Shaboozey Explained How His Real Name Inspired His Stage Name, And I Totally Get It Now

Shaboozey is undoubtedly one of the biggest breakout stars in music this year.

You've definitely heard his hit "A Bar Song (Tipsy)," which has gone five-times platinum in the U.S. and is the longest-running #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 this year so far...

...And he also contributed to several songs on Beyoncé's latest album Cowboy Carter, including "SWEET ★ HONEY ★ BUCKIIN."

So, Shaboozey's real name is Collins Obinna Chibueze — and after reading that, you may be wondering, "Where'd he get Shaboozey from?"

Well, fear not — because in a new interview with Billboard, Shaboozey revealed all.

Shaboozey explained that he took on the moniker after hearing his high school football coach mangle the spelling of his last name while growing up in Virginia.

So, Shaboozey flipped "Chibueze" into "Shaboozey" — simple as that.

“It could be a little confusing at times,” he explained. “Hearing your name [mispronounced] during attendance was always a thing; you felt like you had to make it easier for everyone else to understand.”

So there you have it. If you want to learn more about Shaboozey, you can read the rest of the interview here.