Lloyd Polite Jr., known professionally as Lloyd, is an American R&B singer and songwriter born on January 3, 1986, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He began his musical career as a member of the preteen-boy band N-Toon in 1996. After the group's disbandment in 2001, Lloyd pursued a solo career, signing with Irv Gotti's The Inc. Records in 2003. His debut single, "Southside" featuring Ashanti, peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, leading to his first album, *Southside* (2004), which entered the Billboard 200 at number 11. Lloyd's subsequent albums, including *Street Love* (2007) and *King of Hearts* (2011), showcased his smooth vocals and contemporary R&B style, earning him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. After a brief hiatus, he returned with the single "Tru" in 2016, which received platinum certification by the RIAA, reaffirming his enduring presence in the music industry. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lloyd_%28singer%29?utm_source=openai))