6 Dogs
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| Born | Ronald Chase Amick May 5, 1999 Dahlonega, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | January 26, 2021 (aged 21) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2016–2021 |
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Ronald Chase Amick (May 5, 1999 – January 26, 2021), better known by his stage name 6 Dogs, was an American rapper.[2] He initially rose to fame when he released a music video for his song "Flossing.” During this time, he also released his song "Faygo Dreams,” which was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[3]
Biography
[edit]Early life
[edit]Ronald Amick was born on May 5, 1999. He preferred to go by his middle name, Chase. He had part Native American ancestry. He grew up homeschooled by his mother,[4] later attending Alpharetta High School, where he started his music career as a 17 year-old junior.[5]
Career
[edit]Amick began posting songs to SoundCloud in 2016.[6] In 2017, he released his eponymous debut album 6 Dogs.[7] Shortly after, he signed a record deal with Interscope records in 2018,[7][8][9] leading him to pursue collaborations with rap media titans such as No Jumper, Cole Bennett, Benny Blanco, and Danny Wolf.
In 2018, Amick co-directed a music video for his single "Buttcheeks,” with executive producer and director Cole Bennett. Later that year, 6 Dogs and Danny Wolf released their collaborative EP 6 Wolves,[10] which included rapper Yung Bans as the sole feature.[11] Also in 2018, 6 Dogs released his single "Off the Gas" featuring Lil Skies.[7] He left Interscope in 2019 to independently release his second studio album, Hi-Hats & Heartaches.
Mental health
[edit]During his career, Amick was open about his struggles with mental health. He was known to suffer from bipolar disorder and psychotic episodes.[12] He shared with fans how he became addicted to Oxycontin after a medical procedure, but later turned to music to treat his condition.[6]
Death
[edit]On January 26, 2021, Amick fell from a building in Atlanta and died. Due to his history of mental health issues, many people speculated that his death was a suicide; however, the manner of his fall could not be determined. Amick reportedly often went to the building's rooftop to stargaze.
Legacy
[edit]His third and final studio album, Ronald., was released posthumously on March 12, 2021.[12] Exactly three years after his death, he made an appearance on Lyrical Lemonade’s debut album All Is Yellow (2024) alongside fellow rapper Snot.
6 Dogs has generated more than 500 million streams on streaming services.
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Details |
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| 6 Dogs |
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| Hi-Hats & Heartaches |
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| Ronald. |
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Extended plays
[edit]| Title | Details |
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| 6 Wolves (with Danny Wolf) |
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Singles
[edit]As lead artist
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Mazi Love" | 2017 | 6 Dogs |
| "Spaceship" | ||
| "Buttcheeks" | 2018 | Non-album singles |
| "OK" | ||
| "Off The Gas" (featuring Lil Skies) | ||
| "Guccy Armor" | 2019 | |
| "Spooky" | ||
| "Gucci Panda" | ||
| "Pokemon x Digimon" | ||
| "Saturn" | ||
| "Max Keeble" | ||
| "Drifting" | ||
| "Waffle House Song" | ||
| "Wallabeez" | 2020 | |
| "Energy" | ||
| "Burberry Weather" | ||
| "Takashi Murakami" | ||
| "Flex 4 No Reason" (featuring Yung Pinch) | ||
| "Starfire (Teen Titans)" | 2021 | Ronald. |
| "Beach House" (featuring RIZ LA VIE) | ||
| "Dawg Shit" | Non-album singles | |
| "Turtles" | 2022 | |
References
[edit]- ↑ Rettig, James (February 5, 2021). "Death Of Rapper 6 Dogs Confirmed". Stereogum. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ Brandle, Lars. "Georgia Rapper 6 Dogs Dies at 21". Billboard. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
- ↑ "American single certifications – 6 Dogs". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 18, 2026.
- ↑ liammccarthy (May 14, 1985). "6 Things You Didn't Know About 6 Dogs". ELEVATOR. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- ↑ No Jumper (January 23, 2018). 6 Dogs Exposed (YouTube video). No Jumper. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
- 1 2 Williams, Kyann-Sian (February 3, 2021). "Six ways in which Atlanta rapper 6 Dogs reshaped SoundCloud rap". NME. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- 1 2 3 "How 6 Dogs' posthumous album 'RONALD.' honours a great talent: "He loved making art"". New Musical Express. March 16, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ↑ "A look back at 6 Dogs' music career". Daily Emerald. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
- ↑ "When Stars Align: A Final Conversation with 6 Dogs". PigeonsAndPlanes.com. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
- ↑ "Who Was 6 Dogs? A Look Into The Atlanta Rapper's Life, Career And Apparent Suicide". OK! Magazine. January 29, 2021. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
- ↑ "6 Dogs and Danny Wolf Combine for New Project '6 Wolves'". HYPEBEAST. May 4, 2018. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- 1 2 "When Stars Align: A Final Conversation with 6 Dogs". Complex. Retrieved September 30, 2024.