Leon Thomas

Leon Thomas is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and actor from Brooklyn, New York. He began performing on Broadway as a child in The Lion King, Caroline, or Change, and The Color Purple, and later appeared on Nickelodeon's Victorious and HBO's Insecure. Signed to Ty Dolla $ign's EZMNY Records, his debut album Electric Dusk (2023) featured collaborations with Victoria Monét and Benny the Butcher, while his production on SZA's "Snooze" earned him a Grammy in 2024. His sophomore album MUTT (2024) became his commercial breakthrough, debuting in the Billboard 200 top 10 and holding the No. 1 spot on Apple Music's R&B/Soul chart. At the 68th Grammy Awards he received six nominations — including Album of the Year and Best New Artist — and won Best R&B Album and Best Traditional R&B Performance for "Vibes Don't Lie." With his seamless blend of classic soul, modern R&B, and hip-hop production, Thomas has established himself as one of the defining voices of his generation.