The Evolution of B.o.B

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The Evolution of B.o.B - Bobby Ray met his first mainstream success in 2008 with his sing-songy single "I'll Be in the Sky" and the accompanying video.(Photo: Courtesy Atlantic Records)
The Evolution of B.o.B - B.o.B. upped his buzz after signing his deal by unleashing a tidal wave of mixtapes and EPs, including 2009's B.o.B vs. Bobby Ray.(Photo: Courtesy Atlantic Records)
The Evolution of B.o.B - In 2009, B.o.B graced the cover of XXL magazine's annual Freshmen issue, which features hip hop's most promising new talent.(Photo: Courtesy XXL Magazine)
The Evolution of B.o.B - Talk about a quick start. The pop-rap hybrid "Nothin' on You," the first single from his debut album which featured hitmaking singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, hit No. 1 in the U.S.(Photo: Courtesy Atlantic Records)The Evolution of B.o.B - The song pushed B.o.B's debut album, The Adventures of Bobby Ray, to a No. 1 debut on Billboard. B.o.B had arrived.(Photo: Courtesy Atlantic Records)

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The Real B.o.B. - B.o.B. upped his buzz after signing his deal by unleashing a tidal wave of mixtapes and EPs, including 2009's B.o.B vs. Bobby Ray.(Photo: Courtesy Atlantic Records)

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