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Hayes performing in November 2019
Background information
Birth name Akeem Ali Douglas Hayes
Born (1992-07-26) July 26, 1992 (age 32)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2017–present
Labels
  • TWNSHP
  • Warner

Akeem Ali Douglas Hayes (born July 26, 1992), professionally known as Guap aka Guapdad4000, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is also a member of the hip hop supergroup Zoink Gang, with JID, Smino, and Buddy. He released his first mixtape Scamboy Color on December 6, 2017. His debut studio album Dior Deposits was released on October 25, 2019.

Musical career

On December 6, 2017, he released his first mixtape Scamboy Color, which included production from Ducko McFli, IAMSU, and Guapdad himself, among others. In 2018, he made a guest appearance on fellow west coast rapper Buddy's album Harlan & Alondra on the song "Shameless".

On January 6, 2019, Hayes was invited to the Dreamville recording sessions for the compilation album Revenge of the Dreamers III. He was featured on the songs "Don't Hit Me Right Now", "Wells Fargo", and "Costa Rica". He talked about the recording sessions in an interview saying "[It was] Life-changing. The best musical learning experience ever."

Throughout 2018 and 2019, Guapdad 4000 released a handful of singles including "Flossin'", "Scammin", "First Things First", "Prada Process", and "Gucci Pajamas". On October 25, 2019, his debut album Dior Deposits was released, including features from Tory Lanez, 6lack, Chance the Rapper, G-Eazy and Buddy, among others.

In 2020, Hayes went on to work on a project that has a story and hidden clues of what this mysterious project is. He worked on the new project during quarantine, due to COVID-19. On April 24, 2020, he released the EP Platinum Falcon Tape, Vol. 1. On August 14, he released the sequel EP Platinum Falcon Returns, featuring guest appearances from Denzel Curry, Deante' Hitchcock, and Boogie.

On March 19, 2021, he released a collaboration album with !llmind titled 1176.

Artistry

In an interview with XXL, Hayes said he grew up listening to artists like Dom Kennedy, Mac Dre, Pharrell Williams, and Kanye West, saying "I take so much. I got so much from them. I like personalities because I got a big one." His vocals and style also get compared to Ma$e, Fabolous, and Cam'ron.

Personal Life

Guapdad was born to a Filipino mother and an African-American father. He highlighted his cultural upbringing and heritage in his second studio album, 1176 ; saying it is a “bridge in commonalities between Asian and American culture”.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details
Dior Deposits
  • Released: October 25, 2019
  • Label: TWNSHP
  • Format: Digital download
1176
(with !llmind)
  • Released: March 19, 2021
  • Label: TWNSHP, 88rising, 12tonemusic, PARADISE RISING
  • Format: Digital download

Extended plays

Title Album details
Platinum Falcon Tape, Vol. 1
  • Released: April 24, 2020
  • Label: TWNSHP (Domestic), Dopamine Music Group (International)
  • Format: Digital download
Platinum Falcon Returns
  • Released: August 14, 2020
  • Label: TWNSHP (Domestic), Dopamine Music Group (International)
  • Format: Digital download

Mixtapes

Title Album details
Scamboy Color
  • Released: December 6, 2017
  • Label: TWNSHP
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Album
"Flossin" 2019 Dior Deposits
"Scammin"
(featuring Mozzy)
"First Things First"
(featuring G-Eazy and Reo Cragun)
"Prada Process"
(featuring 6lack)
"Gucci Pajamas"
(featuring Chance the Rapper and Charlie Wilson)
"Bali"
(with Rich Brian)
2020 non-album single
"Lil Scammer That Could"
(with Denzel Curry)
Platinum Falcon Returns
"No Home for the Brave"
"Alpha" 2020 non-album single

As featured artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US US
R&B/HH
CAN
"Costa Rica"
(with Bas and JID, featuring Guapdad 4000, Reese LAFLARE, Jace, Mez, Smokepurpp, Buddy and Ski Mask the Slump God)
2019 75 30 71
  • RIAA: Platinum
Revenge of the Dreamers III
"Déjà Vu"
(Deante' Hitchcock featuring Guapdad 4000)
2020 Better

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Tesla" 2018 Hugo Joe Hugo Dro
"Shameless" Buddy Harlan & Alondra
"Link Up" 2019 Buddy, Bas, Kent Jamz, JID, Ari Lennox
"Weed & Wine" Safia Mafia Love Kills
"Don't Hit Me Right Now" Bas, Yung Baby Tate, Cozz, Buddy Revenge of the Dreamers III
"Wells Fargo" JID, EarthGang, Buddy
"Love 'Em" Hakeem Cream of Crop
"Dolemite" AD, Sorry Jaynari By The Way 2
"Passcode" 2020 Ari Lennox, Buddy, Smino, Mez Revenge of the Dreamers III: Director's Cut
"No Chorus" Bas, Buddy, Dreezy
"Oaklandish" Too $hort, Rayven Justice Ain't Gone Do It / Terms and Conditions
"People Pleaser"

2021

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