Not to be confused with Florida. Tramar Lacel Dillard (born September 16, 1979), known professionally as Flo Rida (pronounced /ˌfloʊ ˈraɪdə/), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Carol City, Florida. His 2008 breakout single Low was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital download sales at the time of its release.