Loe Shimmy

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Loe Shimmy
Born
Shamar Williams Cox

(1999-03-24) March 24, 1999
OriginPompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
Genres
[1]
OccupationRapper
Years active2020–present
Labels
  • Rebel
  • gamma.
  • Open Shift Distribution

Shamar Williams Cox (born March 24, 1999), known professionally as Loe Shimmy, is an American rapper from Pompano Beach, Florida. His music has been described as having a "laid-back sound" and a distinctive "wobbly nasal croak". He is best known for his 2025 single "3am" (with Don Toliver), which entered the Billboard Hot 100.

Early life

Shamar Williams Cox grew up in Pompano Beach, Florida.[2][3] As an adolescent he played football in the free safety position.[2]

Career

Cox began his music career in 2020, releasing music on SoundCloud.[4][5] In 2020, he released his debut EP, Zombie Land.[6][5] He released his World War Z EP later that year.[6] His debut album, Zuper PowerZ, was released in 2021.[6] He released his second full-length project, Z End, in 2022.[6]

He went on a two-year hiatus following the death of his brother due to gun violence.[4][7]

He featured on Kodak Black's 2023 album Pistolz & Pearlz.[8]

In March 2024, he released his album Zombieland 2, which charted on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.[6] The EP contained the song "For Me", which debut at 78 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[9] In June 2024, he released a deluxe edition to Zombieland 2, titled Zombieland 2.6.[10] He supported Sexyy Redd's Sexyy Red 4 President Tour and Rob49 & Skilla Baby's Vultures Eat The Most Tour in 2024.[11][12][7] In October 2024, he released The Z Files, which contained a number of remasters of previous songs.[13] He released Nardy World in November 2024, which contained a remix to "For Me" featuring Brent Faiyaz.[14][13] The album was dedicated to his late brother, Nardy.[4]

He opened for Lil Baby's WHAM tour in 2025 and performed at 2025 Rolling Loud California.[15][16][17] In June 2025, he was selected as a 2025 XXL Freshman.[18] He released his album Rockstar Junkie on July 18, 2025.[19] The single "3am" with Don Toliver, from Rockstar Junkie, peaked at number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100.[20]

Artistry

His music has been described as having a "laid-back sound"[21][22] with "melodic yet coarse songs that combine old-school and contemporary Southern rap"[14] and a distinctive "wobbly nasal croak".[23]

He has called Future and the Weeknd as inspirations for his music.[24]

Discography

Studio albums

Title EP details
Zombieland 2
  • Released: March 22, 2024
  • Label: Open Shift
  • Format: LP, digital download, streaming
Rockstar Junkie
  • Released: July 18, 2025
  • Label: Rebel, Gamma
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Compilation albums

Title EP details
The Z Files
  • Released: October 4, 2024
  • Label: Open Shift
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes

Title EP details
Zuper Powerz
  • Released: June 26, 2021
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Z End
  • Released: March 23, 2022
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Nardy World
  • Released: November 8, 2024
  • Label: Open Shift
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Extended plays

Title EP details
Zombie Land
  • Released: April 18, 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
World War Z
  • Released: November 26, 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Charted singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[25]		 US
R&B/HH
[26]
"For Me"
(solo or remix with Brent Faiyaz)		 2024 78 20 Zombieland 2 and Nardy World
"3am"
(with Don Toliver)		 2025 71 14 Rockstar Junkie

Other charted songs

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[25]		 US
R&B/HH
[26]		 CAN
[28]		 WW
[29]
"I'm Spent"
(with Drake)		 2026 34 23 55 63 Habibti

References

  1. https://www.thefader.com/2025/07/17/loe-shimmy-rockstar-junkie-rob49-interview
  2. Medithi, Vivian (July 17, 2025). "Loe Shimmy's Rockstar Junkie will bring his "groovy trap" music to the world". The Fader. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  3. Callender, Brandon (September 27, 2022). "The Rap Report: Tae Dawg keeps us guessing, 454 stays essential, and more". The Fader. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  4. Green, Walden (November 8, 2024). "9 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  5. Zellner, Xander (April 4, 2024). "10 First-Timers on Billboard's Charts This Week: ILLIT, Love Fame Tragedy, Mark Ambor & More". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  6. "Loe Shimmy Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  7. Langhorne, Cyrus Kyle (November 11, 2024). "Loe Shimmy: The Florida rap heavyweight delivers with an all-out 'Nardy World' album". Attack The Culture. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  8. Espinoza, Joshua (May 26, 2023). "Kodak Black Releases 'Pistolz & Pearlz' Album". Complex. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  9. Zellner, Xander (November 19, 2024). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Loe Shimmy Debuts With Breakthrough Brent Faiyaz Collab 'For Me'". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  10. Horvath, Zachary (June 10, 2024). "Loe Shimmy Extends "Zombieland 2" To "2.6" With 10 Fresh Cuts". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  11. Kaufman, Gil (August 22, 2024). "Sexyy Red Reshuffles 4 President U.S. Tour Dates, Pushes Back Kick-Off". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  12. Grove, Rashad (May 24, 2024). "New Music Friday: Check Out The Latest Tracks From Coi Leray, Vince Staples, Sexyy Red and More". BET. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  13. Horvath, Zachary (November 8, 2024). "Loe Shimmy Selects Brent Faiyaz To Accompany Him For Remix Of Hit "For Me"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  14. Conybeare, Will (June 24, 2025). "2025 XXL Freshman Class released; 2 California rappers included". KTLA. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  15. Saponara, Michael (February 18, 2025). "Lil Baby Announces 2025 WHAM World Tour With BigXThaPlug & NLE Choppa". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  16. Fisher, Caroline (May 25, 2025). "Loe Shimmy Drops "Juice Wrld" Ahead Of Tour With Lil Baby". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  17. Okon, Wongo (March 14, 2025). "8 Small-Font 2025 Rolling Loud California Artists You Can't Miss". Uproxx. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  18. Cline, Georgette (June 24, 2025). "2025 XXL Freshman Revealed". XXL Mag. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  19. Paul, Bryson "Boom" (June 10, 2024). "Loe Shimmy Showcases His Addictive New Style To The Masses In "Rockstar Junkie"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  20. "Don Toliver Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  21. Wells, Eric (November 17, 2022). "6 Rising Florida Rappers You Need to Know". Complex. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  22. Pierre, Alphonse (May 24, 2024). "Pitchfork Rap Columnist Alphonse Pierre's 13 Favorite Rap Mixtapes of 2024 So Far". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  23. Williams, Aaron (June 24, 2025). "Gelo, Ray Vaughn, And Samara Cyn Enter The 2025 'XXL' Freshman Class". Uproxx. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  24. "Loe Shimmy - 2025 XXL Freshman Freestyle, Interview and More". XXL Mag. July 11, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  25. "Loe Shimmy Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  26. "Loe Shimmy Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  27. "Gold & Platinum: Loe Shimmy". RIAA. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  28. "Loe Shimmy Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  29. "Loe Shimmy Chart History: Global 200". Billboard. Retrieved June 14, 2026.