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Blac Youngsta performing in 2021
Background information
Birth name	Sammie Marquez Benson
Born	(1990-04-08) April 8, 1990 (age 35) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Southern hip hop trap
Occupation(s)	Rapper songwriter
Years active	2012–present
Labels	Create Heavy Camp Collective Epic

Sammie Marquez Benson (born April 8, 1990), known as Blac Youngsta, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He signed with Yo Gotti's record label, Collective Music Group (CMG), in 2015. This label later teamed up with Epic Records.

Blac Youngsta is well-known for his songs "Hip Hopper" and "Booty" from 2017. Both songs became very popular and earned gold awards. His first album, 223 (2018), also did very well on the music charts.

Early Life and First Steps in Music

Sammie Marquez Benson was born on April 8, 1990. He grew up in a tough part of South Memphis, Tennessee. His grandparents raised him and his younger brothers. Even though his grandparents worked hard, it was often difficult for them to afford enough food.

When he was just 7 years old, his grandfather helped him get a job at a local grocery store. However, he lost this job when he tried to get food for his family. Later, in 2012, Sammie started hosting fun block parties in South Memphis. This made him quite popular in his neighborhood. Soon after, he decided to start a music career. He released his first mixtape, Fast Bricks, in 2012.

Blac Youngsta's Music Journey

Starting Out and Joining CMG (2012–2016)

Sammie Benson chose the stage name Blac Youngsta. He became serious about music in 2012. He released three mixtapes as part of his Fast Bricks series between 2012 and 2014.

His song "Heavy" came out in 2015 and became very popular. It caught the attention of rapper Yo Gotti. Yo Gotti then joined him on a remix of the song. Soon after, Blac Youngsta signed with Yo Gotti's Collective Music Group (CMG) label. His first mixtape with CMG was I Swear To God, released in September 2015.

Big Record Deals and First Albums (2017–2019)

In February 2017, Blac Youngsta released Illuminati, his fourth mixtape with CMG. After some challenges, a movement called "Free Blac Youngsta" began, with support from other artists. After this, Blac Youngsta started his own record label called Heavy Camp under CMG. He then released a mixtape called I'm Innocent in June 2017. In December 2017, he signed a major deal with Epic Records.

His first studio album, 223, came out in February 2018 through Epic. It featured popular artists like Lil Yachty and Travis Scott. The album was a success, reaching number 42 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album also included his hit song "Booty," which reached number 73 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a gold award.

In May 2019, Blac Youngsta released an EP (a shorter album) called Cut Up. Later that year, he announced his second studio album, Church on Sunday. He also planned an international tour with the same name. Church on Sunday was released in November 2019.

Recent Music (2020–Present)

In January 2020, Blac Youngsta was featured on Moneybagg Yo's song "1 2 3." This song became another hit for him on the music charts. He continues to release new music and collaborate with other artists.

Heavy Camp

Heavy Camp is a record label started by Blac Youngsta in 2017. It operates under Yo Gotti's Collective Music Group (CMG). Julien Anderson became the label's president in 2019.

Personal Life

Blac Youngsta's family has faced challenges. In August 2023, his brother passed away in Memphis, Tennessee.

Awards and Recognitions

ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards

Blac Youngsta has received awards for his music.

Tours

Blac Youngsta has performed on several tours, sharing his music with fans.

• I Swear to God Tour (2015)
• Young & Reckless Tour (2016)
• I'm Innocent Tour (2017)
• Pull Up Tour (2018)
• Church on Sunday International Tour (2019)

Images for kids

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  Blac Youngsta performing in 2021