Shaboozey Age & Biography

Shaboozey is a 31-year-old Nigerian-American singer from Woodbridge, Virginia, best known for “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”. Born Collins Obinna Chibueze on May 9, 1995, he first found fame on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album in 2024, and his breakout single spent 19 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Collins Obinna Chibueze
Stage Name	Shaboozey
Age	31 years old
Date of Birth	May 9, 1995
Birthplace	Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
Nationality	American
Occupation	Singer, songwriter
Known For	“A Bar Song (Tipsy)”, Cowboy Carter
Years Active	2014–present

Who Is Shaboozey?

Shaboozey is a Nigerian-American singer and songwriter known for the hit single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”, which spent 19 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2024. He first reached a wide audience that year with two features on Beyoncé’s country album Cowboy Carter.

Shaboozey, whose real name is Collins Obinna Chibueze, received five Grammy nominations in 2025, including Best New Artist and Song of the Year for “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”. His album Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going reached the top five of the Billboard 200.

Early Life & Background

Shaboozey was born Collins Obinna Chibueze on May 9, 1995, in Woodbridge, Virginia, to Nigerian immigrant parents. He grew up in Virginia and later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a music career.

His stage name comes from a mispronunciation of his surname, Chibueze. He began releasing music independently in the mid-2010s, blending country, hip-hop, rock and Americana, and his debut album, Lady Wrangler, was released in 2018.

Career

Shaboozey’s early work included the single “Start a Riot” in 2018, which appeared on the soundtrack of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. He continued releasing music independently, building a following with songs such as “Last of My Kind” and “Let It Burn”.

His breakthrough came in March 2024, when he appeared on two tracks on Beyoncé’s album Cowboy Carter, “Spaghettii” and “Sweet Honey Buckiin'”. A month later he released “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 19 weeks, tying the record for the longest-running number-one song in the chart’s history.

His third album, Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going, was released in May 2024 and reached the top five of the Billboard 200. At the 2025 Grammy Awards he was nominated for five awards, including Best New Artist and Song of the Year.

Facts About Shaboozey

He was born in Woodbridge, Virginia, to Nigerian immigrant parents.
His stage name comes from a mispronunciation of his surname, Chibueze.
He appeared on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album in 2024.
“A Bar Song (Tipsy)” spent 19 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
He received five Grammy nominations in 2025, including Best New Artist.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Shaboozey?

Shaboozey is 31 years old. He was born on May 9, 1995, in Woodbridge, Virginia.

What is Shaboozey’s real name?

Shaboozey’s real name is Collins Obinna Chibueze.

What is Shaboozey best known for?

Shaboozey is best known for “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”, which spent 19 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Was Shaboozey on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter?

Yes. Shaboozey appeared on two tracks on Beyoncé’s 2024 album Cowboy Carter, “Spaghettii” and “Sweet Honey Buckiin'”.

Did Shaboozey win a Grammy?

Shaboozey received five Grammy nominations in 2025, including Best New Artist and Song of the Year, but he did not win.

How old is Shaboozey?

Shaboozey is 31 years old. He was born on May 9, 1995, in Woodbridge, Virginia.

What is Shaboozey’s real name?

Shaboozey’s real name is Collins Obinna Chibueze.

What is Shaboozey best known for?

Shaboozey is best known for “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”, which spent 19 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Was Shaboozey on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter?

Yes. Shaboozey appeared on two tracks on Beyoncé’s 2024 album Cowboy Carter, “Spaghettii” and “Sweet Honey Buckiin'”.

Did Shaboozey win a Grammy?