Givēon Revisits Long Beach Roots for Special 'Billboard Presents' Episode
Grammy-nominated R&B artist Givēon returned to Long Beach, California, for a special homecoming tour of his old neighborhoods and high school, as featured in a new episode of Billboard Presents.
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Key points
- Givēon returned to Long Beach, California, for a special episode of Billboard Presents.
- The singer visited his alma mater, Long Beach Poly High School, and Fingerprints Records.
- The feature explores his journey from local beginnings to eight-time Grammy nominee status.
R&B artist and eight-time Grammy nominee Givēon recently journeyed back to his roots in Long Beach, California, for a special episode of Billboard Presents. Accompanied by Billboard's Carl Lamarre, the singer took a nostalgic tour across the city that raised him, stopping by key locations that played a role in his journey to international stardom.
During the special, Givēon made a surprise visit to his alma mater, Long Beach Poly High School, where he graduated in 2013, emotionally connecting with current students. The homecoming tour also included stops at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and local record shop Fingerprints Records, where his own records are now stocked on the shelves.
Reflecting on his transition from teenage ambitions to headlining major venues like Madison Square Garden, the singer emphasized the importance of his community and West Coast upbringing. He noted that shining a spotlight on Long Beach is a way to pay homage to the environment that originally shaped his signature sound and emotional lyricism.
What to watch next: Fans can stream the complete "Driven by Legacy" episode of Billboard Presents on digital platforms now.
Source Billboard — billboard.com/video/giveon-returns-long-beach-victory-lap-billboard… ↗
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