Lil Xan Bio, Age, Height, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Tattoos, Betrayed, Songs, Albums

Lil Xan Biography

Nicholas Diego Leanos, professionally known as Lil Xan or simply Diego, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter from Redlands, California. Xan is best known for his song “Betrayed”, which was certified platinum by the RIAA and peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100. Xan’s stage name is derived from the name of the prescription drug Xanax.

Lil Xan Career

Lil Xan began to gain recognition through platforms such as SoundCloud and YouTube. Xan’s popularity grew in August 2017 after the release of the music video for his song “Betrayed”. The song peaked at no. 64 on the Billboard Hot 100. Leanos announced his debut album Total Xanarchy in an interview with XXL.

The album includes collaborations with artists such as Swae Lee and Diplo. Xan announced in December 2017, his Total Xanarchy tour, which sold out in five hours according to Billboard. Leanos announced in 2018, that he would change his stage name to “Diego” in order to support his anti-drug message, though he later said in an interview he was not sure if he would change his name.

On April 6, 2018, Xan released his debut studio album, Total Xanarchy. The album debuted at number ten on the Billboard 200. In May 2018, Leanos announced the mixtape Heartbreak Soldiers which was released on July 8, 2018. Xan announced in September 2018, that his next album would be titled Be Safe as a tribute to Mac Miller, as these were the last words he said to Leanos before his death.

Lil Xan Age

Xan was born Nicholas Diego Leanos on September 6, 1996, in Redlands, California, United States.

Lil Xan Height

Xan is about 5ft 6 in height and he’s of Mexican descent. He has a handful of face/neck tattoos including one with his mother’s name “Candy”.

Lil Xan Girlfriend

Xan is now dating Annie Smith and the two are reportedly pretty serious about their relationship. Xan announced in February 2019, that he and fiancée Annie Smith are expecting a child.

Lil Xan Dead

In 2018 shocking news hit the social media platforms after at least two people recently took to Twitter and posted that Lil Xan was found dead in Miami, the news appears to be fake. Lil Xan is very much alive, and there is no news about him being ill or dead.

Channel24News.com posted an article titled, “Lil Xan Dead At Age 21.” The date of the article is not mentioned, but it says that Lil Xan died at around 2:08 a.m. in a car crash while under the influence of marijuana and “lean”, which is a mix of jolly ranchers, sprite, and codeine. However, the top of the article reads, “You Got Owned,” and further states, “You’ve Been Pranked!” This means that the article is fake, and Lil Xan is very much alive.

Lil Xan Parents

The “Betrayed” hitmaker, Lil Xan is of Mexican descent and a son to Adriam Leanos (father) and Candy Leanos (mother).

Lil Xan Body Measurements

  • Height: about 5ft 6 in
  • Weight: 66 kg.
  • Shoe Size: Not Available.
  • Body Shape: Not Available.
  • Hair Colour: Black.

Lil Xan Net Worth

Xan has an estimated net worth of $3 million and is rapidly increasing. The “Betrayed” hitmaker accumulates his net worth through going for tours and selling his albums.

Lil Xan Tattoos

Xan got his first face tattoo when he was 18 years old. He wanted to go all out and get a face tattoo but was too scared of his mom (Candy). Xan thought if he gets his mom’s name tattooed on his face then she won’t be mad at him. So, he got his mom’s name ‘Candy’ tattooed on his face below the left cheek. People think it means ‘Eye Candy’ but its actually his mom’s name. Xan has another handful of face, neck and body tattoos.

Lil Xan Noah Cyrus

On June 30, 2018, Xan started dating singer and actress Noah Cyrus. The two released the collaboration “Live or Die” in August 2018. In September 2018, they broke up after Cyrus jokingly sent a photo of singer, Charlie Puth, photoshopped on a naked porn star’s body to Xan, prompting him to accuse her of being unfaithful. Initially, Xan asserted that the relationship was forced by the couple’s record label, Columbia.

However, weeks later Xan appeared to walk back this claim in an interview on Open Late with Peter Rosenberg, honestly stating that most of the reasons the breakup happened were because of him, it was his fault. He added that the two could have been still together but he fucked everything up. Xad also revealed that the break up put him in a darker place because he got slammed left and right. He went on to say that he had “nothing but love for the Cyrus family.

Lil Xan Personal Life

Growing up, Leanos was poor and lived in motels most of his childhood. Xan went to Redlands East Valley High School, but dropped out of high school in his freshman year and spent several years at home unemployed. Xan worked as a street cleaner and sold drugs before he began rapping. He later pursued a photography career in support of several friends who were rappers. Xan eventually had his camera stolen and chose to begin rapping in lieu of investing in a new camera.

Lil Xan Artistry

Xan has mentioned Pharrell Williams and N.E.R.D as early influences in hip hop, with other influences including Cage the Elephant, Arctic Monkeys and Queens of the Stone Age. Xan has also described Mac Miller and Drake as musical inspirations. According to Pigeons & Planes, Xan’s music started off as “typical trap” and later shifted towards “a murkier, dream-like sound”. Xan was described by the New Yorker as part of a “sad rap” movement.

Lil Xan Drugs

Xan was formerly addicted to Xanax, along with opiates and other benzodiazepines, but he was able to quit the drug after two years of addiction. Currently, Xan speaks out against Xanax abuse and urges people to stop using the drug altogether. Leanos was hospitalized on September 28, 2018, and was treated for stomach pain after “eating too many Flamin’ Hot Cheetos”. According to a CNN report, Frito-Lay said that Flamin’ Hot Cheetos meet all food safety regulations.

Lil Xan Albums

Title

Album details

Peak chart positions

Total Xanarchy

Release: April 6, 2018
Formats: CD, digital download
Label: Columbia

10

Be Safe

Release: March 3, 2019
Formats: CD, digital download
Label: Columbia

N/A

Lil Xan Mixtapes

Title

Mixtape details

Heartbreak Soldiers

Release: July 8, 2018
Format: Digital download, streaming
Label: Columbia

 Lil Xan Extended Plays

Title

EP details

CITGO

Release: September 6, 2016
Format: Digital download, streaming, cassette
Label: Sleepcvlt (cassette)

Toothache

Release: June 19, 2017
Format: Digital download, streaming
Label: N/A

Xanarchy

Release: August 1, 2017
Format: Digital download, streaming
Label: N/A

Xanarchy Militia

Release: November 14, 2018
Format: Digital download, streaming
Label: Columbia

 Lil Xan Singles

Title

Year

Peak chart positions

Certification

Album

US

US
R&B/
HH

CAN

SWE

“Montana Doe”

2016

—

—

—

—

Non-album single

“Who Are You?”
(with Oohdem Beatz)

—

—

—

—

CITGO

“Center Fold”
(with Julian Dova and Oohdem Beatz)

—

—

—

—

Non-album singles

“Sorry”
(with Oohdem Beatz)

—

—

—

—

“Vicodin”
(with Julian Dova and Oohdem Beatz)

2017

—

—

—

—

“Been Bout It”

—

—

—

—

“Xanarchy”

—

—

—

—

Xanarchy

“No Love”

—

—

—

—

“Crash the Whip”
(with $teven Cannon)

—

—

—

—

Non-album single

“Slingshot”

—

—

—

—

Total Xanarchy

“Betrayed”

64

28

49

11

RIAA: Platinum[41]

“Far”

—

—

—

—

“Water (Models)”
(with Spell Jordan featuring Smokeasac)

—

—

—

—

Non-album single

“Wake Up”

—

—

—

—

Total Xanarchy

“Color Blind”
(with Diplo)

2018

—

—

—

—

California and Total Xanarchy

“The Man”
(featuring $teven Cannon)

—

—

—

—

Total Xanarchy

“Moonlight”
(with Charli XCX)

—

—

—

—

“Lies”
(featuring Lil Skies)

—

—

—

—

Heartbreak Soldiers

“Live or Die”
(with Noah Cyrus)

—

—

—

—

Non-album single

“Slope”

—

—

—

—

Xanarchy Militia

“On Sight”
(with Lucifena)

—

—

—

—

Non-album single

“Watch Me Fall”

2019

—

—

—

—

Be Safe

“Tree Sap”

—

—

—

—

Title

Year

Album

“Lifeless”
(Chem X featuring Lil Xan)

2017

Non-album singles

“For the Better”
(Kid Kaze featuring Lil Xan)

“Lost”
(Joei Razook featuring Lil Xan)

“Broke the Outline”
(Kid Kaze featuring Lil Xan)

“Whoa”
(HenneyPapi featuring Lil Xan)

2018

“Racksonracksonracks”
(HenneyPapi featuring Lil Xan)

Litlyfe II

“Wait”
(Kid Kaze featuring Lil Xan)

Non-album singles

“Brainfreeze”
(Prime Society featuring Lil Xan and $teven Cannon)

“Crazy Shit”
(Skooly featuring Lil Xan)

Don’t You Ever Forget Me 3

“Percy”
(Lil Icepack featuring Lil Xan)

Non-album singles

“Cookin’”
(Blatz featuring $teven Cannon and Lil Xan)

“Swimming”
(Baby Goth featuring Trippie Redd and Lil Xan)

“I Might”
($teven Cannon featuring Lil Xan)

Lil Xan Awards and Nominations

Year

Award

Category

Nominated work

Result

Ref.

2018

MTV Video Music Awards

Push Artist Of The Year

Lil Xan

Nominated

MTV Europe Music Awards

Best Push

Nominated

Frequently Asked Questions About Lil Xan

Who is Lil Xan?

Nicholas Diego Leanos, professionally known as Lil Xan or simply Diego, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter from Redlands, California. Xan is best known for his song “Betrayed”, which was certified platinum by the RIAA and peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100. Xan’s stage name is derived from the name of the prescription drug Xanax.

How old is Lil Xan?

Xan is 23 years old as of 2019, born on September 6, 1996.

How tall is Lil Xan?

Xan is about 5ft 6 in height and he’s of Mexican descent. He has a handful of face/neck tattoos including one with his mother’s name “Candy”.

Is Lil Xan married?

Xan is not married but he is dating Annie Smith and the two are reportedly pretty serious about their relationship. Xan announced in February 2019, that he and fiancée Annie Smith are expecting a child.

How much is Lil Xan worth?

Xan has an estimated net worth of $3 million and is rapidly increasing. The “Betrayed” hitmaker accumulates his net worth through going for tours and selling his albums.

How much does Lil Xan make?

Not Known.

Where does Lil Xan live?

Not Known.

Is Lil Xan dead or alive?

Xan is still alive and in good health.

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