Lil Ru facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lil' Ru
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| Birth name | Sylvester Samuel |
| Also known as | Boobie Samuel |
| Born | October 12, 1985 |
| Origin | Ridgeway, South Carolina, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Def Jam Recordings, Capitol Records, Presidential Music, Head Hunter Records |
| Associated acts | Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Mystikal, Gorilla Zoe, Gucci Mane, Pastor Troy |
Sylvester Samuel, known to many as Lil' Ru or Boobie Samuel, is an American rapper. He is signed with Def Jam Recordings, a well-known music company. His first big album, 21 & Up, came out on August 25, 2009.
Lil' Ru started his music career early. A singer named Angie Stone helped him get a deal with Elektra Records. However, that label later joined with Atlantic Records, and Lil' Ru became an independent artist again.
Lil' Ru's Music Journey
Lil' Ru released his first song, "Will Destroy", in 2001. The next year, in 2002, he put out "Shawty What You Doin’". Both of these songs became popular on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop charts. Because of his success, he was signed by Capitol Records.
Reaching New Heights
In 2007, Capitol Records released his album Don’t I Look Good. This album featured the single "I’m Spinnin’ It". After touring and promoting his music, Lil' Ru signed with the famous Def Jam label in March 2009.
He then released the song "Nasty Song". In 2011, he appeared on Dirty Dave's song Fast Lane. This song also featured other rappers like Gucci Mane and Slycka Slyck. The music video for "Fast Lane" was filmed by Yung Joc.
Starting His Own Company
In 2015, Lil' Ru decided to create his own music company. He named it Presidential Music. Through his new label, he released his song "Key Is Mind".
Lil' Ru's Albums
Lil' Ru has released many albums throughout his career. Some of his albums include:
- For Her (2019)
- Boobie Trap (2018)
- Key is Mind (2015)
- Motion of Discovery (2013)
- No Gold Teeth, No Tattoos (2011)
- 21 & Up (2009)
- They Talk, I Grind (2009)
- Microwave Music (2008)
- Hustle Hard: Microwave Music (2007)
- Don't I Look Good/I'm Spinnin' It (2007)
- Hustle Hard: 500 Grams (2005)
