Lil Xan is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. His stage name is derived from the name of the prescription drug Xanax. He is best known for his song Betrayed, which was certified platinum by the RIAA and peaked at number 64 on the Billboard Hot 100. On April 6, 2018, Leanos released his debut studio album, Total Xanarchy.
Lil Xan Biography/Wiki
Birth Name
Nicholas Diego Leanos
Nickname
Lil Xan, Diego, Xan
Profession
Rapper, Singer, Songwriter
Genre
Hip-Hop, Trap, Cloud Rap, Emo Hip-Hop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Columbia Records
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Lil Xan was born on the 6th of September 1996, in Redlands, California, United States.
Age
He’s currently 28 years old.
Sun Sign
Virgo
Ethnicity
White
He is of Mexican descent.
Religion
Christianity
Education
Xan went to Redlands East Valley High School but he did not have much interest in studying and dropped out. He took a job as a street cleaner and sold drugs before he began rapping. Leanos later pursued a photography career in support of several friends who were rappers.
Family Details
- Father – Unknown
- Mother – Candy Leanos
- Siblings – Unknown
Marital Status
Single
Girlfriend / Spouse
Lil Xan has dated –
- Tana Mongeau – Xan was often linked with YouTuber Tana Mongeau. However, it is not sure what kind of relationship they actually shared.
- Noah Cyrus (2018) – In February 2018, Lil sent a DM to singer Noah Cyrus which went unread for a couple of months. When she eventually read his message, they started dating and even started making music together.
- Annie Smith (2019-Present) – Lil is currently in a relationship with his girlfriend Annie Smith. In February 2019, Leanos announced that he and fiancée Annie Smith were expecting a child. On April 6, Smith revealed that she had a miscarriage. She shared the news via a video and photographs on Instagram.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 8 inches
- In centimeters – 173 cm
- In meters – 1.73 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 66 kg
- In Pounds – 145 lbs
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
His shoe size is 9.5 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Xan gained popularity following the release of a single Betrayed and an accompanying music video song, which he posted on YouTube. The song peaked at no. 64 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Album Debut
On April 6, 2018, Xan released his debut studio album, Total Xanarchy. The album received mostly negative reviews but was a moderate commercial success, debuting at number ten on the Billboard 200 and selling 28,000 copies in its first week.
Film & Television Debut
Lil hasn’t acted in any film or TV show yet.
Brand Endorsements
Xan hasn’t done endorsement work for any brand yet.
Lil Xan Favorites
- Favorite Actor – Leonardo DiCaprio
- Favorite Album – Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not by Arctic Monkeys
- Favorite Cartoon Character – Courage the Cowardly Dog
- Favorite Anime – Deadman Wonderland
- Favorite Disney Princess – Ariel
Lil Xan Net worth
Lil Xan has an estimated net worth of $350K dollars as of 2025.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Lil Xan
- Instagram – xanxiety
- Twitter – Lil Xan
- YouTube Channel – LilXanVEVO
Some Lesser Known Facts About Lil Xan
- Xan worked as a street cleaner and even sold drugs before establishing him as a rapper.
- Growing up, he worked as a street cleaner and got paid $8 for 11 hours shift.
- He launched his own clothing line called Xanarchy.
- Lil has collaborated with Bhad Bhabie and Lil Wop among others.
- He has tattoos on his face and neck.
- Leanos has listed Pharrell Williams and N.E.R.D. as early influences in hip-hop, with other influences including Arctic Monkeys, Cage the Elephant, and Queens of the Stone Age.
- He used to a drug addict in the past and currently speaks out against Xanax abuse and urges people to stop using the drug altogether.
- In December 2017, Leanos announced his Total Xanarchy tour, which sold out in five hours according to Billboard.
- In 2018, Xan announced that he would change his stage name to Diego in order to support his anti-drug message, though he later said in an interview he was not sure if he would change his name.
- In 2018, he was reportedly hospitalized after eating “too many Hot Cheetos”.
- In September 2018, Leanos announced that his next album would be titled Be Safe as a tribute to Mac Miller, as these were the last words he said to Leanos before his death.
- In September 28, 2018, Xan was hospitalized and was treated for stomach pain after eating too many Flamin Hot Cheetos. According to a CNN report, Frito-Lay said that Flamin Hot Cheetos meet all food safety regulations.
- In January 2020, Leanos announced that his album was finished and that it would be called Sorry I Didn’t Quit, revealing a new album cover that took inspiration from Lil Wayne’s Sorry 4 the Wait, but this project appears to have been scrapped as well.
- On June 24, 2022, Xan and fellow emo rapper Chris Miles released the collaborative EP have a nice day.
- In August 2024, Leanos announced that his second album, entitled Diego, was finished, and would receive an early release on the independent streaming platform Even Music on September 6, 2024.
