| Hobo Johnson Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 85 kg |
| Date of Birth | December 22, 1994 |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
Hobo Johnson is an American vocalist, singer, and musician who has served as the frontman of Hobo Johnson & the LoveMakers. He started performing at a young age and has worked on a number of albums and tracks which include the likes of Hobo Johnsons 94 Corolla, The Rise of Hobo Johnson, The Fall of Hobo Johnson, Typical Story, Hobo Johnson Alienates His Fanbase, Subaru Crosstrek XV, The Revenge of Hobo Johnson, I want you Back, Peach Scone, February 15th, I want to see the World, You want a baby, and Uglykid (ft. Elohim).
Born Name
Frank Lopes Jr.
Other Name
Hobo Johnson
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Santa Clara, California, United States
Nationality
Occupation
Vocalist, Singer, Musician
Genre
Emo Rap, Hip Hop, Spoken Word
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards
Labels
Reprise Records, Warner
Build
Average
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185.5 cm
Weight
85 kg or 187.5 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Mixed (White and Hispanic)
Hobo Johnson is of Portuguese descent on his father’s side and has Mexican roots on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Curly hair
Hobo Johnson Facts
- He was 15 when he started performing music and hip-hop.
- His father kicked Hobo out of his house when he was 19 years old. He then lived in his car.
- For some time, Hobo Johnson was employed at a pizza restaurant in Sacramento but he eventually quit the job in order to pursue his passion for music.
- He initially picked his stage name “Homeless Johnson” but then changed it to “Hobo Johnson” while living in his car, a 1994 Toyota Corolla. Also, he named his 2015 debut album Hobo Johnsons 94 Corolla in honor of his car.
- On September 13, 2019, he released his 3rd album titled The Fall of Hobo Johnson and its tracklist consists of songs like Typical Story, Mover Awayer, You & the Cockroach, Moonlight, Uglykid (ft. Elohim), Subaru Crosstrek XV, All in My Head, Happiness, Ode to Justin Bieber (ft. Jack Shoot and JMSEY), February 15th, I Want a Dog, and Sorry, My Dear. The album debuted at number #99 on the US Billboard 200 chart and number #98 in the United Kingdom.
- As a featured artist, Hobo Johnson has been a part of several songs such as Feb 20 by Tel Cairo, Mama’s House by The Philharmonik, Same Drugs by Jordan Moore & Jmsey, No Toast by Sparks Across Darkness, See You Again by Jmsey, Tamales and Sadness by Pocket Buddha, Basic by Just Friends (ft. Lil B), and Caretaker and Color Out The Lines by Peak Eyes.
- His fellow Hobo Johnson & the LoveMakers bandmates have been Derek Lynch, Jordan Moore, David Baez-Lopez, Ben Lerch, and Jmsey.
- A fan of the Sacramento Kings, Hobo Johnson has referenced them in the lyrics to his song “Sacramento Kings Anthem (We’re Not That Bad)”. The song is about the struggles the team has had in the NBA.
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