G Herbo – Biography, Age, Songs, Net Worth, Facts (2025) & More

“I had to learn that strength ain’t just about surviving the streets. It’s about facing your pain, asking for help, and healing your mind the same way you heal your body.”

Herbert Randall Wright III known as G Herbo is a Chicago rapper from the East Side in a section locals call Terror Town. He was born on October 8, 1995.³ His breakout tape Welcome to Fazoland in 2014 set a tone of calm street storytelling. He joined the XXL Freshman class in 2016 and reached the Billboard 200 top ten with PTSD in 2020. ⁴ Listeners value his breath control and vivid detail. He followed with 25 and Survivor’s Remorse while building a youth wellness effort called Swervin Through Stress that connects teens with therapy and tools for mental health. The music stays grounded in real scenes and steady delivery which keeps new fans engaged and makes his catalog easy to explore in order.

G Herbo Personal Info.

Some verified facts about G Herbo (as of 2025)

• Hot 100 first: The single “PTSD” with Juice WRLD, Chance the Rapper and Lil Uzi Vert became his first Hot 100 entry, peaking at No. 38.
• Album top ten: PTSD debuted at No. 7 on the Billboard 200, marking his first top-ten album. ¹²
• Platinum single: “PTSD” earned Herbo his first platinum plaque. ¹³
• Remix heat: Nardo Wick’s “Who Want Smoke??” remix featuring G Herbo, Lil Durk and 21 Savage spiked into the Hot 100 top 20, showing Herbo’s feature power.
• Festival strides: His Lollapalooza sets helped widen a national live base and proved his catalog’s sing-back power in front of mixed-genre crowds.
• Community work: After years of speaking on trauma he formalized support through Swervin’ Through Stress and related programs that center therapy for Chicago youth.
• Highest chart debut: Herbo’s 2021 album 25 opened at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 which is his best debut to date.¹⁴
• RIAA album plaque: His album PTSD was certified Gold by the RIAA on March 25, 2021.¹⁵
• Viral spark: Drake encouraged Herbo via Instagram DM to release a full version of “Who Run It” helping kick off the viral freestyle wave.¹⁶
• Multi-platinum feature: Nardo Wick’s “Who Want Smoke??” (feat. G Herbo, Lil Durk & 21 Savage) is 3× Platinum as per an official Sony Music press release.¹⁷
• COVID relief: In May 2020, Herbo helped provide 20,000 protective masks to Chicago’s Cook County Jail.¹⁸

Career timeline

Early life and background (1995–2011)

• School reality: He attended Hyde Park Academy High School but left at 16 to stay safe and focus on music.
• Early influences: He names Lil Wayne, Meek Mill, JAY-Z, Jadakiss and Chicago’s early drill rappers as the voices that shaped his flow and detail-driven writing.¹⁹
• East Side roots: Herbo grew up in the Terror Town section of Chicago’s East Side, a place he often describes through precise images: bus stops, corner stores, and the quiet that follows sirens. Those details became the backbone of his writing.
• Fazoland meaning: His debut mixtape title honors Fazon Robinson, a friend killed when they were still teenagers, which turned a personal memorial into a public mission statement.

Mixtapes, partnerships and a voice of his own (2012–2015)

• “Kill Shit” momentum: With Lil Bibby he drew national attention off the back of a breakout freestyle that set up his first wave of fans and press.
• Craft over noise: Critics pointed to breath control, scene-setting and unflinching detail. The result was a mixtape run that aged well beyond internet cycles.
• Nicki Minaj co-sign: In April 2014, Herbo aka Lil Herb appeared on “Chi-Raq” which is a feature that introduced him to a broader audience.²⁰
• Another memorial tape: His 2015 tape “Ballin Like I’m Kobe” was dedicated to his late friend Jacobi D. Herring, adding a deeper layer of grief and loyalty to his music.²¹

Accolades and First National Splash (2016–2018)

• Freshman class: In 2016, XXL featured Herbo on its Freshman cover alongside a class of rising artists who would later dominate playlists and festival stages.²²
• “Who Run It” spark: A freestyle over Three 6 Mafia’s classic beat went viral and extended his audience. It set up a confident move into album cycles.
• Producer chemistry: He and Southside released “Swervo” on a major label creating a hard-hitting song that also carried flashes of personal reflection.²³
• Studio debut maturity: In 2017, Humble Beast received acclaim from top critics who highlighted his development and narrative control.
• Documentary moment: In 2018, the Mass Appeal short film “City of Sorrow” showed him returning to Hyde Park Academy on Career Day to speak about his path.²⁴

PTSD and a Wider Audience (2019–2021)

• Writing with purpose: Herbo spoke of a new approach to songwriting by making sure each bar pushed the story forward instead of chasing trends.
• Top-ten impact: The album PTSD opened at No. 7 on the Billboard 200 with the title song marking both his first Hot 100 appearance and his first platinum plaque.²⁵

“I didn’t really think [therapy] was something I needed… where I come from, we normalize what we go through. We don’t feel like the oddball and I think that needs to change.”

• Features and bridges: With the “Who Want Smoke??” remix and key collaborations, he placed his flow next to rappers from other regions yet stayed true to his core delivery.
• Deluxe expansion: On May 29, 2020, the PTSD Deluxe dropped with a heavy set of added songs extending the run of the original release.²⁶
• Pre-pandemic tour: The PTSD Tour was set for February-March 2020 but was cut short by COVID highlighting how strong the national demand had been.²⁷

Survivor’s Remorse and New Reflections (2022)

• Documenting growth: On Survivor’s Remorse he stretched into meditative writing about success, responsibility and grief, keeping the delivery steady while the themes broadened. ²⁸

“Recording Survivor’s Remorse dug deep I had to face grief, responsibility, and growth all at once. I learned you can still be steady when your mind’s climbing mountains.”²⁹

• Two-part rollout: The project unfolded as a two-part drop: Side A on October 7th 2022 and Side B on October 10th.³⁰
• Chart result: The album opened at No. 9 on the Billboard 200, giving him another top-ten finish.

Herbo in 2023–2025

• Independent drive and drops: The sequel to “Strictly 4 My Fans” let him step outside the usual album cycle while still highlighting the weight and presence of his delivery.³¹
• Therapy in public: He kept talking openly about mental health and how addressing trauma sharpened his art rather than softening it.

“I’m not just dropping music I’m building a lane. From Strictly 4 My Fans II to mental health talks, it’s all about connecting, healing, and keeping it real.”³²

• Festival and market growth: Summer festival slots and college shows pushed his catalog into new regions while Lollapalooza recaps captured crowds rapping his hooks word for word.
• New project drop: On September 6, 2024, Big Swerv arrived through Machine/Republic presenting 14 tight tracks that reinforced his sound.³³
• Campus conversation: In March 2023, he spoke at “Morehouse College’s BMRI” event on mental health connecting lessons from his life to student audiences.³⁴

Controversies and legal issues

Chicago Gun Arrest (2018)

• Arrest: On the night of February 22nd 2018, Chicago police pulled over a vehicle in the South Loop near East Roosevelt Road. According to reports, officers claimed they noticed suspicious behavior and after searching the car recovered multiple loaded firearms inside.³⁵The stop itself began as a standard traffic enforcement encounter but the discovery of weapons escalated the situation quickly and brought immediate arrests.
• Charges: Herbo was taken into custody along with two other men who were inside the vehicle. Each was charged with illegal gun possession reflecting Chicago’s strict firearm regulations and the risks that come with being linked to any weapon in a shared vehicle.³⁶
• Context: Local and national outlets described the arrest as a routine traffic stop gone wrong rather than a pre-planned raid or investigation.³⁷
• Impact: Herbo’s career was rising with mixtapes like Ballin Like I’m Kobe and features alongside major names building his reputation. The arrest became news not only because of the charges but because it seemed to symbolize the tension between Chicago’s tough gun laws, the city’s street realities and the rising profile of a young artist caught in between.
• Reflection: In later interviews, Herbo spoke about the risks of being famous that comes with success. He pointed out that as an artist even simple interactions with police could turn serious and that he carried both the weight of his environment and the expectations of fame in public.³⁸

Atlanta Arrest (2019)

• Arrest: On April 17th 2019, Atlanta police arrested G Herbo on a simple battery charge after an altercation with the mother of his child. Reports state the incident began as a domestic dispute that turned physical.³⁹
• Incident Details: Authorities said they were called to a domestic dispute where Ariana “Ari” Fletcher was found with minor scratches. Reports note that G Herbo left with their son but came back to the residence while police remained on the scene.⁴⁰
• Legal Process: The legal process in Fulton County was rapid reflecting Georgia’s practice of filing misdemeanor battery charges quickly in domestic cases where injuries are documented.⁴¹
• Plea Agreement: In January 2020, Herbo pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge. The court gave him 12 months of probation, community service and required him to complete a family-violence intervention program usually given to first-time offenders.⁴²
• Aftermath: Media coverage noted that Herbo stayed active with touring and new releases while the case was moving through court. By accepting the plea, he avoided trial and resolved the matter with a structured sentence often given to first-time offenders in Georgia.⁴³

Federal Fraud Case (2022) and Sentencing (2024)

• Indictment: In December 2020, federal prosecutors in Massachusetts revealed an indictment accusing G Herbo identified as Herbert Wright III and several associates of fraud. Authorities said Antonio “T-Glo” Strong led the group which used stolen credit card data from 2016 to 2018 to pay for luxury rentals, private flight and expensive purchases. The U.S. Secret Service described it as a scheme built on social engineering and online transactions across states.⁴⁴
• Initial Plea: Herbo pleaded not guilty early in the case and was released on bond as the court process moved forward. Filings pointed to false identities and the businesses affected in several states.
• Change of Plea: On July 28th 2023, Herbo pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and making a false statement to a federal official. Prosecutors said the false statement came from misleading investigators about his role in the scheme. Court records also listed some items such as designer puppies and luxury rentals as examples of how fraud money was spent.⁴⁵
• Sentencing: On January 11th 2024, U.S. District Judge Mark G. Mastroianni sentenced Herbo to three years of probation and ordered to pay restitution and forfeiture of $139,968 each and a $5,500 fine. Prosecutors had pushed for prison time but the judge noted mitigating factors such as his role as a parent and his community work.⁴⁶
• Aftermath:Following his sentencing, Justice Department filings on co-defendants revealed a range of penalties. Several associates received prison time or restitution orders making clear this was a broader conspiracy and not one centered solely on Herbo despite the media attention on him.

Recent projects and moves (2023–2025)

• In 2025, Herbo launched exclusive drops through a personal app then expanded them to wider platforms. The strategy strengthened his control over releases, fan data and monetization, while rewarding fans with priority listening.⁴⁷
• Coverage reported more than 13 million direct streams and 100,000 downloads with the app rising near the top of music charts. The numbers showed that fans will follow him off-platform when they see value.
• MySeat powers the app giving fans one feed for pre-sales, behind-the-scenes videos and early tracks.⁴⁸
• After its exclusive app release, Greatest Rapper Alive moved onto streaming with full tracklists and a clear brand as a series. The rollout reflected a hybrid strategy like superfan first & DSPs next.⁴⁹
• The official store and site keep things easy for fans: download the app, subscribe if you want extras and get first access to drops.⁵⁰
• In Truth After Dark, he speaks plainly about living in fear and why he embraced therapy: “I’m in fear of my life everywhere I go.” Those clips travel because they sound like a big brother telling the truth & not a slogan.⁵¹
• After the pandemic, he turned online reach into live demand. Lollapalooza footage shows crowds chanting his hooks and rapping along, proof that his catalog connects beyond the core fan base.⁵²
• The surprise sets with Murda Beatz at Lollapalooza fed social media and showed that he can move from small & gritty club shows to massive festival stages without losing energy.⁵³
• Fan reels and local media bytes from Chicago add organic proof that his presence draws reaction outside of his own channel or label edits.⁵⁴
• In recent interviews, he described the upcoming “Lil Herb” project as a return to raw energy and a chance to close a chapter with purpose by calling it a “double-headed dragon.”⁵⁵

Discography

G Herbo Family and Relationships Overview

• G Herbo is a present dad to three kids. His oldest Yosohn is with Ari Fletcher and his younger two Essex and Emmy Love are with Taina Williams.⁵⁶ Emmy’s birth was introduced with warm family photos.⁵⁷
• He treats parenting as a routine. He says showing up is better than being perfect and arranges work around school and bedtime as part of his grown priorities.^{58 59}
• He describes co-parenting as practical work. Talking often and syncing calendars helps the children stay grounded.⁶⁰ If rumors pop up, he centers on them, clears the air and steps back.⁶¹ He owns mistakes, apologizes and starts fresh.^{62 63}
• His family life is kept simple. Fans get glimpses of school runs, cakes on birthdays and sideline hugs but not live details.⁶⁴ First-look photos and blog features show love without crossing boundaries. Special days are marked with brief captions that protect privacy.⁶⁵
• Yosohn is often part of many posts. In 2025, fans saw him on stage with his dad and soon after updates showed Emmy reaching her first steps and speaking her first words.⁶⁶ The family keeps the videos short and happy.⁶⁷
• Both families share the family moments in simple ways. Taina Williams posts soft family snapshots while Ari Fletcher shares proud updates about Yosohn.^{68 69} Family events often bring everyone together from baby showers to birthdays with love and smiles at the center.⁷⁰ Emmy’s one-year celebration kept details private but showed plenty of joy.⁷¹
• Fans keep up with the family story across social media.⁷²  Community pages often post group photos with cousins and grandparents while profiles highlight how he balances work and parenting through small routines.⁷³ Online threads also note that his own strong support system shaped how he shows up as a father now.⁷⁴

Kanika Dhingra

Kanika Dhingra is a pop culture writer with 5+ years of experience decoding celebrity fame. From hip-hop trailblazers to viral chart-toppers, she delivers smart, stylish profiles that resonate with fans and critics alike.