Hardo
Hardo | |
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 Barnett in 2020 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Trapnhardo |
| Born | Joseph Barnett Jr. May 6, 1992 |
| Origin | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip-hop |
| Years active | 2011–present[1] |
| Labels | |
Joseph Barnett Jr.[2] (born May 6, 1992),[3] known professionally as Hardo, is an American rapper. He is best known for his collaborations with other Pittsburgh-based rappers such as Jimmy Wopo, Mac Miller, and Wiz Khalifa.
Early life
[edit]Barnett was born on May 6, 1992, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania.[3] Barnett attended Taylor Allderdice High School, where he became friends with rapper and future collaborator, Mac Miller.[4]
Career
[edit]In 2009, Barnett started making music with his classmate, Mac Miller.[5] In 2011, he released his breakout song "Cut Throat".[5]
After being released from jail in 2014, Barnett released the single "Trapnati", which would be the title song for his mixtape.[5] In November 2015, he released the EP "Drug Related", which had features from Shy Glizzy, Trae tha Truth, and Jimmy Wopo, as well as production from Metro Boomin, Sonny Digital, and more.[6]
In March 2016, Barnett released the single "Blasphemy", which rapper 21 Savage was featured on.[7] In late 2016, he released a collaborative mixtape with Jimmy Wopo, with features from 21 Savage and Wiz Khalifa.[8] In late-2016, he released the single "Today's a Good Day", featuring Wiz Khalifa and Jimmy Wopo.[9]
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In mid-2017, Barnett signed a deal with RED Music, an imprint of Sony Music,[3][1] which Barnett claimed that Sony noticed him after releasing "Today's a Good Day".[1] In October 2017, he joined Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley on his "Ain't It A Blessing Tour",[1] later in November 2017, he performed the opener for Tee Grizzley's concert, along with Lil Yachty, Lud Foe, and Sada Baby.[10]
In April 2018, Barnett released the single "Smile", which featured vocals from Latia.[11][12] In 2018, Barnett and Jimmy Wopo were featured on Wiz Khalifa's song "Blue Hunnids", which was featured on Khalifa's album Rolling Papers 2.[13]
Personal life
[edit]Legal issues
[edit]In 2009, Barnett was arrested for the first time, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, on charges of home invasion. In 2010, he was arrested for possession of heroin, and was sentenced to probation.[3] In March 2010, he was arrested once again for possession of heroin with the intent to distribute.
In August 2013, Barnett was pulled over for failing to stop at a stop sign,[14] when police would found 250 stamp-bags containing heroin,[3] leading to Barnett making an attempt to flee, however he was tackled by an officer, he was arrested and charged with heroin possession with the intent to distribute, resisting arrest, and attempt to flee from a crime scene. He was sent the Allegheny County Jail, and his bond was set at $25,000.[2][14]
Discography
[edit]- Fame or Feds: Rap or Bricks (2012) (with Deezlee)
- Trapnati (2015)[11]
- Drug Related (2015)
- Trapn Fever (2016)[11]
- Trapnese (2016) (with Jimmy Wopo)
- Trapway (2017) (with Kizzl)[11]
- The Fame or Feds Story (2018)
- Days Inn (2020)
- Trapn Fever 2 (2020)
- Fame or Feds 3 (2021) (with DJ Drama & Deezlee)
- Top 10 Trappers DOA (2022)
- Trapnati 3 (2024)
- Some Gifts Are Priceless (2024)
- 81600 (2025) (with Heemi)
- 1600 Degrees (2025)
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Pittsburgh rapper Hardo inks record deal with Sony". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. September 27, 2017. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- 1 2 "Wilkinsburg Rap Artist Who Signed $3 Million Contract Jailed, Faces Drug Charges". www.cbsnews.com. September 10, 2013. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Deitch, Charlie (August 10, 2016). "Pittsburgh rapper Hardo's long walk to redemption". Pittsburgh City Paper. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ↑ Goddard, Kevin (October 10, 2015). "Mac Miller Affiliated Rapper, Hardo, Busted With Heroin". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Kramer, Kyle (November 3, 2014). "Listen to "Trapnati," Pittsburgh Rapper Hardo's First Single Since His Release from Prison". VICE. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ↑ Walker, Joe (November 18, 2015). "Hardo - Drug Related [EP]". OnSMASH. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ↑ Ivey, Justin (March 16, 2016). "Hardo Collaborates With 21 Savage on "Blasphemy"". XXL Mag. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ↑ "Pittsburgh rapper Jimmy Wopo joins the million club". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. December 22, 2016. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ↑ M., Emmanuel C. (October 18, 2017). "Hardo, Jimmy Wopo and Wiz Khalifa's Today's a Good Day Video". XXL Mag. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ↑ Mendelson, Jonah (November 6, 2017). "A lethargic crowd and uninspiring openers plague Detroit Tee Grizzley concert". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Robertson, Darryl (April 10, 2018). "Pittsburgh's Hardo Balances Street Life And His Wifey On "Smile" Feat. Latia". VIBE.com. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ↑ A, Aron. "Hardo Releases New Song "Smile" Featuring Latia". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ↑ Berry, Peter A. (October 12, 2018). "Wiz Khalifa "Blue Hunnids" Video Featuring Jimmy Wopo and Hardo". XXL Mag. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- 1 2 "Wilkinsburg rapper Hardo held for trial on felony drug charge". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. December 5, 2013. Retrieved June 15, 2026.