BirthSeptember 61996

Lil Xan

Lil Xan, American rapper

30th anniversary in 2026

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When
Friday, September 6 199630 years ago
Category
BirthA notable person born on this day. Each links to a person page with their dates and story.
Era
20th century · 1990s
Anniversary
30th in 2026
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Person
Lil Xan

At a glanceAI-assisted

Lil Xan (Diego Leanos) is an American rapper and singer from Redding, California. He rose to prominence in the mid-2010s with SoundCloud rap and trap music.

Who they were

Lil Xan, American rapper

Early lifeAI-assisted

Born September 6, 1996, in Redding, California, Lil Xan grew up in the northern Sacramento Valley region. He began making music as a teenager and uploaded tracks to SoundCloud starting around 2015.

Path and careerAI-assisted

Lil Xan gained viral attention in 2017 with the single 'Betrayed,' which accumulated millions of streams and established him within the SoundCloud rap scene. He released his debut album 'Total Xanarchy' in 2018, reaching the Billboard 200 chart.

His music blends trap beats with melodic vocals and often addresses themes of heartbreak and substance use. Beyond music, he has pursued acting and appeared in films and television projects.

Why this date

Lil Xan appears on our September 6 calendar for 1996 as a birth entry.

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When did Lil Xan happen?

September 6 1996 — 30 years ago, on a Friday.

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