Lil Xan Biography 2025 Latest News, Age, Born, Family, Salary, Net Worth And More

Nicholas Diego Leanos born September 6, 1996, known professionally as Lil Xan or simply Diego, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter hailing from Redlands, California. He gained widespread recognition for his hit song “Betrayed,” which reached number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100. On April 6, 2018, Leanos released his debut studio album, Total Xanarchy. Lil Xan’s stage name is inspired by Xanax, the brand name for the prescription drug alprazolam. He began to gain attention through platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube, with his popularity soaring after the release of the music video for his song “Betrayed” in August 2017.

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The track reached number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100. In an interview with XXL, he revealed that his debut album would be titled Total Xanarchy, featuring collaborations with artists like Diplo and Swae Lee. In December 2017, Leanos announced the Total Xanarchy tour, which sold out in just five hours, according to Billboard. In 2018, Leanos contemplated changing his stage name to Diego to reflect his anti-drug stance, but he later expressed hesitation about fully adopting the new name. His debut album, Total Xanarchy, was released on April 6, 2018. While it received predominantly negative reviews, the album was a commercial success, debuting at number ten on the Billboard 200 and selling 28,000 copies in its first week. The following month, in May 2018, Leanos announced the release of a mixtape called Heartbreak Soldiers, which dropped on July 8, 2018.

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Lil Xan Biography Details

Birth name Nicholas Diego Leanos
Also known as
  • Diego
Born September 6, 1996 (age 28)
Redlands, California, U.S.
Genres
  • Hip hop
  • trap
  • emo rap
  • cloud rap
  • SoundCloud rap
  • pop rap
  • mumble rap
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active 2015–present
Labels
  • Columbia
  • Xanarchy

Lil Xan Early Life

Born in Redlands, California, Leanos grew up in challenging circumstances, with his family living in motels throughout much of his childhood. He attended Redlands East Valley High School but dropped out in his freshman year. Afterward, he spent several years at home without employment. Leanos worked as a street cleaner and also sold drugs before discovering his passion for rapping. Initially, he pursued a career in photography to support friends in the rap scene, but after his camera was stolen, he decided to focus on rapping instead of investing in a new one.

Lil Xan Bio

Attribute Details
Real Name Nicholas Diego Leanos
Stage Name Lil Xan, Diego
Born September 6, 1996
Birthplace Redlands, California
Genres Hip Hop, Trap, Emo Rap, Cloud Rap
Occupations Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
Years Active 2015–present
Labels Columbia, Xanarchy
Website xanarchygang.com

Early Life and Struggles

Topic Facts
Born Redlands, California, September 6, 1996
Childhood Grew up poor, family lived in motels
Education Dropped out of Redlands East Valley High School
Early Jobs Worked as street cleaner, sold drugs
Career Start Transitioned to rap after pursuing photography

Rise to Fame

Topic Details
Breakthrough Song “Betrayed” (2017)
Billboard Success “Betrayed” peaked at #64 on the Hot 100
Debut Album Total Xanarchy (April 6, 2018)
Collaborators Diplo, Swae Lee
Tour Total Xanarchy Tour, sold out in 5 hours

Music and Sound Evolution

Album Years
Debut Album Total Xanarchy (2018)
Mixtapes Heartbreak Soldiers (2018), Heartbreak Soldiers Pt. 2 (2019)
EPs CITGO (2016), Xanarchy (2017)
Collaborations Featured artists like Lil Tracy, Chris Miles

Album and Mixtape Releases

Release Title Release Date
Total Xanarchy April 6, 2018
Heartbreak Soldiers July 8, 2018
Heartbreak Soldiers Pt. 2 March 20, 2019
Diego September 6, 2025 (Early release), September 19, 2025 (Full release)

Lil Xan Influences

Influence Artists
Pharrell Williams Significant influence on early music
N.E.R.D. Shaped early musical style
Arctic Monkeys Musical inspiration
Mac Miller Personal and musical influence
Drake Inspiration for lyricism and style

Personal Struggles

Issue Points
Drug Addiction Overcame Xanax and opiate addiction
Health Scare Hospitalized after eating too many Hot Cheetos
Mental Health Advocates against substance abuse

Relationships

Relationship Details
Noah Cyrus Dated in 2018, collaborated on “Live or Die”
Tana Mongeau On-and-off relationship, mentioned in “Miss Me”
Annie Smith Fiancée, pregnancy rumors, later split

Collaborative Projects

Project Name Collaborator(s)
have a nice day Chris Miles, Lil Tracy

Legal Issues

Issue Dates
Lawsuit 2016 lawsuit for altercation with a security officer
Bankruptcy Filed in 2023, owes $11.89 million due to judgment

Career Delays

Album Title Details
Be Safe Tribute to Mac Miller, never released
When September Ends Announced in 2019, never released
Sorry I Didn’t Quit Announced in 2020, never released

Current Projects

Project Information
Diego (2025) Released September 6 (early release), September 19 (full release)

Musical Style

Genre Details
Trap Early music style
Cloud Rap Dream-like, atmospheric influence
Sad Rap Part of the “sad rap” movement

Lil Xan Popularity

Platform Facts
SoundCloud Early recognition and growth
YouTube Helped propel “Betrayed” to popularity
Billboard Songs and albums charted in the Top 100

Lil Xan Collaborators

Artist Details
Diplo Collaborated on Total Xanarchy
Swae Lee Featured on Total Xanarchy
Chris Miles Collaborative EP, have a nice day

Lil Xan Net Worth

Lil Xan is an American rapper who has a net worth of $300 thousand.

Lil Xan Summary

Lil Xan a rapper, singer, and songwriter, gained fame with his breakout hit “Betrayed” and his debut album Total Xanarchy. Despite facing personal struggles, including addiction and legal issues, his career continues to thrive with new projects, including the highly anticipated Diego album. Known for his unique blend of trap and emo rap, Lil Xan remains an influential figure in the music industry.

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