Saweetie is an American rapper, songwriter and actress born on July 2, 1993. She came to limelight for her hit single “ICY GRL”. She also boast of numerous hit songs such as “Tap in” and “Sway With Me”.
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Birth Name: | Diamonte Quiava Valentin Harper |
Birth Date: | July 2, 1993 |
Birth Place: | Santa Clara, California, United States |
Nationality: | American |
Occupation: | Rapper, Songwriter |
Parents: | Trinidad Valentin, Johnny Harper |
Height: | 5 feet 6 inches |
Net Worth: | $5 million |
Early Life & Background
Saweetie was born on July 2, 1993 in Santa Clara, California, United States.
She has twin sisters Mayan and Milan. Her mother who is of Filipino-Chinese descent, is no stranger in the music industry as she has appeared in music videos for the likes of DMX and Nelly.
The nickname Saweetie was given to her by her grandmother
She also studied communications at the University of Southern California.
Career
Saweetie developed passion for music and started writing music at the age of 14
Prior to fame, she had interest in poetry which had led to her passion for music.
she came through with her debut single “Icy Grl”.
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She got signed to Warner Bros records in February 2018.
She released her debut EP “High Maintenance” in March 2018. The extended play project comprises of 9 tracks including her breakout single “ICY GRL”. The project also boast of production credit from the likes of Zaytoven, Hassan and Cash Money AP.
She also teamed up with the cosmetics brand Morphe to release an eye-shadow palette and a range of lip-glosses.
Songs
- Best Friend
- My Type
- ICY GRL
- Money Mouf
- Tap in
- Sway With Me
- Back to the streets
- Emotional
Personal Life
Saweetie was in a relationship with Powers, an American actor and model and had dated P Diddy’s son, Justin Combs.
She also began dating Quavo in September 2018 after she appeared in the music video for his song “Workin Me”.
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Net Worth
Saweetie is one of the most influential American rapper with an estimated net worth of $5 million.