Haile Malik Salaam (born August 16, 2000),[4] known professionally as Xanman, is an American rapper from Landover, Maryland.
[5] Xanman has worked with a number of other Maryland rappers including his cousin YungManny and frequent collaborator Goonew.
Salaam began to take an interest in the drums at age 5, and was influenced by his uncle, who was a drummer for Go-go legend Chuck Brown.
[10] Citing his influences, Salaam named Lil Wayne as one of the most important people in sparking his interest in making rap music.
[4] Describing Xanman's energetic stage presence, Washington Post music critic Chris Richards wrote, "it signals a lust for life, a yearning, an exaggerated stride into the future.