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Silentó

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Silentó

Richard Lamar Hawk (born January 23, 1998), known professionally as Silentó (), is an American former rapper. Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Hawk is best known for his 2015 debut single "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)", which peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 when he was 17 years old. In 2021, he was arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia after a string of arrests for various crimes and charged with the murder of his cousin. In 2025, he was sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter.

Infobox

Also known as
Ricky Hawk
Born
Richard Lamar Hawk (1998-01-23) January 23, 1998 Stone Mountain, Georgia, U .
Origin
Atlanta, Georgia, U .
Genres
Pop rap
Occupations
Rapper singer songwriter criminal
Years active
2015–2021
Label
Capitol
Website
Official website (archived)
Criminal status
Incarcerated
Convictions
Voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault
Criminal penalty
30 years in prison

Tables

· Discography › Mixtapes
Fresh Outta High School
Fresh Outta High School
Title
Fresh Outta High School
Album details
Released: August 3, 2018 Label: BB&R Enterprises Format: Digital download, streaming
Fresh Outta High School 2
Fresh Outta High School 2
Title
Fresh Outta High School 2
Album details
Released: December 7, 2018 Label: BB&R Enterprises Format: Digital download, streaming
Skyrolyrics
Skyrolyrics
Title
Skyrolyrics
Album details
Released: October 14, 2020 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming
Bars Behind Bars
Bars Behind Bars
Title
Bars Behind Bars
Album details
Released: March 13, 2021 Label: BB&R Enterprises Format: Digital download, streaming
Title
Album details
Fresh Outta High School
Released: August 3, 2018 Label: BB&R Enterprises Format: Digital download, streaming
Fresh Outta High School 2
Released: December 7, 2018 Label: BB&R Enterprises Format: Digital download, streaming
Skyrolyrics
Released: October 14, 2020 Label: Self-released Format: Digital download, streaming
Bars Behind Bars
Released: March 13, 2021 Label: BB&R Enterprises Format: Digital download, streaming
· Discography › Extended plays
SilentóMOB: The Doctor's Exclusive
SilentóMOB: The Doctor's Exclusive
Title
SilentóMOB: The Doctor's Exclusive
EP details
Released: May 10, 2019 Label: BB&R Enterprises Format: Digital download, streaming
Title
EP details
SilentóMOB: The Doctor's Exclusive
Released: May 10, 2019 Label: BB&R Enterprises Format: Digital download, streaming
List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications · Discography › Singles › As lead artist
Title
Year
Peak chart positions
Certifications
Album
US
AUS
CAN
DEN
FRA
GER
NZ
SWE
SWI
UK
"Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)"
2015
3
9
15
16
19
50
11
52
41
19
"No Sense"
2020
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—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications · Discography › Singles › As featured artist
Title
Year
Peak chart positions
Certifications
Album
DEN
NOR
SWE
"Lightning in a Bottle" (Sunny featuring Silentó)
2015
—
—
—
Non-album single
"Dessert" (Dawin featuring Silentó)
17
—
—
IFPI DEN: Platinum
Dessert
"Girl in the Mirror" (Sophia Grace featuring Silentó)
2016
—
—
—
Non-album singles
"Emoji" (Sicko Mobb featuring Silentó)
—
—
—
"Spotlight" (Samuel featuring Silentó)
—
—
—
"Slide" (ELS featuring Silentó)
2017
—
—
—
"Like It Like It" (Marcus & Martinus featuring Silentó)
—
16
48
Moments
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
List of singles · Discography › Singles › Promotional singles
Title
Year
Album
"Get Em"
2016
Non-album single

References

  1. "Rapper Silento sentenced to 30 years for 2021 death of cousin in metro Atlanta"
    https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/rapper-silento-sentenced-30-years-2021-death-cousin-metro-atlanta
  2. XXL
    https://www.xxlmag.com/silento-arrested-hatchet-girlfriend-assault/
  3. XXL
    https://www.xxlmag.com/silento-publicist-statement-arrest-murder/
  4. Maxim
    https://www.maxim.com/entertainment/how-silento-got-nation-doing-nae-nae
  5. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
    https://www.ajc.com/news/silentos-rep-speaks-out-on-rappers-murder-charge-recent-struggles/XVE7CSIBRRDXPKAE7EQFG3XOSE/
  6. XXL
    https://www.xxlmag.com/silento-publicist-statement-arrest-murder/
  7. Vibe
    https://www.vibe.com/features/editorial/silento-whip-nae-nae-interview-359293/
  8. The St. Augustine Record
    https://www.staugustine.com/story/news/2015/07/25/dance-craze-hit-song-gives-rapper-silento-breakthrough/16269648007/
  9. The Daily Dot
    https://www.dailydot.com/upstream/danceon-silento-nae-nae/
  10. Vibe
    https://www.vibe.com/music/music-news/silento-whip-nae-nae-earnings-394221/
  11. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/calum-scott-only-human-ar-exec-alex-wilhelm-signing-capitol-8248050/
  12. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/pro/atlanta-rapper-silentos-road-to-a-label-deal-chart-success/
  13. Consequence
    https://consequence.net/2021/02/silento-arrested-for-murder/
  14. Entertainment Weekly
    http://www.ew.com/article/2015/06/28/black-ish-kids-bet-awards
  15. Billboard
    https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/skrillex-diplo-mad-decent-block-party-cl-vic-mensa-kiesza-silento-6656836/
  16. The Indianapolis Star
    https://www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/09/22/silento-jeezy-indianapolis-empire-yazz-college-football-classic-expo/72614826/
  17. Variety
    https://variety.com/2015/tv/news/teen-choice-awards-winners-2015-full-list-1201571268/
  18. PopCrush
    https://popcrush.com/dawin-dessert-video-premiere-silento/
  19. E! News
    https://www.eonline.com/news/771339/sophia-grace-s-girl-in-the-mirror-music-video-with-silent-can-teach-us-all-a-few-life-lessons
  20. The Hollywood Reporter
    https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/video/kids-choice-awards-silento-performs-874921/
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