Channing Nicole Larry (October 9, 1997 – June 11, 2024), known professionally as Enchanting, was an American rapper from Fort Worth, Texas.[2] She was signed to Gucci Mane's record label, 1017 Records,[3] and gained initial recognition for her 2022 single, "Track & Field", featuring fellow rapper Kaliii, which gained over six million YouTube views as of the time of her death. She frequently collaborated with Gucci Mane, alongside Big Scarr, Coi Leray, Foogiano, and Kaliii.[4]
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Birth name | Channing Nicole Larry[1] |
Born | Hanau, Hesse, Germany | October 9, 1997
Died | June 11, 2024 Dallas, Texas, U.S. | (aged 26)
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2019–2024 |
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Website | enchanting1017 |
Early life
editChanning Nicole Larry was born in Hanau, Germany to American parents, and spent her early years in Fort Worth, Texas, and Atlanta, Georgia.[5][6]
Career
editLarry began her music career in her late teens, performing in a church choir and being a cheerleader in high school. After graduation, she worked as a hairstylist and nail technician before pursuing a career in hip-hop and releasing music online.[7][8] On March 11, 2019, Enchanting was featured on Boogotti Kasino's single "Monday", which serves as her debut single.[9] The song earned her recognition, which led to her signing a recording deal with Gucci Mane's 1017 Records, in 2020,[10] and subsequently released several singles and projects, including "No Luv" (2020)[11] and Luv Scarred (2023).[12] On February 24, 2023, she released the single "Tell Me Why" featuring Layton Greene,[13] and was featured on Raedio's song "He Can't Reach" alongside Maiya the Don in October.[14][15]
Death
editOn June 10, 2024, Larry was rushed to the intensive care unit and was reported to be in critical condition following a heart attack, possibly caused by a drug overdose. After false reports of her death circulated on social media, her sister, Kayy Jayy, clarified in a public post that her sister was alive, saying, "Please ignore the false reports. My sister is fine."[16] However, at 2:26 a.m. on June 11, Larry was pronounced dead at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas,[17] after being removed from life support due to complications from an alleged overdose. She was 26.[18] Her management team confirmed her death, and soon after tributes poured in from fellow artists and fans.[19][20]
Discography
editStudio albums
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No Luv | — | |
Luv Scarred/No Luv (Deluxe) |
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References
edit- ^ Elisabeth, McGowan (June 12, 2024). "Enchanting Dead at 26: 5 Things to Know About the Late Rapper". Hollywood Life. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Charisma, Madarang. "Enchanting, Texas Star and Former 1017 Rapper". Msn. Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Matthew, Strauss (June 12, 2024). "Enchanting, Texas-Born Rapper Signed to Gucci Mane's Label, Dies at 26". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Jon, Powell (April 20, 2021). "Big Scarr, Pooh Shiesty, Enchanting, and Gucci Mane are "Ballin In LA" in new visual". Revolt. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Edward, Segarra (June 11, 2024). "Who is Enchanting?". USA Today. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "1017 rapper Enchanting dead aged 26: Inside her cause of death". Capital Xtra. June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Gonzalez, Alex. "Enchanting Says Rap Is a Woman's Game Now". Dallas Observer. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ Nikita, Nikhil (December 23, 2022). "The Rise of Enchanting, How old is Enchanting?". Sportskeeda. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Robby, Seabrook III (February 15, 2023). "The Break Presents - Enchanting". XXL. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Tara, Mahadevan. "Enchanting, Texas Rapper Signes to Gucci Mane's New 1017 Label". Complex Networks. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Cole, Holland (September 1, 2020). "K SHIDAY & ENCHANTING LINK WITH GUCCI MANE AND KEY GLOCK ON NEW BANGER "NO LUV"". Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Kelia (February 14, 2023). "Enchanting New Emotional Album 'Luv Scarred'". Out West Magazine. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Steven, Ward (February 2, 2023). "Stream Enchanting's New Single and Music Video for "Tell Me Why"". Grimy. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "Maiya The Don and Enchanting Collab for "He Can't Reach" from Rap Sh!t S2 Soundtrack". Audible Treats. October 13, 2023. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Hattie, Lindert (October 13, 2023). "Maiya the Don and Enchanting Share New Song "He Can't Reach"". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "Rapper Enchanting, ex-protégé of Gucci Mane, dead at 26 after being put on life support". New York Daily News. June 12, 2024. Retrieved June 13, 2024.
- ^ "Dallas County Medical Examiner Public Info". Dallas County Medical Examiner Public Information Records.
- ^ Lester, Fabian Brathwaite (June 11, 2024). "Rapper Enchanting dead at 26 after reported overdose". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Zachary, Hovath (June 12, 2024). "Enchanting Remembered Fondly By Fans Following Her Tragic Passing". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Malcolm, Trapp (June 11, 2024). "Rapper Enchanting Taken To Intensive Care Unit, Family Confirms". Rap-Up. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ "No Luv - Album by Enchanting - Apple Music". Retrieved June 12, 2024.
External links
edit- Enchanting at IMDb