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Robert Coleman Thomas (born 1998 or 1999), known professionally as Rob49, is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is best known for his guest appearance alongside 21 Savage on Travis Scott’s 2023 song “Topia Twins”, which peaked within the top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, and his 2025 viral single “WTHelly”, which peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 30 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Robert Thomas was born in 1998 or 1999. He grew up in the Iberville Projects and spent most of his childhood in the 4th and 9th wards of New Orleans. He was primarily raised by his mother, as his father was incarcerated for much of his childhood. During Hurricane Katrina, his family fled New Orleans and briefly lived in Baton Rouge and Houston before returning to New Orleans. He joined the National Guard after graduating from high school to get into college. He attended Southern University to study nursing for two semesters, before dropping out and pursuing music.
Thomas began his music career in 2020, after dropping out of Southern University. He chose the stage name “Rob49” because he grew up in New Orleans’ 4th and 9th wards.
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