Markquez Lao Santiago (born April 11, 1988), known professionally as Kid Buu, is an American rapper and singer based in South Miami, Florida. His career has been marked by his attempts to generate controversy as well as his run-ins with the law.
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 Kid Buu in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Markquez Lao Santiago |
| Also known as | Humongous The God, HXTXG |
| Born | April 11, 1988 Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, rapper |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Early life and career
editMarkquez Santiago was born on April 11, 1988, at St. Elizabeth Child Care Center in Jersey City, New Jersey. He later moved with his brother, Jason, and his mother to South Florida, specifically the Hialeah and Opa-locka areas, in search of a better life. He is of Sicilian and Puerto Rican descent.[1]
In late 2018, Santiago changed his stage name from "Humongous The God" to "Kid Buu", in reference to Dragon Ball Z character Majin Buu.[2]
Personal life
editIn 2019, Santiago was convicted on charges of child abuse following a domestic dispute with then girlfriend Blac Chyna.[3]
Santiago is a Raëlian, and claims that he is a clone.[4][5][6]
Discography
editStudio albums
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| Revenge of the Clones |
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Mixtapes
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| Man vs God |
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| Man vs God 2: Agape |
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| Man vs God 3: HXTXG |
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| In Gwalla We Trust |
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| Gwalla 16 |
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| Kaneda |
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| Blind For Love (with Oohdem Beatz) |
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| Blind For Love 3 |
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| What the Game's Been Missing |
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| Blind for Love 4: A Perfect Love Letter |
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| Pink Plan3t |
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| Pink Plan3t 2.0 |
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Extended plays
edit| Title | EP details |
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| Blind For Love 2 |
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References
edit- ^ "Kid Buu claims to be a 2nd Generation Clone that Escaped from Cloning Facility (Part 1)". YouTube. September 8, 2018. Archived from the original on December 14, 2019. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
- ^ "Who Is Kid Buu? Rapper Who Fought Blac Chyna in Hotel Has a Criminal Record, Claims He's a Clone". Yahoo.com. January 30, 2019. Archived from the original on August 22, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
- ^ "Blac Chyna's Ex-Boyfriend Kid Buu Has Child Abuse Conviction". February 4, 2019. Archived from the original on September 2, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
- ^ "Blac Chyna Reportedly Dating Controversial Rapper Kid Buu | Pablo | Jamn 957". Jamn957.iheart.com. Archived from the original on August 22, 2021. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
- ^ "Who Is Kid Buu? Rapper Who Fought Blac Chyna in Hotel Has a Criminal Record, Claims He's a Clone". People.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ II, C. Vernon Coleman IIC Vernon Coleman (October 24, 2018). "Kid Buu Hangs Out With Alleged Clone on Instagram Live - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ "KidBuu.com – Kid Buu – Pink Planet 2.0". December 23, 2023.