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Shy Glizzy
American rapper from Washington, D.C.
This article is about Shy Glizzy. "Glizzy" redirects here. For a definition of that term, see the Wiktionary entry glizzy.
Musical artist
Marquis Amonte King (born December 12, 1992),[3] better known by his stage name Shy Glizzy (stylized as $hy Glizzy), is an American rapper from Southeast, Washington, D.C.[4] He is best known for his guest appearance alongside Brent Faiyaz on GoldLink's 2016 single "Crew", which peaked at number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
Background
Shy Glizzy was born Marquis Amonte King on December 12, 1992, at Greater Southeast Community Hospital and grew up in Southeast DC.[3]
He received his nickname "Shy" during early childhood.[5] As a teenager, he began reading the Quran, then the daily newspaper and stacks of biographies, before starting to write raps.[3