Producer, singer and songwriter Leon Thomas is hotter than ever, and his critically acclaimed collaborations with artists including SZA and Ariana Grande have definitely made their mark on music. Though some may think he’s an overnight sensation, Thomas’ roots in the entertainment industry run deep. Here are five facts most don’t know about the Grammy award-winning artist. He got his start on Nickelodeon Nickelodeon fans may remember Thomas from Victorious , which he starred in alongside Grande and Victoria Justice, but Thomas actually made his kids TV debut on the Nick Jr.’s hit The Backyardigans . He provided the singing voice for Tyrone on the show. He’s continued to act throughout his career, making a memorable appearance in Issa Rae’s Insecure as Eddie, aka “Neighbor Bae.” He’s behind some of Ariana Grande’s biggest hits Thomas has collaborated with many artists in the industry, including Chris Brown, Zendaya, Jack Harlow, Meghan Trainor, Toni Braxton and Babyface, and prior to...