Loe Shimmy

Loe Shimmy
Born
Shamar Williams Cox
OriginPompano Beach, Florida, U.S.
GenresHip-hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2020–present
LabelOpen Shift Distribution

Shamar Williams Cox, 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 singles "For Me" and "3am" with Don Toliver.

Early life

Shamar Williams Cox grew up in Pompano Beach, Florida.[1][2] As an adolescent he played football in the free safety position.[1]

Career

Cox began his music career in 2020, releasing music on SoundCloud.[3][4] In 2020, he released his debut EP, Zombie Land.[5][4] He released his World War Z EP later that year.[5] His debut album, Zuper PowerZ, was released in 2021.[5] He released his second full-length project, Z End, in 2022.[5]

He went on a two-year hiatus following the death of his brother due to gun violence.[3][6]

He featured on Kodak Black's 2023 album Pistolz & Pearlz.[7]

In March 2024, he released his album Zombieland 2, which charted on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.[5] The EP contained the song "For Me", which debut at 78 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[8] In June 2024, he released a deluxe edition to Zombieland 2, titled Zombieland 2.6.[9] He supported Sexyy Redd's Sexyy Red 4 President Tour and Rob49 & Skilla Baby's Vultures Eat The Most Tour in 2024.[10][11][6] In October 2024, he released The Z Files, which contained a number of remasters of previous songs.[12] He released Nardy World in November 2024, which contained a remix to "For Me" featuring Brent Faiyaz.[13][12] The album was dedicated to his late brother, Nardy.[3]

He opened for Lil Baby's WHAM tour in 2025 and performed at 2025 Rolling Loud California.[14][15][16] In June 2025, he was selected as a 2025 XXL Freshman.[17] He released his album Rockstar Junkie on July 18, 2025.[18] The single "3am" with Don Toliver, from Rockstar Junkie, peaked at number 71 on the Billboard Hot 100.[19]

Artistry

His music has been described as having a "laid-back sound"[20][21] with "melodic yet coarse songs that combine old-school and contemporary Southern rap"[13] and a distinctive "wobbly nasal croak".[22]

He has called Future and the Weeknd as inspirations for his music.[23]

Discography

  • Zombie Land (2020)
  • World War Z (2020)
  • Zuper PowerZ (2021)
  • Z End (2022)
  • Zombieland 2 (2024)
  • The Z Files (2024)
  • Nardy World (2024)
  • Rockstar Junkie (2025)

References

  1. ^ a b 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.
  2. ^ Callender, Brandon (September 27, 2022). "The Rap Report: Tae Dawg keeps us guessing, 454 stays essential, and more". The Fader. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c Green, Walden (November 8, 2024). "9 Albums Out This Week You Should Listen to Now". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  4. ^ a b 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.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Loe Shimmy Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  6. ^ a b 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.
  7. ^ Espinoza, Joshua (May 26, 2023). "Kodak Black Releases 'Pistolz & Pearlz' Album". Complex. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  8. ^ Zellner, Xander (November 19, 2024). "Hot 100 First-Timers: Loe Shimmy Debuts With Breakthrough Brent Faiyaz Collab 'For Me'". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  9. ^ Horvath, Zachary (June 10, 2024). "Loe Shimmy Extends "Zombieland 2" To "2.6" With 10 Fresh Cuts". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  10. ^ Kaufman, Gil (August 22, 2024). "Sexyy Red Reshuffles 4 President U.S. Tour Dates, Pushes Back Kick-Off". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ a b Horvath, Zachary (November 8, 2024). "Loe Shimmy Selects Brent Faiyaz To Accompany Him For Remix Of Hit "For Me"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  13. ^ a b Conybeare, Will (June 24, 2025). "2025 XXL Freshman Class released; 2 California rappers included". KTLA. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  14. ^ Saponara, Michael (February 18, 2025). "Lil Baby Announces 2025 WHAM World Tour With BigXThaPlug & NLE Choppa". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  15. ^ Fisher, Caroline (May 25, 2025). "Loe Shimmy Drops "Juice Wrld" Ahead Of Tour With Lil Baby". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  16. ^ Okon, Wongo (March 14, 2025). "8 Small-Font 2025 Rolling Loud California Artists You Can't Miss". Uproxx. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  17. ^ Cline, Georgette (June 24, 2025). "2025 XXL Freshman Revealed". XXL Mag. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
  18. ^ Paul, Bryson "Boom" (June 10, 2024). "Loe Shimmy Showcases His Addictive New Style To The Masses In "Rockstar Junkie"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  19. ^ "Don Toliver Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
  20. ^ Wells, Eric (November 17, 2022). "6 Rising Florida Rappers You Need to Know". Complex. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  21. ^ Pierre, Alphonse (May 24, 2024). "Pitchfork Rap Columnist Alphonse Pierre's 13 Favorite Rap Mixtapes of 2024 So Far". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  22. ^ Williams, Aaron (June 24, 2025). "Gelo, Ray Vaughn, And Samara Cyn Enter The 2025 'XXL' Freshman Class". Uproxx. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
  23. ^ "Loe Shimmy - 2025 XXL Freshman Freestyle, Interview and More". XXL Mag. July 11, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
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