Terry Sanchez Wallace Jr., professionally known as Tee Grizzley, is an American rapper who rose to fame in 2017 with his viral hit song “First Day Out.” After initially sharing his music online in 2011, Tee Grizzley gained widespread recognition following the success of this track. The song’s popularity was further boosted when basketball star LeBron James took part in a social media challenge related to it, propelling it to the top 50 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Subsequently, Tee Grizzley signed with 300 Entertainment, leading to the release of his debut mixtape “My Moment” in the same year.
Continuing his musical journey, Tee Grizzley’s career saw significant milestones with subsequent projects. His collaboration with Lil Yachty on the track “From the D to the A” achieved double platinum certification by the RIAA, solidifying his presence in the hip-hop scene. The rapper’s partnership with Lil Durk resulted in the well-received mixtape “Bloodas” in 2018, paving the way for his debut studio album “Activated” later that year. Tee Grizzley’s success continued with subsequent albums like “Scriptures” and “Built for Whatever,” both achieving commendable positions on the Billboard 200 chart. With the release of his fourth album, “Tee’s Coney Island,” featuring hit single “IDGAF” with Chris Brown and Mariah the Scientist, Tee Grizzley marked a successful comeback and further cemented his status as a prominent figure in the music industry.