| FDAmusic | |
| Birth Name: | Fadi Abouabsi |
| Birth Date: | 16 December 1986 |
| Birth Place: | Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia |
| Genre: | Hip Hop |
| Occupation: | Rapper |
| Years Active: | 2004–present |
| Label: | Overgrind Records |
| Website: | http://fdamusic.com |
Fadi Abouabsi (born December 16, 1986) professionally known by his stage name FDAMusic, is a Saudi-born American rapper. At the age of 18, he started his first musical venture, Overgrind Records, with business partner B-Luce in 2004.[1] He released his second solo album, Fame, in 2015, which received critical acclaim from underground hip-hop magazines Streetkode, 24hour Hip Hop, and Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes. FDAMusic has worked with other notable underground rappers such as Kirko Bangz[2] and Kevin Gates. He has also worked on projects with producers Savages, Kalani on Da Beat, and The Mechanics.[3]
In 2016 FDAmusic participated in opening for Houston rapper scarface on the Icon tour.
FDAMusic is active in the Arab and Lebanese communities in Houston, Texas. In 2015 he helped sponsor the American Lebanese Culture Center’s Lebanese Festival, held April 18–19, 2015.[4] The event helped promote Lebanese culture while celebrating the local community’s contributions to Houston, Texas.
In December 2014, FDAMusic was featured on Lisa Evers’ HOT97 podcast, Street Soldiers.[5] FDAMusic discussed his experiences with racial profiling and issues of racism in American policing strategies.
| Date | City | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Opening act for Scarface (rapper) during the 2016 Scarface Iconic Tour) | |||
| February 11, 2016 | Tulsa | Shrine | |
| February 12, 2016 | Dallas | Trees Dallas | |
| February 13, 2016 | Oklahoma City | OKC Farmers Market | |
| February 15, 2016 | El Paso | Club 301 | |
| February 16, 2016 | Tucson | Club 4th Ave | |
| February 17, 2016 | San Diego | La Luz Ultra Lounge | |
| February 18, 2016 | Los Angeles | Los Globos | |
| February 19, 2016 | San Francisco | Mezzanine | |
| February 21, 2016 | Sacramento | Harlows | |
| February 23, 2016 | Seattle | Nectar Lounge | |
| February 24, 2016 | Portland | Hawthorne Theatre | |
| February 26, 2016 | Salt Lake City | Liquid Joe's | |
| February 27, 2016 | Colorado Springs | Sick Puppy Saloon | |
| February 28, 2016 | Denver | Roxy Theatre | |