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Armani White
White in 2023
Background information
Birth name	Enoch Armani Tolbert
Also known as	Armani Blanco
Born	(1996-09-25) September 25, 1996 (age 28) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Rapper singer songwriter
Years active	2012–present
Labels	Def Jam
Website	awblanco.com

Enoch Armani Tolbert (born September 25, 1996), known professionally as Armani White, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. His 2022 single "Billie Eilish" peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100, and spawned a remix featuring rappers Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, and N.O.R.E. Prior to this, White was signed to Def Jam Recordings.

Early life

During his childhood, White was surrounded by a family that played music which drew his attention towards a career in the music industry. He started rapping in the second grade.

He attended Philadelphia Electrical and Technology Charter School and later graduated from Smyrna High School in Delaware. Afterward, he enrolled in Rutgers University and later Delaware State University.

Career

White released his debut album Keep in Touch in 2019, which he says was inspired from the time spent with his late father.

He released an extended play entitled Things We Lost in the Fire on September 10, 2021.

On May 5, 2023, he released his major label debut EP, Road to Casablanco, after signing to Def Jam Recordings. The project featured his song "Billie Eilish" as well as a remix featuring Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, and N.O.R.E., alongside seven other tracks.

White is a U.S. Global Music Ambassador, part of a diplomacy program run by the U.S. Department of State.

Personal life

In 2016, White's father, Lee Tolbert, was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He died the same year.

In 2019, White and his brother were arrested for arson after a house fire erupted in their home in Philadelphia. They were sent to jail in early 2020. They were both released within a few months after the charges were dropped. The situation inspired White’s song “Letter from Jail (Freeblanco)” as well as his EP Things We Lost in the Fire.

Discography

Albums

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

References

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• 1996 births
• Living people
• 21st-century American rappers
• American hip-hop singers
• Pop rappers
• Rappers from Philadelphia
• Delaware State University alumni
• African-American male rappers