Lil Xan Biography 2024 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 nameNicholas Diego Leanos
Also known as
  • Diego
BornSeptember 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 active2015–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, 2024 (Early release), September 19, 2024 (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 (2024)
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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