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| Birth name | Deja Monét Trimble |
| Born | April 8, 1991 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
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Deja Monét Trimble (born April 8, 1991), known professionally as Dej Loaf, is an American rapper and singer. She is from Detroit, Michigan. Dej Loaf became well-known for her song "Try Me" in 2014. Her song "Back Up" (featuring Big Sean) was also very popular. It sold over a million copies!
Both "Try Me" and "Back Up" were big hits. They helped her first music collection, called ...And See That's the Thing, become famous. Her first full album, Sell Sole II, came out in 2020. Many people liked it, even though it didn't appear on music charts.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Deja Trimble grew up in Detroit, Michigan. When she was a child, she loved listening to music with her family. They listened to different artists like 2Pac and Miles Davis.
Dej Loaf started writing her own songs when she was only 9 years old. She was a good student and enjoyed playing basketball in high school. After graduating, she went to college to study nursing. But after a while, she decided to follow her dream of making music full-time.
Music Career Highlights
Dej Loaf started her music career in 2011. Her stage name, Dej Loaf, comes from a shorter version of her first name, Deja. The "Loaf" part comes from her love for Air Jordan shoes when she was growing up.
In 2013, she released her first official mixtape, Just Do It.. A mixtape is like a collection of songs, often released for free online. This mixtape caught the attention of another rapper from Detroit, SAYITAINTTONE. He signed her to his record label, IBGM.
Breakthrough with "Try Me"
In July 2014, Dej Loaf released the song "Try Me". This song quickly became very popular online. Even famous Canadian rapper Drake shared lyrics from the song on his social media!
Because of her success, Dej Loaf signed a big record deal with Columbia Records in October 2014. After that, she released her second mixtape, Sell Sole. Music critics really liked it. One critic said her music was "irresistible" and praised her unique style.
Growing Fame and Collaborations
Dej Loaf also appeared on a song called "Detroit vs. Everybody" with famous rapper Eminem in 2014. In 2015, she got to open for Nicki Minaj on her "The Pinkprint Tour" across North America. That same year, XXL magazine chose her as one of their "Freshman Class" artists. This award highlights new and exciting hip hop artists.
She continued to release new music, including a mixtape called All Jokes Aside in 2016. In 2017, she released a joint mixtape with Jacquees called ... a Friend Zone.
Independent Music and Sell Sole II
After several years, Dej Loaf left Columbia Records in 2019. She then released her first official album, Sell Sole II, on October 23, 2020. This album was released independently, meaning she put it out herself.
Sell Sole II is a follow-up to her 2014 mixtape Sell Sole. The album features many other popular artists like Big Sean, Gunna, Rick Ross, Lil Uzi Vert, and 6lack. Critics gave the album good reviews, showing that many people enjoyed her new music.
In February 2021, Dej Loaf was featured on a song called "Guilty" by Sevyn Streeter, also featuring Chris Brown and ASAP Ferg.
Music Releases
Dej Loaf has released several music projects throughout her career.
Studio Albums
- Sell Sole II (Released: October 23, 2020)
- ... a Friend Zone 2 (with Jacquees) (Released: February 14, 2025)
Extended Plays (EPs)
Extended Plays, or EPs, are shorter than full albums.
- ...And See That's the Thing (Released: July 31, 2015)
- Go DeJ Go' Vol.1 (Released: December 28, 2018)
- It's a Set Up! (Released: May 22, 2020)
- No Saint (Released: May 29, 2020)
Mixtapes
- Just Do It (2012)
- Sell Sole (2014)
- All Jokes Aside (2016)
- ... a Friend Zone (with Jacquees) (2017)
Popular Singles
Here are some of Dej Loaf's well-known songs where she was the main artist:
- "Try Me" (2014)
- "Detroit vs. Everybody" (2014) – with Eminem, Royce da 5'9", Danny Brown, Big Sean and Trick-Trick
- "Back Up" (2015) – featuring Big Sean (This song sold over a million copies!)
- "Hey There" (2015) – featuring Future (This song also sold over a million copies!)
- "No Fear" (2017)
She has also been featured on songs by other artists, including:
