Omar Apollo
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Omar Apollo's career has been marked by rapid ascent and critical recognition. He earned a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 2023, a rare feat for an independent-minded artist who built his audience online. He was named to the TIME100 Next list in 2023, highlighting his influence as a rising star. His debut album Ivory and sophomore album God Said No both received widespread acclaim for their genre-blending sound and emotional depth. Apollo has amassed over 2 billion streams and sold out venues including Madison Square Garden, a milestone for any artist at his stage. His impact on queer Latinx representation in pop music has been widely noted by critics and fans alike.
Awards
Rankings & Lists
10 New Artists You Need to Know
TIME100 Next
21 Under 21
100 Essential Emerging Artists
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
September 2024
Omar Apollo Is Ready for His Next Act
GQ
April 2023
Omar Apollo's Fashion and Music Evolution
Variety
October 2024
Variety's Songs for Screens
Records & Feats
First solo artist to headline Madison Square Garden with only two albums
Omar Apollo headlined Madison Square Garden in 2024 after releasing only two studio albums, a rare achievement for an artist at his career stage.