Kreayshawn facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Kreayshawn
Kreayshawn performing in 2011
Background information
Birth name	Natassia Gail Zolot
Also known as	DJ Kreayshawn, KJ$
Born	(1989-09-24) September 24, 1989 (age 35) San Francisco, California, U.S.
Origin	Oakland, California
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper Music video director Radio personality
Years active	2008–present
Labels	Columbia, Kreative Kittys, Smile.Rip
Associated acts	White Girl Mob (V-Nasty, Lil Debbie), Lil B, L$D (Grimes, Blood Diamonds), Dev
Children	1

Natassia Gail Zolot (born September 24, 1989), known by her stage name Kreayshawn, is an American rapper, singer, and music video director from Oakland, California. In 2011, she released the music video for her first major song, "Gucci Gucci". It quickly became a huge hit online, making her very well-known.

Early Life and Education

Natassia Zolot was born on September 24, 1989, in San Francisco. Her mother, Elka Zolot, was part of a punk band called The Trashwomen. When Kreayshawn was ten, she moved to East Oakland. She got her first video camera and started making videos about her life and rapping.

When she was 13, Natassia went to MetWest High School. This school was different because students had internships instead of regular classes. She interned at a local radio station. Later, she tried Oakland High School and Alameda High School. She eventually finished her second year at Island High.

At 16, she moved to Berkeley to live with her aunt. She then moved in with her friend V-Nasty and passed her GED test. After graduating, she used financial support to get her own apartment. At 17, she got a laptop and began recording songs. She also started directing music videos for local artists like Lil B. Her videos caught the eye of Dean Patrick Kriwanek, and she received a full scholarship to the Berkeley Digital Film Institute. She later moved to Los Angeles to focus on her music video career. Her manager, Chioke McCoy, encouraged her to start her own music career.

Career Highlights

Kreayshawn onstage in 2011

Kreayshawn was part of a hip hop group called the White Girl Mob (WGM). Her friends V-Nasty and Lil Debbie were also in the group. The White Girl Mob broke up in 2012. However, the whole group appeared in Kreayshawn's video "Go Hard (La.La.La)".

In 2010, Kreayshawn released her first mixtape, Kittys x Choppas. She also released her first music video for the song "Bumpin Bumpin." On May 16, 2011, her music video for "Gucci Gucci" came out. It got almost three million views on YouTube in just three weeks. The famous band Red Hot Chili Peppers even asked Kreayshawn to direct a music video for their song, "The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie." In August 2011, Billboard magazine ranked Kreayshawn number 34 on their Social 50 chart. This chart measures how popular artists are on social media.

Kreayshawn was nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist in 2011. She also hosted the Red Carpet event for the awards.

In July 2011, Kreayshawn's first physical music release, Nattymari presents Kreayshawn and Sortahuman Murder in Memphis Vol 1, came out on cassette tape. In 2012, Kreayshawn was nominated for the O Music Awards.

Her first studio album, Somethin' 'Bout Kreay, was released on September 14, 2012. It included the songs "Breakfast" (featuring 2 Chainz) and "Go Hard (La.La.La)". A music video for "Blasé Blasé" was also released.

In 2013, her song "Left Ey3" was featured in the movie The Heat.

In 2014, Kreayshawn announced she was working on a new music project. She also mentioned that she was no longer signed with her record label after having her first child. On July 24, 2014, Kreayshawn launched a collection of necklaces called "Hella Cute." She has been the creative director for OK 1984 since then. She also released a new song called "Pizza Song."

On October 22, 2014, Kreayshawn started a podcast called Lost in Thot with Chippy Nonstop.

On October 27, 2023, her song "Gucci Gucci" was certified platinum by the RIAA. This means it sold over one million copies.

Artistry

Influences

Kreayshawn has said that the Spice Girls and Missy Elliott are her biggest influences for her rapping style. She admires Missy Elliott because she is always stylish and unique. Kreayshawn is also a fan of musicians like Waka Flocka Flame, Kool Keith, and Aaliyah.

Accolades

In 2011, Business Insider magazine listed Kreayshawn as one of the 19 Most Important White Rappers. This list also included famous artists like Eminem and Mac Miller.

Personal Life

On May 5, 2013, Kreayshawn announced that she was expecting her first child. She gave birth to her son on September 18, 2013.

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Extended plays

Singles

Guest appearances

Filmography

Television

Awards

See also

In Spanish: Kreayshawn para niños