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SoFaygo

Andre Dontrel Burt Jr., professionally known as SoFaygo, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. His 2019 single, "Knock Knock", went viral on TikTok in late 2020 before it received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The following year, he guest appeared on Trippie Redd's song "MP5", which marked his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. He signed with fellow rapper Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Records to release his debut studio album, Pink Heartz (2022).

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SoFaygo
Also known as
  • Faygo
  • BabyJack
  • Lil Go
  • Go
  • Trvllinese
  • Chief Runna
  • GoStar General
  • Neezy
  • Lil Faygo
  • Fay
Born
Andre Dontrel Burt Jr.1

(2001-10-03) October 3, 2001
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.2
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2015–present
Label
Websiteimsofaygo.com
ManagementSinceThe80s

Andre Dontrel Burt Jr. (born October 3, 2001), professionally known as SoFaygo (formerly stylized as $ofaygo), is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. His 2019 single, "Knock Knock", went viral on TikTok in late 2020 before it received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).34 The following year, he guest appeared on Trippie Redd's song "MP5", which marked his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. He signed with fellow rapper Travis Scott's Cactus Jack Records to release his debut studio album, Pink Heartz (2022).5

Career

2015–2019: Beginnings

Burt recorded his first song at nine years old in a friend's basement.64 He began to pursue music more seriously in his teenage years, while attending Etowah High School. Burt went by the stage name Trvllinese prior to releasing the EP We Are Aliens in 2018.7

Burt released his debut mixtape War in 2019.8 Soon after, he began amassing a local fanbase. This popularity led him to be discovered by Taz Taylor, the founder of the record label Internet Money, who offered to sign him to the label.9 Burt traveled to Los Angeles to consider this offer, but declined.9 Burt had already befriended rapper Lil Tecca, and the two began writing songs together.6

2020–2022: "Knock Knock" and Pink Heartz

In February 2021, Burt had signed to Travis Scott's label Cactus Jack Records, which includes other popular rappers such as Sheck Wes and Don Toliver.10911 In June 2021, Burt appeared on Genius's web series Open Mic to perform his single "Knock Knock".12

On August 20, 2021, SoFaygo was featured on Trippie Redd's album, Trip at Knight, on the song "MP5".13 On September 1, 2021, he released the song "Let's Lose Our Minds", being the lead single for Pink Heartz and his first release under Cactus Jack since his signing.1415 On October 8, SoFaygo was featured on labelmate Don Toliver's album Life of a Don, on the track "Smoke".16

Just a month later, on July 15, 2022, his reportedly leaked EP Babyjack appeared exclusively on SoundCloud, under the account 'prettyboyarchive'.17 On October 17, 2022, four songs from his debut album Pink Heartz were released, with a feature from Ken Carson. He announced the November 11 release date for the album on the same day.18

2023–present: GO+, JackBoys 2, and MANIA

On June 14, 2023, SoFaygo released an EP called GO+; the year after that, he released the songs "Precision" featuring Don Toliver and "Life So Crazy"; and nearing the end of 2024, SoFaygo released a SoundCloud-exclusive EP called Pressure.

In 2024, SoFaygo supported Lil Tecca's "Hvn on Earth" tour, alongside Tana and Chow Lee.12

On July 13, 2025, SoFaygo made two appearances on JackBoys 2, marking his first collaboration with label head Travis Scott.19

On Halloween, October 31, 2025, SoFaygo announced that his mixtape Mania would be released on November 21, 2025.20 On November 21, Faygo would keep his word and release the mixtape to all platforms.21 The mixtape contains 19 tracks, with features from Kaash Paige, and Hardrock.22

Artistry

SoFaygo's main influences include other rappers such as Drake, Travis Scott, Chief Keef, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert.6

Discography

Studio albums

Collaborative albums

Mixtapes

  • War (2019)
  • Angelic 7 (2020)
  • After Me (2020)
  • BabyJack (2022)
  • Mania (2025)

EPs

  • Goonland (2018)
  • We Are Aliens (2018)
  • Delineation (2019)
  • Hostility (2019)
  • The Reveal Vol. 1 (2020)
  • 4U (2020)
  • Web (2020)
  • B4Pink (2022)
  • Go+ (2023)
  • Pressure (2024)

Charted and certified singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
23 		US
R&B/HH
24 		NZ
Hot
25 		WW
26
"Knock Knock" 2019 — — — — Angelic 7
"MP5"
(with Trippie Redd) 		2021 86 31 19 155 Trip at Knight
"Satellite"
(with Chase B and Don Toliver) 		2025 — — 13 — Be Very Afraid (Vol. 1)

Other charted songs

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Bub.
28 		US
R&B/HH
29
"MM3" 2025 4 37 JackBoys 2
"Contest"
(with Travis Scott) 		13 46
References

References

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