Who Is ian? "You Told Me" and the Lyrical Lemonade Video

The production is crazyyyyyy.

Watch Ian's debut music video with Lyrical Lemonade off his latest album '2005' below:

ian is Ian O'Neill Smith, a rapper born in St. Louis and based in Dallas. "You Told Me" is his first video with Lyrical Lemonade, and it comes from his album 2005.

Who is ian?

He broke out in May 2024 with "Figure It Out," after earlier traction from "Bad Habits" and "Ghost Ride." He is signed to BuVision and Columbia Records.

What does ian sound like?

His music draws on trap, SoundCloud rap and rage. His debut mixtape, Valedictorian, ran on high-energy rage beats, and "You Told Me" keeps that production front and center.

What album is "You Told Me" on?

2005, released October 24, 2025.

Why the Lyrical Lemonade video matters

Lyrical Lemonade videos have marked breakout moments for a long list of young rappers. Getting one is a signal of where ian now sits.

Quick answers

What is ian's real name? Ian O'Neill Smith.

Where is ian from? He was born in St. Louis and is based in Dallas.

What is ian's biggest song? "Figure It Out."