Bobby Ray Simmons Jr. (born November 15, 1988), known professionally as B.o.B, is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. Raised in Decatur, Georgia, Simmons signed with producer Jim Jonsin through his Rebel Rock Entertainment label in 2006. In 2008, he signed a joint venture recording contract with fellow Georgia rapper T.I.’s Grand Hustle Records, an imprint of Atlantic Records. He achieved commercial success when his 2009 debut single, “Nothin’ on You” peaked on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and received three nominations at the 53rd Grammy Awards.