PLW" €¥£$ "X-Rated" 2022 Benny the Butcher Cameron Dean, Leon Thomas "Love Jones" Ty Dolla Sign Cameron Dean "Breaking Point" 2023 "Sweetness" 2024 Elmiene "Far Fetched" Ty Dolla Sign "Dangerous Game" ESTA. Marti Alonzo "Mutt (Remix) Freddie GibbsDaniil Demichev "My Muse"2025 Arrad Guest appearances "Make It Shine" 2010 Victorious cast, Victoria Justice "Freak the Freak Out" Marcus Wagner "Beggin' on Your Knees" 2011 "Leave It All to Shine" iCarly and Victorious casts, Miranda Cosgrove, Victoria Justice "All I Want Is Everything" Victorious cast, Victoria Justice Lex Halaby "Make It in America" 2012 Anna Mastro "L.A. Boyz" Victorious cast, Victoria Justice, Ariana Grande "Here's 2 Us" Victorious cast, Victoria Justice "You Don't Know Me" Victorious cast, Elizabeth Gillies

Production and songwriting credits Title Year Artist(s) Album Notes "Best Friend" 2013 RaVaughn Writing "Honeymoon Avenue" Ariana Grande Yours Truly "Tattooed Heart" "Lovin' It" "You'll Never Know" "Love Is Everything" Christmas Kisses "Snow in California" "Say So" Smokie Norful "I'd Rather Be Broke" 2014 Toni Braxton Love, Marriage & Divorce "Can I Get a Moment?" Jessica Mauboy Beautiful "Kinda Miss You" 2015 Deborah Cox "Shake That" Samantha Jade, Pitbull Nine "Hide & Freak" SoMo, Trey Songz My Life II "Every Day Is Christmas" The Braxtons Braxton Family Christmas "Something New" 2016 Zendaya, Chris Brown "Yours Truly, Austin Post" Post Malone Stoney Production and writing "Andrea" 2017 Freddie Gibbs You Only Live 2wice Writing "Phone Lit" "Homesick" "Earth Girls" Jesse Boykins III Bartholomew "Reckless" 2018 Arin Ray Platinum Fire "Geek'd" Bhad Bhabie, Lil Baby 15 "Immigrant" Belly, Meek Mill, M.I.A. Immigrant Production and writing "Sugar Free" Riri Neo Writing "This Forever" Kodak Black Dying to Live Production and writing "Butterfly" 2019 Kehlani While We Wait Writing "Woah" Rich the Kid, Miguel, Ty Dolla Sign The World Is Yours 2 "Remember Me" Smokepurpp Lost Planet 2.0 "Summer Magic" Ai It's All Me, Vol. 1 "On My Mind" Snoh Aalegra, James Fauntleroy Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies Production and writing "Gold Roses" Rick Ross, Drake Port of Miami 2 Writing "Crown" Russ "Scary Nights" G-Eazy Scary Nights "You Know Wassup" Kehlani "The Get Down" Arin Ray Phases II "Don't" 2020 Rebecca Garton "Valentine's Day (Shameful)" Kehlani "Superstar" 24hrs, Ty Dolla Sign, DJ Drama 12 AM in Atlanta 2 "Has a Meaning" Sid Tipton, Timbaland Timbaland's Beat Saber Music Pack by BeatClub "Grieving" Kehlani, James Blake It Was Good Until It Wasn't "Envious" Aluna Renaissance "Back It Up" Lil Tecca Virgo World Production and writing "Not Another Love Song" Ella Mai Heart on My Sleeve Writing "Dumb Shit" Good Girl Good Girl "Safety Net" Ariana Grande, Ty Dolla Sign Positions "Nasty" Ariana Grande "I Love Me" Russ "Ain't It Funny" Vory, Meek Mill Vory "Don't 4get" Vory "All to Me" 2021 Giveon When It's All Said and Done... Take Time Production and writing "One Time" MK XYZ Sweet Spot Writing "In the Bible" Drake, Lil Durk, Giveon Certified Lover Boy Production and writing "Love All" Drake, Jay-Z "Pipe Down" Drake "For Tonight" Giveon Give or Take Writing "Wicked Freestyle" Nardo Wick Who Is Nardo Wick? Production and writing "Rent Free" 6lack "High School Crush" 2022 Buddy Superghetto "Heaven's EP" Dreamville, J. Cole D-Day: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape "Rich Shit" Lil Gotit, Lil Keed, Ty Dolla Sign The Cheater "Poison" Jack Harlow, Lil Wayne Come Home the Kids Miss You "Let Me Go" Giveon Give or Take "This Will Do" Writing "Get to You" "July 16th" Production and writing "Lost Me" "Another Heartbreak" "All Wolves Go to Heaven" YoDogg, Cardo Got Wings Raised by Wolves "Seamless" Babyface, Kehlani Girls Night Out "Try" Phony Ppl, JoJo Euphonyus Writing "Snooze" SZA SOS Production and writing "Happy" 2023 Princess Nokia I Love You but This Is Goodbye Writing "Wolves" Lauren Jauregui, Russ, Ty Dolla Sign In Between Production and writing "Undefeated" Mike Dimes Texas Boy "Gone" Kiana Ledé, Bryson Tiller Grudges "System" SheedTs C My Side "Mean It" 6lack "Luchas Mentales" 2024 Eladio Carrión Sol María "Burn" ¥$ Vultures 1 "Ciao!" Bryson Tiller Bryson Tiller "My Way" Charlotte Day Wilson Cyan Blue "Last Heartbreak Song" Ayra Starr, Giveon The Year I Turned 21 Writing "Sweep It Up" Coco Jones "Questions" Mario Glad You Came Production and writing

Broadway appearances The Lion King Caroline, or Change The Color Purple

Tours Headlining Mutts Don’t Heel World Tour (2025–2026) Supporting Big Time Rush – Big Time Summer Tour (2012) Bruno Mars – The Romantic Tour (2026)

Awards and nominations Association Year Category Work Result American Music Awards 2026 New Artist of the Year Himself Song of the Year "Mutt" Best R&B Song Best R&B AlbumMutt Breakthrough R&B Artist Himself BET Awards 2025 Best Male R&B/Pop Artist Himself Best New Artist 2026 Album of the Year Mutt Deluxe: Heel Best Male R&B/Pop Artist Himself Grammy Awards 2020 Best Rap Song "Gold Roses" 2024 Best R&B Song "Snooze" 2026 Album of the Year Mutt Best R&B Album Best New Artist Himself Best R&B Performance "Mutt – " Best Traditional R&B Performance "Vibes Don't Lie" Best R&B Song "Yes It Is" Kids' Choice Awards 2025 Favorite Male Breakout Artist Himself NAACP Image Awards 2012 Outstanding Performance by a Youth (Series, Special, Television Movie or Limited-series) Victorious Young Artist Awards 2008 Best Performance In A Feature Film - Supporting Young Actor (Fantasy or Drama) August Rush