# Monaleo

Leondra Roshawn Gay (born April 24, 2001), known by her stage name Monaleo (pronounced mon-a-lee-o) is an American rapper and singer-songwriter based in Houston. She released her debut single, "Beating Down Yo Block," on February 24, 2021.

## Early life

Gay was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She attended The High School for Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, located in Houston. She was in pursuit of a degree at Prairie View A&M University before putting her studies on pause due to her musical career.

## Career

Gay began working in music intermittently since January 2020. In September 2020, she released a snippet of her debut single "Beating Down Yo Block" with producer Merion Krazy. The song samples "Knockin Pictures Off Da Wall" by Yungstar. She wrote the song while struggling with a bad breakup. The song went viral on social media in January 2021, gaining over 3 million streams on Spotify and 3.3 million views on the music video on YouTube. Monaleo later released the singles "Girls Outside" and "Suck It Up." "Girls Outside" samples "Outside” by OG Bobby Billions. In August 2021, Gay released a music video for the single, "Suck It Up." On May 26, 2023, she released her debut studio album, Where the Flowers Don't Die, featuring a guest appearance from Flo Milli. On September 27, 2024, Gay released her first EP, entitled Throwing Bows, featuring guest appearances from Stunna 4 Vegas, Sauce Walka, Kaliii, and other artists.
Gay is represented by the Stomp Down collective.

## Personal life

Gay's younger brother is rapper Yung Rampage. She has publicly shared about her past suicide attempts and mental health. In May 2023, Gay gave birth to her first child, Khalick Anthony Caldwell II, with partner Stunna 4 Vegas.

## Discography
### Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details :
| Title | Album details |
| Where the Flowers Don't Die | Released: May 26, 2023 Label: Stomp Down Format: Digital download, streaming |

### Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details :
| Title | Album details |
| Throwing Bows | Released: September 27, 2024 Label: Stomp Down Format: Digital download, streaming, CD |

### Singles
#### As lead artist

List of singles, showing year released and album name :
| Title | Year | Certifications | Album |
| "First Draft Pick" | 2020 | | Non-album single |
| "Beating Down Your Block" | 2021 | RIAA: Gold | Where the Flowers Don't Die |
| "Girls Outside" | 2021 | | Non-album singles |
| "Suck It Up" | 2021 | | Non-album singles |
| "We Not Humping" | 2021 | | Non-album singles |
| "We Not Humpin' (Remix)" (with Flo Milli) | 2022 | | Non-album singles |
| "Body Bag" | 2022 | | Non-album singles |
| "Miss U Already" (with NoCap) | 2022 | | Non-album singles |
| "Ridgemont Baby" | 2023 | | Where the Flowers Don't Die |
| "Sober Mind" - A COLORS SHOW | 2023 | | Where the Flowers Don't Die |
| "Ass Kickin" | 2023 | | Where the Flowers Don't Die |
| "I <3 My N***a" | 2023 | | Non-album singles |
| "Crying On Your Birthday" | 2023 | | Non-album singles |
| "Don Who Leo" | 2024 | | Throwing Bows |
| "Ranchero" | 2024 | | Non-album single |
| "Passenger Princess (Jibbitz)" (featuring Stunna 4 Vegas) | 2024 | | Throwing Bows |
| "Flush Em" (featuring Kaliii) | 2024 | | Throwing Bows |
List of featured singles, showing year released and album name :
| Title | Year | Album |
| "Family Ties" (Yung Rampage with Monaleo) | 2020 | Non-album singles |
| "Lock It Down" (DJ Chose featuring Monaleo) | 2021 | Non-album singles |
| "You Mad" (Josh Mercy featuring Monaleo) | 2021 | Non-album singles |
| "Matta & Mona" (Yung Matta with Monaleo) | 2022 | Non-album singles |
| "Hands Up" (Tay Money with Monaleo) | 2022 | Non-album singles |
| "Hot Girl" (Fmb Ty with Monaleo and Jeezmino) | 2022 | Non-album singles |
| "Scary" ($hyne featuring Monaleo) | 2022 | Who These Rap Niggas Wanna Be Like |
| "Bed Time" (Flo Milli featuring Gloss Up and Monaleo) | 2023 | You Still Here, Ho? (Extended) |
| "Top Notch" (Mahoney featuring Monaleo) | 2023 | Non-album singles |
| "Big One" (Kaliii featuring Monaleo) | 2024 | Non-album singles |

### Guest appearances

List of non–single guest appearances, showing song title, year released, other artists and album name :
| Title | Year | Artist(s) | Album |
| "Jammin’ Screwnem" | 2021 | GasGang Youngin, OMB Bloodbath, Guapo | Be Someone: HoUSton Population |
| "Real Problems" | 2021 | Yung Al | I Am Yung |
| "Cee Cee" | 2021 | Maxo Kream | Weight of the World |
| "Apply Pressure" | 2021 | Money Stoffice | Gullyside Wayz |
| "Introvert" | 2021 | JohnDee | Livestindacity |
| "Serious" | 2022 | Rizzoo Rizzoo | Racks and Revenge |
| "Stick On Me" | 2022 | KCG Josh, Maxo Kream | The Book of Joshua |

## Awards and nominations

| Award | Year | Nominee(s) | Category | Result | Ref. |
| Give Her FlowHERS Awards | 2023 | Herself | The Self-Love Award | Won | |