| Landscape | yes |
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| Birth name | Lawson James Mayo[1] |
| Birth date | September 21, 2007 (age 18) |
| Birth place | Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S[2] |
| Genre | Hip hop[3] · R&B[3] · Alternative[3] |
| Occupation | Singer · songwriter · rapper |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Label | Geffen · Listen to the Kids |
Lawson Mayo (born September 21, 2007), known professionally as Lawsy, is an American singer and rapper. He is known for his single "Hotel" which received traction on social media platforms,[4] including TikTok.[2][5]
Early life
Mayo was born on September 21, 2007, in Raleigh, North Carolina. He stated how his life in North Carolina wasn't filled with much to do, and rather it was very boring. In an interview with Lyrical Lemonade, Mayo stated how he began making music at the age of eight.[6]
Musical style
Using classic R&B as a major influence, he is creating the “Sexxnb” genre, which juxtaposes passion and romance with themes of heartbreak and pain.[6]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Album details |
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| Sexxnb, Vol 1 |
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| Lawsy Pick Up |
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References
- ^ "Lawsy's songs on ASCAP". ASCAP. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
- ^ Galindo, Thomas (August 2, 2022). "Lawsy Interview: 'Hotel' success makes way for a whole new genre". Our Generation Music. Retrieved 2023-09-03.
- ^ Fekadu, Mesfin (2023-06-09). "Young, Gifted and Fly: Music’s 18 and Under Club Is Exploding". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ Vigil, Dom (2023-06-09). "Lawsy Giddy Up". Prelude Press. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Hip-hop festival in Scranton becomes annual event". Scranton Times-Tribune (via 100.5 The Vibe). Retrieved 2026-01-05.
- ^ JackGregory (2022-06-16). "Lawsy talks Sexxnb, his inspirations, the team of producers behind him, and his goals for the rest of 2022 in an exclusive new interview". Lyrical Lemonade. Retrieved 2026-01-03.