SWAE LEE BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, SONGS & FACTS

Swae Lee, born Khalif Malik Ibn Shaman Brown on June 7, 1993, is an American rapper and singer, best known as one half of the hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd alongside his brother Slim Jxmmi, and as the voice behind the diamond-certified hit "Sunflower" with Post Malone. Over the past decade, he has moved easily between chart-topping group records, solo albums, and guest appearances on some of the biggest songs of his generation.

Early Life And Rae Sremmurd

Swae Lee was born Khalif Malik Ibn Shaman Brown on June 7, 1993, in Inglewood, California. He was raised in Tupelo, Mississippi, with his brother Aaquil Brown, better known as Slim Jxmmi. The brothers grew up making music together, and in 2010 they formed the hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd.

Their big break came in 2013, when they signed to producer Mike Will Made It's EarDrummers Entertainment label in partnership with Interscope Records. Rae Sremmurd went on to release four studio albums: SremmLife (2015), SremmLife 2 (2016), SR3MM (2018), and Sremm 4 Life (2023). Their breakthrough single "Black Beatles" (2016) topped the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks and became one of the defining hits of the decade.

Solo Career

Alongside his work with Rae Sremmurd, Swae Lee launched a solo career with his debut album Swaecation in 2018. That same year, he teamed up with Post Malone on "Sunflower," released on October 18, 2018, as part of the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse soundtrack. The song reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, earned two Grammy nominations, and became the first song in RIAA history to be certified double-diamond, or 20x platinum. For more on his collaborator, read our Post Malone biography.

Swae Lee has also lent his voice to other major hits. He featured on French Montana's "Unforgettable" (2017), which peaked at No. 3 on the Hot 100 and was certified diamond, and on Travis Scott's "Sicko Mode" (2018). Read our Travis Scott biography for more on that collaboration, and see our Coke Boys 7 album — French Montana coverage for French Montana's latest work. As a songwriter, he also co-wrote Beyonce's "Formation" (2016).

His second solo album, Same Difference, was released in early April 2026 (April 3 in the US; Wikipedia lists April 4) through Eardruma and Interscope. The 16-track album features Post Malone, Jhene Aiko, NAV, Rich The Kid, French Montana, and Slim Jxmmi.

2026–2027 Live Dates

Swae Lee is also keeping a busy live schedule into 2027. He is set to perform at Le Bataclan in Paris on November 10, 2026, and at the Cherry Blossom Festival in Shillong on November 21, 2026. He will then head to Australia in 2027, with a show at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney on January 8, 2027. See our Swae Lee announces 2027 Australian tour (news) for full details.

Watch The Official Video

Watch the official video for "Sunflower" by Post Malone and Swae Lee below.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Swae Lee?

Swae Lee was born on June 7, 1993, which makes him 33 years old in 2026.

Who is Swae Lee's brother?

His brother is Slim Jxmmi, born Aaquil Brown, his partner in the hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd.

What is Swae Lee famous for?

He is best known as one half of Rae Sremmurd, for the No. 1 hit "Black Beatles," and for singing "Sunflower" with Post Malone.

What is Swae Lee's latest album?

His latest solo album is Same Difference, released in early April 2026 (April 3 in the US; Wikipedia lists April 4).

Is Swae Lee touring in 2027?

Yes. He is touring Australia in 2027, including a show at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney on January 8, 2027.