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Hurricane Wisdom
Born
Wisdom Mikeal Oluola

(2004-04-05) April 5, 2004 (age 22)
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2020–present
LabelGamma.
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2020–present
GenreMusic
Subscribers494 thousand
Views429.3 million
Last updated: July 16, 2026
Websitehurricanewisdom.net

Wisdom Mikeal Oluola (born April 5, 2004), known professionally as Hurricane Wisdom, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Tallahassee, Florida. He signed with Gamma. to release his 2026 singles "Living Up" and "Barbie Doll" (with Chance the Rapper). In 2021, he self-released his debut album Hurricane Season.

Early life

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Wisdom Mikeal Oluola was born on April 5, 2004, in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. According to his own account, he was raised in an environment of challenging circumstances from an early age. These experiences later became the foundation of his musical subject matter.[1][2][3][better source needed]

Music career

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Oluola began his music career in 2020, releasing music while still in his teens.[4][5] His track "Giannis" became one of his most notable early hits, later receiving a remix featuring Polo G, which significantly increased his notability; his song "Drugs Callin'" also featured a remix with Lil Baby, with it being listed as the "13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week" by XXL magazine.[6][7][8] In 2021, he released his debut album, Hurricane Season.

In July of 2025, Oluola signed with the record label Gamma. and released the singles "Living Up" and "Barbie Doll", both of which reached the Bubbling Under Hot 100.[9][10] In March 2025, Wisdom went on tour with BossMan Dlow and 1900Rugrat in Cincinnati.[11] In 2026 Oluola released "Barbie Doll" with Chance the Rapper.[12] Wisdom was also featured on the Big Ah Kidz studio album by 1900Rugrat in the song "Dat Like".[13]

In March 2022, Wisdom was featured in a song by SpotemGottem titled "Got a Lil Older".[14][15] Wisdom was one of the twelve rappers picked for the XXL Freshmen Class of 2026.[16][17] Following the XXL Magazine Freshman Class of 2026, the featured artists, including Oluola performed in Los Angeles to celebrate ten years of the XXL Magazine Freshman Class of 2016 at Rémy Martin Presents; it also included featured artists from the Class of 2016.[18]

Artistry

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In an interview with Uproxx and XXL magazine, Oluola has cited Rod Wave, Fetty Wap, Young Thug, Chance the Rapper, Eminem, Post Malone, XXXTentacion, and Juice Wrld as influences on his music.[19][20]

Discography

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Song Album/Mixtape Artist(s) Year Ref
Granny's Baby State of Emergency Hurricane Wisdom

LPB Poody

 2020 [citation needed]
Giannis Perfect Storm: Sorry 4 The Rain Hurricane Wisdom 2024 [citation needed]
Who I Am Eye of the Storm Hurricane Wisdom 2024 [21]
Drugs Callin Perfect Storm Hurricane Wisdom 2025 [citation needed]
Dat Like Big Ah Kidz 1900Rugrat

Hurricane Wisdom

 2025 [citation needed]
Barbie Doll Single Hurricane Wisdom

Chance the Rapper

 2026 [citation needed]
Living Up Single Hurricane Wisdom 2026 [citation needed]
Over Now Single Hurricane Wisdom 2026 [22]

References

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  1. ↑ Connect, Artist (February 26, 2026). "The Rise of Hurricane Wisdom: A Florida Story". The Artist Connect. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Hurricane Wisdom Kept Florida Pain Music Undefeated All These Years". hypefresh.com. June 20, 2025. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  3. ↑ Lane, Vincent (April 18, 2026). "Hurricane Wisdom Let's Us Know That's "Enough,"". The Garnette Report. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
  4. ↑ Peter A., Berry (November 26, 2025). "How Hurricane Wisdom Turned Hard Times Into Hit Records". XXL Mag. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  5. ↑ "HURRICANE WISDOM". First Avenue. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  6. ↑ Pierre, Alphonse (October 18, 2024). "Hurricane Wisdom's "Giannis" Is the Feel-Good Florida Anthem of the Moment". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Rap Blog: Hurricane Wisdom and Lil Baby numb their pain". The FADER. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  8. ↑ Staff, XXL (August 8, 2025). "The 13 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week". XXL Mag. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Five minutes with Hurricane Wisdom on his Afrobeats journey". TimesLIVE. March 24, 2026. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
  10. ↑ Asuni, Amber (March 20, 2026). "Hurricane Wisdom Celebrates Global Vibes With New Afrobeats Inflected Single "Living Up"". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved June 15, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Bossman Dlow scores easy points on tour". The FADER. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  12. ↑ Mahadevan, Tara (May 22, 2026). "Hurricane Wisdom Announces New Album, Shares Chance the Rapper Collab". Complex. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  13. ↑ Quincy (November 7, 2025). "1900Rugrat Returns with Chaotic Energy on "Big Ah Kidz"". RGM. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
  14. ↑ "SpotemGottem :: Back From the Dead – RapReviews". June 15, 2026. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
  15. ↑ Fitzgerald, Trent (November 26, 2021). "The 13 Best New Songs This Week". XXL Mag. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
  16. ↑ Staff, XXL (June 24, 2026). "2026 XXL Freshman Class". XXL Mag. Retrieved July 2, 2026.
  17. ↑ II, C. Vernon Coleman IIC Vernon Coleman (June 25, 2026). "2026 XXL Freshmen Read Mean Comments - Watch Babyfxce E, Slayr, Hurricane Wisdom, Skrilla and More Fire Back at the Hate". XXL Mag. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
  18. ↑ Mendez, Marisa MendezMarisa (July 16, 2026). "The 2026 XXL Freshman Class Is Taking Over Los Angeles With One Massive Concert Featuring Special 2016 Freshman Guests". XXL Mag. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
  19. ↑ Torres, Bianca (July 15, 2026). "Hurricane Wisdom - 2026 XXL Freshman Freestyle, Interview and More". XXL Mag. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
  20. ↑ "UM 20: Hurricane Wisdom Is On His Way To Being Rap's Next Breakout Act". UPROXX. December 13, 2024. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
  21. ↑ Moore, Tyler (May 13, 2024). "Interview: Hurricane Wisdom on his new visual "Who I Am"". Remixd Magazine. Retrieved July 17, 2026.
  22. ↑ Gitaa, Tom (July 17, 2026). "Hurricane Wisdom - Over Now (Official Music Video) San Salvador (vpQ5yfvvKP)". Mshale.
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