Skinnyfromthe9

David Alex Villegas (born December 19, 1995), known by his stage name Skinnyfromthe9 (formerly stylized $kinnyFromThe9), is an American rapper and singer from Somerville, New Jersey. He first gained widespread attention after releasing his 2017 song "Love Blast". He signed with L.A. Reid's record label, HITCO, in 2018, and parted ways with the label by 2020.